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Hi,
I'm Dustin and I live in San Jose. I've owned a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500QC 4wd since it was new and finally took an opportunity to actually use it's 4wd capabilities at Hollister Hills SVRA this weekend.
Some things I noted were that although it's a capable 4wd vehicle, people in Jeeps were having MUCH more fun and able to go quite a few more places I wasn't.
Although I'm sure this has something to do with the skill level of their off roading capabilities, I'm sure it also has to do with their choice of vehicle. Needless to say, I'm now looking into the purchase of a Jeep.
My girlfriend and I really had a blast even just doing the things we could do in my truck, but when we saw the Jeeps crawlin around and havin fun we can't resist. We're still debating building up an old cj5 or buying a completely new Rubicon. we figure either way is prolly gonna cost about the same when we're done.
I'm fairly handy at mechanics and building a cj5 would be fun, but I'd have to do it at a buddy's place as I live in an apartment complex. On the other hand, getting a completely new fresh rig and just upgrading it would also be a blast.
What say you good people of JKOwners? Currently swmbo and I are leaning heavily in the direction of a new Rubicon. Things we're concerned about is the availability of parts (namely, lift kit selections, wheels/tires, front bumpers, winches). Also, things to watch out for when buying a new Rubicon? Right now, our ideal model would be the Rubicon with AT and the navigation system as we would also like to use it for daily driving and camping as well.
Please let me know what you think! All comments welcome
I'm Dustin and I live in San Jose. I've owned a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500QC 4wd since it was new and finally took an opportunity to actually use it's 4wd capabilities at Hollister Hills SVRA this weekend.
Some things I noted were that although it's a capable 4wd vehicle, people in Jeeps were having MUCH more fun and able to go quite a few more places I wasn't.
Although I'm sure this has something to do with the skill level of their off roading capabilities, I'm sure it also has to do with their choice of vehicle. Needless to say, I'm now looking into the purchase of a Jeep.
My girlfriend and I really had a blast even just doing the things we could do in my truck, but when we saw the Jeeps crawlin around and havin fun we can't resist. We're still debating building up an old cj5 or buying a completely new Rubicon. we figure either way is prolly gonna cost about the same when we're done.
I'm fairly handy at mechanics and building a cj5 would be fun, but I'd have to do it at a buddy's place as I live in an apartment complex. On the other hand, getting a completely new fresh rig and just upgrading it would also be a blast.
What say you good people of JKOwners? Currently swmbo and I are leaning heavily in the direction of a new Rubicon. Things we're concerned about is the availability of parts (namely, lift kit selections, wheels/tires, front bumpers, winches). Also, things to watch out for when buying a new Rubicon? Right now, our ideal model would be the Rubicon with AT and the navigation system as we would also like to use it for daily driving and camping as well.
Please let me know what you think! All comments welcome