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15 Reasons You Need A Jeep In Your Life Today

Jeeps have always been great vehicles, but today they're more prescient than ever. Here are some reasons why you need one in your life today.

While a lot of adults see their vehicle as their toy and can enjoy a good drive, driving a Jeep is very different than driving a standard car. Jeeps have many driving modes. Drivers can operate a Jeep with it fully open, with a soft-top, or with a hardtop. Jeeps can be sturdy, rugged, durable, reliable, and have a long lifespan. While they may not be the "status symbol" that Hummers are, their fuel efficiency and fuel economy are far superior.

Jeeps also tend to be slightly more compact than many other SUVs, allowing it for use on trail rides. Jeeps also give drivers goals outside of work to focus on, motivating them to work so they can make the money required to achieve those goals. Priced relatively low, a used Jeep is a good value for the money. As mentioned earlier, Jeeps can easily last for many years and miles, with affordable repairs. By taking good care of a Jeep through regular routine maintenance like oil changes, it can easily last for decades.

15 Jeep Insurance Is Cheap Insurance

Believe it or not, Jeeps give pretty cheap insurance rates. While car insurance is essential for drivers to protect themselves and their vehicle, certain vehicles make insurance more expensive than drivers are willing to pay. That said, Jeeps are known to be one of the cheapest cars to insure.

14 Replacement Parts Are Readily Available

Because Jeeps have very simple construction, repairs are uncomplicated and more affordable than they would be for cars. Further, replacement parts for Jeeps are readily available, and with supply high and demand not as high, the cost is affordable and kept in check.

13 It Gives People A Project

Jeeps give drivers a weekend project and something to fill their weekend hours, instead of struggling to find something to do or simply getting bored. In doing so, people get out and about buying parts and test driving their Jeeps. They then find people they can relate to with whom they can share activities, tips, and stories about the off-road lifestyle.

12 It Gives People A Hobby

Jeeps don't just give drivers a project; they give drivers a hobby, too. Jeep drivers basically get to have a big toy which they can modify and use off-road. They can go places, explore, and see things that most people never get the chance to do. Owning a Jeep means drivers are working to support a hobby and lifestyle beyond paying bills.

11 Fresh Air Is Essential

Jeep drivers get a decent batch of fresh air when they take their vehicles out and about. Jeeps go off road and they have a removable roof. Jeeps have had this capability since the beginning, making Jeeps a unique vehicle on the market. Jeep owners enjoy driving in the summer with the top down and riding down the street while breathing fresh air.

10 Jeeps Can Be Quite Durable

Jeeps are very durable vehicles, largely in part due to their interior designed to withstand the elements. Being exposed to various weather conditions while topless emphasizes ruggedness of this vehicle. The interior was made to be used and enjoyed, and it can be easily cleaned after a dirty ride.

9 They Have A Long Lifespan

Jeep drivers also enjoy how Jeeps have quite a lengthy lifespan. Their high mileage can achieve 400,000 miles before the mileage becomes a problem. Car mileage only has half that capacity before it becomes a problem. Drivers can buy used Jeeps that still have years of their driving lifespan left in them.

8 They're Known For Being Reliable

Jeeps are not only durable and long-lasting; they're also reliable. After all, a benefit of owning any Jeep is that they are well-manufactured, especially the older Jeeps. While there are a few recalls out on newer models, these recalls are minor, non-crucial, and not terribly dangerous, either. Chrysler, to name one company, is relatively quick to act on said recalls.

7 Jeeps Go Off The Road

It's widely known that Jeeps can go off the road. Many owners want to put a Jeep's 4x4 capabilities to the test off-road. Few passenger vehicles can achieve the same feat as Jeeps by design. On those beautiful days where drivers remove the top and doors, they drive off-road and play with the Jeep's capabilities.

6 Jeeps Open A Gateway To Community

Jeeps can give owners a sense of community, thanks to their shared interests. You might even join up with other Wrangler owners at events known as Jeep Jamborees, which bring Jeep owners together to explore the great outdoors through a variety of off- and on-road weekend adventures. The beauty of the Jeep is that these events, or ones that you craft for yourself, can be held at any time during the year. Wranglers can tackle ice and snow, too.

5 Maneuverability Is Key

Maneuverability is a key feature of Jeeps. Because of it, Jeeps can be a pleasure to drive in city traffic. Parallel parking can also be easier in a Jeep than in a car thanks to the short wheelbase and tight turning ratios, allowing the Jeep to glide right into the spot.

4 Accessorizing Is Practical

A Jeep is one of few vehicles that can legally be driven without doors attached, since the doors are designed to be removable. It also has many practical uses through accessories, like adding a winch on the front, fog lights on top, or a snorkel on the engine to cross deeper water. And none of these modify the Jeep to where it loses its signature style and appeal.

3 They Retain Their Value

Jeeps, unlike other vehicles, largely retain their resale value over time, which is another benefit of a high-mileage car. For those who plan to resell their Jeeps, the long-lasting quality to the car means they will most likely see a return on their investment. That is rarely the case for cars, which don’t have a great resale value and suffer from depreciation.

2 Only Regular Maintenance Is Usually Needed

Jeeps tend to require only regular maintenance, so a lot of trips to the mechanic aren't part of the deal. Many drivers achieve almost 250K miles with only regular maintenance. After all, brakes require changes, tires require changing, and fluids throughout the vehicle require changing. Jeeps are there for those who have off-roading as a goal.

1 Drivers Are Warm In The Winter

Drivers who own a Jeep get to stay warm in the winter because of the four-wheel drive capabilities and a good heating system. Further, because they can handle off-road driving, they can also handle the slippery and snowy roads in the winter. When winter impacts people with cold temperatures and dangerous road conditions, a Jeep is up to the task of handling the cold weather.