Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1

Started by the Teuton, May 06, 2007, 12:03:08 AM

Which one?  5.9 Limited vs. SRT-8

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the Teuton

May 06, 2007, 12:03:08 AM Last Edit: May 06, 2007, 12:57:00 AM by the Teuton
You have off-roadability with a 0-60 time of 7 seconds flat (some a little less) and an engine from a then-top-of-the-line Dodge Ram (sans V10) or a firebreathing ~4.5 sec. GC that is good for only the street and really possesses no Jeep abilities.  Which do you pick?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
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the Teuton

#2
May 06, 2007, 12:06:28 AM
Rag, you have no shame.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Raghavan

#3
May 06, 2007, 12:07:14 AM
:lol:
At least it's related this time.
And the new SRT Jeep thingy can't do 0-60 in 4.5 sec.

the Teuton

#4
May 06, 2007, 12:09:53 AM
Quote from: Raghavan on May 06, 2007, 12:07:14 AM
And the new SRT Jeep thingy can't do 0-60 in 4.5 sec.

Then that narrows the gap a little bit.

I voted 5.9 Limited.  I think the oldies a more useful while smaller on the inside, they make for more competent rides.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Rupert

#5
May 06, 2007, 01:11:52 AM
Aye. They do suck less.
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nickdrinkwater

#6
May 06, 2007, 06:53:26 AM
I like the old one.  But I'd take the smaller engined version, 5.9 is overkill.

JYODER240

#7
May 06, 2007, 08:19:13 AM
I have no use for either, but I imagine that the new one is better on the pavement so its my choice.
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#8
May 06, 2007, 08:21:34 AM
5.9 Limited all the way.  When they first came out (1998 or so?), I wanted one badly.
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Quote from: omicron on July 10, 2007, 10:58:12 PM
After you wake up with the sun at 6am on someone's floor, coughing up cigarette butts and tasting like warm beer, you may well change your opinion on this matter.

TheIntrepid

#9
May 06, 2007, 08:34:38 AM
SRT-8.

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Tave

#10
May 06, 2007, 10:20:13 AM
I'll take the 5.9 Limited, but this is stretching "Then" vs. "Now." This is sorta like "Now" vs. "A few minutes ago"
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

chevyguy06

#11
May 06, 2007, 10:38:53 AM
Srt-8
'05 Ford Escape XLT V6

SVT666

#12
May 06, 2007, 11:28:50 AM
5.9L Limited

the Teuton

#13
May 06, 2007, 02:40:39 PM
Quote from: Tave on May 06, 2007, 10:20:13 AM
I'll take the 5.9 Limited, but this is stretching "Then" vs. "Now." This is sorta like "Now" vs. "A few minutes ago"

It was 2 generations ago, so it's fair game.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Panama_Chopster

#14
May 06, 2007, 10:37:05 PM
Are you serious?

The 5.9 looks absolutely badass, the new one is an utter abomination of the Jeep as we know it. And Rag, it don't want to know how much duct tape was required just to keep the car together for that photo :lol:.

The SRT-8 doesn't do what a Jeep should. GO OFF-ROAD AND BE GREAT AT IT!

goldenlover1101

#15
May 06, 2007, 11:00:10 PM
5.9 Limited for me. infinitely better looking

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MidnightDave

#16
May 07, 2007, 07:34:02 PM
I usually vote ol' skewl, but if you're just talking a grocery getter with no room for the bags except the backseat, you might as well have the warranty of the new one...related but off topic, the 5 series wagon has more room than the X5, I'm guessing the same is true for this v. the 300M!
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#17
May 07, 2007, 07:47:49 PM
Old one, I grew up in those.  :praise:
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