First of all, it's not an ego thing. Some people buy it as such, but not all. People don't get pissed off because of the money spent, but the ignorance you're showing with those types of comments. Then you're not taking it out in conditions where that's needed - which is fine - for you. But I don't get why you'd then make **** comments towards others that do something different then what you do. I'm not someone that judges others if they bought a Sport over a Rubi. There's a time and a place for both depending on what they plan to do. I've owned both, and if I did my build again, I would still buy a Rubicon - because it suits MY needs the best.
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First of all, it's not an ego thing. Some people buy it as such, but not all. People don't get pissed off because of the money spent, but the ignorance you're showing with those types of comments. Then you're not taking it out in conditions where that's needed - which is fine - for you. But I don't get why you'd then make **** comments towards others that do something different then what you do. I'm not someone that judges others if they bought a Sport over a Rubi. There's a time and a place for both depending on what they plan to do. I've owned both, and if I did my build again, I would still buy a Rubicon - because it suits MY needs the best.
expedition4x4
Explorer
I run a 2012 sport because of the smoking deal I got on a barebones sport (manual transmission, windows, doorlocks etc)
I am not climbing out of the penrose trail system waterfall in my fire road vehicle so I never really needed a rubicon
I am not climbing out of the penrose trail system waterfall in my fire road vehicle so I never really needed a rubicon
There are exceptions to the rule of course, and I did not specify "all" people. But you cannot deny that there are large groups of owners that develop clicks and classes of Jeeps that judge standards on others. I am not judging you either, as I have never met you. I have been around long enough and talked enough places to see it does exist, and you read it on here as it was stated in the previous thread "it's not a Rubicon?" And my ignorance comes from real world interaction, not blind accusations. I have left clubs because of the Mod junkies and the stuck ups that bring more drama than a high school girl. Sorry if you are offended, I expected to offend some, but ignorance is not underlying in the comments.
dstock
Explorer
Way to bring a bunch of unnecessary drama here, nice work.
JIMBO
Expedition Leader
:sombrero: This is one of those "Never Ending Stories)--you're both correct-and there isn't a defined answer, but
The RUBICON is still extremely popular, for both EGOs and requirements-so this subject will remain "on the boards)
I have modified my Rubi-extensively, but the times I've pulled my off-road trailer up rocky/sandy hills and NEEDED the Rubi xfer case 4lo and both front rear lockers, have qualified my Rubi purchase---I could have avoided the areas, but not having to is a no-brainer-
If FIAT does away with the solid axle/Rubi models in the near future, my investment can be successful-(maybe not), it's all how you play the cards you've been dealt-
:costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
The RUBICON is still extremely popular, for both EGOs and requirements-so this subject will remain "on the boards)
I have modified my Rubi-extensively, but the times I've pulled my off-road trailer up rocky/sandy hills and NEEDED the Rubi xfer case 4lo and both front rear lockers, have qualified my Rubi purchase---I could have avoided the areas, but not having to is a no-brainer-
If FIAT does away with the solid axle/Rubi models in the near future, my investment can be successful-(maybe not), it's all how you play the cards you've been dealt-
:costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO
Oh yeah! It would be a travesty if that happened. Considering it is the flagship of the Jeep line. I was directing my response towards the "it's not a Rubicon?" comment, not all owners. A lot of people outside the Jeep realm, who don't own one say comment that too, but that is what is fed into them thru advertising. Most Jeep promotions and magazine spreads are pushing the Rubicon over the other models. I luvs em all!!!! cept the Saharas, they are Mall crawlers!:smileeek: LOL. just kidding.
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The Swiss
Expedition Leader
I don't get your $$$ fixation. I'd suggest that if you want to provoke a civil war between Sports, Saharas and Rubis, start your own thread. A Wrangler is a Wrangler. This thread is all about Bill's new ride and the mods he is planning.
I was directing my response towards the "it's not a Rubicon?" comment. No war planned, but I knew it would set off someone. Too much diveristy on here to meddle in the JK mod war. I agree with you, and as said before, I love anything off-road.
dstock
Explorer
Bill you might want to check with Helinomad on here, I think he just changed his AT stage 1 drawer out for an ARB. Might be able to get a deal!
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...-Jeep-Wrangler-Rubicon-HeliNomad-Build/page16
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...-Jeep-Wrangler-Rubicon-HeliNomad-Build/page16
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Yeah; been thinking of that. Thanks.
We've been trying to pick her up for the time being but her spirit is stronger than her knee and she often jumps...
The Stage 2 has my eye more ----- I can picture a platform in the rear that reaches up to the Stage 2, and action packers under the platform. Dog bed on the Stage 2...
Need Martyn/Mario to pity me and run a sale. His birch stuff is prettier but I'm trying to lighten the load wherever I can.
expedition4x4
Explorer
The rear shelves I built for my 2012 it has room on bottom for tools and the snow peak table then 2 crates of room for dry food storage etc and a platform for my fridge. Other side is a soft dog carrier shelf.
