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What car are you dumping to make room for your WK2?

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I am anxiously awaiting my WK2, mainly because it is a new toy. I will be sad to part with my current ride when the jeep arrives though, my 2005 Volvo V70R. It was Volvos attempt to match the high performance versions of other companies, like the Audi S4. They don't make the "R" anymore. It has a turbo charged 300HP engine, all wheel drive, 0-60 under 6 seconds, HUGE Brembo brakes and rotors, 6 speed manual, active chassis system that lets you choose between three damping settings on the shocks (can go so stiff you feel like your in a vette), seating for 7 (with the rear facing seats in the trunk), and a nice body style that doesn't draw attention from the cops. When I got it, I thought is was faster and handled better than my Mitsu 3000GT. Like my WK2, it was a custom order and I had to wait a long time for it. I remember getting up each morning and tracking its progress on the ship as it crossed the Atlantic Ocean. I was moving from Cleveland, to Salt Lake City for work, and the car made it to Cleveland with only one week to spare! It does great in the snow and ice, except that the front spoiler is a little low, and there are days when I'm not sure I will make it out of my street if the plows haven't come through yet because of the limited ground clearance. Every car I've had in the last 22 years was a manual, and I'm tired of shifting. Can't wait to get my WK2 with automatic (something I never thought I would say).... I hope the WK2 is half as reliable as my V70R has been. I will miss her....
 

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Getting rid of my 2004 Suburban LT. I did too many mods to it, flowmaster dual exhaust, Volant, JET MAF, interior decor, escalade cluster, eclipse nav, , exterior trims and decor, KMC wheels. Selling it to a friend with my system in it, so if she ever sells it, I still get my Audio back lol!
 

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I traded in my 2010 Challenger SE. My Challenger ran 14.82 with long tube headers, dual exhaust and 3.64 gears. It is the fastest N/A V6 Challenger on the forums. I didn't need it anymore since we also have a 2010 Challenger SRT that runs 11.31 and that is my race car now.

 
#339 ·
I had to dump a Pontiac G8 GT for family reasons but with an expanding family Iam really looking forward to getting into a new jeep. Before the G8 I had a TBSS and loved the power and versatility it offered.
 
#342 ·
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander with every option on it....cost 32K and already had over 100K miles. It has never needed service of any kind beyond the normal stuff, so we're pretty impressed with Mitsubishi's efforts to improve QC.
We plan to trade it in Spring or Summer and hope a new Overland will impress us the same way!


Robert B
NY
 
#349 ·
traded 2007 Tahoe LT. The Tahoe was a great truck, but I was ready for something different and the GC impressed me most when test driving. Drove the new explorer and thought that was junk.
 
#350 ·
I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Chevy Tahoes are awesome trucks. The g/f has one. Lovely vehicle. Also agreed on the new ford exploder. I prefer the older generation. The new ones are not my cup of tea and are lacking in off roading capability. Definitely not a consideration for me. Good on ya mate! The GC will serve you well!
 
#351 ·
First post, but I'm in the process on a 2012 Overland Maximum Steel/Saddle 5.7 and Off Road II. I'm a bit worried about gas mileage as I'm leaving a '08 Mini Clubman that I could easily get 40mpg driving nice and 28 being flogged out of it. That said, I'm super psyched about getting back in a 4x4.
 
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