lozzaboy Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 i'v always been and ex military land rover guy but have always fancied a jeep to do up, are there any bad points with jeeps i should be aware of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 *//*$$££ Expensive and everyone has one. Get a Dodge instead. Much cheaper and a far more practical vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 YES, If you are as fat as I am (42 waist) then you don't fit behind the steering wheel. Must go on a diet...... Pros - You can get spare parts easily Cons - The spares are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 You could move the seat back a bit :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Dodge pros, parts easily available, about the same price as Land Rover , nicer to drive than a series 3 hell of a sight easier than dealing with a 101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 You could move the seat back a bit :-D Not that much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Not that much... :oops2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzaboy Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 never thought about a dodge, sounds like fun though :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I run a Dodge and Jeep, both fun to drive, the Dodge obviously carries more and you can sleep in the back, bit on the thirsty side, it will just fit into a standard size garage if the top is removed, last winter I totally rebuilt the Jeep, parts are Not expensive, and everything is redaly available. Things to look out for apart from the obvious are, gearbox selection probs, very common, oil leaks from rear main, head gasket problems, may indicate cracked or warped block, body condition, but you can of course by a new repro body, nothing is really complicated or require any special tools, a Hotchkiss is worth considering because they have not had 50 years of civvy usage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 "Cons - The spares are expensive." - which parts? all the parts i have ever had to buy seem to be good value for money. what other vehicle can you buy a full exhaust for £50? and a brake master cylinder for £20? Pros - great fun to drive, extremely reliable, fit in normal garage, out run all series land rovers!, very adaptable depending on taste. Cons - watch out for tons of filler and hidden rust!, Hotchkiss dressed and sold as WW2! (although hotchkiss is a far better Jeep!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 what other vehicle can you buy a full exhaust for £50? out run all series land rovers! A full exhaust for my Lightweight was only £30... and it'll do 70 on the motorway, a bit faster than a jeep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Jeep jeep jeep..... pro's; fun to drive, usable, cool as hell, babe magnet, great off road, parts easy to find, most part reasonably priced, reliable, easy to work on etc etc... con's; getting very expensive to buy, hard to find original un-restored ones, not to fast on the motorway, NOS parts getting pricey (thanks evilbay) a little lively at speed, infectious one turns into two into three etc etc I'd buy a jeep everyday of the week, had three, got two love them both selling one wish I wasn't but s**t happens. Still want more but don't have the room. If you really really want a jeep get one because you'll never be happy with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Pros of Jeeps, fit nicley in puddles so you don't splash the bottom of your Dodge. :shocking: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barchetta Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I bought a 1962 Hotchkiss in Feb 07 and have done about 1,000km. Its great fun, to the point that I have now sold my Caterham 7 because I wasn't using it. I got home from work on Friday, left my company in the drive and used the Jeep all weekend, Sainburys,the gym,the tip and the pub. I took it everywhere and really enjoyed it. Great fun to drive and own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've got a '44/'58 M201 'Hillys' or 'Willkiss' and love it to bits. Had it two and a half years and done over 5500 miles in England, France, Belgium and Holland. Only one breakdown ( master brake cylinder ), and one broken propshaft which didn't stop me on my trip. They are expensive to buy initially, but affordable to run in both spares and fuel. I can happily sit at 50mph on the motorway, a jeep trailer can carry any other junk I want such as tents and display items for a weekend away. If I want to go further afield, I stick it on a flatbed trailer and tow at 60mph so long distance shows don't break the bank in fuel and time off work to make the journey. It fits easily into the garage, is easy to work on. When others are wondering whether they can afford the fuel for a day out or are worried about where they can get parked, I've already set off! Just got back from France, Belgium and Holland having done 600+ miles in the jeep, including 200+ miles in one day to Arnhem and back on the motorway. What ever you buy, you'll have fun, but I believe you can have fun in more places with a jeep! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Jeeps are nice, Dodges are better! They are bigger, consume more fuel and make more noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Lies, they are not that thirsty. They can be used to shop at Tesco, definitely have an ego raising pose factor. Can drag bodies away from the beer tent, just lay flat in the back. Don't need a tent. Can take mates to the pub. Can't go overweight when loaded with cheap beer from Belgium. Downside if Comet can't deliver your mates washing machine for a week it fits in the back. AND you don't have to drive with your knees up by your ears. But beware the Dodge Douche. When rain collects on the back canvas clear before driving, or on braking it goes under the gap at the front straight into you're lap, you only do it once. :cry: But you can keep kit covered in the back and remove the front section to drive open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Ah the "Dodge Dunk" had that surprise once or twice :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Ah the "Dodge Dunk" had that surprise once or twice :whistle: :dunno: A what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 When rain water gathered on top of the rear canvas moves forward and soaks the driver when he stops quick! Something you don't suffer with a Jeep! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Mayhem Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Jeep jeep jeep.....pro's; fun to drive, usable, cool as hell, babe magnet, great off road, parts easy to find, most part reasonably priced, reliable, easy to work on etc etc... Er, pardon me, run that by me again: Babe magnet? How many owners of volumptuous cleavages have leant into your Jeep and said: "Nice wheels mister?" Now if you were saying that about a Harley, I could give it some credence, now that is a kerb crawling, chromium plated, f*nny pulling, babe magnet. But a Jeep, sexy? Everything else I agree with, I'd love one, but Babe Magnet? Puh..leaze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Girls do seem to like my Jeep, or maybe it's just the driver! :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Mayhem Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Girls do seem to like my Jeep, or maybe it's just the driver! :whistle: Hmmm! I can empathise with that. http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb48/savannahwitch/violin.gif[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 yes but with the Dodge you can hide the Jeep from the babes. it's size that matters. :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 yes but with the Dodge you can hide the Jeep from the babes. it's size that matters. :evil: And a Dodge has more room for cheap monkey lovin'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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