My New 2009 Jeep Unlimited RUBICON!

[pervertfreak]

Well, my wife and I just paid off our '04 Toyota Sienna (which we love) and it's my turn to get a new vehicle. I'm still driving my first new car, a '96 Jeep Cherokee Sport that has been very good to me despite the off-roading that I've done with it. I'm torn in many directions by my choices. I NEED to get a vehicle that can fit 5 people. The main family hauler will remain the Sienna but I need something big enough to take the kids if necessary. I WANT a 4x4 SUV that's powerful, fun to drive, handles well, is different/stands out, has an aftermarket support for hop-ups, off-roads well, has good 360 degree visibility and is roomy and comfortable. I don't want to spend too much. My price range is 28-34K. However, my wife is bitching that she wants me to keep it below 30K. I have a bunch of different vehicles on my list. I'm not in any rush to buy and I want to make the right decision. After all, I kept this last vehicle for 12+ years and I'd like to do the same with the next one. I'm looking at...

- Toyota FJ Cruiser - The FJ is a killer off-roader, stands out, will be reliable, fun to drive, has aftermarket support HOWEVER, is pricey for size, has horrible visibility, and owners say it's a little underpowered.

- Honda Pilot - The Pilot is undoubtedly reliable, comfortable, roomy, smooth and quiet, and a little luxurious. HOWEVER it is expensive, and a little underpowered.

- Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (4dr) - The Rubicon is the King of the off-road jungle, has aftermarket support, stands out. HOWEVER, it lacks the reliability and refinement of the Japs, has the WORST brakes of any car built in 2008, and is slooow.

- Subaru Forester 2.5XT (Turbo) - The Forester just got SUV of the year from Motor Trend. Has more ground clearance than most real SUVs, is FAST, handles like a sports car and is a blast to drive. It has the same 227HP engine as the WRX. HOWEVER, it might be pricey for it's size, and isn't as tough as a truck.

- Nissan Xterra (w/Off Road package) - The Xterra is the most like my current vehicle. While I wanted something bigger and roomier than my Cherokee, it has a locking rear, a 261HP - 281 ft-lbs V6, comes with a Rockford Fosgate 9 speaker stereo, stands out a little, is quick and fun to drive, etc. HOWEVER, the interior doesn't seem comfortable, and it's sorta small.

- GMC Acadia / Saturn Outlook / Chevy Traverse - This SUV is getting TON's of positive press in the magazines. It's supposed to be quick, handle well, be quiet, fun to drive comfortable and roomy. HOWEVER, it will be expensive and isn't an off-roader by any means.

- Others???

PLEASE HELP! Put in your two cents! I'm torn between all of these vehicles!

[Securb]

- Honda Pilot - The Pilot is undoubtedly reliable, comfortable, roomy, smooth and quiet, and a little luxurious. HOWEVER it is expensive, and a little underpowered.PLEASE HELP! Put in your two cents! I'm torn between all of these vehicles!

I am not a SUV type of person. The wife has the Honda CRV and I absolutlly love it. Not sure if that helps seeing the Pilot is twice the size and money

[pervertfreak]

I recently saw an episode of Motor Week in which they had a shootout of the smaller SUV's and the CR-V got first place top honors. The RAV4 was second. Both the CR-V and RAV4 are awesome little trucks but too small for me. The RAV4 comes with a killer 269hp V6 in the little light-weight truck. It must be like a rocket!

[TooFunny]

Have you considered this one?

[pervertfreak]

Have you considered this one? - (Kia Borrego)

I've read pretty favorable reviews about it. They spoke highly of the V8 but I want something tougher and more off-roadish. So far I've driven three different '09 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicons and I really think I'm gonna get one. It's got a suprising amount of room in it. When you fold the back seats down there's a ton of room in it. It's ride is unbelievably smooth and quiet. The Rubicon is honestly the equivelent of a street-legal army tank. There is truly no other purpose built off roading machine like it. While I know that I don't NEED the off-road ability of the Rubicon, I WANT the off-road ability for fun. For YEARS you had to pay for aftermarket parts to convert your Wrangler into a super off-roader but now you can drive it right out of the showroom with heavy duty axles, front and rear lockers and a heavy duty low range transfer case with a lifetime warranty. The engine, transmission, and 4WD system are covered for the life of the vehicle as long as I own it.

[TooFunny]

Somehow I can see you in the Rubicon, perv. :cool:

Here is some driving music for you.

[pervertfreak]

Yo, last night I drove home in a new 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon in "Detonator Yellow". I shopped around long and hard at five different dealers and finally found exactly what I wanted. The Rubicon is to put it simply a SUPER JEEP. It comes from the factory with all of the heavy duty off-roading bells and whistles that you would ever want with a warranty. AND all Jeeps are now coming with a lifetime powertrain warranty. Engine, transmission, transfer case and axles are covered for as long as I own the vehicle. Check it out...

[TooFunny]

Very nice. I like the colour.

Now you have to go up a mountain or something.

[Securb]

Nice truck ....how many dead hookers can you fit in it

[Speng]

Nice truck ....how many dead hookers can you fit in it

Depends if you keep the limbs on or not.

Nice truck