
In the 1940's the Jeep emerged as a hero to thousands of Allied soldiers around the world as a supreme 4X4 vehicle. Just as the Jeep was a hero to these soldiers. These soldiers - and all men and women in the military past and present - are heros to me. Their dedication, gallantry and service to our great nation has afforded us all the freedom of choice.
And once again Jeep comes through as a hero to us everyday citizens offering many Jeep choices. While we are not all Wrangler owners - we are all part of the same Jeep community with the same love and passion for the Jeep brand.
A fun thing I would like to do one day is to test drive and compare all the different models of Jeeps that Jeep has to offer. But in the meantime a fellow Jeeper shares his story behind his purchase of the Jeep Patriot. While he is not a Wrangler owner (though I believe he wants to be) he still shares the same passion for his Jeep as Wrangler owners do for theirs.
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In the past few years the Jeep statement "Anytime, Anywhere" has started to make sense to me. An excellent motto for those of us who are
stubborn and unyielding. The fact that Jeeps are mostly of US parts and
production also had a bearing into my growing fancy of Jeep ownership.
As a
Veteran, I want to support our country and our workers which means no foreign
vehicle. My peak of desiring to slide behind the steering wheel that proudly
displays JEEP reached total chaos in 2013. Hmmmm... I have the means and desire
to get a Jeep...Finally!!
So my
research began -- internet, test drives, all the nuances that drive a person into
the Jeep store. Hmmmm, Wrangler, now that's a Jeep, but they are pricey and I
have to keep in mind the occasional trip, drive and entertainment I provide
as the only kid to my elderly parents. No way in hell will they be able to get
into then tolerate a Wrangler ride. Sniff, sniff...the price you pay sometimes
for being an only child!
OK, what else is available in the Jeep stable?
Compass, nah too small. Grand whatever, nooo look at that sticker price! Hmmmm... Patriot may fit the bill. Looks like a Jeep, no problem with others getting in
and out, has 4 wheel drive a prerequisite for living in the Upper Midwest. So
let's take a look at some reviews of this Jeep called the Patriot.
What the! The
professional auto gurus say this about the Patriot. "Why does Jeep make such a
piece of crap?" Hey wait a minute, let's read some owner reviews. There
is a serious disconnect here. Lots of so called owners seem to like the
Patriot. Well... now whom do I believe? Professional auto masters or run of the
mill Jeep owners?? Well I am going to take another ride in the Patriot, so off
I head to the local Jeep store.
You know, when going past this dealer on the
Interstate during my daily drives, I have never noticed a Patriot on the front
line for inspection by possible new owners. Why is that? I arrive at the
dealer who promptly fetches a Patriot from somewhere in the massive lot of iron.
Off we go....weeeee, down the interstate, through some gravel and dirt roads. weeeee.... I am hooked. Get the checkbook out, checks clears and now it's mine....look at
that JEEP logo looking back at me!!!
And since those early days of Jeep infatuation, the feeling
and fun of Jeep ownership has never left. Others allowed to partake in this
experience inside the Patriot have had nothing but good things to say. Recently
I have began to use the auto stick! Oh boy speed racer in a Patriot!
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While we all might not be Wrangler owners we need to remember that a Jeep owner is a Jeep owner whether a Wrangler or Patriot and we are all a port of this great Jeep family.

Happy Veteran's Day!
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