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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.
It was 2 generations ago, so it's fair game.
Question: Which one? 5.9 Limited vs. SRT-8
Option 1: 
votes: 16
votes: 16
Option 2: 
votes: 12
votes: 12
Title: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: the Teuton on May 06, 2007, 12:03:08 AM
Post by: the Teuton on May 06, 2007, 12:03:08 AM
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?
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 15
Post by: Raghavan on May 06, 2007, 12:03:49 AM
Post by: Raghavan on May 06, 2007, 12:03:49 AM
(http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/95cherokee_spt.jpg)
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 15
Post by: the Teuton on May 06, 2007, 12:06:28 AM
Post by: the Teuton on May 06, 2007, 12:06:28 AM
Rag, you have no shame.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 15
Post by: Raghavan on May 06, 2007, 12:07:14 AM
Post by: Raghavan on 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.
At least it's related this time.
And the new SRT Jeep thingy can't do 0-60 in 4.5 sec.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now 15
Post by: the Teuton on May 06, 2007, 12:09:53 AM
Post by: the Teuton on 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.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: Rupert on May 06, 2007, 01:11:52 AM
Post by: Rupert on May 06, 2007, 01:11:52 AM
Aye. They do suck less.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: nickdrinkwater on May 06, 2007, 06:53:26 AM
Post by: nickdrinkwater on May 06, 2007, 06:53:26 AM
I like the old one. But I'd take the smaller engined version, 5.9 is overkill.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: JYODER240 on May 06, 2007, 08:19:13 AM
Post by: JYODER240 on 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.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: The Pirate on May 06, 2007, 08:21:34 AM
Post by: The Pirate on 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.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: TheIntrepid on May 06, 2007, 08:34:38 AM
Post by: TheIntrepid on May 06, 2007, 08:34:38 AM
SRT-8.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: Tave on May 06, 2007, 10:20:13 AM
Post by: 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"
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: chevyguy06 on May 06, 2007, 10:38:53 AM
Post by: chevyguy06 on May 06, 2007, 10:38:53 AM
Srt-8
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: SVT666 on May 06, 2007, 11:28:50 AM
Post by: SVT666 on May 06, 2007, 11:28:50 AM
5.9L Limited
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: the Teuton on May 06, 2007, 02:40:39 PM
Post by: the Teuton on 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.
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: Panama_Chopster on May 06, 2007, 10:37:05 PM
Post by: Panama_Chopster on 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!
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!
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: goldenlover1101 on May 06, 2007, 11:00:10 PM
Post by: goldenlover1101 on May 06, 2007, 11:00:10 PM
5.9 Limited for me. infinitely better looking
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: MidnightDave on May 07, 2007, 07:34:02 PM
Post by: MidnightDave on 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!
Title: Re: Then vs. Now: Big Guys Edition 1
Post by: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 07:47:49 PM
Post by: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 07:47:49 PM
Old one, I grew up in those. :praise: