CNN's mini review and ranking of the "Offroad" SUV's.

http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/aut...suv/index.html

 

Interesting review, not too much information but as you said, more of a mini-review. I'll say one thing, that author was sure hard to please. He didn't like anything, just continued to berate all three vehicles.

 

i wouldnt even call it a mini review. It's an abortion of a review peroid. I didnt even get the point of the article. he dont know wtf he is talkin about.

 

Don't those communist reporters usually take the bus? I guess that makes him an expert.

 

I think it's funny how he is talking about having better side airbags. My first jeep didn't even have door locks!!!!

I don't think most people buy a Wrangler for it's safety or highway driveability...

 

Funny how the JK is the only of the three that isn't described to be made for "serious off-roading." :confused:

 

Granted I've been driving a soft top TJ for the last 3 years and a hard top YJ before that, but what is he talking about road noise? I wasn't sure I was driving a Jeep when I test drove the JK because of how well it handled and how quiet it was on the freeway. Maybe he thought it should handle like a Lexus?

 

If you look at the poll, 50% of JK buyers are first-time Jeep owners. Maybe its because of its new-found standard safety and improved on-road drive? I know my wife and I finally bought our JKs precisely because of the new safety and on-road driveability. Nothing wrong with truer "go anywhere" flexibilty.

 

I find it funny reading reviews from people like this. I would be willing to bet if all three of them were in the parking lot at the same time and someone handed this person the keys to the Jeep, they would have to ask which one it was. I wonder why they listed all three as AWD? Do you think the writer was a little confused as to what four wheel drive means?

Summary: They all suck compared to my BMW 7 Series but the H3 sucks the least because the seat was more comfortable for my fat ass.

 

"Working the awkardly shaped bolts into top...can be difficult and painful" - well maybe if you actually did a little manual work in your life instead of holding a latte cup and zipping up your pants it might not hurt so bad. "There's lots of wind noise" - Gee, I hope your little ears didn't hurt - you might try rolling up the window!