Yeah, I was a wee bit unpleased myself... But, 2 years running they have
selected some gay soccer mom SUV for and off-road mag 4x of the year.. Im
truly sorry I renewed my subscription for 2 more friggin years..
Bill Day
AIM BadManD73
'95 CC Flame Red 3.9Magnum 3.55LSD & 30x9.50x15's
A rich Man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he ever wanted and
could give.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 6:06 PM
Subject: DML: Grand Cherokee Is Petersen's 4Wheeler Of The Year?!?!?!
>
> OK - I'm seriously pissed.
>
> My issue of Petersen's 4Wheel And Offroad just arrived today with a
> picture of the new Grand Cherokee on the cover and big bad title
> proclaiming it the 4-By of the year for 05.
>
> Now I was able to swallow them giving that award to the Lexus, and to
> the Toureg this past year - simply because the Toureg is without a doubt
> a really high tech and cool 4x4.
>
> But.... BUT!!! They gave the title to the GC, OVER the Power Wagon, and
> OVER the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon!
>
> The new Dakota scored at the bottom of their results... which I find no
> surprise. But to call the GC 4-by of the year? They busted a bunch of
> parts on the GC, and required replacement of the rear drive shaft - they
> dragged the thing over a bunch of stuff that they even admitted the
> older solid axle version would have no problems with - and said more
> than once the new suspension seriously compromises its offered ability
> vs its predecessor. And they praised the Power Wagon and the Rubicon
> Ultd. Only saying those rigs needed more engine power.
>
> Footnote: They were able to grenade Dakota's front differential on a
> hill climb. (sigh)
>
> I'm writing them a flaming letter for this one.
>
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