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Well... Planning on taking the plunge into Jeep ownership...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:11 pm
HELP 
I've been in the market for a new(er) vehicle for a while now. I've jumped back and forth between types of trucks for several months, but I think I have decided to go with a Jeep Wrangler. Reasons being, I don't need anything too large, but would like something that is good on dirt/in the woods. And they're a freaking blast to ride in.
I've sworn my entire life that I'd never "throw away money on a Jeep". But I think it's about to happen.
Here is where I need the OB's help... For an outdoorsy type, I don't know how to do a lot of things my outdoorsy friends do. For instance, I've never run a trot line, but I'm a beast with jugs.
And...
I don't know how to drive a stick shift (GASP). I would like to learn to drive a stick, but I'm not sure I want to actually own a stick.
What do my heroes of the OB have to say about this, other than that I'm a girly man?
Do I learn to drive a stick and buy a manual transmission Jeep, or would it be better to go with an automatic? It's my understanding that sticks are better for serious off roading, but that will be a rarity for me. Most of my use will be highway miles, with substantial "woods" use during deer season.
Thanks for any advice.
I've been in the market for a new(er) vehicle for a while now. I've jumped back and forth between types of trucks for several months, but I think I have decided to go with a Jeep Wrangler. Reasons being, I don't need anything too large, but would like something that is good on dirt/in the woods. And they're a freaking blast to ride in.
I've sworn my entire life that I'd never "throw away money on a Jeep". But I think it's about to happen.
Here is where I need the OB's help... For an outdoorsy type, I don't know how to do a lot of things my outdoorsy friends do. For instance, I've never run a trot line, but I'm a beast with jugs.
And...
I don't know how to drive a stick shift (GASP). I would like to learn to drive a stick, but I'm not sure I want to actually own a stick.
What do my heroes of the OB have to say about this, other than that I'm a girly man?
Do I learn to drive a stick and buy a manual transmission Jeep, or would it be better to go with an automatic? It's my understanding that sticks are better for serious off roading, but that will be a rarity for me. Most of my use will be highway miles, with substantial "woods" use during deer season.
Thanks for any advice.
This post was edited on 5/16/13 at 7:12 pm
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Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:13 pm to Tuscaloosa
prepare for a electrical disaster
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:15 pm to Tuscaloosa
Mother of God! Just kidding. You could get a cheap beater car with a stick and learn on it for a few months.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:22 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Do I learn to drive a stick and buy a manual transmission Jeep
I have to ask...why do you not know how to drive a stick (no homo)?
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What do my heroes of the OB have to say about this, other than that I'm a girly man?
You're a girly man?
This will be your first time driving a stick.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:28 pm to AHouseDivided
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I have to ask...why do you not know how to drive a stick (no homo)?
My parents are yuppies. My dad is an accountant and my mom is a nurse. Ironically enough, they both grew up in the country, and my mom lived on a farm most of her young life. Once they went to college - they kinda left all that behind.
My dad taught me how to fish, and that's about it. Every vehicle I've owned has been an automatic, and every vehicle my parents have driven since I learned to drive has been an automatic.
My love for the outdoors was fostered by my mentors from church and other places. The guy I hunt with most to this day was my small group leader at church when I was 16. And he'll undoubtedly be the one that teaches me how to drive a stick.
This post was edited on 5/16/13 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:29 pm to AHouseDivided
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This will be your first time driving a stick.
This is hilarious, btw.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:30 pm to Tuscaloosa
That's pretty damn accurate of how it's going to look.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:47 pm to ZacAttack
My first vehicle purchase was a Jeep. It was a standard and I had never drove a standard before. I drove that bitch from Thibodaux to Larose without any problems. I knew the concept of a standard.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:51 pm to Tuscaloosa
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sticks are better for serious off roading
I wholeheartedly disagree. I had a Rubicon with an automatic and it was MUCH better and more enjoyable to drive on and off road, and I did some pretty sketchy rock climbing in it.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:54 pm to Tuscaloosa
Get a manual. They are fun. Give it a month and you will be fine.
Once you can drink beer and run through all the gears let us know.
Once you can drink beer and run through all the gears let us know.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:55 pm to shawnlsu
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I wholeheartedly disagree. I had a Rubicon with an automatic and it was MUCH better and more enjoyable to drive on and off road, and I did some pretty sketchy rock climbing in it.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:56 pm to Tuscaloosa
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This is hilarious, btw.
You need some sound and the whole clip. Watch this:
Yipskiddlydoo
The "holy frick" at the end is my favorite part.
FWIW, learn to drive a stick. It will serve you well at some point.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:56 pm to Nodust
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Get a manual. They are fun. Give it a month and you will be fine.
Once you can drink beer and run through all the gears let us know.
This will be the first place I report to once I acquire that amount of talent.
Matter of fact, I might come post pictures of my stick shift learning process/nightmare.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:58 pm to AHouseDivided
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Yipskiddlydoo
The "holy frick" at the end is my favorite part.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:58 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Matter of fact, I might come post pictures of my stick shift learning process/nightmare.
Beer and feet in pics please.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 7:59 pm to Tuscaloosa
Double post.
This post was edited on 5/16/13 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 5/16/13 at 8:19 pm to AHouseDivided
i say go test drive a shite load of trucks with sticks! that way if u frick somethin up its not urs
Posted on 5/16/13 at 8:22 pm to Tuscaloosa
Manual transmissions are fun to drive but, they suck if you drive in traffic frequently.
They are easy to learn and you will pick it up in a few minutes.
Go for it.
They are easy to learn and you will pick it up in a few minutes.
Go for it.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 8:24 pm to oleyeller
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Posted by oleyeller i say go test drive a shite load of trucks with sticks! that way if u frick somethin up its not urs
Brilliant
Posted on 5/16/13 at 8:27 pm to Tuscaloosa
They have a new Scrambler out now that seems pretty cool, saw a couple as I passed a dealership last week.
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