Anyone have / know of the Jeep Patriot ?

[Ricekila]

Going to look / buy one tomorrow morning --

Black on black --- 6 speed auto ( Wifey destroyed my YJ stick - so theres one comprise -- must be an auto ) --

4 WD - power everything --- asking a lot from the 4 banger --

Pics -- when / if it happens ?

[BucketBack]

how many miles? I was looking at a few before buying a Envoy cash cow.

[Sparkyprep]

I have a friend who USED to have one. I rode in it. I didn't like it. Very small interior. That is all I know of them.

[Ricekila]

how many miles? I was looking at a few before buying a Envoy cash cow.

90,000 miles -- timing belt was already changed --

Chevy suggested on my Sonic -- the belt & water pump be changed at 90 ---- I did it at 85 --- I'm funny that way -- L

[T-Man 1066]

Going to look / buy one tomorrow morning --

Black on black --- 6 speed auto ( Wifey destroyed my YJ stick - so theres one comprise -- must be an auto ) --

4 WD - power everything --- asking a lot from the 4 banger --

Pics -- when / if it happens ?

Built in Belvidere, IL, about 25 miles from the T-Man Compound. Belvidere was also home of the Omni / Horizon, just sayin..

20498

[1skrewsloose]

Idk, bought a zj a few years back, 98 GC 4.0 really liked it, but my 350 chevy p/u got the same gas mileage and waay more useful. Straight sixes are pretty much bullet proof, just couldn't deal with the poor mileage for a people carrier. I got a heavy foot so its my bad, but still.

[Box of frogs]

Brother in law bought one used.
Small inside and not very powerful. It’s a good all weather grocery getter.
It would not be a good off road vehicle. I thought it rode rough as hell.
Only been in it a couple of times.
BoF

[BucketBack]

A good friend had one for his yearly from Penstar. We drove it over tree trunks the road used to be on, crossed streams and didn't get stuck.

My old Trailblazer with a 6 climbed the hill towing the Compatriot up that couldn't make it

[Ricekila]

Gonna need new tires ( before next inspection ) and as large a tire that will fit without rubbing --- and those steel rim's are hideous -- rattle can black coming up --

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Another timing story ----

Sold the Sonic to Carvana --- made a small profit -- ( theres a nagging voice in my head --- "See what they'll offer you ------ " )

Turned in my Ricekila tags ( $200. a year --- ain't worth it ) -- but kept one for my mobility scoot --

Found some extra money in my sock draw ----- bought the jeep --- had to get new / fresh plates - $248. --

Frame of reference --- the Sonic was a cracker-box --- small & kinda cramped -- but for around town - prefect --

Her Trax is kinda small -- a little more room than the Sonic --- and rode better --

This thing is massive ( not as big as my 75 Eldorado ) -- rides great --- rear view mirrors are like little T/V's ---

Went to my key guy --- only came with 1 key ( lock / unlock / panic ) -- $200. for a second key ----- now just for shits & giggles -- I'm looking for a jeep dealer ---

[Slippy]

Outstanding Rice!

(Patriot buys a Patriot! Whodda thunk it? :9/11:)

[Ricekila]

Now I'm looking for the usual stickers I add ----

So much for the gray man -- LL

P/S -- ran a Carfax -- started out life as an Enterprise rental out of Elizabeth - New Joisy -- then bought by some little old man on LawnGuyLand -- who had one minor accident ---- in the right rear --

So unless he was spinning donuts in the Wantagh Dinky-Doughnuts --- he got T-boned - a little bit ?

[Ricekila]

Dropped it off at Firestone this morning ---- now that I've driven it a bit --- under hard braking - nice pulsing in the brake pedal / bologna tires in the inside fronts --

Sooooooo -- mainly because I cant do for myself any more --

New brake pads all around --

New front rotors W/ bearings --

Tie-rod ends if needed --

Grease everything in sight --

4 new "Firestone" - all season tires ( first time I ever took advantage of a holiday sale in my life ) ---- the next size up if possible without rubbing ?

