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Patriot 2013
I am really, really happy with this SUV. What I like: gas mileage is good in the city. It is great looking, easy to park, easy to maneuver in horrible traffic. My commute is difficult and in some nigh...
I am really, really happy with this SUV. What I like: gas mileage is good in the city. It is great looking, easy to park, easy to maneuver in horrible traffic. My commute is difficult and in some nightmarish traffic. I feel safer in the Patriot, and it has some very good safety features. And it is surprisingly affordable for such quality. I really love it!
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Fantastic Value
We bought a 2.0L, 5SP, FWD Jeep Patriot new and now have 10k on it. We test drove MANY other brands and models before buying as a long distance commuter.
The Patriot is very comfortable and roomy. Pa...
We bought a 2.0L, 5SP, FWD Jeep Patriot new and now have 10k on it. We test drove MANY other brands and models before buying as a long distance commuter.
The Patriot is very comfortable and roomy. Passengers over 6ft tall have more than enough leg and head room in the front and rear seats at the same time. Having parked next to previous model years of Cherokees, Grand Cherokees and Liberties, it appears to be about the same physical size yet devotes this room differently than the other models as we do not fit in 5 year old Cherokees, Grand Cherokees and Liberties. The frame of the Patriot it THICK and has a truck feel to it (not a tin feel) and all openings have double weather seals providing for a quiet ride. The controls are meaty, well laid out and minimalistic, just what you’d need, right where you’d expect to find it. The center console is narrow allowing access to the seat belt receptacle. The lighted cup holders are a nice touch too. The A/C is like a super chill-a-vator, it BLASTS COLD fast even when it is over 100deg outside; I get complaints from the rear seat that they’re freezing. Although the rear door appears small from the outside, the rear seat sits behind the rear pillar and requires no 'folding' in and out of. The rear seats are VERY thick and supportive on long trips for 2 tall adults yet forget about the middle seat position. The rear cargo area really benefits from being boxy, lots of room for ‘big box store’ runs, suitcases, table saw, totes, camping gear, hunting gear, and whatever doesn’t fit back there can be thrown up on the roof rack (although we haven’t run out of room inside yet). Don’t get me wrong, it is a smaller vehicle yet the thing has ROOM to spare and with the rear seats down, I have transported 8 foot boards, a ladder, a table saw, a food tote, a tool tote, computer and a suitcase without even getting crowded.
The thing is SO much fun to drive. When my friends and co-workers ask how we like the new car, I toss them the keys and let them go alone, the reaction is always the same…’WOW that was not what I expected, it is so much fun to drive’… exactly. OK, the 2.0L has plenty of torque yet is not peppy. The benefit…I have tracking the mileage since my first tank full and average 31-32 all the time. Weather around town loaded or cruising solo down the highway, the motor response is the same and never bogs down. We liked the manual over the 2 automatic options, it seemed to us to make the power more useful. Even though ours is the 2 wheel drive, the traction, brake and roll controls are all Jeep. The dealership had me take it up and down the Wrangler trail. It held traction and maintained clearance going in and out of the gravel, turns, dirt and moguls. On road the body remains stable side to side in curves, turns and uneven hills. The hill assist is amazing in forward or reverse, just put it in gear and it hangs in space long enough for the clutch to take over.
We did not buy this Jeep because of price. Over 2 years we compared more than 30 new and used vehicles including mini-vans, cross-overs, cars, small, medium and large SUV’s and trucks. For the purpose of a long distance commuter that could also haul 4 people over 6 foot tall there seemed to be VERY few options (it amazed me how cramped 4 door pickup trucks were). The Patriot outshined them all by a wide margin and then turned out to be less money with the lifetime extended warranty than the next new option with nothing. And, as usual, the dealership makes a huge difference; find one with more than a couple Patriots so you can compare the different trim lines.
Would I buy another? YES, and so would my wife and kids.
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my new jeep
absolutely love how this car feels and drives. I have owned 2 jeep cherokee's since 1990. They ride a bit rough. This Patriot feels like a car and very smooth! Roomy also. The backseat is especially n...
absolutely love how this car feels and drives. I have owned 2 jeep cherokee's since 1990. They ride a bit rough. This Patriot feels like a car and very smooth! Roomy also. The backseat is especially nicer than my old Cherokee, lots more room, you don't feel cramped and clastrophobic. It's quiet! It has been 13 years since I bought my old Cherokee. It has 254,000 miles and is still going strong. My previous one was still running at 300,000 miles . I can't say enough about a jeep. They are reliable, good gas mileage, I can plow through my 30 inches of snow in my driveway easily. Love it!!!!
