Used Jeep Patriot for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

When it comes to quality workmanship, I certainly found it when I bought my 2008 Jeep Patriot. Since I was already a Jeep fan (having previously owned a Jeep Cherokee 4-wheel-drive) I was already leaning toward purchasing another SUV, just maybe not as heavy duty as the 4WD Cherokee had been. My Jeep Patriot is stealthy with its limited edition shimmering midnight black paint and all black trim on the exterior. It gets much better gas mileage than the aforementioned Cherokee did (24 mpg average versus 15 mpg), and runs very smooth to this day. It is a manual transmission, which makes for quick acceleration as well as better gas mileage on the highway. The cargo room and configuration can't be beat for this size SUV. It seats 5 adults comfortably, and can carry 5 large suitcases plus travel bags in the cargo area. By the same token, I have transported a full stage of band gear in my Patriot, so it is definitely a versatile vehicle. I have put well over 100,000 miles on my Patriot and plan to hang onto it for another 100,000 miles. In my 35+ years of car ownership, this has definitely been the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned, and if I had to buy a vehicle tomorrow I would buy another Jeep Patriot all over again.

The number one thing I love about this car is the space. It has head and leg room that is more than adequate, even for my 6'5" husband! It is easy to drive because it is still relatively compact compared to, say, a truck. It gets decent gas mileage and I only need to fill up once a week. The A/C definitely takes awhile to turn on, which is a drawback. I like that the back seats fold flat for extra trunk space when needed. I bought a trunk cover separately for privacy and I wish that came standard. I have not had any major maintenance issues in the three years I have driven the vehicle. I did have to replace the gas cap because my check engine light kept coming on - the cost was negligible. Thankfully I have not had any wrecks, but I think the car would be safe if I did. It has all your standard safety features. The car came with satellite radio for a year. I enjoyed the service, but not enough to renew. The steering wheel radio controls are nice. I bought a cover for the steering wheel to help it last longer. Overall, I give this car an 8.5 out of 10.