It has been just over one month since I rolled off the lot with my brand new 2011 Jeep Wrangle Sahara and it has been a fun ride. For those who don’t know, I bought this new Jeep after coming to realization I wanted something dependable on the highway and something that, if it broke, it would mostly likely be covered by warranty.
I bought my Jeep from Derrick Dodge after scouring different vehicles and dealerships all across Edmonton. I commend my Sales Rep, Trevor, because I know I’m a difficult customer when trying to get the initial sale. I’ll be honest and say I don’t trust sales people. Most of the time I know the exact product I want, I don’t need to be sold on things, but I’m also really cheap. Part of me feels as though I probably went to far with asking for a better deal, but the other part of me knows that they wouldn’t sell it to me if they weren’t getting something from it.
The Jeep is a stick shift and I feel like I’m 16yrs old again. It being standard did probably help the price, which I’m glad. I did learn to drive on a Suzuki Samurai and my first truck was a stick shift 1993 Ford F150, but it has been awhile. I find the one thing I don’t think I learned completely was downshifting, I’m working hard to master that. I’m also a little rusty on the highway and hills. Part of this is most likely because I’m not as familiar with the Jeep yet, soon it should be fine.
The Jeep handles well in the winter conditions and I absolutely love the ground clearance. However I’m not a big fan of the traction-control; I learned to drive in icy conditions, I know how to correct the vehicle if the backend slides sideways. When that happens though, in the Jeep, and I go to correct it by steering the other way, suddenly the vehicle backs off the throttle and tries to correct it itself. Annoying.
I was also concerned that the Jeep might not stay heated very well, since the roof is removable fiberglass, but I was wrong. The Jeep takes 5 minutes to start blowing hot air and I generally have to turn it down. Although I’m not sure how well it heats up the rear of the Jeep, since there is no heat directed back there.
Overall I’m very happy with this Jeep and don’t think I could get anything similar for what I paid. I have yet to have any problems with it and hope I don’t in the foreseeable future.
Oh man those are some AMAZING photos of your Jeep! Awesome! Allan and I are in the market for a new car in the next year or so… definitely something we’re considering!
I love this Jeep is does everything I would like it too. It has lots of space, can go many places and tow. The one downside you may find is, it is not the most fuel efficient out there, especially if you are coming from a car. Over all though, great vehicle, would recommend.
I love this Jeep is does everything I would like it too. It has lots of space, can go many places and tow. The one downside you may find is, it is not the most fuel efficient out there, especially if you are coming from a car. Over all though, great vehicle, would recommend.
Hey Kyle,
I want to get a Jeep too! I’m saving so right now we have no vehicle (unless you count the sleds, which we do!). I spoke with a sales guy here in YK but I wish I had other dealerships to look at. Was it really worth it for you to go to Edmonton for this? I was considering it but I didn’t know if it was worth my time.
-Heather
I had to get something in Edmonton as that is where I was stranded with my old Jeep. I did call Gilbert at Yk Chrysler and he was very helpful. What he was telling me over the phone was that he could basically match anything I was finding down in Edmonton. At the end of the day though I got a slightly better deal at Derrick Dodge because it was a 2011 and they wanted to clear it for the 2012’s and it was closer where I’m currently living.
I would suggest calling Trevor at Derrick Dodge, let him know Kyle Thomas suggested him, and see what he can offer you.
Hope that helps.
Sounds great, I’ll do that! It’ll have to wait until the summer though. Thanks!