New truck guy! :-)

[TorqueDog]

After years of owning a sports car, I've converted to the world of Jeep 4x4 ownership.

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Some details:
Delivery Date: October 20th, 2006

Engine/Trans: 3.8L V6/Manual 6 Speed
Color/Int: Black/Drk. Tan
Options: Factory 6 DVD/CD Infinity Audio, Optional 18" wheels, Dueler A/T tires, Power Convenience, Keyless, A/C, Dual-top group, YES! Essentials fabrics, Tow hooks, Manual SOTF

Absolutely loving it. Great truck, excellent value for money, and practical while still being a fun summer toy.

[Impreza]

Looks great! Congrats on the purchase.

[TorqueDog]

As you can tell, the pictures/post is a bit late. ;) But I just remembered about this place and wanted to become more of an active user than a random lurker.

[Honda_002]

congrats on the purchase
but imo:barf: looks like a poorly done h2
sorry man just not my stlye

but congrats for sure:thumbsup:

[Vietsta]

plan to do any off roading?

[TorqueDog]

Not the first time I've heard of it compared to an H2. No offense taken, I don't hold anything made by the Hummer brand (with the obvious exception of the original H1) in high regard, so to say it's a 'poorly-done H2' is more of a compliment than to say it is a 'well-done H2'. :rofl:


Originally posted by Vietsta
plan to do any off roading? I originally bought it as a tried and true freeway-bound daily driver. My job requires that I haul a lot of equipment around, and I wanted something comfortable, 4 wheel drive, with lockable, protected storage. A full size truck doesn't have lockable rear storage unless I buy a cap (not happening), and the BMW I was looking at was just an i, not an xi (no AWD).

Having said that, I'm starting to get the bug and I'm thinking I might want to foray into the world of off-roading... albeit MILD off-roading, as it's only a 2 year lease.

[hussein]

Wow that think looks siiiick. I love it!

[civic_stylez]

awesome ride man, welcome to the jeep family!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Honda_002
congrats on the purchase
but imo:barf: looks like a poorly done h2
sorry man just not my stlye

but congrats for sure:thumbsup:

I doubt the designers of H2 were even born when the first jeeps came out. :rofl: If anything H2s are copies of these machines.

Truck looks great man. Congrats

[Weapon_R]

I drove past one yesterday, and thought it was an H3....but that's a good thing! They look so good in person!

[harley11]

Does it lag in 6th gear on the highway?

[TorqueDog]

Sixth gear is awesome on the highway, though if you're doing less than 110 KM/H, fifth might be a better idea. I drove to my folks place in Winnipeg for Christmas, and was doing 140-150 KM/H all the way in sixth gear, only used ~$100 on fuel.

If you see a black Sahara driving with a cracked windshield, that's me. Time to get a new windshield come spring. Stoney Trail killed it. :thumbsdow

[Kona9]

06 Xterra Off Road here!! congrats on the purchase!

Minor offroad meet anyone? (come proper season of course)

[D. Dub]

Nice --needs more lift and bigger tires ;)

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by Kona9


Minor offroad meet anyone? (come proper season of course)


I've got a 4Runner V8 4WD... if I am not working I'd bring her out to play in the mud a bit :D

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Honda_002
congrats on the purchase
but imo:barf: looks like a poorly done h2
sorry man just not my stlye

but congrats for sure:thumbsup:
Ya the h2 could not follow this jeep anywhere

Congrats on the rig man, theyre kick ass vehicles.

[RedApe]

Originally posted by Kona9
06 Xterra Off Road here!! congrats on the purchase!

Minor offroad meet anyone? (come proper season of course)

What's this proper season you speak of...?:D :bigpimp:

[roopi]

I seen one on the road on the other day and I was impressed. Looks good to me. :thumbsup: