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When is a Jeep newbie, no longer a newbie?

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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Default When is a Jeep newbie, no longer a newbie?

What is the criteria?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Wondering too. I know I'm a newbie and have a lot to learn but when can I start calling myself a "Jeep guy".
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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when your broke from spending all your money on your jeep!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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After you've been offroad,done some maintenance on it and learned the Jeep Wave.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Jeepuberty
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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A few to start with...

_ Caught in torrential rainstorm with no top or doors
_ Waved at by other Jeep driver and didn't notice until it was too late to return wave, then felt guilty afterwards
_ Had to explain to significant other/ coworkers/ friends why you would replace parts that weren't broken with other, more expensive parts
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyQuik
A few to start with...

_ Caught in torrential rainstorm with no top or doors
_ Waved at by other Jeep driver and didn't notice until it was too late to return wave, then felt guilty afterwards
_ Had to explain to significant other/ coworkers/ friends why you would replace parts that weren't broken with other, more expensive parts
That's awesome, and so true. I guess I've been a jeep guy for a little while now then.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Dam just need the first one lol
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyQuik
A few to start with...

_ Caught in torrential rainstorm with no top or doors
_ Waved at by other Jeep driver and didn't notice until it was too late to return wave, then felt guilty afterwards
_ Had to explain to significant other/ coworkers/ friendsa why you would replace parts that weren't broken with other, more expensive parts
check! er , check! aaaaannnd check!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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If I recall correctly, I think it was BigBlueJK (a member here) whose first few posts were actually of him rebuilding a junkyard JK. From the get-go he was no newbie. He clearly knows his shit from simple installs and lifts to advanced electrical and engine rebuilding.

So in my opinion, you're no longer a newbie once you've successfully completed your first major install/modification.
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