I have taken the plunge!

Everyone has their opinions and personal experience with certain vehicles. I'm not really worried about the capability. I have learned that ANY vehicle can be just as capable as the next with the right parts.

I don't care about Chrystler's problems, I don't plan on buying a new jeep that has a warranty. I'm looking at the practicality of a Jeep based on what I'm looking for in a vehicle. This isn't the first time I've come across this path but I think that I'm more concrete on it now. In order for me to make my 4runner into what I want, I'll spend easily 15k on it and I'll still only have a vehicle that is worth 7-8k MAX. I can find a used jeep that is already built up for 15k and still have a vehicle that is worth 15k. I know that there is no such thing as an investment in an offroad vehicle, but bang for the buck... I think the Jeep is winning over the 4 Runner.

This guy is a lost cause.

I'm giving up.
 
its a newer car anyway... I'm sure you'd love it. don't get me wrong either... I've always wanted a Jeep myself

I turned down a 93 grand cherokee, 5.2 v8 that wasn't quite as nice looking but half the cost of the 4runner because I didn't want to deal with it. it was some serious thinking but I made the right choice.
 
My last wheeling trip with a buddy that has a 4-Door Rubi was pretty fun. The only issue I have with them is they are all pretty much the same. Other than that I think they are great. As far as crap breaking on them, I think it boils down to what people use them for. Go compare the number of jeeps sold to the other vehicles and see where the %s stack in regards to failures.

It like saying more people die on TX highways every year than any other state. Really? You think it might have to do with the number of freaking people on these highways and the shear number of miles that the TX highways cover?
 

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Buy whatever suits your wants and needs. Some people get tired of the brand loyalty. If you do decide to by a Jeep just make sure you delete you account and then proceed to brush your teeth with a side arm of some sort. I have a rotted out CJ-7 in my garage right now. I keep asking the owner why he's throwing money into this thing and replies with giving me more money.

I owned this from '06-'09, its still running around north springs somewhere.
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Buy whatever suits your wants and needs. Some people get tired of the brand loyalty. If you do decide to by a Jeep just make sure you delete you account and then proceed to brush your teeth with a side arm of some sort. I have a rotted out CJ-7 in my garage right now. I keep asking the owner why he's throwing money into this thing and replies with giving me more money.

My decision has nothing to do with brand loyalty. Yes, Toyotas have been good to me. But I am also very good to my vehicles so I believe that regardless of what I buy, I'll be okay.

It's funny that you mentioned rotted out Jeep. How many people on this forum alone have a rotted out Toyota, let alone people on the streets. How many 1st gen Tacoma's did Toyota replace the frame on because of frame rot?

I'll most likely still have a 4runner of some sort for the wife so I think I'll be sticking around for a while. But, her 4runner will most likely stay stock.
 
If you feel like your interior of your Jeep is lacking in comfort, I've been told by the Jeep Forum (That I've been banned from twice), you should soak your interior in Jet Fuel. It seems to help the quality.
 

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The wife could care less about modifying a vehicle. I put a pretty sweet stereo in our Tundra and she could care less about something as simple as that. All of this is fine with me because that means I have more time and money to put into my projects.

I know I'm going to get shunned for this but this is my motivation for a jeep. This guy has done a sweet job building his JK 4-door. 4 link front and rear on D60's:
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Have you ever drove a 4 door wrangler? they do have a lot of cool features . And i almost bought one but go drive a fj cruiser and then go drive a 4 door wrangler the new jeeps have the power of a three legged turtle . thats really the only real downer about them i had a 2005 rubicon and it was the best in the rocks and off road but on the road 10mpg average
 

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Test drive the 2012 Rubicon and it will change your mind. That new 280hp engine in the 12+ is sweet! My friend's 12' 6speed has plenty of power to spare.
 
How many people buy toyotas and wish they bought a jeep?
how many people buy jeeps and wish they bought a toyota?:cheers:
 
How many people buy toyotas and wish they bought a jeep?
how many people buy jeeps and wish they bought a toyota?:cheers:

I don't really see the value in that post. It could go either way from both ends.

You can try and plan an intervention but I don't see it working out very well. Just because I decide to drive a jeep doesn't change anything other than the vehicle I'm in. I'll still wheel the heck out of and build it up a little.
 
I don't really see the value in that post. It could go either way from both ends.

You can try and plan an intervention but I don't see it working out very well. Just because I decide to drive a jeep doesn't change anything other than the vehicle I'm in. I'll still wheel the heck out of and build it up a little.

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We need to end this yota/jeep feud..
both have their pros and cons. lol
 

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