Alignment --

NYS inspection --

I did change out the cabin filter ----- all by myself -- :thinking:

And ordered a - "Simple Key" setup to code a key ---- I only gots one ----

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QV5334T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stATNV-Ytu8

[Prepared One]

Gonna need new tires ( before next inspection ) and as large a tire that will fit without rubbing --- and those steel rim's are hideous -- rattle can black coming up --

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Another timing story ----

Sold the Sonic to Carvana --- made a small profit -- ( theres a nagging voice in my head --- "See what they'll offer you ------ " )

Turned in my Ricekila tags ( $200. a year --- ain't worth it ) -- but kept one for my mobility scoot --

Found some extra money in my sock draw ----- bought the jeep --- had to get new / fresh plates - $248. --

Frame of reference --- the Sonic was a cracker-box --- small & kinda cramped -- but for around town - prefect --

Her Trax is kinda small -- a little more room than the Sonic --- and rode better --

This thing is massive ( not as big as my 75 Eldorado ) -- rides great --- rear view mirrors are like little T/V's ---

Went to my key guy --- only came with 1 key ( lock / unlock / panic ) -- $200. for a second key ----- now just for shits & giggles -- I'm looking for a jeep dealer ---

Nice ride! I love black on black, it's harder to keep clean, especially in your neck of the woods, but looks damn sharp when it's all clean and shiny. Love the plates..

[Ricekila]

My 85 Vette & 85 Monti were black --- when I got done washing them -- the other end started to get dusty --

The YJ was black --- only time it saw water was if it rained or puddle jumping --

Everyone knows ---- if you wash a Jeep --- it decreases in value --

[Ricekila]

And --- we just ducked ourselves --- is that wrong ?

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[SOCOM42]

And --- we just ducked ourselves --- is that wrong ?

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Nothing wrong in my opinion.

We got ducked early last summer in a school parking lot.

My daughter wanted to keep it, we did and it is taped to the top of the dash in the silver Jeep.

The guy almost got shot in the process of giving it to me.

I just got out of the Jeep when this big shaggy guy yells at me if I am the owner of the Jeep.

Walking over, he took a quick look at the inside of it and said "I have something for you" in a gruff manner.

He then started reaching into his jacket pocket, as he moved into it,

I grabbed the S&W 642 in my coat pocket and started moving it into a waste firing position.

He pulls out a friggin 3 inch long yellow rubber duck, oh shit, I thought!!!

Now, what the hell do I do with all that adrenalin in my system???

I accepted it with a shaking right hand and learned what it was about, F'CK!

[Ricekila]

Nothing wrong in my opinion.

We got ducked early last summer in a school parking lot.

My daughter wanted to keep it, we did and it is taped to the top of the dash in the silver Jeep.

The guy almost got shot in the process of giving it to me.

I just got out of the Jeep when this big shaggy guy yells at me if I am the owner of the Jeep.

Walking over, he took a quick look at the inside of it and said "I have something for you" in a gruff manner.

He then started reaching into his jacket pocket, as he moved into it,

I grabbed the S&W 642 in my coat pocket and started moving it into a waste firing position.

He pulls out a friggin 3 inch long yellow rubber duck, oh shit, I thought!!!

Now, what the hell do I do with all that adrenalin in my system???

I accepted it with a shaking right hand and learned what it was about, F'CK!

Always be careful how you duck someone -- L

[Mad Trapper]

Didn't they stop making Jeeps in 1971?

I've got a 67 and a 62 Kaisers, CJ5 Buick V6 Warn OD former, and Wagon super hurricane 6 flathead.

First has 67,000 the other <30,000 miles. Both without winter driving. The wagon is a project, motor rebuilt, new brakes/rancho kit.

The CJ is most all original. No rust/patches, has American racing wheels and AM tube bumpers. I have parts to convert that to Chevy C10 discs in front. It goes 70 easy but don't slow down quick.

[Ricekila]

Real Jeeps have straight front axel's ---- anything after that is a mistake --

I just replaced 2 CV joints already -- one needed to be --- the other just because --

[Dwight55]

Something screwy . . . just got a 403 this page is forbidden on this forum.

Trying again . . .

May God bless,
Dwight

................OK . . . went thru this time

[Ricekila]

Something screwy . . . just got a 403 this page is forbidden on this forum.

Trying again . . .

