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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Love the Patriot!

DavidR, 08/07/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I did a lot of shopping before deciding on the Patriot. Having owned SUVs for years, it was a totally new experience shopping for an SUV based on gas mileage, and good mileage at that! Thus far, the mileage is excellent, and has given me no reason to believe that the estimated mileage on the sticker will not be accurate after break-in. The CVT was a bit different for the first few miles, but it didn't take long to not even notice it. Now I love the fact that you have no negligible shift. Acceleration is amazing for a 2.0 Liter! Driver visibility is excellent, everything seems to be just where I want it, and I like the interior. This vehicle is just what I was looking for.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Kelthebold, 12/03/2009
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The 2.4L 4 cyl. is a nice motor if underpowered. I am 6 foot 5 inches tall and fit very nicely in my Patriot with the height adjustable seat. While the wind noise is disturbing, the car does travel well and get pretty good fuel mileage for an AWD car. Overall on of the most entertaining cars I have owned.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Get what you pay for

Cullen, 11/03/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It's a nice affordable SUV for a first time car buyer. It does lack a little of the "vroom" factor, but makes up for it with a nice smooth drive after the initial get up and go part. The interior is a little plasticky, but makes for easy cleaning and really grows on you actually. If you're driving mostly city/highway and not looking to go mudding, great SUV for your buck. Plenty of console storage. All in all, on a budget but need the room and style, great SUV.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

At least test drive if considering a SUV

dragonant, 01/28/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I test drove and now enjoy my trail rated 2008 Patriot. The CVT even as a baby has enough umph to throw our heads back. I currently average over 20mpg city but expect it to improve in a thousand miels or so. Inside is roomy for my tall 200+ self, wife and son's carseat. The ride is very smooth, stable, and quite. Drives better than a base Chevy HHR and better than the Dodge Caliber IMHO. Previously I had a '05 Dakota, it served it's purpose I needed more MPG all though an excellent truck, I wanted something closer to a sedan economy/handling wise but still get off- road. Well loaded yet affordable

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

patriotAZ, 07/21/2008
2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I've been driving the Patriot for 3 months and 5000 miles and so far have been very pleased. Gas mileage is around 25 mpg combined which is amazing compared to the 16 mpg I was previously getting from an old pathfinder. Very good vehicle for the price. There are a few areas for Chrysler to improve this car but for a vehicle that has only been on the market for a couple years, it's fantastic. Would recommend to anyone who wants an affordable SUV that is fun to drive good on gas.

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