Well, my wife has been after me for a new vehicle to replace the Crown Vic she has been driving. Attempts to show what a great vehicle it was and to buy a newer one fell on deaf ears.

She wanted a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

I test drove a Dodge Durango (didn't like it), been in enough Exploders that I knew that wasn't what we wanted. Tried to sell her on a WRX (stick shift mandatory) and she turned that down.

That left the Jeep. I test drive one and then bought one online. It has the V8 (of course) and the Quad-Trac II, which makes it great for her. That and it fits in the garage.

The color was spot on. White!

Would I do it again? Hell yes! She's happy.

 

That's almost a move to the dark side. My brother has jeeps for his wife and son. He also drives a dodge hemi pickup. He likes them and the hemi goes like heck. Good luck with it.

 

Well Dan atleast you said it would fit in the garage (keeps it out of sight)

And you went with the right color for sure. (she won't have to worry about getting tickets)

 

That's dead on Rollie, we all know the white trucks have enough power to outrun anything including cops. Poor red trucks

 

I have read a few off-road mags. lately and they have nothing but good things to say about the new 4x4 setup. Good luck on the new ride.

Good color choice by the way lol

Duane
Southeast Kansas Coordinator

 

White? Isn't that the color of drivers ed vehicles and ambulances? At least those of us with red can be seen.

 

Interesting enough, the Crown Vic is Red! And so far my wife has the highest speeding ticket todate between us. Even though I'm the one that pushes it hard.

A driver's ed vehicle????????? I always thought they used red ones for driver's ed. That way the blood spilled during crashes wasn't so obvious.....

 

They DO use the white ones for drivers ed, gotta teach in style ya know lol. They use the red ones for SPECIAL ED!! hehehehehe

Duane
Southeast Kansas Coordinator

 

Kind of makes my point HuH

 

It's always good to keep mama happy.

 

Hey Dan what are your plans for the Crown Vic? My ex fiance just totaled her Jeep Grand Cherokee and needs a cheap ride! If any one has a good sound vehicle for cheap to help her out Fordmandj would forever be greatful....

 

Jeff, you might email Jon, he had a good car for sale awhile back and it might still be avalible.

 

I emailed you the info Jeff. Let me know if your interested.

 

Now all you have to do is tell her you need it to go to the store some sunday morning and meet us up at Tuttle Creek ORV area.

 

Jack, that thought crossed my mind! But I'm in no hurry for paint stripes. The Jeep has no scratches or dents on it and I plan on keeping it that way. I need a beater to take down to the ORV area.

The CV is sold. My sister and her husband are excited to get it. Reverse is getting weak in it and I don't know how long the tranny will last. What's sad is from the outside, the car still looks very nice. The inside is also quite nice. But the cost of a rebuilt tranny (might as well do the motor also +180K) is more than the car is worth.

It's been one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned, but of course! It's a Ford!