Just bought my first Jeep...
05-26-2010, 09:58 AM
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Just bought my first Jeep...
Finally bought my first Jeep, 2010 Islander (Surf Blue).
Have wanted one since im 16 and here I am 20 years later.
Its definitely fun and my only real complaints are the crappy stock speakers (have the kickers on the way) and the 3 21 gears which Ill need to take care of at a later time but other than that I couldnt be happier with it. I was actually surprised with how nice it looks stock with the MT tires and it even sits up at a decent height...for now.
Ill post some pics when I get some decent ones and Ill try not to ask too many dumb questions without researching first.
Have wanted one since im 16 and here I am 20 years later.
Its definitely fun and my only real complaints are the crappy stock speakers (have the kickers on the way) and the 3 21 gears which Ill need to take care of at a later time but other than that I couldnt be happier with it. I was actually surprised with how nice it looks stock with the MT tires and it even sits up at a decent height...for now.
Ill post some pics when I get some decent ones and Ill try not to ask too many dumb questions without researching first.
05-26-2010, 10:03 AM
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Finally bought my first Jeep, 2010 Islander (Surf Blue).
Have wanted one since im 16 and here I am 20 years later.
Its definitely fun and my only real complaints are the crappy stock speakers (have the kickers on the way) and the 3 21 gears which Ill need to take care of at a later time but other than that I couldnt be happier with it. I was actually surprised with how nice it looks stock with the MT tires and it even sits up at a decent height...for now.
Ill post some pics when I get some decent ones and Ill try not to ask too many dumb questions without researching first.
Have wanted one since im 16 and here I am 20 years later.
Its definitely fun and my only real complaints are the crappy stock speakers (have the kickers on the way) and the 3 21 gears which Ill need to take care of at a later time but other than that I couldnt be happier with it. I was actually surprised with how nice it looks stock with the MT tires and it even sits up at a decent height...for now.
Ill post some pics when I get some decent ones and Ill try not to ask too many dumb questions without researching first.
05-26-2010, 10:35 AM
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Thanks Everyone!
Nah this was an un-planned buy so I took it off the lot otherwise I would have opted for the upgraded stereo and the 3 73's. Maybe Ill like them a little better when I figure out where the actual powerband is.
Nah this was an un-planned buy so I took it off the lot otherwise I would have opted for the upgraded stereo and the 3 73's. Maybe Ill like them a little better when I figure out where the actual powerband is.
05-26-2010, 10:38 AM
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the beauty of 3.21s is first gear takes you all the way to 25mph, and the 2000rpms at 70mph.. its very relaxing to drive compared to the 3.73 and 4.10 i have also had in this Jeep. its the closest thing to an automatic you will get.
05-26-2010, 10:40 AM
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Congrats on the new JK. I have no issues with the stock 32" tires and 3.21 gears ... especially when offroad in 4-LO. However once you start going to 33/35" wheels your gonna want 4.10+ ...
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05-26-2010, 10:46 AM
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Congrats! You will love it!
Enjoy the weather... at least take the top down/off...
Let it break in. you'll see some difference after the break in point at 3k or so.
Enjoy the weather... at least take the top down/off...
Let it break in. you'll see some difference after the break in point at 3k or so.
05-26-2010, 11:43 AM
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This is so funny..I'm in the same boat...wanted a wrangler since I was 16...am 34 now. I have owned 4 other jeeps (3 Gr Cherokee's, 1 liberty, and last month I finally got my first wrangler...and I couldn't be happier.
