Oct

About a month ago I sold my truck.  I loved my truck but I realized that I did not love the monthly payment I was making on it.

A good friend loaned me his Jeep and I’ve been driving it for the past month while I’m looking for another truck.  One that is a little older and cheaper.  While I’ve been driving around town in this jeep, a 1988 YJ model, I have discovered an interesting phenomena that I’ve called “Jeep Love.”

Every Jeep that I pass on the road, whether it’s a Wrangler, CJ or YJ model, the driver will throw up a wave, peace sign or some type of signal to greet me.  It’s as if they’re saying “Peace Jeep brother, ” or something like that.  My kids and I have really gotten a kick out of this.  We have wondered aloud why, when driving my wife’s car, other Ford Focus drivers don’t do the same.  Come to think of it, while driving my former F-150, other Ford truck drivers did not offer a sign of friendship or brotherhood like my new Jeep friends do.

I’m not sure if it’s a secret Jeep thing or just some recognition and celebration of a uniqueness that Jeep owners have.  Some are off-road enthusiasts while some would never let their Jeep touch the mud.  Either way, they seem to be a friendlier lot than any other group of car owners that I’ve encountered.

Any thoughts?