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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: chrisfranklin on February 28, 2007, 08:30:11 PM
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This was news to me: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070211/BUSINESS02/70210022.
Apparently 82% - up from original planned 60% - of current JK production is for the 4-Door Unlimited.
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They underestimated the appeal of the 4dr. Last I heard there as a bottle neck with the hardtops. They couldn't make them fast enough. They are also making more Rubicons, I believe.
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I'm not really surprised though, I mean I would rather have a TJ or even a YJ for that matter than a new JK 2dr. but the 4 dr on the other hand is bad ass.
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I think those 4 doors are pretty awsome. I just hope it doesn't fit the soccer Mom crowd. I guess if it does in 5 years or so there maybe opportunities to get on used. Though probably driven rough.
Oil change whats that don't I just put gas in it and go. :'(
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I just hope it doesn't fit the soccer Mom crowd.
Probably will. Looks like DC and their dealership network are going to sound like these soccer announcers when it comes to selling the 4 Door Unlimiteds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ6oz54qh9w (fast forward 30 seconds in to he video) :hitit:
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I think those 4 doors are pretty awsome. I just hope it doesn't fit the soccer Mom crowd. I guess if it does in 5 years or so there maybe opportunities to get on used. Though probably driven rough.
Oil change whats that don't I just put gas in it and go. :'(
Actually, I would prefer the soccer moms to purchase them. In time, the pickings will be plenty to choose. Take a look at the XJ Cherokee. It started life in 1984 as a smaller replacement for the heavy beast of a Wagoneer. 2001 (IIRC) was the last year for it. That was a 17 yr run on a single vehicle style. I had an 87 for over 9 yrs. Nothing was available in early 90's (only 6-8 yrs old) for these great wheeling rigs. Now look at the aftermarket. The following is tremendous. Its probably because they are much more affordable to those who buy them used. The CJ5 - early 60s through 83 - 20 yrs. CJ7, started in 77 through 86 - 11 yrs. YJ - 87 to 95 (no 96 Wranglers were built) - only 8 yrs. How many of these other models do you see on the road versus other mfrs?
Introduction of a 4dr open cab utility is probably due from Jeep. The Liberty was to enbrace the XJ owners with a smaller more economical 4wd, but Jeep found their market share losing. As a business, Jeep, like any other mfr, could careless about a single owner. Its all about the masses.
Think of it as demand and supply. The demand is high for the soccer moms. In ~10 yrs, their children who can't afford new vehicles will be looking for cheap transportation. Getting a good street used 4wd Rubicon JK (~98% of 4wd don't see dirt) would be perfect for them. Little expense to lift, regear, tired, and they are off to the world. A lot of us couldn't, and still can't no matter their age, afford a newer 4wd vehicle, modify, and wheel.
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I prefer the 2 door over the 4 door, I like how small my Jeep is, and for the tight trails here, (almost like ATV trails) its ideal to have a shorter Jeep.
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after going to the auto show today.. the one thing i don't like about the new jeeps is the gas tank being in the middle of the jeep.. if you were to get high centered or slam the middle underbelly of your jeep your at the mercy of the gas tanks skid plate... and were the gas tank used to be there is a huge and i mean huge muffler.. its gotta be 2x as big as the stock muffler form my dads rubi.
and then the compass and patriot with there pull this flimsy small lever thing to lock 4wd :puzzled: :puzzled:.. what..
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I think the gas tank is in a better spot...I can't tell you how many times I've gone into a hole and felt the rear of my Jeep slamming into the ground.....I rarely if ever high center.
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oh its in a better spot the gas tank, espically for stock. The first thing i ever broke on my jeep was the gas tank. slid off and landed straight on a rock
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The rear axle shock mounts look way too low on the JK. They are close to the tire, which is good, but way too low.
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I think those 4 doors are pretty awsome. I just hope it doesn't fit the soccer Mom crowd. I guess if it does in 5 years or so there maybe opportunities to get on used. Though probably driven rough.
Oil change whats that don't I just put gas in it and go. :'(
Actually, I would prefer the soccer moms to purchase them. In time, the pickings will be plenty to choose. Take a look at the XJ Cherokee. It started life in 1984 as a smaller replacement for the heavy beast of a Wagoneer. 2001 (IIRC) was the last year for it. That was a 17 yr run on a single vehicle style. I had an 87 for over 9 yrs. Nothing was available in early 90's (only 6-8 yrs old) for these great wheeling rigs. Now look at the aftermarket. The following is tremendous. Its probably because they are much more affordable to those who buy them used. The CJ5 - early 60s through 83 - 20 yrs. CJ7, started in 77 through 86 - 11 yrs. YJ - 87 to 95 (no 96 Wranglers were built) - only 8 yrs. How many of these other models do you see on the road versus other mfrs?
Introduction of a 4dr open cab utility is probably due from Jeep. The Liberty was to enbrace the XJ owners with a smaller more economical 4wd, but Jeep found their market share losing. As a business, Jeep, like any other mfr, could careless about a single owner. Its all about the masses.
There are a few things that aren't quite right there man..
CJ5s were produced from 1955 through 1983, the longest production span of any civilian jeep, they're also the most plentiful of any CJ.
CJ7s were from 76-86, which is 10 years.
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I just hope it doesn't fit the soccer Mom crowd.
I could care less who buys them, as long as they live on. How many of us bought there Jeep new anyway.
Other than Jeffy....
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I just hope it doesn't fit the soccer Mom crowd.
I could care less who buys them, as long as they live on. How many of us bought there Jeep new anyway.
Other than Jeffy....
Thats the plan isn't it? Let the soccer moms pay the new vehicle price and absorb the depreciation then you pick one up that is a few years old. I wouldn't feel so bad about breaking it on the trails then....... I still can't bring myself to look at a TJ yet. :ass:
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yep...I totally agree with you....
...you are 18 years old and know nothing..... :clap:
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Ouch..you walked right into that one.