TRNDRVR
IMA BUM
- Location
- North Ogden, UT
The only one I have found so far was in Beaverton, OR. It's gone already.
I want 4 cyl, and a 5 speed trans.
Small SUVs for backcountry travel?
- Thread starter sixstringsteve
- Start date
I want 4 cyl, and a 5 speed trans.
spencevans
Overlander
- Location
- Farmington
I had a little 2005 KJ CRD. I had all the goodies like the front and rear offroad bumpers, sliders, 3" Frankenlift, Etc. It was a very fun little rig and it consistently got 26-27mpg. It was a very capable offroad rig. My main complaints were build quality, chryslers customer service, and it did not have a manual to back up that little diesel.
airmanwilliams
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Provo, Utah
Willey Honda in Bountiful just got a 2002 Suzuki XL-7 v6 auto with around 159,000 miles I believe. Just cam in on a trade tonight.
Bringing an old dead horse out of retirement.
School me on Liberty CRD's, seems like a handful of owners have traded in due to the difference in gas and diesel prices. May not be the reason but I haven't seen this many CRD's for sale and it might be worth jumping one while they are available. I'm intrigued by the CRD looking for something small, diesel rules and would like a true tcase, I worry that Chrysler built these though especially in this era
School me on Liberty CRD's, seems like a handful of owners have traded in due to the difference in gas and diesel prices. May not be the reason but I haven't seen this many CRD's for sale and it might be worth jumping one while they are available. I'm intrigued by the CRD looking for something small, diesel rules and would like a true tcase, I worry that Chrysler built these though especially in this era
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CobraNutt
Active Member
- Location
- Salt Lake City
Lots of info on the CRD's over on LOST. Great little rigs...once you get the little things taken care of. I don't know all the in's and out's, but it seems they are a bit more maintenance hungry than their gas counterparts...seems like cooling/thermostat tend to be a popular discussion point...butI know a few people that LOVE em! I like my '04 Renegade, and will like it a LOT more once I get my lift installed to keep me from dragging bottom on the trails. Quite capable little rigs that get overlooked, especially in the aftermarket world.
JL Rockies
Binders Fulla Expo
- Location
- Draper
My CRD was the best. I would ignore 99% of what you read on LOST CRD section.
Utah Bureau of Awesomeness Department.
Utah Bureau of Awesomeness Department.
sawtooth4x4
Totally Awesome
- Location
- Land of East Laytonshire
If I had to use something small. I'd try a new Jeep Patriot. I rented one recently. It had a 6 speed auto and 4wd, no low range. It was actually pretty fun. Although I didn't use it off road at all. The back was pretty roomy. I think if it was just me and my wife it would be good enough. It got really good gas mileage as well. (compared to my disco and F350)
JL Rockies
Binders Fulla Expo
- Location
- Draper
The Patriot has one of those French rubber band transmissions though.
Utah Bureau of Awesomeness Department.
Utah Bureau of Awesomeness Department.
TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
Not always, at least not anymore. Starting with the 2014 model year, the FWD and "Freedom Drive I" models ditched their CVT and now use a traditional 6-speed automatic. As you might have guessed, this has improved the driving experience tremendously.
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
I'm wondering how the new Jeep Renegade is going to be, read you can pick up a new one with manual trans for under $20k. It's supposed to be based off the Fiat Panda.
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
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TurboMinivan
Still plays with cars
- Location
- Lehi, UT
The U.S. Renegade will offer two powertrains: 1.4L turbo with 6-speed manual, or 2.4L with 9-spd automatic. The base FWD model is supposed to start at $17,995 though that does not include A/C (among many other things).
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
Pulled the price from Jalopnik...
http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/2015-jeep-renegade-is-your-six-speed-manual-4x4-for-und-1681172682
From what I've read the manual is only available with the smaller engine.
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sawtooth4x4
Totally Awesome
- Location
- Land of East Laytonshire
The patriot i rented had a 6 speed auto, 4 banger, and 4wd. I don't remember what package it had on it. It had power windows and heated seats. No power seats.
Pretty quick. I be with some good suspension it would be a great rally car.
Pretty quick. I be with some good suspension it would be a great rally car.
- Location
- SPANISH FORK, UTAH
I must say, I bought my son a Subaru Forester when he came home from his mission last month and I now am looking for one for me. I used to have a legacy outback and I couldn't believe where I could go in that, I think the Forester would walk allover the Outback. I will have to take it out to play to see, but I think with a good set of all terrain tires it will do well.