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My Possible New Ride
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05-15-2007, 11:53 AM
so - finally got rid of the focus and am looking at this

[Image: jeep_compass_1315.jpg]

the 2007 jeep compass

rides nice - lots of toys

let you know when i pickup
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05-15-2007, 12:01 PM (This post was last modified: 05-15-2007, 12:02 PM by euro_zx5.)
The Caliber looks much nicer imo... if your into that style. If you really want a Jeep, get a real Jeep... at least a Liberty.
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05-15-2007, 12:01 PM
Nice!
That's quite the jump from the FoFo.

Love to see picks when you pick it up Craig!
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05-15-2007, 01:14 PM
Don't get the Liberty just because the ride is so garbage!
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05-15-2007, 02:09 PM
one thing about the cumpus... watch out with the cheap plastics in the interior as I have heard they are very prone to getting scraches really easy.
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05-15-2007, 11:38 PM (This post was last modified: 05-15-2007, 11:44 PM by SVT ZX3.)
I've heard almost nothing but negative things about the Compass, at least take a look at the Patriot. Same platform but it has some off road ability unlike the Compass, and its pretty much priced the same (maybe slightly more but not much).

[Image: patriot_18.jpg]
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05-15-2007, 11:48 PM
1 negative vote here for the Caliber / Compass. Don't bother. The toys don't negate the rest of the craptacularity of the car. Blech.

Just get a Wrangler? If you want any offroading at all... that's the way to go. Especially at that price point.
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05-16-2007, 01:17 AM
have to agree with the rest of the gang here. Most mags/tv shows rate the compass very cheap built and not good over all. If you are serious about this car do some research before you get it.

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05-16-2007, 07:02 AM
seems like it is quite underpowered with only 170hp for a 3300lb vehicle plus automatic transmission only.. and i dont think it has any type of locking diffs or low range gearset..

on paper it seems like a non turbo subaru wagon is similar, except the sube is more reliable and handles better

why not get a used turbo wagon (legacy gt, wrx, s4 etc) instead?

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05-16-2007, 09:42 AM
well deal is sealed - no compass

[Image: caliber.jpg]

red caliber - sxt version with alot of toys ordered

i like - more room for me inside - pics to come soon


the jeep was too tight and tippy - cant have that


post later........

picking up on saturday!!!!!!
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05-16-2007, 11:04 PM
Hopefully not the CVT transmission <_< cause if you did... I hope to hell you got cruise control too!

I've never hated a single transmission more in my life than the one in the Caliber we drove for two weeks in April.
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