Hey everybody. well obviously new to this site! have not yet at this stage got a jeep....but thats why i'm here!

so im from australia, and im looking at getting a new 4x4. I'm looking for a very capable tourer and i do a bit of hairy four wheel driving!

so basically i wld love to know what owners thoughts are, good points on the 4 door and bad points!

cheers, stretch.

 

Thats simple question.

Pros: More cargo / passanger room.

Cons: Longer wheel base affects clearance and turning radius.

 

aw yer i get that haha but i mean...what makes them stick out from the rest...as in toyotas and nissans etc

 

I have to say that is an easy question too.

It's a JEEP. . Good ole American Steel.

 

Depends on the model, but gearing is better, Rubicons come with front n rear e lockers and e sway bar disconnects. It's a convertible 4 door vehicle that u can remove the doors on... Fits adults comfortably. Easily upgradeable

 

Those are strange words your using there my brother Ozzy. Toyotas and Nissans ?

OK you sacrifice a little comfort in owning a Jeep. But look what you get in turn.

 

yer not too sure if you have them there....toyota land cruiser and toyoyta hilux which is the same as your tacoma. and nissan patrols are the big game players in 4x4 over here.

how do the jk's do on fuel? im thinking the diesel.

 

I'm just teasing you brother Ozzy. We have pretty much the same as you. Except for the diesel JK. For some reason. The US didn't get that. Gasoline Milage is probably comparable to those "other" vehicles. The Asian vehicles my get a little better milage. Probably got a little smaller engine too. But they can't out perform the Jeep when it comes to 4-wheelin. Only other vehicle that may be able to hang with the Jeep ( besides a Hummer ) would probably be a Rover. But the UK vehicle is more expensive for US people.

 

aw haha yer just wasn't sure, i spend too much time lookin at all your big pick up trucks wishing we had them so cheap! haha

mmm yes have heard they are heavy on fuel. and as for hummer, i am in love with the h1's. the things i would do haha but i cant sit here and say they are an extreme off roader, strong yes...but u'd get more flex out of a shopping trolley haha!

 

Well IDK about the H1's. Can't afford one of those either. I do know that vehicles like the Jeep, H1 and the Rover where originally concieved to be stout military vehicles. Capable of taking a person anywhere they choose. ya the new ones are a bit more modern. But they stay true to their heritage. That is why they would be my first choice in 4WD vehicle.