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Farewell All

Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!

I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end, this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.

Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that doesn't have to double as a daily driver.

- Eric

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Eric
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Congrats on the new truck. Hope it treats you as good as a Jeep!

Carl

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Carl

The Dakota is a nice truck, I've been tempted by the Durango after having it as a rental.

a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails

You will be back, it's a Jeep thing and there is no cure.

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DougW

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L.W. (Bill) Hughes III

GAK!

Real trucks have king pins!

(yes, my Studebaker pickup has king pins)

Jeff DeWitt

L.W. (Bill) Hughes III wrote:

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Jeffrey DeWitt

Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That way we will know who to watch for on the trails...

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
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Mike Romain

Look on the bright side...when your Dodge gets old and its time for a new one....you won't have to spend time in good-byes to your old club (b/c there is none). Just giving you a hard time for switching to the "dark side."

Another note about the "not-dark-side;" I can think of few car manufacturers, makes, or models where the 1988 I am driving is still considered cool! I guess when you buy something it should be iconic, mustang, GTO, and the Wrangler.

Thoughts,

Adam

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adam

I've been tempted to turn to the Dark Side here lately myself. I've looked at F-150's, Tacoma's, Durango's, Silverados, --name it, I've test-driven it.

They're all comfortable, ride smoother than a lady's bottom, get OK mileage, have more power and a LOT more towing capacity than my lowly TJL.

And still, I commute and wheel in my beloved Jeep. I can't explain the connection, yet it exists. It is as though it was built specifically for me, and no one else, and that like a comfortable marriage, we both seem to fit each other perfectly.

It still bounces the crap out of me when I hit a 1" pothole, hums curiously when I hit the throttle, and sometimes grinds a bit when I grab 2nd. Yeah, there's just SOMETHING about a Jeep, ya know?

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy, and think fondly of your old Jeep.

You'll be back. Eventually.

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Outatime

Thanks all, and you're all right -- there's nothing quite like a Jeep or the lifestyle that goes with it. I will be back some day, but next time it will be my 2nd vehicle -- not my primary!

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Eric

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