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bren · 01-08-2018, 10:12 PM

Check your control settings in the computer for the auto wipers. It should be in there.

equ · 01-08-2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Check your control settings in the computer for the auto wipers. It should be in there.

Yes, after I posted, I sat in the driveway and went through the settings and found the auto wipers.

Alas, no auto-hold in D to stop the creeping, only a hill hold. I did a search, Jeep calls it "Hold'n Go". Described in the manual, not available on any JGC even as an option.

John V · 01-09-2018, 05:20 AM

Chrysler is notorious for the dashboard MPG gauge being overly optimistic, so temper your efficiency expectations some.

John V · 01-09-2018, 02:46 PM

I don't care about the time of year, I positively hate the NJ gas-pumping rules. Now that the only vehicle I'll be fueling in that God-forsaken state is a diesel, if I can pump it myself that will be a very welcome change.

equ · 01-09-2018, 07:50 PM

I thought about the e-class 4matic wagon. Our non sports cars get street parked so clearance would occasionally be an issue. I'm sure it drives better than any SUV, but these days my 535i is going strong which overlaps it. Also not sure how good 4matic is. Is it weak sauce like xdrive? And, I can't imagine it's an exciti g drive. if give an old clapped out 2006? e 4matic wagon and it was pretty terrible. Didn't check out a proper one this time around.

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FC · 01-09-2018, 08:23 PM

I dunno man. I love my LR4 and it's coming up on 4.5 years. Air suspension makes it super smooth. The smooth thrust of the V8 is great. It has tons of room during trips, and with so much glass and headroom in the cabin, long trips are very comfy. It is unstoppable in winter, has a great view around banks and is very easy to maneuver. It's tall and boxy, but not long or wide. I love it. I feel so chill when I drive it. Plus, IMO, it projects utility, capability, and character with class as opposed to just a fancypants SUV. I can't see us selling this thing. It's great. And seriously, I cannot fit anything else in the garage with remotely the same amount of cargo/human room. It's a foot shorter than an Explorer.

*Plaz* · 01-10-2018, 01:56 PM

I agree, they’re sloppier, more likely to let splashes and drips on the paint, and you have to wait for them. But I’ve gotten over it, especially when it’s like 2 degrees out.

*clyde* · 01-10-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

I agree, they’re sloppier, more likely to let splashes and drips on the paint, and you have to wait for them. But I’ve gotten over it, especially when it’s like 2 degrees out.

Hate waiting in line at NJ Turnpike stops. Hate seeing no line at the next service area even more when I ---probably--- could have made it.

First time I drove through Oregon in 1989(?) I didn't know about the law there and pumped my own. The attendant when he eventually wandered over, explained it to me, but was lackadaisical about it.

The next place in Oregon I got gas, I pumped my own again, and the attendant there flipped the fuck out about how I was putting him and every in a half mile radius at grave physical risk since I was not a trained professional. It was truly weird.

The Jalopnik story about people there freaking out over having to pump their own gas was kinda funny. https://jalopnik.com/join-america-in...abo-1821708958

JST · 01-11-2018, 07:50 AM

My issue with the gas thing is just that it takes so goddamn long. They never have enough pump jockeys, and so you sit in front of an empty pump waiting for someone to come over and do things that you could have done minutes ago.

It’s especially absurd now with credit card machines in the pumps.

zach · 01-11-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

My issue with the gas thing is just that it takes so goddamn long. They never have enough pump jockeys, and so you sit in front of an empty pump waiting for someone to come over and do things that you could have done minutes ago.

It’s especially absurd now with credit card machines in the pumps.

This is exactly it. I had to drive in NJ to go get our new X5 over the summer and made DAMN sure I didn't need to stop for gas because I knew it had the potential to F up my timing (sitting for 2 hours waiting at the dealership for the car to be "ready" is a story for another day).

01-10-2018, 01:56 PM	#7
Plaz ••••••• Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '11 1M Location: Churzee Posts: 17,741	I agree, they’re sloppier, more likely to let splashes and drips on the paint, and you have to wait for them. But I’ve gotten over it, especially when it’s like 2 degrees out. __________________ 2011 1M

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01-08-2018, 10:12 PM	#1
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Check your control settings in the computer for the auto wipers. It should be in there.

01-09-2018, 05:20 AM	#3
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Chrysler is notorious for the dashboard MPG gauge being overly optimistic, so temper your efficiency expectations some.

01-09-2018, 02:46 PM	#4
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I don't care about the time of year, I positively hate the NJ gas-pumping rules. Now that the only vehicle I'll be fueling in that God-forsaken state is a diesel, if I can pump it myself that will be a very welcome change.

01-09-2018, 07:50 PM	#5
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,591	I thought about the e-class 4matic wagon. Our non sports cars get street parked so clearance would occasionally be an issue. I'm sure it drives better than any SUV, but these days my 535i is going strong which overlaps it. Also not sure how good 4matic is. Is it weak sauce like xdrive? And, I can't imagine it's an exciti g drive. if give an old clapped out 2006? e 4matic wagon and it was pretty terrible. Didn't check out a proper one this time around. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

01-09-2018, 08:23 PM	#6
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,311	I dunno man. I love my LR4 and it's coming up on 4.5 years. Air suspension makes it super smooth. The smooth thrust of the V8 is great. It has tons of room during trips, and with so much glass and headroom in the cabin, long trips are very comfy. It is unstoppable in winter, has a great view around banks and is very easy to maneuver. It's tall and boxy, but not long or wide. I love it. I feel so chill when I drive it. Plus, IMO, it projects utility, capability, and character with class as opposed to just a fancypants SUV. I can't see us selling this thing. It's great. And seriously, I cannot fit anything else in the garage with remotely the same amount of cargo/human room. It's a foot shorter than an Explorer.

01-11-2018, 07:50 AM	#9
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,657	My issue with the gas thing is just that it takes so goddamn long. They never have enough pump jockeys, and so you sit in front of an empty pump waiting for someone to come over and do things that you could have done minutes ago. It’s especially absurd now with credit card machines in the pumps.