What is an unpopular opinion you have in the Jeep community?

[Chief_jeep]

Not really. In my area. If you have one vehicle. It should be a 4x4 of some type. Winter sucks at times. If you have 2 vehicles. One should be a 4x4 truck. The JL fits the need for some people.

I live in a mountain town that gets a lot of snow. You don’t need a Jeep for winter driving. Any 4wd or good awd with snow tires performs great in the snow.

I love my Jeep but I don’t see the appeal if you don’t off-road. My stock jt was the worst driving vehicle I have driven in my life by a mile. They are loud, the seats aren’t remarkably comfortable and they lack luxury features that many other vehicles have at the same or lesser price point. Solid front axles aren’t in other vehicles for a reason and if you don’t utilize them, you’d be better off with a vehicle with ifs.

It’s an unpopular opinion but I am grateful for all the people who buy them so they continue to produce them.

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[cranbiz]

My Grand Cherokee Trail Hawk rode great, comfortable on long distance drives. Really couldn't get on any decent trail to rescue my JK though. The JTR also rides great, put 250 miles on it driving it home from the dealer I bought it from. I felt it was as comfortable as the Grand. It also has more versatility than the Grand and if necessary, can pull my JK out of the woods if needed.

I didn't buy my JTR as a trail vehicle but it can do trails if needed. It's primary use will be around town, hauling oversized stuff from the lumber yard/HD/Lowes and taking several hundred mile trips to visit family. It can do all of that and still can do the beach or trails. For me, it was the perfect replacement vehicle for the Grand.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Not really. In my area. If you have one vehicle. It should be a 4x4 of some type. Winter sucks at times. If you have 2 vehicles. One should be a 4x4 truck. The JL fits the need for some people.

Jeep is everywhere here. Why? Winter.
Grand Cherokee is the official vehicle of Polk County, Iowa but Wrangler isn't far behind.
I have mine for winter, snow, towing, hauling. I will get me through some bad stuff.
Other than my fun cars, we've not had a 2 wheel drive vehicle since the Stratus of decades ago.
It's a truck.
For my wife - it's a go anywhere, she'll be safe on the road in any weather vehicle.

They are loud, the seats aren’t remarkably comfortable and they lack luxury features that many other vehicles have at the same or lesser price point. Solid front axles aren’t in other vehicles for a reason

Ours aren't that loud. The seats are very comfortable - more so than other vehicles we've had. Plenty of luxury - there's really not much we're lacking. We don't buy for "luxury".
Solid front axles - see no problem there. Ride and handling is fine. I don't do autocross with it, don't do rally racing, it's a TRUCK. My Fords all had solid front axles and I just don't see the need for IFS with a TRUCK.
What will an IFS truck do my JT won't? Why should I want IFS?

Any 4wd or good awd with snow tires performs great in the snow.

Funny thing how many Iowans would disagree.
Deep snow isn't fun on a low riding so-called SUV.
I also plow snow with mine.

 

[bd100]

I tell people the JT isn't the best truck, offroader, car, minivan, etc., but it's pretty OK at all of them.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I tell people the JT isn't the best truck, offroader, car, minivan, etc., but it's pretty OK at all of them.

Like the Swiss Army Knife - not the best of any of the tools included, but......... it's good at a lot of things.

 

[Chief_jeep]

Jeep is everywhere here. Why? Winter.
Grand Cherokee is the official vehicle of Polk County, Iowa but Wrangler isn't far behind.
I have mine for winter, snow, towing, hauling. I will get me through some bad stuff.
Other than my fun cars, we've not had a 2 wheel drive vehicle since the Stratus of decades ago.
It's a truck.
For my wife - it's a go anywhere, she'll be safe on the road in any weather vehicle.


Ours aren't that loud. The seats are very comfortable - more so than other vehicles we've had. Plenty of luxury - there's really not much we're lacking. We don't buy for "luxury".
Solid front axles - see no problem there. Ride and handling is fine. I don't do autocross with it, don't do rally racing, it's a TRUCK. My Fords all had solid front axles and I just don't see the need for IFS with a TRUCK.
What will an IFS truck do my JT won't? Why should I want IFS?



Funny thing how many Iowans would disagree.
Deep snow isn't fun on a low riding so-called SUV.
I also plow snow with mine.

yes Jeep as a brand. I was specifically referring to wranglers and gladiators. My old vehicle was a grand Cherokee. It was much more comfortable as a daily driver.

it’s really not what will an ifs do that your jeep won’t do. It’s that ifs is more comfortable and has better road manners.

