Jeep Patriot -- Anybody got one?

[cprince]

I'm thinking about buying a Jeep Patriot. It's a new compact SUV from Jeep, and I could not find too much reviews on it, especially reliability. Is anybody driving one? How is it? Also, I'm a recent college grad, so, in my opinion, I need either a compact SUV or a light truck(to move stuff around), and I can't decide which one. Thanks.

 

[Dman877]

Since it's a new vehicle, you won't find much on its reliability.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: cprince
I'm thinking about buying a Jeep Patriot. It's a new compact SUV from Jeep, and I could not find too much reviews on it, especially reliability. Is anybody driving one? How is it? Also, I'm a recent college grad, so, in my opinion, I need either a compact SUV or a light truck(to move stuff around), and I can't decide which one. Thanks.

You'd be better off with a small car and renting a truck when needed.

Or, even better, just giving a 24 of beer to anyone with a truck who helps you move.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Agreed with the "buy a car & rent a truck" gas isn't going to be getting any cheaper and honestly, you can rent a Uhaul pretty damn cheap & not screw up your vehicle while moving.

 

[cprince]

thank you for your replies. You're right. I'll be better off with a car, and my friends reminded me of the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro, which I think is awesome. However, I can only hope that my '95 Altima will last until then.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Plus anything other than a Wrangler or maybe a Cherokee isn't really a Jeep.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Dman877
Since it's a new vehicle, you won't find much on its reliability.

Since it's a Jeep you won't find it to be reliable.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
Plus anything other than a Wrangler or maybe a Cherokee isn't really a Jeep.

I grew respect for the Liberty.

 

[ElFenix]

it's a jeep neon wagon. only slightly bigger than the other jeep neon wagon, the compass. ugh.

 

[redgtxdi]

I thought the Patriot was the one getting rid of the girly round headlights (favored female buyers?) and getting the more menacing front (whole thing).???????????