Last year at this time I had a little Mazda2 with 80k miles, I had always assumed it would get replaced around 120-140k miles (or when things started failing a lot) with a Subaru CrossTek (orange). Once I saw the Renegade and Jeep had the 0% financing on it I jumped at least a year or two before I needed to. This reminded me a little of the classic Toyota FJ Landcruisers which I've wanted my whole life, so after seeing it I knew I'd get one.
What other vehicles did you (actually) consider?
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Test drove a 2016 Rogue SV, looked nice but seemed slow and it was boring. Tested a 2015 Nissan Juke Nismo 6spd, too small and not nearly as quick and sporty as it looked and not in the greatest condition. That car was a serious disappointment. Lastly, before my purchase I test drove a 2016 Renegade Latitude, had power MySky and Beats audio but it was not in the greatest condition so I passed. But it drove the best so I ended up buying a new 75th Edition because of $7k off in discounts/incentives!
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The Renny is my wife's car, but I like driving it on the weekends. A couple months ago we leased a Fiat 500e (electric) from the local Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat dealer for our son who had just got his driver's license. My wife saw and liked the look of the larger Fiat 500x when we were getting the 500e. She decided she was ready to trade in her 2011 Audi Q5 and we went to the dealer with the intention of getting a new 500x. After driving the 500x, she was looking around the lot and a Solar yellow Renegade Trailhawk caught her eye. Before the Audi, she had a 2006 Jeep Liberty and liked that car. We drove a few Renegades and she decided she wanted the Jeep over the Fiat.
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My wife and I were seriously looking at the redesigned 2017 Jeep Compass. Really good looking vehicles but prices aren't being discounted being that they just hit the dealers' lots. We also saw a really nice leftover 2016 75th Anniversary Edition Jeep Compass. I decided on a modestly equipped Renegade in the end. $25,590 sticker price reduced to $21,500.
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Wanted subaru crosstrek, until I test drove it ... walked across the street and test drove Renegade. At that point I knew what I wanted. Was suprised how rommy it was on the inside and much more up to date interior then subaru. Grabbed 2017 renegade latitude almost fully loaded for a great price.
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My requirements were "suitable for occasional mud / rock tracks". I wanted ground clearance and approach etc angles, but not to the extent of a big car with heavy running costs.
The Dacia Duster is brilliant value for money and capable. Wanted one. My wife objected to the uncomfortable seats and tinny quality, so it had to be the Renegade Trailhawk. Same vital statistics. Many thousands more expensive, but cheaper than a divorce.
The Dacia Duster is brilliant value for money and capable. Wanted one. My wife objected to the uncomfortable seats and tinny quality, so it had to be the Renegade Trailhawk. Same vital statistics. Many thousands more expensive, but cheaper than a divorce.
I'm 6'3" with a looong spine.
I have trouble fitting in most cars.....and if I hear one more car rental agent say "just put the seat all the way down..."
(hmm, maybe I've tried that, ya think?)
On a lark, my wife and I stopped in to look at a Renegade when they first came out.
When I sat in it, and noticed the outrageous headroom, and the fact that my eyes were in the middle of the windshield instead of looking at the visor, I immediately said "I have to have one of these".
Couldn't afford a new one, but the timing of the demise of my previous 2003 P/T couldn't have been better.
We did toss around a ford escape, especially after the restyle, but we saw one at a rental lot and I sat in it.
It was a bit cramped, especially compared to the previous, boxy design.
As a new vehicle, I'd rate the renegade "Awesome".
As a replacement for my P/T, especially in the functionality area, I'd rate it "Acceptable".
The P/T had a true fold flat seat system, including the front pass seat. 6' ladder, no problem.
The P/T had numerous pockets and cubby holes in the console and doors, plus three cup holders in front and one in the rear. I thin k the "water bottle" holders in the Renegade are cute hype. Why limit that space to only narrow, sealed containers? I'm even having trouble finding a place to put my phone. I used to rest it between the speedo and tach, so i could see the GPS. can't do that on the Renegade. It's precarious, and you can't see the info screen.
