The Jeep Patriot seats 5 comfortably and has been extremely dependable. I chose white due to the desert heat, but it doesn't have a trim package which makes it look a little nondescript.

The 2008 Jeep Patriot is not the worst car you can own, but there are certainly better ones. Compared to newer Patriots, the 2008 technology seems extremely outdated. With less than 120k miles on it, it struggles heavily and often whines when you accelerate. Other than that, it is an excellent point A to point B car and then some. It is equipped with an aux port and that is my favorite part of the car. Initially, the car was supposed to be a simple tan color, but they had sold the one we were promised so it was actually red. If choosing between Jeeps, I'd recommend a Wrangler over a Patriot, or at least a much newer Patriot than the 2008 - even a 2010. The updated interior (tan to black, better sound system) in the 2010 is a large selling point. The Patriot has a large hatchback trunk and provides ample seating. It comfortably seats 5 people without having to worry about close corners. It has excellent braking, I will vouch for that. Too many times have I had close calls and needed to slam on the breaks due to other drivers, and the Patriot is excellent for that. It also is very safe, if any accident were to occur I would feel relatively safe depending on the severity, of course. At eight years old, it is not a horrible vehicle, but it is not the most aesthetically pleasing. It is a reliable vehicle, most definitely. I would mainly recommend it to families.