Gaze's 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited Signature Thread

Gaze · Jun 7, 2008

26,501 miles (October 2008) down the drain and shes still looking practically new:

* 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited *
4x4 w/ CVT
Purchased: July 2007 with 4 miles
Avg. MPG: 23 City, 26 Highway

Mods List:

Garmin Nuvi 200W GPS
2007 Jeep Compass Shift Knob
Mopar Sport Utility Bars & Canoe Rack
e-trailer Hitch & Harness
K&N Panel Filter
Front License Plate Mount
Mopar Slush Mats for the winter
Painted Muffler (Graphite)
"Joe Becker" cabin Air Filter
Hifonics zxi 693 3 Way Speakers up front

Future Plans:

Rear Cargo Mat
Install Kicker L7 I have laying around
HID Lighting
Chrome Handles and door locks from the 2008

I purchased the Patriot after test driving a Compass at the Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals in 2007... My only complaints would be the slight disappointment in gas mileage and the fact that I've had it back twice for the roof leak. I enjoy the CVT, I LOVE the two tone interior, the 4WD works great, and the vehicle feels incredibly solid. I'd buy again, no question(though I would probably try to negotiate a slightly better deal! ).

Let me know what you think!

Weatherman · Jun 7, 2008

That is one good looking detail job!

Dawson · Jun 7, 2008

Um, I don't think... I KNOW mine didn't look that good when I bought it, and it NEVER will! Kudos. And you were wearing your Pillies shirt too!

Gaze · Jun 7, 2008

Dawson said:
Um, I don't think... I KNOW mine didn't look that good when I bought it, and it NEVER will! Kudos. And you were wearing your Pillies shirt too!

Nice catch! I'm almost always wearing a Phillies shirt of some sort!

I'm pretty sure that my Jeep is cleaner and shinier right now than it was when I drove it off the lot

jeep_creeper · Jun 8, 2008

As the kids would say, That's a "phat" ride. I think I said that right.

Wade · Jun 8, 2008

Uh, Gaze, what will you charge to do mine?

Flawless.... You deserve to be very proud.... Thanks for sharing the pics....

Guest · Jun 8, 2008

That looks great! Take it she got a wax too, what did you use? I have been considering getting and trying the the NXT2 which is supposed to last twice as long as the origional (my only issue with the origional is that it only lasted a very short time ).

Gaze · Jun 8, 2008

stew said:
That looks great! Take it she got a wax too, what did you use? I have been considering getting and trying the the NXT2 which is supposed to last twice as long as the origional (my only issue with the origional is that it only lasted a very short time ).

I got lazy (and it was 90+ degrees). All she got was a coat of Turtle Wax ICE polish.

I usually go with the Meguiars 3 Step: Paint Cleaner, Polish, Wax.

Wheezy · Jun 8, 2008

Looks great, I think we both have the same options (as well as interior/exterior colours)! Just needs a black muffler now.

ChiefWilnel · Jun 8, 2008

i didnt know you could polish clear coat, maybe there is hope for the scrub scrapings in my Ram.

EuroPat · Jun 8, 2008

Good job, Gaze! I especially liked what you did on the wheel wells (although the picture was too small). I hate detailing those and I never get good results there. My Patriot already has several small scratches

drenglish · Jun 9, 2008

My car will never be that clean. Looks amazing!

d3xt0r · Jul 6, 2008

I've got trail wounds on my Jeep, and its only got 1200KMs on it. I need a bush bar desperately, along with a lift and running boards. No way will mine ever look that clean. I generally end up going through some mud at least 4 times a week.

Tony1911 · Jul 7, 2008

Wow! Now that is one shiny Jeep!

(Personally, I think the tires look a bit small, but maybe that's just me. Main thing is that they work for the kind of driving you do, right?)

johnda · Jul 8, 2008

Wow SHARP. That black is cool. It could be a Mafia staff car!

tazman900 · Jul 9, 2008

looks great

Rich

Gaze · Aug 4, 2008

August 2008 Update:
Currently sitting at 23,547 miles

Painted Muffler:

Patriot has now been back to the dealer for the 3rd time for a leaking sunroof. Thursday I will take it in so they can replace the headliner to avoid any mold or mildew. Otherwise, Zero problems!

neonkitten63 · Aug 4, 2008

^^^I was in NJ over the weekend and saw a black limited and thought of you (in a non-creepy sort of way....LOL)

Gaze · Aug 4, 2008

neonkitten63 said:
^^^I was in NJ over the weekend and saw a black limited and thought of you (in a non-creepy sort of way....LOL)

Hmmm... unless you managed to drive by my house, chances are you didnt see it in Jersey. The only time it left my driveway was when I went shopping in Center City on Sunday and when I went to the Franklin Institute IMAX to see The Dark Knight.

neonkitten63 · Aug 5, 2008

Gaze said:
Hmmm... unless you managed to drive by my house, chances are you didnt see it in Jersey. The only time it left my driveway was when I went shopping in Center City on Sunday and when I went to the Franklin Institute IMAX to see The Dark Knight.

No this was on the road up near Toms River!

I love spotting Patriots now...its like a sport!

Gaze's 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited Signature Thread

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Dawson

Gaze

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Wade

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Gaze

Wheezy

ChiefWilnel

EuroPat

drenglish

d3xt0r

Tony1911

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tazman900

Gaze

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