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[Rev Den]

It only took one test drive in the LR3 to convince me to buy it instead of a Jeep, well that and the fact that the local Jeep dealer treated my wife like an idiot evertime it went in for a known brake problem.
I know that a few of my brothers here have bought new Jeeps,and have been happy with them, and I wish them continued happiness, BUT for me and the wife...Jeep is dead, mainly due to our local dealer.

Rev

 

[XJ_ranger]

Jeep may be dead.... but Dodge....

 

[Rev Den]

Yea....if I drove a Dodge I would follow it with the Jeep, instead of putting it on the trailer too.



Rev

 

[87manche]

you get yerself a tow rig opie?

 

[seanR]

you get yerself a tow rig opie?

Yea, If you drive a Dodge, you need to have a tow rig close by just to get home again....

 

[87manche]

well, I wouldn't mind the dodge right now.

Driving home from work, all of 3 blocks, I heard some very ugly things. I also felt some ugly things.
Looked at the rear diff cover, and saw dents coming from the inside, that can't be good.
Looks like the turdy five ate three teeth off the ring gear. I'm currently searching for an 8.8 geared 3.73 with good brakes in the junkyard.

 

[seanR]

Driving home from work, all of 3 blocks, I heard some very ugly things. I also felt some ugly things.

You were told not to drive around with your pants off!
You also need to pay attention to the road, not your junk!

 

[Prepmech]

It only took one test drive in the LR3 to convince me to buy it instead of a Jeep, well that and the fact that the local Jeep dealer treated my wife like an idiot evertime it went in for a known brake problem.

I used to work at a Jeep dealer as a service advisor. We were pushed to make as much money as possible, and charge people as much as we could get away with. Ever notice that your reciept shows labor charges, but does not show a labor rate or time per item? If you ever hear a service advisor tell you they need to adjust the quantity of a product used on your car, that is a dead giveaway you are getting screwed. You can not adjust the quantity of a product as it screws up inventory, they are adjusting the labor rate. We were pushing unneeded sales so much we were insulting the customers, and not giving them the attention or consideration they deserved.

I went to a school to get a 4 year degree in auto tech where they taught us that it was better to keep a customer happy so that they would come back and buy another car. The service department is there to cover the dealer's overhead costs and cater to the customers needs, not to screw them out of every penny possible.

That job didn't fit my personality. :soapbox:

 

[SteelblueSteve]

It only took one test drive in the LR3 to convince me to buy it instead of a Jeep, well that and the fact that the local Jeep dealer treated my wife like an idiot evertime it went in for a known brake problem.
I know that a few of my brothers here have bought new Jeeps,and have been happy with them, and I wish them continued happiness, BUT for me and the wife...Jeep is dead, mainly due to our local dealer.

Rev

Rev, would this be the dealership that carries the same name of an ex-heavyweight/convicted rapist ? If so it's the place I bought my 01' XJ new and have received the same crap service. Last time I had my XJ there I told the service manager not ever to say another word to me, ever. Told the dealer manager I would never buy another Jeep product from them, would advise anyone I knew to never buy a Jeep product from them, and that the best thing they could do for their business would be to fire the service manager immediately. If it was someplace else, sorry, but don't go to the dealership I'm referring to either.

 

[kunaji]

Wow. I disapear for a week and when I come back you all have woodies for discos. Is the the the start of NADISA, MW Chapter?

 

[Rev Den]

Rev, would this be the dealership that carries the same name of an ex-heavyweight/convicted rapist ?

Nope.

This would be the Naperville one.

Rev

 

[BRIANHO13]

Live from India (not indiana) this place is unique.

 

[goodburbon]

the rest of the world is quite different from US

 

[BRIANHO13]

I agree, but this is almost more than I expected.

I love driving in Chicago, driving here would be suicide, Our driver put a biker up on teh hood today. Biker got down and kept on riding. If the front of the car will fit they go.....

 

[Lawn Cher']

Wow. I disapear for a week and when I come back you all have woodies for discos. Is the the the start of NADISA, MW Chapter?

Nah, over-rated. We wheeled Redbird with one last year, it was way too big and top heavy.

 

[87manche]

You were told not to drive around with your pants off!
You also need to pay attention to the road, not your junk!

yeha I know.

Plan at the moment is to swap in the complete 3.07 geared axle sitting under a tarp. and go get myself a 3.73 geared 8.8 this weekend.

 

[BRIANHO13]

Turns out the Indians know how to make a mean LIT, nuf said. Good night!

 

[Gil BullyKatz]

It's been snowing non-stop all day in K-town!

I was at the speed shop buying crotch rocket parts yesterday!!!

figures.

 

[Rev Den]

Drove in blowing lite snow from Fargo to Minneapolis today...NOT looking forward to the run home tomorrow.

Wisconsin better plow the crap out the expressways.

Rev

 

[Ramsey]

I agree, but this is almost more than I expected.

I love driving in Chicago, driving here would be suicide, Our driver put a biker up on teh hood today. Biker got down and kept on riding. If the front of the car will fit they go.....

Its like driving in Lebanon. Defensive driving and you'll never make it onto the street, gotta be aggressive as hell to get anywhere. Almost as fun as wheeling