2016 Jeep Compass Sport 4X4 2.4L

Pros
-Sporty feel to the wheel
-Better MPG than previous vehicle...last tank was 25.4 MPG
-Small enough to zip around in traffic, high enough to not feel too small
-Rear seat leg room...adult kids say there's more knee room than previous vehicle
-Large enough for what I need to carry
-Controls are within reach and easy to operate
-Primarily FWD with RWD kicking in as needed. Has electronic transfer case that locks power equally between front and rear axle.
-4 wheel disc brakes
-Front seats fit my back without adjustment needed
-Very tight turning radius
-6 speed transmission
-Uconnect stereo that connects to my phone via Bluetooth for music streaming and phone calls
-4 - 6X9 speakers provide good amount of bass

Cons
-Lots of plastic interior parts
-Road noise
-Not as much pep as I'd like at higher speeds
-Not as smooth feeling as previous vehicle...you feel every nook and cranny in the road
-Stock radio not loud enough
-Stock speakers need tweeters

So far, I like the Jeep. I'm hoping for a decent amount of snow this winter so I can test it out. I picked up a set of 16" steel wheels from a Patriot for free, and am in the market for a decent enough set of snow tires...just deciding on the size I want. The Compass came with 17" aluminum rims that are guaranteed to get screwed up in the salty mess. I plan on swapping out the stereo and speakers some time in the Spring. I love the bass from the speakers, but I need my clear highs that are missing. I love being able to stream my music from my phone, and have added a larger card to the phone to hold all the music I need for trips to Ohio and back.

All in all, I'm happy with the purchase so far. I'm waiting on the dealership to call and tell me they have a new passenger side seatbelt connector, since the current one refuses to acknowledge that the belt is clicked when a passenger is in the seat, causing the light and bell to chime. FCA is also making good on something the salesman promised me...a rear compartment retractable cover, or tonneau cover. I told the salesman I wanted one, and he said he'd do his best to get it. I didn't care if he had to order it and tack the price onto the price of the car...but he never got one, and then told me that it would cost HIM $300 if he took one from a car on the lot. After a complaint to FCA, they made a few calls and one has been ordered and is on the way to me, at no cost.

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1987 560SL
85,000 miles