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I currently have a Rubicon. Planning to trade it in for a new WK2 in the next month or two. While I am excited about the GC, I must admit to feeling sad about the idea of letting the Rubicon go. One thing I've always loved, is the sense of camaraderie with other Wranglers on the road. In most situations, you get the friendly wave or peace sign. Is the GC community similar? This would not keep me from getting the GC...but I am admittedly curious. Do all Cherokee owners recognize one another in a similar fashion? Anyone noticed a special recognition about the new WK2 crowd?
 
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Everyone now and then someone driving a Prius flips me off, I think they are offended by the GC. While this isn't the same as what you have with your Wrangler, it is kind of nice just knowing that I am bothering these people. I will buy a Prius as soon as they offer one with a Hemi.
 
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x2, most GC drivers around me are either 70+ and don't care about anybody ese, or they are renting the jeep, and are from out of the country, and they probably wonder why some guy is waving at them
 
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Wrangler people wave at each other (I had one too for a few years)....not sure if the Wrangler unlimited folks do though since it isn't the same experience per se. GC's....we just share beer!
 
#10 ·
I had a 1998 Grand 5.9, you could always tell them apart from other grands. I would wave and get a wave from other 5.9's. I think the newer ones are not always bought by Jeep people. Not always the case but more so then wranglers. I did have an Overland next to me at the light and and he waved and gave me a thumbs up. I have a Jeep garage sticker and my avatar "bruce" for a hitch cover. And yes I always cut other Jeep owners lots of slack and cut ins. It's the Scion's that I get the overwhelming urge to tow strap and drag around.....:lol:
 
#16 ·
just too many GC (in nyc anyways)around to do the wave everytime you see one. I do honk and give a :thumbsup: to a few modded GCs/SRTs , and they return the favor which is pretty cool
 
#17 ·
When I bought my first BMW (back in 1983) they were just on the cusp of growth. For the first year or so, it was still common for bimmer owners to flash their lights at each other, but as the pool of owners grew bigger than just enthusiasts ... well the whole light flash thing died. Of course 2002 owners still flash each other, but there's not too many 2002s left on the road - and of course I acknowledged the one other E28 M5 that I saw on the road in 23 years of ownership (It's a rare model :)).
 
#18 ·
I attracted a new Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Chrysler 300 as a pace car on the interstate a few weeks ago. I had just shined up the Overland so it was looking sweet. I let him admire for awhile before glancing over and we exchanged mutual thumbs up and nods of appreciation.

We have so few WK2's on the roads around my house that I will always acknowledge them in some way, but they rarely reciprocate. People around here are so spoiled by nice rides that they probably don't appreciate what they've got. About the only vehicles that seem to get a second look are old classics. I took a photo of this old gem in the grocery store parking lot about a month ago. I later learned that a friend of mine had bought it for his son for $15K. I am envious.
 

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LOL at this thread! Being flipped off by Prius drivers etc. I live in a city where the standard mode of transport is a 3/4 ton 4x4 long bed with extended cab and a 4 inch lift kit. People look at my Overland and want to know why I drive such a small car.

As far as camaraderie goes, I don't think the WK2 engenders the same feelings as the traditional crowd. I still get the occasional wave, though. Just not from the lifted pickup guys.


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