Jeep vs. Corvette
04-23-2008, 01:15 PM
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Jeep vs. Corvette
Do I need a shrink or is my mindset okay?
My main vehicle for the past 8 years is a Jeep Wrangler Sahara. After the initial showroom newness wore off, I decided that Wranglers looked better a little muddy than perfectly waxed and polished. Every time I washed it up and waxed it, as soon as I was done I need to find some mud puddles to finish the job. A few tree branch scratches on the paint were a badge of honor.
A week ago I took delivery on my 2008 Corvette.
Now when I go outside I look at the Corvette and freak out if a see a speck of dirt on it. On the other hand, if I decide to take the Wrangler out, I wonder if it is dirty enough to be presentable in public.
Is this a healthy attitude?
Bill
My main vehicle for the past 8 years is a Jeep Wrangler Sahara. After the initial showroom newness wore off, I decided that Wranglers looked better a little muddy than perfectly waxed and polished. Every time I washed it up and waxed it, as soon as I was done I need to find some mud puddles to finish the job. A few tree branch scratches on the paint were a badge of honor.
A week ago I took delivery on my 2008 Corvette.
Now when I go outside I look at the Corvette and freak out if a see a speck of dirt on it. On the other hand, if I decide to take the Wrangler out, I wonder if it is dirty enough to be presentable in public.
Is this a healthy attitude?
Bill
We love our Jeep, too. Clean or dirty!
about keeping my jeep clean.
04-23-2008, 01:57 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
You are completely sane 
I have a 05 wrangler to go with my vette, and if that blue paint dosn't show some brown from the mud I'm not happy. Luckly in PA there is no lack of mud
I have a 05 wrangler to go with my vette, and if that blue paint dosn't show some brown from the mud I'm not happy. Luckly in PA there is no lack of mud
04-23-2008, 02:05 PM
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I think you have it right.
04-23-2008, 02:14 PM
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I don't have a jeep but do have a 05 f150 fx4 that hasn't gotten washed in about 5 months. I like it washed but my z has taken up all of my time because it's black and I don't have a garage(it stays under 3 covers. an indoor,an outdoor and a tarp on top of that if it's going to rain. unless I want to clean it every day this is my only option). I CAN'T drive it if its dirty at all. I think I have OCD and so do my neighbors.
04-23-2008, 03:22 PM
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I don't have a jeep but do have a 05 f150 fx4 that hasn't gotten washed in about 5 months. I like it washed but my z has taken up all of my time because it's black and I don't have a garage(it stays under 3 covers. an indoor,an outdoor and a tarp on top of that if it's going to rain. unless I want to clean it every day this is my only option). I CAN'T drive it if its dirty at all. I think I have OCD and so do my neighbors.
That's dedication!
04-23-2008, 03:23 PM
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04-23-2008, 03:42 PM
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I hate to admit it, but our Jeep was way more fun to drive than the Vette although I am crazy about the Vette. The Jeep was casual, fun, and I didn't worry about getting it dirty or scratched like I do the Vette. It is like the difference in wearing jeans and a tee and a prom dress (or tuxedo). The latter look better but you can have more fun in the jeans and can eat nachos in them.
We traded our "real" Jeep for a Cherokee when our son was born because it seemed like the sane thing to do. I've missed the Wrangler for 9 years now!.
We traded our "real" Jeep for a Cherokee when our son was born because it seemed like the sane thing to do. I've missed the Wrangler for 9 years now!.
04-23-2008, 04:04 PM
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Do I need a shrink or is my mindset okay?
My main vehicle for the past 8 years is a Jeep Wrangler Sahara. After the initial showroom newness wore off, I decided that Wranglers looked better a little muddy than perfectly waxed and polished. Every time I washed it up and waxed it, as soon as I was done I need to find some mud puddles to finish the job. A few tree branch scratches on the paint were a badge of honor.
A week ago I took delivery on my 2008 Corvette.
Now when I go outside I look at the Corvette and freak out if a see a speck of dirt on it. On the other hand, if I decide to take the Wrangler out, I wonder if it is dirty enough to be presentable in public.
Is this a healthy attitude?
Bill
My main vehicle for the past 8 years is a Jeep Wrangler Sahara. After the initial showroom newness wore off, I decided that Wranglers looked better a little muddy than perfectly waxed and polished. Every time I washed it up and waxed it, as soon as I was done I need to find some mud puddles to finish the job. A few tree branch scratches on the paint were a badge of honor.
A week ago I took delivery on my 2008 Corvette.
Now when I go outside I look at the Corvette and freak out if a see a speck of dirt on it. On the other hand, if I decide to take the Wrangler out, I wonder if it is dirty enough to be presentable in public.
Is this a healthy attitude?
Bill
04-23-2008, 04:36 PM
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