Despite these and a small few other annoyances, three things over ride everything else-
1- headroom. I even have the seat up 4 pumps and forward 3 clicks!
2- bad ass stereo. was not a determining feature, but it ROCKS. I'm a grade B audiophile, and I approve.
3- MPG. I'm getting 33 average after a week of commuting on my normal circuit, two trips to the grocery and a few other pleasure jaunts.
I have trouble fitting in most cars.....and if I hear one more car rental agent say "just put the seat all the way down..."
(hmm, maybe I've tried that, ya think?)
On a lark, my wife and I stopped in to look at a Renegade when they first came out.
When I sat in it, and noticed the outrageous headroom, and the fact that my eyes were in the middle of the windshield instead of looking at the visor, I immediately said "I have to have one of these".
Couldn't afford a new one, but the timing of the demise of my previous 2003 P/T couldn't have been better.
We did toss around a ford escape, especially after the restyle, but we saw one at a rental lot and I sat in it.
It was a bit cramped, especially compared to the previous, boxy design.
As a new vehicle, I'd rate the renegade "Awesome".
As a replacement for my P/T, especially in the functionality area, I'd rate it "Acceptable".
The P/T had a true fold flat seat system, including the front pass seat. 6' ladder, no problem.
The P/T had numerous pockets and cubby holes in the console and doors, plus three cup holders in front and one in the rear. I thin k the "water bottle" holders in the Renegade are cute hype. Why limit that space to only narrow, sealed containers? I'm even having trouble finding a place to put my phone. I used to rest it between the speedo and tach, so i could see the GPS. can't do that on the Renegade. It's precarious, and you can't see the info screen.
Despite these and a small few other annoyances, three things over ride everything else-
1- headroom. I even have the seat up 4 pumps and forward 3 clicks!
2- bad ass stereo. was not a determining feature, but it ROCKS. I'm a grade B audiophile, and I approve.
3- MPG. I'm getting 33 average after a week of commuting on my normal circuit, two trips to the grocery and a few other pleasure jaunts.
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Here are the top three vehicles I thought about buying and why I ultimately removed them from consideration.
1. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek - This was the most serious contender, and I had all but decided to purchase one. In the end, I wasn't thrilled about having AWD rather than 4WD. Didn't have the ground clearance I wanted either. And for whatever reason, I started thinking that the body style resembled a "mom car." No thanks.
2. 2017 Mazda CX-5 - I'm seriously impressed with the handling and features of the Mazda line-up. Once again, my preference for 4WD over AWD won out. That, and the CX-5 would have gotten fairly pricey with all the features I wanted.
3. 2017 Toyota RAV4 - I come from a Toyota family, and somehow I feel like I've committed an act of treason by buying a Jeep. I love the quality of Toyota, but if I want a vehicle that can seamlessly transition from city to rough mountain terrain I need to stick with a company that specializes in 4WD capability.
1. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek - This was the most serious contender, and I had all but decided to purchase one. In the end, I wasn't thrilled about having AWD rather than 4WD. Didn't have the ground clearance I wanted either. And for whatever reason, I started thinking that the body style resembled a "mom car." No thanks.
2. 2017 Mazda CX-5 - I'm seriously impressed with the handling and features of the Mazda line-up. Once again, my preference for 4WD over AWD won out. That, and the CX-5 would have gotten fairly pricey with all the features I wanted.
3. 2017 Toyota RAV4 - I come from a Toyota family, and somehow I feel like I've committed an act of treason by buying a Jeep. I love the quality of Toyota, but if I want a vehicle that can seamlessly transition from city to rough mountain terrain I need to stick with a company that specializes in 4WD capability.
