Need help! Mechanical performance vs safety?
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JK Enthusiast
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Need help! Mechanical performance vs safety?
I am in a process of purchasing my first jeep
I didn't like the 2011 interior changes so I am in a hurry to purchase a 2010 Rubi.
My ideal jeep is blue or white, 6 speed manual, side air bags.
Not much left, so I need to compromise between:
6 speed manual with everything beside side air bags
or
Automatic with everything
I'm having a hard time to decide which one to compromise, give up the manual or the air bags...
Vehicle purpose:
1h commuting to work each way on highways, Daily driver, Canadian weather proof. (ton of snow, ice -40c/f)
*light off road trails (will like to go on advanced off road trails one day, but... don't have enough experience/time yet)
My concern
Mechanical performance vs safety?
Is the automatic that different from manual when it comes to snow-ice?
Are the side air bags really needed?
Thank you!!!
I didn't like the 2011 interior changes so I am in a hurry to purchase a 2010 Rubi.
My ideal jeep is blue or white, 6 speed manual, side air bags.
Not much left, so I need to compromise between:
6 speed manual with everything beside side air bags
or
Automatic with everything
I'm having a hard time to decide which one to compromise, give up the manual or the air bags...
Vehicle purpose:
1h commuting to work each way on highways, Daily driver, Canadian weather proof. (ton of snow, ice -40c/f)
*light off road trails (will like to go on advanced off road trails one day, but... don't have enough experience/time yet)
My concern
Mechanical performance vs safety?
Is the automatic that different from manual when it comes to snow-ice?
Are the side air bags really needed?
Thank you!!!
Last edited by A.R.X-D; Jul 29, 2010 at 02:02 PM.
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That is too much driving on a Jeep IMO. You need a commuter.
I wouldn't have an auto but can see positives and negatives. I see no point in the side air bags since the doors are off most of the time. Side air bags limit seat cover choices and the light stays on when you remove the seats if you get new ones. (There is probably some way to disengage this but it seems a hassle.) Simple is better.
I agree the new interior is horrid.
My .02
I wouldn't have an auto but can see positives and negatives. I see no point in the side air bags since the doors are off most of the time. Side air bags limit seat cover choices and the light stays on when you remove the seats if you get new ones. (There is probably some way to disengage this but it seems a hassle.) Simple is better.
I agree the new interior is horrid.
My .02
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Anola, Canada
That is too much driving on a Jeep IMO. You need a commuter.
I wouldn't have an auto but can see positives and negatives. I see no point in the side air bags since the doors are off most of the time. Side air bags limit seat cover choices and the light stays on when you remove the seats if you get new ones. (There is probably some way to disengage this but it seems a hassle.) Simple is better.
I agree the new interior is horrid.
My .02
I wouldn't have an auto but can see positives and negatives. I see no point in the side air bags since the doors are off most of the time. Side air bags limit seat cover choices and the light stays on when you remove the seats if you get new ones. (There is probably some way to disengage this but it seems a hassle.) Simple is better.
I agree the new interior is horrid.
My .02
I need something reliable, Canadian winter proof...
Anyway... back to the topic.
Guys and gals... I need your help please, not much time left, I need help to decide...
Please!
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It really seems to come down to the side air bags. If you aren't comfortable without them get the automatic. Otherwise get the manual Rubi.
Here are a couple of links to manual vs automatic debates:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...r+manual+shift
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...r+manual+shift
Ours is a daily driver. Per the above links since water and mudding is in our Jeeps future I am happy to have an automatic. No side air bags. 15 yo son is learning to drive in this Jeep and I am ok with the lack of side air bags. Just my two centavos
Good luck with your purchase
Here are a couple of links to manual vs automatic debates:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...r+manual+shift
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...r+manual+shift
Ours is a daily driver. Per the above links since water and mudding is in our Jeeps future I am happy to have an automatic. No side air bags. 15 yo son is learning to drive in this Jeep and I am ok with the lack of side air bags. Just my two centavos
Good luck with your purchase
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+1 Go with what you want. I enjoy my auto but if I wanted a manual I wouldn't let side air bags stop me (for that matter they were not even a option when I bought mine). Plus you will quickly learn how awesome it is to drive without the doors so then it would be a non issue.