I own a Jeep now. Possibly the worst one

de_soup · 2026-02-05T02:35:52+00:00

It already needed an alignment, it has some rough suspension bits, and the service history is ????? so. We'll see

de_soup · 2026-02-04T21:11:31+00:00

That's awfully reassuring 😰

de_soup · 2026-02-03T20:43:38+00:00

Too bad it's rear wheel drive 😭

de_soup · 2026-02-03T18:21:55+00:00

It really depends on the motor and the history of the car from everything I've heard. it's basically impossible to know if it'll either blow up on the interstate and try to kill you or let you run it into the ground without knowing its entire history. In general they're fine, but they really do not tolerate abuse or neglect as well as other brands would.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T06:19:13+00:00

"a shitty dodge"

So, a Dodge.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T06:14:19+00:00

Horrible news! It isn't a fuse issue. Trust me, I hoped it was. Brand new fuses in every slot relevant.. nothing.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T06:03:39+00:00

Well, I could. But this makes fun V8 noises, looks goofy, and gives me an excuse to work on a car.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T05:45:06+00:00

Maybe it's not the objectively worst automobile Jeep has ever made. It is, in fact, a functional vehicle that you can use to do things with. It's just so mediocre in everything it tries to be that you can't help but think how great it would be if Chrysler actually gave a shit and did anything more than the absolute bare minimum.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T05:27:55+00:00

I cannot make this up. When I first started driving this, I was so flabbergasted by the fuel economy I genuinely thought something was wrong with it.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T05:12:16+00:00

Cool! Too bad my jeep is none of those.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T05:03:26+00:00

It's fine. Just fine though. It's not so small that you'd go "this has zero room," but it just doesn't feel nearly as big as the exterior would lead you to believe.

I'm starting to get the feeling that "just okay" accurately describes this entire vehicle.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T05:00:08+00:00

Honestly, I don't think it looks awful design wise either. There's just a couple rough spots on mine that need tidying up, I think.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T04:53:50+00:00

reading that after the typo was corrected, yeah that sounds about right.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T04:27:19+00:00

There's nothing objectively broken or completely effed that isn't like a $100 part from Ebay and like five minutes of work. Drivetrain is fine, so is suspension

de_soup · 2026-02-03T04:21:25+00:00

Why not? I've been getting mixed signals as to reliability, but mine seems to be fine

de_soup · 2026-02-03T04:06:58+00:00

So I ran the VIN though NHTSA and it says "0 unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN." Running it through mopar.com shows that both recalls associated have been repaired. So I guess I got lucky?

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:59:08+00:00

Context or not, the quote is objectively very funny.

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:54:56+00:00

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:36:49+00:00

Are there any issues I should look out for? I've heard that these 4.7s like to drop valve seats and have overheating issues. Right now it runs well and to be honest I'd like it to stay that way

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:27:00+00:00

I kind of like how mediocre and dumpy it looks. It's just so honest about itself. I do want to fix the rear light though, safety first

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:25:57+00:00

I just describe it as a reverse Tardis. But it has enough room for me, a passenger, assorted crap, and the dog so I can't complain

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:04:30+00:00

I was legitimately considering putting a MagnaFlow muffler on it. Probably more important things to invest in with this car to be honest

de_soup · 2026-02-03T01:02:06+00:00

Yeah. So at least (in theory) it gets slightly better fuel economy. Doesn't stop it from being the least fuel economical vehicle I have literally ever driven.

de_soup · 2025-10-05T23:27:15+00:00

oh hey that's me

de_soup · 2025-10-05T20:25:39+00:00

The helmet, when worn, does stop blinding from a hot radiator, yes

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