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I actually owned a Kia Soul that was totaled before buying the Renegade. Loved it, by the way. It was actually a beast on our snowy, hilly roads. Then my guy was shopping for a Durango, and I saw the Renegade. After a test drive and research I was sold. May be a lifetime Jeep owner now??. Gas mileage is the only issue with the Jeep, about 23gal. 2.4L.http://www.jeeprenegadeforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2396341066&stc=1&d=1527524799
I actually owned a Kia Soul that was totaled before buying the Renegade. Loved it, by the way. It was actually a beast on our snowy, hilly roads. Then my guy was shopping for a Durango, and I saw the Renegade. After a test drive and research I was sold. May be a lifetime Jeep owner now??. Gas mileage is the only issue with the Jeep, about 23gal. 2.4L.http://www.jeeprenegadeforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2396341066&stc=1&d=1527524799
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Since we bought the FWD version, we did not consider anything else.
Someone ran through our fence, totaling out my Dodge Grand Caravan.
My wife has been wanting a small SUV for quite some time, and this was it. It’s loaded with almost everything you can think of. 1.4 turbo, which with the 6 speed manual, is like driving a little rocket!
And a brand new 2017 (we bought it about a July 2017) priced at $13,777.00 there was no way we were going to pass that up!
Plus, my son drives an XJ and I drive a WJ.
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Someone ran through our fence, totaling out my Dodge Grand Caravan.
My wife has been wanting a small SUV for quite some time, and this was it. It’s loaded with almost everything you can think of. 1.4 turbo, which with the 6 speed manual, is like driving a little rocket!
And a brand new 2017 (we bought it about a July 2017) priced at $13,777.00 there was no way we were going to pass that up!
Plus, my son drives an XJ and I drive a WJ.
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I was shopping the budget and mpg section with a few mandatory items.
Wanted to stay close to 25k out the door after tax.
30 mpg highway
Awd or 4x4
Remote start (on the damn key fob) seriously the app based is a pay service after x introductory period.
Heated seats
Fit my 54" long custom .284 win 1000 yard comp rifle and all associated gear.
I looked at mazda cx3. Love the looks, was a bit smaller cargo wise. Price was bit higher out the door.
Hyundai kona. Cargo space to small wouldnt fit my 1000 yard competition rifle and all the gear i take comfortably, where i found out about the remote start app cost.
Kia had nothing in the price point.
Chevy trax. Just too damn small
Ford eco sport. Just fn ugly
Nissan had nothing. I love nissan and i have a titan 16 mpg, and the wife has a new rogue 33k ugh...
I have loved the looks of the renegade since they came out and when i could get a limited with way more options than i really wanted 31k sticker out the door for 27k yeah that was close enough.
Now hopefully my extreme fear of chrysler products isnt as well founded as it was back when i worked in a auto shop in 2004 and before.
Wanted to stay close to 25k out the door after tax.
30 mpg highway
Awd or 4x4
Remote start (on the damn key fob) seriously the app based is a pay service after x introductory period.
Heated seats
Fit my 54" long custom .284 win 1000 yard comp rifle and all associated gear.
I looked at mazda cx3. Love the looks, was a bit smaller cargo wise. Price was bit higher out the door.
Hyundai kona. Cargo space to small wouldnt fit my 1000 yard competition rifle and all the gear i take comfortably, where i found out about the remote start app cost.
Kia had nothing in the price point.
Chevy trax. Just too damn small
Ford eco sport. Just fn ugly
Nissan had nothing. I love nissan and i have a titan 16 mpg, and the wife has a new rogue 33k ugh...
I have loved the looks of the renegade since they came out and when i could get a limited with way more options than i really wanted 31k sticker out the door for 27k yeah that was close enough.
Now hopefully my extreme fear of chrysler products isnt as well founded as it was back when i worked in a auto shop in 2004 and before.
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But is your renegade really a chrysler or is it a fiat? Mine is a fiat, and this was a seriously black mark in the initial assessment. Fiat years ago were the epitome of rust, where you found the coat of paint was the only thing holding it together, and were always at the bottom of the reliability charts. Things change : now they are much better made, as reliable as most, and I have nothing but praise for mine in that regard.
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They are built by fiat which actually helped my decision.
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