Hi fellow Patriot enthusiasts
I'm BQC and hail from the land down under, Australia. I have recently purchased a 2012 Patriot Limited (Silver), love it to bits, and am already considering modifying it, however, am unsure of how to go about it.
There seems to be a divide regarding "themes" to follow; some have modified their Patriot to suit off-road conditions, improving ride height, tyres etc; others fitting 20+inch rims, chrome accessories and making it more of a head turner on the streets; and others have left it to be, with subtle modifications or none at all.
With a blank canvas on my hands, I am torn as to how I should go about modifying my Patriot. I have read here and on other forums that the Patriot is not a serious off-roader and so owners shouldn't even bother trying to trying to replicate it's older brothers in the Wrangler or Cherokee/Liberty. If I were to opt for the street look, it seems that others would think of me being a "try-hard" and a driver stuck in a teenage dream of big wheels and shiny features.
I can appreciate that each owner has his/her own identity, and this is reflected in their car's appearance and performance; however, I feel that going for either look will bring about criticism.
For me personally, I would love a bit of both worlds. A Patriot which can seamlessly transcend from the beaten track to the streets and still draw admiration and respect.
Is it therefore better to just leave it the way it is? Is there a happy medium?
Any input or feedback would be great. Thanks.
I'm BQC and hail from the land down under, Australia. I have recently purchased a 2012 Patriot Limited (Silver), love it to bits, and am already considering modifying it, however, am unsure of how to go about it.
There seems to be a divide regarding "themes" to follow; some have modified their Patriot to suit off-road conditions, improving ride height, tyres etc; others fitting 20+inch rims, chrome accessories and making it more of a head turner on the streets; and others have left it to be, with subtle modifications or none at all.
With a blank canvas on my hands, I am torn as to how I should go about modifying my Patriot. I have read here and on other forums that the Patriot is not a serious off-roader and so owners shouldn't even bother trying to trying to replicate it's older brothers in the Wrangler or Cherokee/Liberty. If I were to opt for the street look, it seems that others would think of me being a "try-hard" and a driver stuck in a teenage dream of big wheels and shiny features.
I can appreciate that each owner has his/her own identity, and this is reflected in their car's appearance and performance; however, I feel that going for either look will bring about criticism.
For me personally, I would love a bit of both worlds. A Patriot which can seamlessly transcend from the beaten track to the streets and still draw admiration and respect.
Is it therefore better to just leave it the way it is? Is there a happy medium?
Any input or feedback would be great. Thanks.
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