2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude

farmers_daughter

2.4L I-4 cyl engine.

Who owns one, who has any 2 cents worth about them that they'd like to share.

How's the transmission in them?

Please and Thanks!

chivalryder

I don't see the point in any Jeep besides the Wrangler, and even then it's only if you're going to get it completely covered in dirt on a regular basis.

Which only about 5% of owners do. Maybe less.

Besides that, Jeeps are a big waste of money.

Why do you want a vehicle of that style?

For space? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon. More interior room. Better gas mileage. A VW Golf Wagon TDi is also an excellent option.

Need a LOT of space? Get a van.

Do you live in Alaska and actually require AWD? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon.

Do you just need a vehicle to get you from Point A to Point B? Get a Civic. Thousands less expensive in every aspect.

Do you want a Patriot because you simply just want a Patriot, and you refuse to use logic, common sense, or any other form to critical thinking? Just go and buy one. No one will be able to change your mind.



Disclaimer: I am not a Subaru Fanatic. There just are very few cars that are inexpensive and have a decent AWD system other than Suabru. There are also very few wagons out there.

_incogNEATo_

chivalryder wrote: »

I don't see the point in any Jeep besides the Wrangler, and even then it's only if you're going to get it completely covered in dirt on a regular basis.

Which only about 5% of owners do. Maybe less.

Besides that, Jeeps are a big waste of money.

Why do you want a vehicle of that style?

For space? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon. More interior room. Better gas mileage. A VW Golf Wagon TDi is also an excellent option.

Need a LOT of space? Get a van.

Do you live in Alaska and actually require AWD? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon.

Do you just need a vehicle to get you from Point A to Point B? Get a Civic. Thousands less expensive in every aspect.

Do you want a Patriot because you simply just want a Patriot, and you refuse to use logic, common sense, or any other form to critical thinking? Just go and buy one. No one will be able to change your mind.



Disclaimer: I am not a Subaru Fanatic. There just are very few cars that are inexpensive and have a decent AWD system other than Suabru. There are also very few wagons out there.

I guess there's no chance that she has found an amazing deal on the Jeep and just wanted some feedback about this specific vehicle for that reason?

chivalryder

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

chivalryder wrote: »

I don't see the point in any Jeep besides the Wrangler, and even then it's only if you're going to get it completely covered in dirt on a regular basis.

Which only about 5% of owners do. Maybe less.

Besides that, Jeeps are a big waste of money.

Why do you want a vehicle of that style?

For space? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon. More interior room. Better gas mileage. A VW Golf Wagon TDi is also an excellent option.

Need a LOT of space? Get a van.

Do you live in Alaska and actually require AWD? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon.

Do you just need a vehicle to get you from Point A to Point B? Get a Civic. Thousands less expensive in every aspect.

Do you want a Patriot because you simply just want a Patriot, and you refuse to use logic, common sense, or any other form to critical thinking? Just go and buy one. No one will be able to change your mind.



Disclaimer: I am not a Subaru Fanatic. There just are very few cars that are inexpensive and have a decent AWD system other than Suabru. There are also very few wagons out there.

I guess there's no chance that she has found an amazing deal on the Jeep and just wanted some feedback about this specific vehicle for that reason?

Not a chance in heck.

_incogNEATo_

chivalryder wrote: »

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

chivalryder wrote: »

I don't see the point in any Jeep besides the Wrangler, and even then it's only if you're going to get it completely covered in dirt on a regular basis.

Which only about 5% of owners do. Maybe less.

Besides that, Jeeps are a big waste of money.

Why do you want a vehicle of that style?

For space? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon. More interior room. Better gas mileage. A VW Golf Wagon TDi is also an excellent option.

Need a LOT of space? Get a van.

Do you live in Alaska and actually require AWD? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon.

Do you just need a vehicle to get you from Point A to Point B? Get a Civic. Thousands less expensive in every aspect.

Do you want a Patriot because you simply just want a Patriot, and you refuse to use logic, common sense, or any other form to critical thinking? Just go and buy one. No one will be able to change your mind.



Disclaimer: I am not a Subaru Fanatic. There just are very few cars that are inexpensive and have a decent AWD system other than Suabru. There are also very few wagons out there.

I guess there's no chance that she has found an amazing deal on the Jeep and just wanted some feedback about this specific vehicle for that reason?

Not a chance in heck.

Well in that case, you make a good point.

rayneface

Sorry no advice/experience on the Patriot but I have a 2014 Wrangler and can happily say I will never own anything other than a Wrangler. Ever.

chivalryder

rayneface wrote: »

Sorry no advice/experience on the Patriot but I have a 2014 Wrangler and can happily say I will never own anything other than a Wrangler. Ever.

I would love one with a diesel engine. That is all.

chivalryder

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Double post because MFP says I'm getting errors.

freqzinbigd

I think they're really cheap on the used market for a reason...

freqzinbigd

chivalryder wrote: »

I don't see the point in any Jeep besides the Wrangler, and even then it's only if you're going to get it completely covered in dirt on a regular basis.

Which only about 5% of owners do. Maybe less.

Besides that, Jeeps are a big waste of money.

Why do you want a vehicle of that style?

For space? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon. More interior room. Better gas mileage. A VW Golf Wagon TDi is also an excellent option.

Need a LOT of space? Get a van.

Do you live in Alaska and actually require AWD? Get a Subaru Impreza Wagon.

Do you just need a vehicle to get you from Point A to Point B? Get a Civic. Thousands less expensive in every aspect.

Do you want a Patriot because you simply just want a Patriot, and you refuse to use logic, common sense, or any other form to critical thinking? Just go and buy one. No one will be able to change your mind.



Disclaimer: I am not a Subaru Fanatic. There just are very few cars that are inexpensive and have a decent AWD system other than Suabru. There are also very few wagons out there.

We bought a Forester a month ago or so...I'm quickly becoming a fan. (It's the Mrs' car) The Impreza wagon is *tiny* and just not big enough for family of four + 2 dogs. It'd be all right for a single person or a couple w/o kids.

I really thought I'd hate the CVT: I don't. I am glad I talked her into the turbo though...

farmers_daughter

Yeah got to have 4x4, gravel everyday, mud, snow, and work does not ever ever close. not sold on the AWD yet. I'm being open minded after owning chevy trailblazers for the last 10+ years. Sooooo was just asking for experiences on those that have first hand knowledge. That's all. Thanks!

chivalryder

farmers_daughter wrote: »

Yeah got to have 4x4, gravel everyday, mud, snow, and work does not ever ever close. not sold on the AWD yet. I'm being open minded after owning chevy trailblazers for the last 10+ years. Sooooo was just asking for experiences on those that have first hand knowledge. That's all. Thanks!

My buddy lives down a dirt road that doesn't get full winter service. He owns a couple of Impreza Wagons and never had any issue.

An Outback has higher ride height and may be more useful.

A Forester is definitely larger with more ground clearance for sure.

On any road that is maintained at all, 4x4 is definitely overkill. You only need 4x4 with low range when you're leaving public roads. AWD certainly helps when the snow gets deep and you're liable to get stuck. Any other conditions, even gravel, it's not necessary and just burns more gas.