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2008 Jeep Patriot - Consumer Opinions

MSRP: $16,485 - $22,855 See Local Classifieds
 
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MSN Autos user
Patriot 2008

...I ended up buying a 2008 Patriot Sport 2x4 (with some bells and whistles) for $18k. I'm happy and my insurance went down!...

CarGurus user
I Love This Jeep!

...I currently have my grand-daughters car seat in the middle of the back seat. She's pretty secure and loves sitting up so high vs. in a normal car...

MSN Autos user
The Great American small suv period !

...I plan to buy another one. Cons: Just wish it had more power than 172 hp. Overall: I think this should be the flagship line of Jeeps...

MSN Autos user
Not Bad for the Money

...Jeep uses various trims to make the Patriot competitive but if you desire a particular feature, be prepared to get out the wallet...

MSN Autos user
Love this ride.

...Overall: Great vehicle for the price, paid about $16,000, bargain for a brand new. Definately deserves more recognition, especially in the american made market...

MSN Autos user
its ultimate

...Pros: It handles great in the snow rain Cons: nothing Overall: the over all is great I love it...

MSN Autos user
Great small 4X4

...Ripping us off again Overall: excellent value for the money...

Cars.com user
Chrysler is NOT Jeep!

...Tailgate collecting water inside panel, front wheel well seam not sealed allowing water to collect behind drivers seat...

Kelley Blue Book user
Nice SUV for a small vehicle

...the only thing that I can say negative is that the pickup isn't the greatest when you first take off and too much plastic on the inside. overall I love it and...

CarGurus user
The Ultimate On-road/off-road Driving Experience At A Great Price.

...It's not as refined an interior as some of the comparable Japanese rivals (RAV 4, Forester) but it drives better than either...


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Why should I also consider these? X

Shoppers are likely to be attracted to the Patriot's distinctive, boxy styling, so there may be some overlap with the Scion xB, another city-friendly small car.

The xB has similar fuel economy and a similar size, though its passenger space isn't quite as usable as that in the 2008 Jeep Patriot.

However the xB's interior feels more upscale and sportier, but it's a bit more expensive.

Shoppers also might consider the Subaru Forester, a small crossover-SUV mainstay that's known for its solid reliability and good resale value, along with its good performance in crash tests.

The Forester handles slightly better than the Patriot, but it also suffers from road noise inside, and it's considerably more expensive.

The Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander are two other small crossovers that aren't quite as distinctively styled, but they come well equipped.

Then there's the Ford Escape, which despite its carlike underpinnings has a style and driving position that's quite trucklike.

With improved safety and standard features for 2008, the Escape is a much better vehicle.

But, all said, with a price that starts well under $16,000, the Patriot is an awesome value.


 
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