May God bless,
Dwight

................OK . . . went thru this time

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[T-Man 1066]

Had the same issue this morning...

[NRATC53]

Didn't they stop making Jeeps in 1971?

I've got a 67 and a 62 Kaisers, CJ5 Buick V6 Warn OD former, and Wagon super hurricane 6 flathead.

First has 67,000 the other <30,000 miles. Both without winter driving. The wagon is a project, motor rebuilt, new brakes/rancho kit.

The CJ is most all original. No rust/patches, has American racing wheels and AM tube bumpers. I have parts to convert that to Chevy C10 discs in front. It goes 70 easy but don't slow down quick.
I had a 65 Wagoneer with the Super Hurricane 6, along with many other Jeeps

[NRATC53]

My Sister used to have one- so so

[Ricekila]

My Sister used to have one- so so

Its still better than a Sonic ----- anything is better than a Sonic --- at least I dont have to drive with that paper bag over my head now --

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[Ricekila]

how many miles?

Just reread the thread -- when we looked at it -- 94,000-ish --

After I bought it - I did a carfax ----- 104,000 ----- had I'd of known that --- I probably would have passed --

[bigwheel]

I wouldnt take a free jeep. lol. It takes Japs and Koreans to make good cars. Germans make good guns. Eyetalians make good sphaghetti and only get the olives the Greeks refuse to eat.

[MountainGirl]

I had a 65 Wagoneer with the Super Hurricane 6, along with many other Jeeps

Here's mine :)
'91 Wrangler
Traded a 2011 Outback straight across for it.
Best deal I ever made. :bounce:

21120

[Chiefster23]

I bought one brand new years ago. It was an OK vehicle but the gas milage was a disaster. It was my 3rd Jeep, and I will NEVER buy another one.

[T-Man 1066]

Stellantis is idling the Jeep Cherokee plant here in Belvidere, IL on 2-28 this year. No current plans to re-open it...

[Piratesailor]

For a daily driver… probably not a Jeep. But for great fun, definitely

(And that’s a 1985 el Camino next to it)

[Slippy]

For a daily driver… probably not a Jeep. But for great fun, definitely

(And that’s a 1985 el Camino next to it)

El Camino Christmas!

[NRATC53]

Have a Gladiator now, along with an 03 Dodge quad cab diesel

[Slippy]

Have a Gladiator now, along with an 03 Dodge quad cab diesel

How many miles on the '03 Dodge?

[Ricekila]

Its still better than a Sonic ----- anything is better than a Sonic --- at least I dont have to drive with that paper bag over my head now --

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The sad thing is --- if I kept it any longer ---- this might have happened --

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[Ricekila]

Let the replacement parts / up-grades commence --

The drivers side / front passenger window switch --- only works going down -- cant raise the window from the drivers side -- ordered a replacement from Autozone --

Roof rack cross bars were missing - ( great design - unscrew the big knobs and they grow legs in the dark ) - ordered replacement bars from Ebay & will replace the knobs with the security type allen bolts --- that should slow down the leg growing a little bit --

From a company called Infotainment -- I found this --

The GPS antenna can be stuck ( magnetic back ) on top of the radio unit ---- if theres a problem -- I'll super glue it behind the rearview mirror -- And 1/2 the price of the Kenwood I shoved in the Sonic ---- I loves me some GPS --

https://www.infotainment.com/products/2011-2017-jeep-compass-gps-garmin-navigation-rhb-430n-radio?variant=5374192222244

5 plugs & 4 screws -- even I can do it -- ?

P/S Edit --- and color coded battery terminal clamps --- the factory stamped sheet metal ones suck -- surprised they lasted 8-ish years --

P/SS Edit --- infotainment customer service really sucks ---- big time ---- more on that later !

[Ricekila]

Sooooooooooooooo -- I can't get the GPS to locate ? find satellites ----- after I fired off a spiffy email --- I then read the problem section --

"Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky" ---- Yes --

" Make sure the center pin of the antenna wire going into the unit isn't bent" --- It isn't --

Here the odd one --

"The GPS unit may be locked --

""In some situations, for a GPS signal to lock with a unit, you may need to drive in a circle three times clockwise, then counter clockwise three times to calibrate the GPS.""

