One of my first orders of business when I returned home from Iraq was to purchase a vehicle. Just before I left for Iraq, the lease on my 2004 Jeep Liberty was up, which couldn’t have worked out better. I had no car payments or auto insurance while I was deployed. While I was on Rest and Recuperation (R&R) I made a weekend trip to Detroit, MI to pick up my “dream vehicle”, a Jeep Green 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with a HEMI engine.
I have wanted a Jeep Grand Cherokee since I was 16 years old. My dad had one back then. I love the way the body looks, but the interior always came off as old fashioned to me. Chrysler finally remodeled the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s interior in 2006. I actually purchased it instead of leasing, since it is my "dream vehicle". I got all the goodies; 4x4, sun roof, leather bucket seats, fog lights, trailer tow package, upgraded speakers, and MP3-CD changer/satellite radio.
It isn’t as bad on gas as people seem to think. It costs me about $52 to fill up the 21.1 gallon tank about every 10 days. My Jeep Liberty costs me about $38 bucks every week (when gas was $2.19/gal) to fill up a 19.5 gallon tank. I love the hum the engine makes, but Casie insists it is the HEMI gargling the gasoline. WHATEVER!
I’ve been meaning to post these pictures for a while.
Yeah, it’s got a HEMI. :-)
4 comments:
The best part of that last picture is that I can see the reflections of everyone as you crouch to take it.
dork.
I think that's called art...or something.
Very nice buddy! Actually..it's true, I can see your reflection on that last picture... :) VERY ARTISTIC! :D CIAO!
Hey Ben,
since I don't know how to get a hold of you, this blog is the only way! Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday buddy! Check your "engineer" email sometimes!
Awaiting any kind of response...
Take care!
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