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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:52:50 PM EDT
I am seriously considering buying either a new 2014 Jeep Wrangler or Ford Mustang. They are both iconic American vehicles and I can think of many good reasons to buy either one. I am looking for hive input here, maybe raising issues or benefits I have not thought of previously. Price is not a concern, the versions of each I am looking at are roughly the same price (Mustang V6 Premium or Wrangler basic model with removable hardtop). So what does the hive think?  I realize they are two different animals entirely, which is kind of my point in asking, make your case for either one.They are both equally practical in my opinion, just designed for different types of driving. I will give any feedback consideration (serious type of course, given this is GD).

Edit to add: Thanks for all the responses, especially the thoughtful posts. It looks like the thread is running about 2/3's in favor of a Jeep Wrangler. I am now leaning towards the Jeep based on some of the comments. As one guy posted, you cannot really use the Mustang to it's full advantage as far as speed/handling. Whereas the Jeep can do the daily driver thing just as well, plus go off-road.

I find it interesting that a 305hp V-6 is now regarded as a girls car. Hell, my 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS 327 V-8 that I had in high school was only rated at about 275hp.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 8:53:51 PM EDT
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How many malls do you plan to crawl with the Wrongler?
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 8:54:58 PM EDT
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The mustang can go fast.
The Jeep can go anywhere.







Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:00:34 PM EDT
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Wranglers are great I drove one for 13 years I highly recommend one as a second vehicle,
buy the Mustang
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:02:25 PM EDT
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Actually, this is not a bad question. I am not sure I would use the 4x4 enough to warrant it. I do not go hunting nearly as much as I used to do.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:02:39 PM EDT
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Wrangler.
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Actually, this is not a bad question. I am not sure I would use the 4x4 enough to warrant it. I do not go hunting nearly as much as I used to do.
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Actually, this is not a bad question. I am not sure I would use the 4x4 enough to warrant it. I do not go hunting nearly as much as I used to do.


With a Jeep, you find reasons to do stupid shit.  
And how else are you going to get a Fighter pilot to push your jeep out of the sand?

Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:07:04 PM EDT
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If'n ya ain't gettin' the V8 Mustang, get the Jeep.  
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:08:23 PM EDT
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Good lord.

Wrangler!
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:08:37 PM EDT
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I've owned a new Camaro and now a Wrangler....Fast cars are fun but its hard to beat a Wrangler
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Before you buy a 2014 Mustang, wait for the 2015... big improvements coming.
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Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:11:50 PM EDT
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Jeep, love my 2012!
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No shit.  Might as well get a sex change and change you name to susie.



 
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300hp is enough for me, but the point is noted.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:15:41 PM EDT
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v6 mustang

Get the jeep, and I hate jeeps
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Yeah,   its a habit after two warnings.  
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:17:17 PM EDT
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V6 mustang sort of defeats the purpose of owning a mustang IMO.  Wrangler with the Pentastar is pretty quick actually.  I'll guess the V6 mustang is only a second or 2 quicker 0-60.  Great off-road capability and the ability to drop the top and take off the doors with the jeep.  I'll bet resale is better with the jeep too.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:17:18 PM EDT
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Uh go with the wrangler if you aren't considering the 5.0
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Not wrong but not exactly right.  V8 Mustang, no point in a 6cyl.  If you ain't gonna spring for the V8, at least get the Jeep with 4WD.



 
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Not wrong but not exactly right.  V8 Mustang, no point in a 6cyl.  If you ain't gonna spring for the V8, at least get the Jeep with 4WD.
 
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Last few years they have not made a 2wd jeep wrangler.    I think the last time it was an option was 2009 or 2010.

The guys that are going to build jeeps strictly for rock crawling preferred the 2wd jeeps.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:23:06 PM EDT
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This.

My brother LOVES jeeps, he has one with all the bells and whistles.

He has NEVER taken it off road.
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This.

My brother LOVES jeeps, he has one with all the bells and whistles.

He has NEVER taken it off road.
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This.

My brother LOVES jeeps, he has one with all the bells and whistles.

He has NEVER taken it off road.




Jeep dealers should smack wranglers with a pitch fork as soon as you sign the papers so that you are not scared to mess it up.  
Tell him that MOPAR sells touch up paint in  a spray can.  

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I think so, which is a point in favor of the Jeep.
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Last few years they have not made a 2wd jeep wrangler.    I think the last time it was an option was 2009 or 2010.



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Last few years they have not made a 2wd jeep wrangler.    I think the last time it was an option was 2009 or 2010.



