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Old 12-15-2011, 02:03 PM   #1
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I actually looked at a 2008 Solstice a few days ago and was considering trading in the Boxster. It was a nice car - only 10k miles and it had the 260 hp turbo motor but they wanted $20k for it.

I also looked at a Miata and I really do think the overall ownership experience would be better but I can't fit behind the wheel comfortably (6'3"). I am thinking about a new Jeep. You can buy a new soft top Wrangler with 285 hp for $22k around here.
I believe Jeep is a synonym for Junk... or is it an acronym? Junk Each and Every Part.... I can't remember. All I know is I got my mom to get rid of hers for a Toyota FJ and she couldn't be happier.
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I believe Jeep is a synonym for Junk... or is it an acronym? Junk Each and Every Part.... I can't remember. All I know is I got my mom to get rid of hers for a Toyota FJ and she couldn't be happier.
Be careful, my friend, you are not only knocking his choice .... but mine as well. There is no vehicle that compete's with the Wrangler off-road, or holds it's value better. I've had 7 including this one that I drive if I'm not in the Boxster. They aren't for everyone, but the FJ isn't comparable off-road. And on road....... you drive the Boxster.
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Old 12-17-2011, 05:00 PM   #3
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Be careful, my friend, you are not only knocking his choice .... but mine as well. There is no vehicle that compete's with the Wrangler off-road, or holds it's value better. I've had 7 including this one that I drive if I'm not in the Boxster. They aren't for everyone, but the FJ isn't comparable off-road. And on road....... you drive the Boxster.
Have you ever personally drives the FJ, or only read about it in a magazine? It is quite comical, because last year I pulled a stuck wrangler out of snow drift.....with my FJ. I have owned wranglers in the past, and did enjoy them immensly, but can personally attest to the FJ's off road capability.....and it is good. Even in the mountains of Colorado!
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Old 12-18-2011, 06:21 AM   #4
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Have you ever personally drives the FJ, or only read about it in a magazine? It is quite comical, because last year I pulled a stuck wrangler out of snow drift.....with my FJ. I have owned wranglers in the past, and did enjoy them immensly, but can personally attest to the FJ's off road capability.....and it is good. Even in the mountains of Colorado!
Amen.. Although I will give the Wrangler some respect as it is probably the only decent vehicle Jeep makes. My moms Grande Cherokee Sport was awful. I was constantly wrenching on that thing. It was junk. We had already put one transmission in it and it seemed to act up every now and then again so I talked her into getting rid of it and taking on a car payment instead of dumping more $ into that piece. She was slightly skeptical of an FJ because its more primitive than her fully loaded jeep was, but since she bought it, she couldn't be happier. I've considered trading the box for one. They are pretty awesome.
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