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From: klr@hadron.UUCP (Kurt L. Reisler)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Advice on buying a Jeep?
Message-ID: <203@hadron.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 23-Jun-85 10:02:41 EDT
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Posted: Sun Jun 23 10:02:41 1985
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In article <124@sdsioa.UUCP> keeler@sdsioa.UUCP (Mike Keeler) writes:
>I'm considering buying a Jeep, probably a CJ-7. Anybody
>gots any comments, info, whatever?. And is the mileage 
>really that bad? Are there any alternatives? 
>
>Mike Keeler
>..sdcsvax!sdcc3!sdsioa!keeler

I am on my second CJ-7 in 3 years.  I traded the first (a rag-top) because it
was CONSTANTLY being vandalized.  The second is a hard top, which keeps the 
little (or big) jerks away.

Milage: about 17 mpg
Noise: Rag-top, high; tank-top, low
Comfort: Moderate (If you want confort, buy a luxury car)
Handling: Remember, Jeeps don't roll over, drivers roll Jeeps over.
Utility: INFINATE!  There is a certain smug feeling of superiority in pulling
	 a friend out of a snow-bank, who has been bad mouthing your Jeep the
	 rest of the year.
Cautions: Have had problems with clutch bolts shearing off, throw-out bearing
	 failure (the '82), tint on rear window being burned off by rear
	 defroster and water leaks ('85).
Recommendations:  Buy the 5 year protection plan.  It is also nice to have a
	second car for when the Jeep is not entirely appropriate.
"If I had it to do over": I would have gotten A/C with the hard-top.


			WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT!

		The Roll Bar is not there for decoration!