The guys that are going to build jeeps strictly for rock crawling preferred the 2wd jeeps.
Didn't even know the Wrangler came in 2wd.  Always wanted a Wrangler but when push came to shove, I chose the Tacoma 4WD.  Maybe as a second vehicle I'll take a chance with the Wrangler.



 
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Didn't even know the Wrangler came in 2wd.  Always wanted a Wrangler but when push came to shove, I chose the Tacoma 4WD.  Maybe as a second vehicle I'll take a chance with the Wrangler.
 
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Last few years they have not made a 2wd jeep wrangler.    I think the last time it was an option was 2009 or 2010.

The guys that are going to build jeeps strictly for rock crawling preferred the 2wd jeeps.
Didn't even know the Wrangler came in 2wd.  Always wanted a Wrangler but when push came to shove, I chose the Tacoma 4WD.  Maybe as a second vehicle I'll take a chance with the Wrangler.
 


2wd is the way to go if you are going to build a jeep with your choice of axles and T-case.   You save money.
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Who says you have to go off-road?  Jeeps are fun off or on the road IMO and if it ever snows is SC your golden.
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If it's got a V6, it's not a real Mustang
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Sometimes those parking lots get gnarly bro.  


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With a Jeep, you find reasons to do stupid shit.  
And how else are you going to get a Fighter pilot to push your jeep out of the sand?

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Actually, this is not a bad question. I am not sure I would use the 4x4 enough to warrant it. I do not go hunting nearly as much as I used to do.


With a Jeep, you find reasons to do stupid shit.  
And how else are you going to get a Fighter pilot to push your jeep out of the sand?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/936378_10200572176059079_1678825707_n.jpg

Well if you bought the rubicon model you could lock the Diffs, just saying.
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Actually, this is not a bad question. I am not sure I would use the 4x4 enough to warrant it. I do not go hunting nearly as much as I used to do.


With a Jeep, you find reasons to do stupid shit.  
And how else are you going to get a Fighter pilot to push your jeep out of the sand?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/936378_10200572176059079_1678825707_n.jpg

Well if you bought the rubicon model you could lock the Diffs, just saying.



LOL, no.    Would not do any good in sand.      All terrain tires would have been a LOT better.    I had mud terrains on.    Pulled it out sideways and made it through the second time.

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Sometimes those parking lots get gnarly bro.  


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Lol. Actually that has happened to me before. I was driving a VW Thing at the time but situation was just as embarrassing (1st car, High School).
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LOL, no.    Would not do any good in sand.      All terrain tires would have been a LOT better.    I had mud terrains on.    Pulled it out sideways and made it through the second time.

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How many malls do you plan to crawl with the Wrongler?


Actually, this is not a bad question. I am not sure I would use the 4x4 enough to warrant it. I do not go hunting nearly as much as I used to do.


With a Jeep, you find reasons to do stupid shit.  
And how else are you going to get a Fighter pilot to push your jeep out of the sand?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/936378_10200572176059079_1678825707_n.jpg

Well if you bought the rubicon model you could lock the Diffs, just saying.



LOL, no.    Would not do any good in sand.      All terrain tires would have been a LOT better.    I had mud terrains on.    Pulled it out sideways and made it through the second time.

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Did you air down your tires?  It's a night and day difference.
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OP, are you a 16 year old girl in high school?
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What does your husband drive?
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They giving out free handjobs in the background there?
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Second time, yeah, to 15 psi.
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No idea.    Did not know most of the people there.   Went to winch out a lifted Dodge that lost its T-case.
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Had both and love both.

If you don't need a 4X4 you certainly should get the mustang.

I have a truck so will probably get my third mustang ( none currently) later this year.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:49:24 PM EDT
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Who buys a V6 mustang? Get the Jeep, now if it were a V8 mustang, I would still go jeep butit would be close. I have an 03 wrangler Rubicon that has been DD for 6 years I have no complaints.
Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:51:38 PM EDT
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A bad (but good) pic of my Wrangler.


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You meet a lot of cool people, and gain new friends in a jeep.  
If I am stuck, I can get someone there in an hour or less to help pull me out.   We have even changed u-joints and axles in a parking lot for a guy that got a little happy with the skinny pedal at Hidden Falls.
Tomorrow we are having an Egg hunt for the kids on Padre.   No idea what will happen after that.  


Link Posted: 4/19/2014 9:56:12 PM EDT
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Jeep all the way!





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Jeep.
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