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In preparation for this article I did much research on the 2009 Jeep Patriot. Of all the information and reviews that I read, I could only find one negative aspect to report. That is the limited ability for acceleration. Meanwhile some of the positives were it’s amazing off-road capabilities, followed by it’s surprising cargo room.

True off-road styling depicts a five speed manual transmission powered by the 172hp 2. 4L engine. Stuff that into the traditional bulky jeep design, and you’ll bring back memories of the once popular Cherokee. When you choose the Patriot with front wheel drive and the sport trim, you then have the choice of selecting the 158hp 2. 0L engine backed by a continuously variable transmission. Continue reading ‘Features You Never Imagined On The 2009 Jeep Patriot’ »

The 2009 Ford escape presents a respectable redesign of the 2008 model. With an attractive and high quality build, an abundance of features and an exceptionally good reliability and safety record, it makes it the perfect family car or car for touring around the country and beyond with.

The Ford escape from 2009 boasts a 2. 5 l four cylinder engine, replace and a 2. 3 l engine which came in last year’s version of the model. It also has exceptionally high reliability and safety standards, which of course for a family car a very important. And you won’t be disappointed by the performance either as it has been vastly improved over previous models. Continue reading ‘A Review Of The 2009 Ford Escape’ »

Many first time jeep owners don’t realize that a stock jeep is not designed for the heavy of road use often seen in magazines and on TV. If you want to have the ability to take your jeep on those rocky trails and steep hills, you’re going to need an aftermarket lift kit. Suspension Lift kits can drastically influence the way your vehicle handles and performs. For that reason it’s important to choose a kit that best fits your specific needs, whether it is for function or style. There are two basic ways to lift your jeep; Body lift kits and Suspension lift kits.

Off road enthusiasts will benefit from the extra ground clearance suspension lift kits offer, giving them the ability to climb over large rocks and trail obstacles. If you plan to drive your jeep on off road trails, than a suspension lift kit is essential. Continue reading ‘Wanna Go Off-Roading in your Jeep? Not Without a Lift Kit!’ »