I’m very accustomed to winter driving. We got over 600” of snow this year. Most suvs are plenty capable with proper tires. A Jeep with improper tires in the winter is just as worthless as any other vehicle.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I could've joined a cult, but I bought a Jeep instead.

 

[wpduffey]

I could've joined a cult, but I bought a Jeep instead.

Yes sir and that KoolAid is strong.

 

[ChrisNLA]

I live in a mountain town that gets a lot of snow. You don’t need a Jeep for winter driving. Any 4wd or good awd with snow tires performs great in the snow.

I love my Jeep but I don’t see the appeal if you don’t off-road. My stock jt was the worst driving vehicle I have driven in my life by a mile. They are loud, the seats aren’t remarkably comfortable and they lack luxury features that many other vehicles have at the same or lesser price point. Solid front axles aren’t in other vehicles for a reason and if you don’t utilize them, you’d be better off with a vehicle with ifs.

It’s an unpopular opinion but I am grateful for all the people who buy them so they continue to produce them.

I know at least one person locally who took their Jeep offroading once and said they found it to be an anxiety ridden experience that they didn't enjoy and would never do again.

But - the doors and top are off their Jeep all the time so for them that's reason enough to own it I guess. Like you said, that's the folks that ultimately keep them available to the rest of us.

You're right though. I could order a new body style Colorado with more features for less than my Sport Gladiator - including a lot more horsepower and torque. I just bought the Jeep cause I knew I'd wheel it *some* and it had more back seat space than any of the competitors.

 

[Chief_jeep]

I know at least one person locally who took their Jeep offroading once and said they found it to be an anxiety ridden experience that they didn't enjoy and would never do again.

But - the doors and top are off their Jeep all the time so for them that's reason enough to own it I guess. Like you said, that's the folks that ultimately keep them available to the rest of us.

You're right though. I could order a new body style Colorado with more features for less than my Sport Gladiator - including a lot more horsepower and torque. I just bought the Jeep cause I knew I'd wheel it *some* and it had more back seat space than any of the competitors.

Yup, I get it if you're not into taking your $50k+ vehicle Offroad. Personally, I don't like my doors off on the road, and while I do like the top off it's a bit of a nuisance to remove so my top stays on most of the time. For me, those features aren't enough to own a jeep to drive only drive it on road. But for others it is. Overall it's great for the brand and will keep pushing Jeep to throw money at the wrangler (and gladiator).

Like you said, the new Colorado is cheaper with more features and more power. I think it's a better option as a road driving truck than the gladiator. Same goes for the new tacoma and the bronco.

 

[BAT]

Yup, I get it if you're not into taking your $50k+ vehicle Offroad. Personally, I don't like my doors off on the road, and while I do like the top off it's a bit of a nuisance to remove so my top stays on most of the time. For me, those features aren't enough to own a jeep to drive only drive it on road. But for others it is. Overall it's great for the brand and will keep pushing Jeep to throw money at the wrangler (and gladiator).

Like you said, the new Colorado is cheaper with more features and more power. I think it's a better option as a road driving truck than the gladiator. Same goes for the new tacoma and the bronco.

I guess I am one of those folks who does not do much off roading other than some sand and light trails to the kayak launch. Mostly a DD but I always wanted a jeep but needed a truck and the JT fit that bill. I do have my doors and top off as much as possible. But the seats I will say are not very comfortable at all and giving my wife fits.

 

[Chief_jeep]

I guess I am one of those folks who does not do much off roading other than some sand and light trails to the kayak launch. Mostly a DD but I always wanted a jeep but needed a truck and the JT fit that bill. I do have my doors and top off as much as possible. But the seats I will say are not very comfortable at all and giving my wife fits.

My girlfriend hates the seats! Every time we take a long trip in the JT I consider buying PRP seats.

 

[sharpsicle]

I never thought I'd see where not only are we measuring one person's vehicle against another's standard, but have gone so far as to patronize them by saying they're just supporting the 'real' Jeepers out there by buying Jeeps they 'don't use right'.

I guess the unpopular opinion is that people should be allowed to ride in their Jeep however they see fit.

 

[BAT]

My girlfriend hates the seats! Every time we take a long trip in the JT I consider buying PRP seats.

I bought some seat cushions which have helped some.

 

[Tom C]

My unpopular opinion is that I'm going to use (if it ever gets built), my JTD for hauling classic cars around on occasion, and not really ever going off road (at least, not on purpose). I didn't want a full size truck, didn't like the Colorado at all, and didn't really like the styling of the other midsized trucks. Only reason I wanted 4WD is that living out in the country, no one will ever come out and clear our roads.

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