Some time ago, for the first time in 30 years, I got rid of my pick up truck (well, to be fair, an Escalade cut me off and the PU truck was totaled). I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee (can you still call it that?), but soon found out that I really still need a PU truck for the occasional trip to the dump and Home Depot.

Seriously, is anyone really, really surprised by this? DC is back to politics as usual. Yawn.

For many years, I have had a small truck in the driveway which came in very handy in numerous ways. Two years ago, my ‘91 S10 was totaled in an accident, and I went out a bought a Grand Cherokee Hemi. That gets half the mileage of the S10, and is totally impractical for a 72 year old widower. But I love it.

You got lucky. Some years ago I bought brand new a GE refrigerator and a front loading Washer and Dryer set. A friend of mine was a GE repairman, so I figured “what the hell?”

I had a 1980 MGB that I had painted John Deere green with spray cans from Tractor Supply. I was pretty famous in my club because I would drive that car from Florida to Maryland and Rhode Island without a qualm. Did I break down? Sure. But I met a lot of nice people on the way who were happy to help me out, and I…

I see old Aztek’s running around down here in Florida, most looking pretty well preserved, and they don’t seem so out of place any more. I have always thought that they got a bad rap.

Okay, people. I am surprised at the ND statistics. This is a really nice looking car, and I would be proud to have it in my driveway alongside my RX7 FC Convertible and my TR8.

I have seen way worse cars being trailered around the country. Yes, the task is almost overwhelming, but with tenacity and $$$$$ it can bee done, although I, personally, object to the conversion to EV. This vehicle should be brought back to it’s original glory.

Thanks, Buddy! That’s a real compliment from someone who call themselves Poop!

Not really on topic, but recently I saw one of these running around Florida with Alaska tags. Who the hell buys one of these things in Alaska?

As soon as I read that you were getting quotes and viewpoints from the New York Times, I stopped reading your article. 

The “No Dice “ remark sums this up nicely. Definitely “A” for effort. This looks to be a nicely done project, and is probably a pretty fun little car to drive. Unfortunately, it is way over priced for what it is. Drop it down under 20 grand, and it might be more palatable.  

What’s wrong with a Corvair engine? I have some personal experience with the 140 HP variant, and I have to tell you that the thing scoots along pretty nicely. 

Surprised me too, actually. I was just looking for a decent  price on a GC Hemi and stumbled across this at Jerry Ulm’s in Tampa. I wasn’t necessarily looking for the 2WD, but am just as happy with it. 

I don’t think those had bucket seats. A bench seat would be a bit tight, but doable if all party’s were amenable (and relatively thin).

It’s a 2012. The salesman told me that it is the last year it was offered that way. But, it is a Gran Cherokee Overland with 5.7 Hemi. You can’t really tell the difference just looking at it. 

THIS. I bought a 2WD Grand Cherokee last year, and am totally happy with it. It is comfortable, pretty luxurious compared to previous owned vehicles, and pretty darn quick (HENI powered). Living in Florida, I need 4WD or AWD like a hole in the head. As for offroading, it’s really just not my thing.

A bunch of us at a local car show today were talking about this. Were there no weather forecasts predicting this kind of weather? Did no one in the media recommend turning off the water when the temperatures were heading down this low?  When we Floridians get a freeze warning, we take a minute to turn off the water…

Thanks for telling me about this. I thought it was laugh out loud funny and will be watching. 

Funny. Just tonight saw a Carvana commercial in which the guy was being held hostage by the dealer.