I 100% agree, it wasn't until 2years after college that I realized I do not need to be making a ton of money to live the lifestyle that I desire. I believe that we, as americans, feel that we need to out-do one another through material items. Cars, houses, toys, etc. I bought a Jeep a few years ago, because I thought it would be cool to have one, and I wanted a vehicle that would take me anywhere. Now I have over 10 grand extra to pay back to a bank, which limits my chances to take trips in my Jeep. More debts= more work= less water time= less happiness. As of right now, I make roughly 45-50k a year, I live less than 10 minutes from 6 good waves and I have the ability to at least look at the ocean everyday. All of which I could still have without debt. I would much rather make a modest living and be able to surf and travel when I want, rather then make big money and have to give my life away to a company because I cant pull my head out of my ass and simplify my life. Now if you can make big money and still live the life you want, then you are onto something.
This should be made a sticky and readily available to paste when someone starts *****ing about locals.
my jeep has been the single best car decision i've ever made. i love that thing & even though i've got about 8k left to pay off, it still affords me plenty of opportunities that would be out of reach in a car.
It is interesting that many of you think I am bitter. I am occasionally bitter about locals and their silly attitude but I am not bitter about working hard and being well rewarded. Also, I like to start controversial, well read and unusual threads. Right? I did not end up circumsizing my boy - this way he will have a slighly longer manhood which in turn will allow him to be more confident and to slap locals around. Just joking or maybe not - depends on the day and the local...
people think you're bitter b/c you SOUND bitter. the entire tone of your first post reads as if you're angry & jealous that other people get to live closer to the beach than you do. & what "silly attitude" are you talking about? you say locals have an attitude, but then cite no examples. explain.
I moved from emerald isle to Raleigh, to make more money and regret it every day. I'd love to move back to the coast, but with a wife and kids, it's hard to just pack-up and go.
same here but mine's paid off its a real Jeep too. Another nice thing about owning a Jeep is that it pretty much forces you to learn alot about auto mechanics....Now if I can only figure out a good way to carry my downhill bike in it...
I can only assume that you started the circumcision thread and have reached a decision regarding one for your child as well.
Trying to convince myself to trade in my truck and get a Cherokee,I had a 2010 liberty as a company car and kind of missed that. Just curious why you guys love your Jeeps.Pros/Cons
goodvibes, when i say Jeep, i mean soft top, short wheel based Jeeps like CJs and Wranglers. the pros are that they are bulletproof. there are always little issues but the main stuff like the engine and trans are solid and will last, plus they are FUN. as a surf vehicle they are great since they dont have a lot of frills to worry about getting all wet and salty.
i have an '08 grand cherokee (slightly modified)...may not be a "real jeep" in the eyes of some. what i love about it is that it will quite literally go anywhere & hold anything. it's no-frills (no leather, sunroof, chrome, etc...)...harkens back to my original requirements for a vehicle when i started driving...room for a board or 2, a decent stereo, & 4x4. everything else is irrelevant. i've put it, fully loaded down, into some bizarre situations & have yet to get it stuck. my fiance has an '11 liberty & really loves it...it's our "nice" car...w/ the step rails, it's easier for her to get into, esp. if she's dressed up. we keep my grand for mucking around in.
It is not what you earn, it is what you spend. I live on the beach and earn modestly. Have had more lucrative jobs that did not fulfill me. Glad to be poor and localized! $0.02
Ahhh... the fine art of hi jacking! Good work! I got a 4x4 pickup and love it! Just throw the boards and Suit in the back and your ready for adventure!
jeeps cant compete with the V8 yukons, f150s, silverados, hemi dodges, etc jeeps lack power, carrying capacity and comfort.
Had a tj with lift and 33s and it was fun offload but it sucked fuel and was an uncomfortable commute for any distance/rattle box
Power is only a small part of the equation when offroading. torque is huge which the I-6 has in spades. as for comfort...well....part of the ruggedness of the Jeep is what attracts the non-feminized segment of the population. I will agree that the piss-poor gas mileage is a problem if its going to be your daily driver.
