RE: BROKEN HEARTED JEEPER
It's sad to hear that a caste system exists in the cherished recreation of off road . Care should be taken as once someone admonishes someone else for the vehicle they drive , the Hollywood option types will seek sport in ridicule for their own entertainment and God forbid the politicians , in their infinite wisdom , deciding what's right for all , without asking of course , draft more laws governing what we citizens can and cannot do . A wagoneer is a purpose built 4WD and it well suits the needs of the owner . I once owned a 2 dr. '78 cherokee, and if you have ever tried to get into the back seat before daylight in full hunting gear with rifle and pack , you'll wish it was a 4 dr. . I,don't believe that true off roaders who have been off road long before the term " SUV " was coined would shun a fellow enthusiast for the vehicle of,their choice . But if such an environment exists to any capacity , it is just sad and I pray that spite does not seek retribution . It is troubling enough for the average 4x4 owner to have to conform to the same laws as an on road motorist . Ridiculous I call it . Emissions , safety , respect for nature aside , I hope someone does not decide for us what we can and cannot drive off road in our leisure . Is it still our sport ? I don't know how they treat the rest of the off road world , but here in NYC , you can own any four wheel drive or SUV you like as long as it passes emissions and is street and DOT legal . Heaven forbid you try to off road where there is some dirt or trail and is not designated . There are .some really nice rigs set up for off road with lift kits , aggressive tread , roll bars, push bars, winches , trail lights , etc. , but no where close to me to exercise them . If there are designated places , they are far from where any one who lives in the New York City area calls home . I would not want this sport harmed as what has been done and continues to be done to our second amendment rights as that is gone for me . Do I have to travel long distances to check the new u-joints installed in my front axle just to get into 4low? Anytime I see some one drive something like a c10 or 20 pick up with the bed and cab rotted but with front locks , I say , that's when it was called a FOUR WHEEL DRIVE !!!!!!!! No power steering , no a/c , just you , a clutch and your stick shifts ! Maybe some people need to be reminded this is still America , but I think it is sad if someone isolates you if you do not drive a current , modern big brother compliant rig . Maybe some cannot afford one . I can't , so why would anyone think its alright to let the administration rule that even a recreation has to be zero emissions ? Make it affordable and I'll think about it . For now , just leave us alone , we wouldn't dump on our neighbors lawn much less Gods country . I got hassled because I drove up my friends driveway upstate last weekend , no pavement and only 75 feet off road ? He told the trooper " I drive my car here all the time , but today we took his truck " I was accused of off roading in an undesignated area ? With threat to a summons ?
Had to move it and we had to carry items in the rain to the street . No wonder people give up their right to bear arms ! You can own the gun , but try and buy the bullets ! Please let these people know that this is where it starts , someone makes a complaint to the right connected politician and , BAM ! It's law ! I fear for our existence . Don't let 'em rule you can only drive it on the street ! We'll respect the law but they got to know we are Americans too !
