Hey guys, new to the forum. I am thinking of buying a 2011 Patriot 4x4 70th Anniversary. I understand it has the CVT in it. I am a little concerned with the transmission but love the vehicle. I also have a Jeep Commander that my wife drives. I love that 4x4 system in the snow. I currently have a Ford Mustang that I will be trading in if I decide to get the Patriot. How have the CVT transmissions been working for you guys that have them in your Patriots. I understand some will not like them or have had problems with them. I understand anything mechanical can and WILL breakdown at some point. Any thoughts you al have to put my mind at ease is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
Thinking of buying a 2011 Patriot 4x4 70th Anniverary.
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Hey guys, new to the forum. I am thinking of buying a 2011 Patriot 4x4 70th Anniversary. I understand it has the CVT in it. I am a little concerned with the transmission but love the vehicle. I also have a Jeep Commander that my wife drives. I love that 4x4 system in the snow. I currently have a Ford Mustang that I will be trading in if I decide to get the Patriot. How have the CVT transmissions been working for you guys that have them in your Patriots. I understand some will not like them or have had problems with them. I understand anything mechanical can and WILL breakdown at some point. Any thoughts you al have to put my mind at ease is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
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i think 98% of the people on here who have a cvt have had no issues with it, or maybe one that was resolved by changing the fluid. it takes a slight adjustment in driving style, as it is not an automatic, it functions differently. i dont even think about it anymore, which is exactly its purpose.
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How much is the value of this 70th anniversary?
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congrats. Most love them, a few don't and they ALL seem to get on here and write long impassioned pieces about what crap they are.
I expect its expectations...its not a off-offroad vehicle, its a very competent CUV. Snow, sand, trails...all good.
excellent on the highway...I pound mine over 200 kms per day and the only things that have gone wrong are some plastic trim pieces have cracked or come adrift. mostly because I get in and out over 30 times a day for work so while my outboard seat trim has broken the starter still starts, the transmission still is unobtrusive (after you get used to its quirks), etc.
All the while getting 30+ mpg, our bigger gallons.
And the biggest plus?
If you squint while looking at it and imagine it shrunk down to Matchbox toy size it still looks like a classic vehicle, not some sex toy.
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The Geolandars are awesome tires! I have them on my Patriot and my dad runs them on his work truck! I highly recommend them!
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I see that there are different models of Geolanders, I assume you all are talking about the all-terrains correct? By the way, thanks for the input. I wa looking around and didn't really see to many all-terrains for the size that are on mine. 215/60/17
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