So if you see some moron in a parking lot ---

Next I'll try -- standing on the roof while holding a coconut in one hand and a fish in the other while singing - "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" ---

[hawgrider]

Stupid compass on the Buick Lucerne to change the zone and re calibrate you have to drive in circles like a retard for what seems like ten times before it tells you its calibrated.

[Inor]

Here the odd one --

"The GPS unit may be locked --

""In some situations, for a GPS signal to lock with a unit, you may need to drive in a circle three times clockwise, then counter clockwise three times to calibrate the GPS.""


Make sure you look around for cops before you do that one. No sense getting a DWI for just trying to get your GPS working...

[Ricekila]

We gots a big dept store parking lot that's been closed for about 10-ish years ( Kmart ) nearby ----- they have car shows / kids do donuts / Wifey feeds the gulls - some motorcycle kids practice they're high speed lean-in turns -------- in the middle of the day ---- I wouldn't even be noticed --

[Ricekila]

Sooooooooooooooooooooo -- while we-be driving in circles --- I gets me an email ---

"You gonna look at that --- I'm getting dizzy" !

"Later - when we get back to the box ---- and how can you tell" ?

SMACK --

As it turns out --- they answered the email I sent last night ---- I was sent the wrong antenna -- in the email was an return form & FedEx return label --------- I'm kinda happy --- the $10. price difference will go to Squeak's lunch time fiesta -- L

P/S Edit ---- & my "blinky-blinky" brake lite bulbs just delivered --


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj3hHYKSeKw

[White Shadow]

Stellantis is idling the Jeep Cherokee plant here in Belvidere, IL on 2-28 this year. No current plans to re-open it...

Can't blame any individual or business for wanting to escape this commie hellhole.

[Ricekila]

Can't blame any individual or business for wanting to escape this commie hellhole.

I bet my hell hole is worse than your hell hole -- L

[White Shadow]

I bet my hell hole is worse than your hell hole -- L

It absolutely is although Illinois is really working hard to surpass CA, NY, NJ, etc.

[Ricekila]

Let's have a bet --- who wakes up in the morning and gets taxed for breathing first -- LLL ( cough - cough )

[Ricekila]

Even though I was prepared to route the GPS antenna out to the roof and cover it with a shark fin plastic cover -- I gave this a try --

Magnetic mount on top of the radio unit ---- sees the sat. signal through the plastic dash & windshield --

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And works perfectly --

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[Ricekila]

And --- I dont know if one thing has to do with the other ---

There's only one country station out here on crap-island & and its out in Center Moriches someplace ----- now that station is coming in clearer ? -- https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/v667/RICEKILA/Smillies/.highres/banana097.gif?width=590&height=370&fit=bounds (https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/v667/RICEKILA/Smillies/.highres/banana097.gif?width=590&height=370&fit=bounds)

[Ricekila]

Finally got my stickers - stuck on --

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[Ricekila]

The one thing I never liked about the newer cars ---- no voltmeter ---- the idiot light is just after the fact your alternator has quit ---- at least with a gauge of some sort -- you can see it crapping out ----- so ---

I just got one of these from scam-o-zon --

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773BYS6P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

And USB plugs --- nice --

[Box of frogs]

The one thing I never liked about the newer cars ---- no voltmeter ---- the idiot light is just after the fact your alternator has quit ---- at least with a gauge of some sort -- you can see it crapping out ----- so ---

I just got one of these from scam-o-zon --

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773BYS6P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

And USB plugs --- nice --

Same for oil pressure and water temp. You need gauges. When the idiot light comes on, you’re the idiot that pays for the damage already done.
BoF

[Ricekila]

Same for oil pressure and water temp. You need gauges. When the idiot light comes on, you’re the idiot that pays for the damage already done.
BoF

About a year ago -- for the Sonic - I gots one of those plug into the OBD2 port things - then insert the mini-disk into the player - enter "0000" for the code - remove disk --- then anytime ya-wanna see what's going on under the hood ( check on the squirrels ) --- an array of digital or analog looking gauges shows up on the screen ----

Once I get everything else sorted out ----- its on my list --