Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Weather sucks but still got a chance to go test drive some vehicles. Mack and I decided to stop at Broadway Dodge where I bought my truck in 02 and check out the 05 Dodges just "cause I could". It was a 6-speed 4-door shorty 2500 4x4. Nice but just can't justify more/higher payments right now. Still nice and different than my 99.
Later we headed to Lithia Jeep cause Mack and I both wanted to check out the Liberty CRDs. Pretty cool! We found a few out back separated from the rest of the Liberties. A nice salesman helped us out. Brother and I sat in back, Mack drove, and salesman in passenger seat.
First impressions were ok, particularly because Mack used to have an 02 Liberty 3. 7 auto and I was not too fond of the handling and power. But, the diesel is a whole 'nother animal. I like it, though I hope they come out with a 5 or 6-speed in 06. It is a 2. 8l, . 9 liters smaller than her old Jeep but the torque and HP shine (160/285). It is quiet, smooth, and gets up and goes.
Not a bad price either, $25,xxx sticker. She is not sure about the auto either, but she may be parting with her 01 Audi if the manual CRD comes out.
Who here owns/drives one? Impressions, likes/dislikes?
Also, brochure says the engine is a VM Motori S. p. A. Who makes it?
Nick
Later we headed to Lithia Jeep cause Mack and I both wanted to check out the Liberty CRDs. Pretty cool! We found a few out back separated from the rest of the Liberties. A nice salesman helped us out. Brother and I sat in back, Mack drove, and salesman in passenger seat.
First impressions were ok, particularly because Mack used to have an 02 Liberty 3. 7 auto and I was not too fond of the handling and power. But, the diesel is a whole 'nother animal. I like it, though I hope they come out with a 5 or 6-speed in 06. It is a 2. 8l, . 9 liters smaller than her old Jeep but the torque and HP shine (160/285). It is quiet, smooth, and gets up and goes.
Not a bad price either, $25,xxx sticker. She is not sure about the auto either, but she may be parting with her 01 Audi if the manual CRD comes out.
Who here owns/drives one? Impressions, likes/dislikes?
Also, brochure says the engine is a VM Motori S. p. A. Who makes it?
Nick
