Hi all from Perth

Aus Patriot

New Member
Hello all,

I hope you are all well.

I'm from Perth and we love the great out doors that WA has to offer.

We have been trying for the last 6 months to decide what 4x4 or soft roader to purchase. I can tell you it was not an easy task since the market is full of vehicles.
We needed a vehicle that was:
Fuel efficient for my 100km round trip from home to work as a daily driver and something that could be loaded up with gear to get us to some camping spots.
I'm not interested in rock crawling or anything heavy duty like that, just wanted a vehicle that could allow us to explore WA at a reasonable fuel costs. So a diesel was on the cards which made the list much shorter.

So today we traded our 2006 VW Jetta TDI for a Jeep Green Limited MK Patriot CRD. I fell in love with this vehicle as soon as I saw her. The test drive was great. Actually before going on the test drive I told the sales guy that I wanted to drive the vehicle for at least 40min to get a feel for it.
The CRD 2.0 is the same engine as the 2.0 TDI Jetta that we are trading in. And 51000km in 23 months she had surved us great so I'm hoping the Patriot will do the same..

Now the hardest part is waiting 10-14 days for delivery :(

So if anyone sees a Green Patriot around the Port Kennedy area plse waive :D

Talk to you all soon.
Peter
 

Patriot

Administrator
Hey Peter,

I bought my Patriot about six months. Got caught in the old sales trick of we have one in stock with Premium Sound, then as we are about to sign on the dotted line, 'Ohh, sorry, it is on a boat and will be six weeks away.' :( But it was worth the wait. The fuel economy is great and the Limiteds are nice and comfy.

Its a long way over to WA, but I hope to take the family there one day. I have been there with work and it is great.

Have fun and enjoy the Patriot.

James
 

Aus Patriot

New Member
Thanks James.

Well if you are ever in Perth make sure you and your family let us know and we will catch up.

I haven't seen any Patriots on the road yet. Even though the dealer said that they have sold alot of them. Have you seen any in your area?
I think the Patriot Limited CRD is a good buy at the moment. Jeep have a few deals going now with almost all models in the Drive Away Deal. Our Patriot was $37990.00 Drive away. For a Limited CRD model I think that is good value for money for a new vehicle. Especially in a CRD.
Well he minister of finance was happy at that price also :)

Peter
 

goldrush

Moderator
Welcome aboard Peter. The wait will be hard but worth it once you get out in the scrub in your new Jeep.
 

Aus Patriot

New Member
Hi all how are we?

Well I thought I'd post an update on my Patriot.
I've added a lift, coopers, uhf and some plugs in the rear with some thicker wiring.
Its almost 3 months now of owning the Patriot and it has been great.
 

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Quozie

4x4 Earth Contributer
Welcome Peter,
Long way from us, but close enough on the keys. Enjoy the company and pics. Keep us posted of your trips
Q
 
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