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eutek



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"Willys Wheeler Edition? Really?
Supposedly Jeep is coming out with a limited edition Wrangler that pays homage to the Willys...

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/18/2014-je...es-photos/

I personally don't like the new Jeeps; although well equipped the materials are naff and the whole thing is rather toy-like.
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I like the Jeep, love the Defender. Cool
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steve E



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I think it looks great fun
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JeremyJ



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I like that!
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Lou Sparts



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Whats that got in common with the willys apart from having no doors ? 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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K9F



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Read the article...

"Jeep Wrangler is adding a new Willys Wheeler Edition to pay homage to Jeep's military heritage"

I like it too. If Defenders weren't around a Jeep would possibly be sat on my drive in lieu.

Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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Lou Sparts



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Sorry still can,t see where it "Pays homage to" the Willys

Must be me. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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dondiddy



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7 slat grille, Recessed headlights, side lights below headlights,simple curved bonnet, Bonnet securing hooks, folding windscreen,rear mounted spare wheel, canvas soft top, all early Willys GP features. I`m sure that there`s more that I have missed! Smile Oh like the willy`s name! Laughing
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GUM97



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I wasn't reading that as "Willys" but "Willies" Embarassed An engine to TDi for!
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Lou Sparts



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Nothing really different to set it apart from any soft top Jeep, Perhaps i was expecting too much.

I do like it though Smile 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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Leenorthants



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I've had both, the major problem was the cost of parts in the uk and 14 mpg with a 4.0 litre straight six!

Great vehicle though!
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Nothing at all like a willy's

I'm pretty sure I never saw a willy's in metallic grey, with huge gloss black alloys and a roll cage!

Americans miss the point again. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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Lou Sparts



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I think i was expecting skinny tin rims khaki paint and a jerry can ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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davidwhittaker wrote:
Nothing at all like a willy's

I'm pretty sure I never saw a willy's in metallic grey, with huge gloss black alloys and a roll cage!

Americans miss the point again.


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Wouldn't have expected anything less based on the subject matter! Bow down .

davidwhittaker wrote:
yep, nearly as bad as a JEEP! Wink
 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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dondiddy



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Don`t think the Yanks are missing the point at all! Chrysler sold 141,669 Wranglers in the USA alone last year and the factory struggled to meet demand! Also you can buy a proper offroad Rubicon straight from the factory. Defenders stop selling in the States in 1997 due to issues over safety. Landrover missed an opportunity big time by not upgrading and fitting airbags etc. Of course any Landrover selling in the States carries a hefty price tag and the Americans won`t put up with poor build quality/rust etc the same way we do over here! Much as I like my Defender I would have one of those Willys Jeeps in an instant!. Just need to win the lottery! Then I can have both a Defender and a Wrangler! Laughing
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