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Jeep Patriot 2007
Where to Start?? First problem was the Throttle box at about 50,000 miles. It was as if no gas was getting to the engine. The gas petal would go to the floor and no acceleration at all or would die si...
Where to Start?? First problem was the Throttle box at about 50,000 miles. It was as if no gas was getting to the engine. The gas petal would go to the floor and no acceleration at all or would die sitting at a light while stopped. Even when putting on the brakes it would want to not run. Just randomly even on a full tank of gas. Not covered by bumper to bumper warranty. How convenient. Then the battery needed replaced. Now at 82,000 miles the engine was making a loud noise, the Deceleration Pulley on the Alternator went out. Now I am having a hard time pumping gas into my gas tank. Who knows whats that is yet. Getting sick of replacing everything. Getting ready to unload this vehicle. Will never buy this vehicle again or recommend it to anyone. I am disappointed because we have had Jeeps in our family for years. I hope this helps anyone out there having problems with there Patriot.
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Jeep 2013 Patriot 4x4 Sport - Good Buy for Money
Just purchased this vehicle. Great prices for a 4x4. Have driven in 4-6 inches of fresh snow on uphill grade. Goes fine. Took on interstate road trip... drive 60 - 70 MPH and averaged 31 MPG.
No comp...
Just purchased this vehicle. Great prices for a 4x4. Have driven in 4-6 inches of fresh snow on uphill grade. Goes fine. Took on interstate road trip... drive 60 - 70 MPH and averaged 31 MPG.
No complaints yet and price was $16K total for basic model... no frills... manual transmission.
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Perfect Patriot
The car drives and looks awesome!! It's a smaller suv, but that certainly does not mean that it's uncomfortable or not spacious on the inside. I love the fact that is has an actual electrical plug alo...
The car drives and looks awesome!! It's a smaller suv, but that certainly does not mean that it's uncomfortable or not spacious on the inside. I love the fact that is has an actual electrical plug along with the cigarette lighter plug in. It drives great in town, and I cannot wait to get it on the highway.
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Great Little Car
I drove a 2010 Patriot from TX to CA this summer. I was truly impressed by this vehicle. It was comfortable and economical. It's also a very dependable vehicle. I purchased a 2013 model this year. I a...
I drove a 2010 Patriot from TX to CA this summer. I was truly impressed by this vehicle. It was comfortable and economical. It's also a very dependable vehicle. I purchased a 2013 model this year. I am really pleased with it, and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Brian F
Very solid vehicle and very smooth to ride in, unlike the older Jeeps with their famous rumble.
I have the 2.4 liter engine which is smooth but lacks the power and punch of the legendary old 4 liter ...
Very solid vehicle and very smooth to ride in, unlike the older Jeeps with their famous rumble.
I have the 2.4 liter engine which is smooth but lacks the power and punch of the legendary old 4 liter engine.
I also have the 5 speed and you can't beat the value for money.
And made in America to boot !!!!
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More Jeep then Crossover
One month of ownership. No Issues! Cool Jeep Jewels are flashlight in the rear overhead light and the back carpeting can be flipped over to a clever hard plastic design for the blood and mud weekends....
One month of ownership. No Issues! Cool Jeep Jewels are flashlight in the rear overhead light and the back carpeting can be flipped over to a clever hard plastic design for the blood and mud weekends.
The Patriot is a solid buy in a 5 speed manual and Freedom 1 4X4. Amazing handling in a snow storm without 4X4 in gear. Snow packed hills of Omaha are like dry pavement to the Jeep Patriot. 2013 is your last chance to get one and you will love it.
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Lot of extras for little cost
We went to the Jeep dealer expecting to get the base model. We ended up getting heated seats, remote start, sun roof, awesome stereo system, heated mirrors and much more. The Patriot has a lot of room...
We went to the Jeep dealer expecting to get the base model. We ended up getting heated seats, remote start, sun roof, awesome stereo system, heated mirrors and much more. The Patriot has a lot of room, front AND back seats. My husband loves that he can go down the highway at 60 mph doing under 2 rpm's. Love the car, love Jeep.
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