Hi - this is my first post. I think I'm having a mid-life crisis. Recently, I've become smitten with the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I recently took one a test drive and loved. Right now I have a MB C280. I'm seriously thinking of selling and getting the Jeep. The Jeep would be my only vehicle so there's lots to think about before I make a move. To make things even more impractical I'd want a manual.
Am I crazy? Has anyone else traded/sold a luxury car to get their Jeep? And I'm a woman. I really don't care what other people think BUT I don't want to look like those old guys with the red corvettes.
I completely agree. Go for it. You only get one shot at this life. Live it to the fullest. Obviously, we all love jeeps, I'm on my third. But, I believe you will fall in love with one too. After I just bought my new one, my girlfriend fell in love with it and wants one of her own. Let us know what you decide. Good luck and be safe out there. Jason
I've had Navigator, BMW, Avalanche, H2 etc... I traded in my Caddy SRX w/V8 motor. Simply, you can't go wrong. It's perfect for summer, beach, night time drives and...Bad weather days. No other vehicle has this many pros. And the cool factor is unmatched. Whether 2dr or 4dr it doesn't matter. You will not be sorry.
course your not to old I bought mine a couple of months ago (midlife crisis).
You've test driven it now you cant shake it out of your head.
Just go for it. There's nothing else out there like the jeep. If you get slightly bored with it in a few years you can almost change anything .There's nothing wrong with wanting a manual.
Jeep isn't a stereotypical mid-life crisis vehicle, since there really isn't anything else like it, you sort of transcend being judged for it.
As kind of a side comment, I really don't care for that judgement on certain cars... I would have loved to have a Corvette convertible at any point in my life, but if I were to get one now mid-life crisis (or worse, lol) is the judgement I would face.
The reality of the situation is that most people have no hope of getting such an expensive car until the kids are grown and the house is paid off. Get what you want, or you'll probably regret it later!
Age doesn't matter ... Unless your driving a hooptie ! I'm 45 just got my 3rd jeep... Well I only had my 2nd for 6 months and traded it for my 3rd
I thought about posting a thread about how old all of us are...
Go for it !!!!!
Hi - this is my first post. I think I'm having a mid-life crisis. Recently, I've become smitten with the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I recently took one a test drive and loved. Right now I have a MB C280. I'm seriously thinking of selling and getting the Jeep. The Jeep would be my only vehicle so there's lots to think about before I make a move. To make things even more impractical I'd want a manual.
Am I crazy? Has anyone else traded/sold a luxury car to get their Jeep? And I'm a woman. I really don't care what other people think BUT I don't want to look like those old guys with the red corvettes.
The ONLY way to look like an old guy with a red corvette is to be an old guy with a red corvette!!!!!!
Go for the JEEP.:thumb: I am an old guy with a JEEP, and it ain't exactly a mall crawler!!!
PS: I laugh because my brother just turned 70, and for his birthday, bought himself a RED CORVETTE!!!!!
By now OP, you hv already imagined a model type, color and accessories. You can't/won't shake it now. Just head to the dealer, remember, 3% below invoice.
So you're saying 3% below Dealier invoice would be a reasonable offer?
I went back to look at the dealer's inventory on the lot since they were closed. I was surprised how many of their Jeeps had their doors unlocked... so it was nice to be able to sit in them, check out the features, etc w/o being interrupted.
The Billet color is starting to grow on me. Also like the white but the black is just gorgeous. Whatever the color, my ideal would be the Unlimited Sport S to get the upgraded features. I think I may be in trouble.
I'm too old, but the Jeep really makes me feel young and active. Taken about 8 trips this winter into the mountains and had a couple older women driving their Jeeps. It's really fun to watch as their confidence in off roading increases. There are plenty of groups that go out and it's a friendly way to be social and meet new people. If you get one join a club or go out with people you meet here. There are Jeep events constantly across the country and you can even take courses on off roading. Until you do all that there is some truth to the saying, "its' a jeep thing, you wouldn't understand".
I think of my Jeep as a substitute Harley for those of us that just wouldn't look right on a Harley. lol
I've wanted a Wrangler since I got out if college, and here I am, 20 years later, in my first Wrangler. I wouldn't give it back for anything! Don't worry about what anyone thinks. You need to be happy driving it. Since you've taken it for a test drive an liked it, then just go for it and have fun driving it. Enjoy it!:dance:
Men in red Corvettes and Hummers are just screaming "I have to overcompensate for my small...uh...stature" I think you'll be fine in a Jeep.
Have you ever driven a manual as your primary car? Do you drive in a lot of traffic on a daily basis? Try to see if your dealer will let you take an extended test drive. A Wrangler is a very different vehicle than a Benz. Test driving one for 30 minutes, especially when you're excited will not give you an accurate picture of what it's like to live with one on a daily basis. There really is nothing like it though!! Enjoy!
This is good to hear. That was the dilemma for me. Was looking at a g37x/q60(the new name) and a Rubicon. My wife told me the car would be boring. To worry about it when I cannot crawl into a Jeep. So, I ordered the wrangler. Good woman.
Hell Girl go for it! I am 59 and got my first Jeep. Lifted it already and can't wait to go off road with it. Mid life crisis is for those who need to get back what they lost. In a Jeep you never need to do that as you stay young. Buy it and enjoy it. I do ever since I bought mine.
just make sure to do your research on the wrangler forum, and make sure you get the jeep you want. you will not regret it. I never cared about my vehicle until I got my jeep. now a quadretech magazine is like porn to me.
just make sure to do your research on the wrangler forum, and make sure you get the jeep you want. You will not regret it. I never cared about my vehicle until i got my jeep. Now a quadretech magazine is like porn to me.
I say go for it! I'm 42 and just bought my second JKU. As we get older we can't all drive Buicks and Crown Vic's. Actually it's nice to own one this late in life, I have more disposable income to spend on stuff for it. Besides, my teenage kids love the Jeep when we head out without he top and doors. I haven't heard many people who regret trading ANYTHING in on a Wrangler.
I have had several BMW's and a Lexus RX. I bought my first Jeep in January on a whim. It is not my DD because I drive over 100 miles a day for work. I love my Jeep. I have used it to work and it was great. I am 40 and a female and refer to it as my mid-life crisis Jeep. Good luck deciding.
Topless Jeep .....It will keep you young! I've got a nice P.U, and nice SUV, a nice Harley.......and when Im not working, and leave the house, I grab the Jeep keys!
If your plan is to only have a jeep as your sole vehicle, I would suggest you rent one for a few days to ensure it is what you want/ need. If it is, don't worry about what others think.....pick YOUR model, color, etc ......and WELCOME to the JEEP NATION!
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