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Is it Ok for Men to drive Compasses?

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#1 ·
:confused: It looks like the Compass is kind of typecast as a "Girls Ride"? I don't think so, and like the overall looks and concept. I should add that my Wife likes the Compass very well too. Maybe I should drive my Liberty more? It's at least got a Trail Rated badge.:)
 
#5 ·
Whatever blows your skirt up... ;)

Sorry, but it came to mind and I couldn't help myself.

Drive whatever you want. I might be a bit more critical if it was a Hummer or some such other guzzler. Even then, it's your business.

But, I know what you mean. We do tend to try to project ourselves through our material stuff. It's difficult to be above it.
 
#15 ·
Most traditionalists bawk if it doesn't have a straight front axle. :notworthy: When the Liberty first came out they said it's not a true jeep. But in time they learned to accept and even purchase the Liberty. Like Rottenbob says they do look good in green and with some add-ons look pretty cool. :cool: I see ALOT of women driving H2's, Wranglers, and every other SUV out there. Not just the manly men.:)
 
#10 ·
My wife loves the Compass because it is a Jeep "Car". She also loves here CJ Scrambler for hauling all of her gardening materials.

She identifies my Patriot as more of a traditional Jeep despite they are nearly identical under the sheet metal.

I actually like the Rallye Compass. I don't think these vehicles are gender specific. Just enjoy what you drive.
 
#11 ·
If this were the case, then what would have happened with the Mustang? It was originally designed with a female driver in mind and look what happened. It became an icon within the American auto industry and statistics have shown that more men drive it than women.

Drive what makes you feel good... and is practical. To me the Compass is like the sportier-looking version of the Patriot.
 
#77 ·
LOL.....hadn't thought of that. maybe we can come up with a "Boss Compass" or a "Shelby Compass"???

ooooooh, how about a "Saleen Compass"????:p


not to make fun of Compass owners...I was one. mine was anything but 'lady-like', Khaki with 16" Patriot Steel Wheels, 225/75R16 BFG M/T's, it was one 'ad bass' lookin' Jeep.........:smiley_thumbs_up:
 
#13 ·
I must admit I took a long hard look at a Compass before I decided on Patriot , I even took a test drive . The only problem was my dealer didnt have a used Diesel at the time only a 2.4 Gas with CVT, also I still had concerns about over the shoulder rear quarter vision & the windscreen pillar blind spot. I had these concerns with my Caliber & was one reason for change.A week later a used Pat. Diesel Sport came in & the rest is history!!
 
#16 ·
"Is it Ok for Men to drive Compasses?"

The answer is, of course.....YES! In addition, a 'real man' can wear a PINK SHIRT too! :smiley_thumbs_up:

But I must draw the line when it comes to panty hose, I don't care what Joe Nemeth says! :icon_rolleyes:
 
#18 ·
Is it Ok for Men to drive Compasses?
No, it's a Class C felony, punishable by a $10 000 fine and/or a 2 year prison sentence.

...Seriously, what the hell?!? Real men do their own thing instead of spending their time worrying about what someone else thinks about it. This "does it make me uncool if I do X?"-talk is the talk of overgrown boys.
 
#20 ·
It's funny I came across this topic. When I went out to the Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer this is roughly what happened:

Me: "I'm interested in a Jeep, let's go check out the Patriots, Wranglers and maybe the Compass"

Salesman: "You bet, but some people see the Compass as "the girl version" of the Patriot."

Me: "...Let's go look at the Patriots"

Hahaha. I didn't get the pat because of this statement, I got it for my own reasons. But seriously I do agree with everyone else, drive what you want and what you're proud of. And heck, you're trail rated and that's just badass in itself no matter what Jeep you're in!
 
#25 ·
Oh that´s the new 2010 Jeep Compass Hannah Montanna Version.

didn´t you checked the Jeep website?

Just kidding, it was in fact quick and dirty photoshopping