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<blockquote data-quote="08mojo" data-source="post: 15863039" data-attributes="member: 132915"><p>I won't be as lazy in my quoting this time...</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I just don't enjoy turning wrenches like I used to, so I shy away from some of the 'dream' cars I'd love to build. I REALLY want to tack a fox body reto, but haven't forgotten the memories of owning one just yet...</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No personal experience, but I wouldn't want one long-term.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>With the right wheels and suspension setup, a narrow body C7 can look pretty damn good. I've seen a couple that make me forget about the wide body cars.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It's a super-fun car/suv to drive. In fact, it drives so well, I often forget it's a 5300lb vehicle. But, that simple fact rears its head a lot and it's not one that can be changed: </p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">12mpg is easily obtained, 14+mpg is really hard to obtain. It also calls for premium fuel. 21 gallons a week to drive 250-300 miles start to add-up</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">More weight means more tire wear. I just turned 12k miles on my SRT, I think I'll get another 5k out of the tires--and 295/45-20s are not cheap</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">My front brakes are nearly gone--in 12k miles! OEM parts are close to $1k for fronts only: $300 per rotor, $300 for pads. There are aftermarket options for a lot less than OEM, but I cannot believe I'm researching brake replacement at 12k miles</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">two diffs and a transfer case to maintain, and Jeep does have relatively short fluid change intervals 20-30k miles...i think, I'd have to look it up again</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">starting to see more reports of failed lifters in the 6.4 hemi--something to consider with any challenger or charger with the 392. The jeep only has a 3 year 36k warranty--I'll be dumping this thing before it ends</li> </ul><p>Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love the Jeep. It was a bucket list car for me, and I'm glad I got it. But, it's not a long-term car for me. I spent last week at BMW dealerships with my wife and got some attractive offers on my jeep to move into an M4--but I couldn't do it, I'm not ready to move from the jeep just yet.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>2018s will be in the market very soon! For what it's worth, the 15-17s are no slouch either, but I'd have to throw a power adder on any s550 platform to truly enjoy it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="08mojo, post: 15863039, member: 132915"] I won't be as lazy in my quoting this time... I just don't enjoy turning wrenches like I used to, so I shy away from some of the 'dream' cars I'd love to build. I REALLY want to tack a fox body reto, but haven't forgotten the memories of owning one just yet... No personal experience, but I wouldn't want one long-term. With the right wheels and suspension setup, a narrow body C7 can look pretty damn good. I've seen a couple that make me forget about the wide body cars. It's a super-fun car/suv to drive. In fact, it drives so well, I often forget it's a 5300lb vehicle. But, that simple fact rears its head a lot and it's not one that can be changed: [LIST] [*]12mpg is easily obtained, 14+mpg is really hard to obtain. It also calls for premium fuel. 21 gallons a week to drive 250-300 miles start to add-up [*]More weight means more tire wear. I just turned 12k miles on my SRT, I think I'll get another 5k out of the tires--and 295/45-20s are not cheap [*]My front brakes are nearly gone--in 12k miles! OEM parts are close to $1k for fronts only: $300 per rotor, $300 for pads. There are aftermarket options for a lot less than OEM, but I cannot believe I'm researching brake replacement at 12k miles [*]two diffs and a transfer case to maintain, and Jeep does have relatively short fluid change intervals 20-30k miles...i think, I'd have to look it up again [*]starting to see more reports of failed lifters in the 6.4 hemi--something to consider with any challenger or charger with the 392. The jeep only has a 3 year 36k warranty--I'll be dumping this thing before it ends [/LIST] Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love the Jeep. It was a bucket list car for me, and I'm glad I got it. But, it's not a long-term car for me. I spent last week at BMW dealerships with my wife and got some attractive offers on my jeep to move into an M4--but I couldn't do it, I'm not ready to move from the jeep just yet. 2018s will be in the market very soon! For what it's worth, the 15-17s are no slouch either, but I'd have to throw a power adder on any s550 platform to truly enjoy it. [/QUOTE]
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