is the patriot the only car sold in your area?

 

Lol, no, I just like it alot better than the Subaru Crosstrek and its in budget. Next time I may have to buy the new Chevy mid size truck.

 

Very nice, I also like that good sticker. I see you're in riverside, I also live in the inland empire, the Apple Valley area.

 

Another repeat Patriot buyer! Welcome (again)!

 

Its funny because I bought this Jeep in Victorville, it was the only dealer close that had the Sport SE. So, I was in your area 98rangerdave

 

Congrats and nice looking SE and I agree with you about the CVT--not my thing either. Enjoy that great new ride.

 

new to the site what is fd1 vs fd2??? thanks in advance

 

FD1 system available with 6 Speed auto or CVT (Doesn't include Tow Hooks or Skid plates and has a less aggressive BLD when 4x4 lock is engaged)

FD2 system available only with CVT (Includes Tow Hooks, Skid plates and has a more aggressive BLD when 4x4 is engaged and has lower gearing for off road)

There may be a few more details, but that s the bulk of the information

 

FD1 system available with 6 Speed auto or CVT (Doesn't include Tow Hooks or Skid plates and has a less aggressive BLD when 4x4 lock is engaged)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwTvNzmywFk

FD2 system available only with CVT (Includes Tow Hooks, Skid plates and has a more aggressive BLD when 4x4 is engaged and has lower gearing for off road)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEUDlc6diO4


There may be a few more details, but that s the bulk of the information

i found this useful as well , thanks for posting.

 

Nice patriot I too have had two 4x2 Patriots and could not be happier and I'm in Rancho Cucamonga.....

 

Very nice looking PAT......I agree that the factory hood sticker is also nice.....And you will have a very nice tranny in the 6sp auto as we both very well know.....I have never owned a CVT and after all I have read I don't want one either.

Enjoy your new ride!

 

I have never owned a CVT and after all I have read I don't want one either.

Enjoy your new ride!

After all I've read I wouldn't want to own one either, but I do and I love it. Goes in next week for the 220,000 mile tranny juice change.

Ya just can't believe everything you read. If I believed everything I read I'd expect my Patriots to be leakers, but not so.

 

i found this useful as well, thank you for posting

 

Close to useful.

2.0L=2wd only, CVT2 or 5-spd clutched
2.4L=2wd or FD1, 5-spd clutched or (gag)unnecessary 6-spd(CVT should still be there)
2.4L=FD2, CVT2L only(low range for offroad, no autostick)

 

I had 208,314 miles on my old 07 with w cvt never had an issue with it anyhow the 6 speed in my 14 is nice but I do prefer the cvt.....