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CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« on: June 18, 2006, 11:12:47 pm »
First Drive:
2007 Jeep Compass

2007 Jeep CompassBuilt on the Dodge Caliber's front-wheel drive platform with a fully independent suspension and an optional on-demand four-wheel drive system with locking centre diff, the new Jeep Compass is more car-like than other Jeeps, reports Paul Williams.  However, when Williams and his co-driver got lost on a steep, treacherous mountain trail, the Compass performed surprisingly well, he says.     More...

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2006, 11:22:18 pm »
The whole package makes me feel Compass as the "Outback" version of Caliber.

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2006, 03:25:28 am »
Now that's just offensive!  :hurl:  Looks like the plastic lovechild of a Caliber and a Liberty (who both fell off the ugly tree).  But I'm sure it's gonna be cheap and very "cool" according to DC.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2006, 09:52:57 am »
Awful  :hurl:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2006, 10:16:39 am »
Now that's just offensive!  :hurl:  Looks like the plastic lovechild of a Caliber and a Liberty (who both fell off the ugly tree).  But I'm sure it's gonna be cheap and very "cool" according to DC.
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Lots of manufacturers still chasing the Murano space. What DC didn't get on this one is that this market space is more about style than utility - and this vehicle ain't got much (if any) style.

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2006, 10:18:38 am »
Kinda makes a better case for "mini utes" than say a Honda CRV
and where's a CDI diesel version?

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2006, 11:23:47 am »
Mines POINTING NORTH...till I get into IT...............!!!!! :-* ::) :P...cor this is like Lady Chatter_Boxers LUVVER....ya don't know wot yer missing till ya get MUCKIN' about inna  TUNDRA...... :rofl:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2006, 04:17:51 pm »
Looks a bit odd from the rear-view but I like the "squished Liberty" look otherwise.   24K for the 4WD limited version seems pretty reasonable as well. 
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2006, 12:21:19 am »
and where's a CDI diesel version?

In Europe.  :rofl2:

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2006, 03:02:28 am »
I've actually seen ads for it in the paper/TV ... a week after I read on the post that they were retiring it.  :rofl2:

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jeep Compass
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2006, 12:03:12 pm »
"The interior of the Compass seems a bit claustrophobic to me. This is a feature of the new DaimlerChrysler car designs, and now it's moved to Jeep. The short windows and small windshield create a close -- rather than airy -- interior, especially without the sunroof or height adjustable driver's seat"

I've noticed this too unfortunately. I hope DC realizes this and tries to fix it soon. That would be something that would take me right out of a CD showroom... among other things  :rofl2: