Does your FSJ get "respect" on the road?

[Lumpskie]

Hey guys,

My wife and I have been noticing an interesting trend with our stock Grand Wagoneer. It seems like we run into a LOT of people that go out of their way to tell us that they like the Jeep. It's the friendliest conversation-piece vehicle I've ever owned and we joke that it "brings the world together".

On the other hand... When I'm driving it down the street, people seem to go out of their way to pull out in front of me, try to pass me, block me from passing and act like general idiots. My wife's theory is that they see it coming and assume that it's a slow grandma vehicle and don't want to be stuck behind it. I'm just puzzled that the general public and like it so much and, at the same time, drive with such an aggressive passion against it!

So, does this happen to any of you? Did other peoples perception of your vehicle change when you modified it? Does anyone have any theories as to people's motivation to drive like idiots near my jeep?

[rlars7]

Hey guys,

My wife and I have been noticing an interesting trend with our stock Grand Wagoneer. It seems like we run into a LOT of people that go out of their way to tell us that they like the Jeep. It's the friendliest conversation-piece vehicle I've ever owned and we joke that it "brings the world together".

On the other hand... When I'm driving it down the street, people seem to go out of their way to pull out in front of me, try to pass me, block me from passing and act like general idiots. My wife's theory is that they see it coming and assume that it's a slow grandma vehicle and don't want to be stuck behind it. I'm just puzzled that the general public and like it so much and, at the same time, drive with such an aggressive passion against it!

So, does this happen to any of you? Did other peoples perception of your vehicle change when you modified it? Does anyone have any theories as to people's motivation to drive like idiots near my jeep?

I'm with you. I have had people flag me down to tell me how much they like my trucks. I do get people cutting in front of me but it's because I drive slow and don'ty accelerate fast with my rig. Too much steel, too little brakes

[serehill]

Does mine get attention yes.

Do I think people drive differently around it? No. The drive like that around everything.

[bigun]

LOL Have you seen pictures of Crom "respect" no Fear yes I think they expect me to go all Road Warrior on them when I pull up behind them.

[Lumpskie]

LOL Have you seen pictures of Crom "respect" no Fear yes I think they expect me to go all Road Warrior on them when I pull up behind them.

Haha, I was wondering about that. People never cut me off in my yota, but I built the bumper on that rig and it looks kind of mean.

Meanwhile, the Wagoneer might just look TOO friendly as it rolls down the road:

[Tatsadasayago]

When I drive around town in my FSJ I get more road manners 'Respect' from other drivers than any rig I've owned or driven.
I think it's the combination of aggressive tires, size and exhaust sound that does most of it. I've always suspected that many drivers here see the jeep, the Montana plates and an old bald white guy driving and think "Oh NOES...MILITIA!" and try to stay away.

I did drive it around Sacramento before the resto-mod and it seemed many people figured I was a criminal but my jeep didn't get the 'respect' it does now.

[haminawag]

The hillbillies out here all seem to know what it is, I've gotten a few, "Hey boss, neat four-by." in that odd Illinois drawl they all have out here. The "regulars" that notice it just seem to want to get away from it. It'll be interesting to see how people behave toward it when I get back home to NM.

[90supra]

The GW gets a lot of "Great truck, I used to own... or "My friend had one of those..." It seems like more people just appreciate the Gladiator but don't really come up with stories about having one.

[68glad]

When i'm driving most try to steer clear. I assume they think I don't have insurance.

[Tatsadasayago]

When i'm driving most try to steer clear. I assume they think I don't have insurance.

HAHA!
That or like my previous Cherokees, they were afraid something might fall off and hit their car!

[KJ Ryu]

Both of my J10s get a lot of looks, thumbs-up, and "nice truck!"s but the tonned-crawler definitely gets the right-of-way when I drive it on the road. I'm sure most people assume I don't have insurance, as well.

[Mdcptman]

Yeah, even as rough as mine is, I get people who wave smile and want to talk about it. But on the road people tend to get out of the way. I think that they figure if im willing to drive this, then there are no limits to my aberrant behavior.

[jaber]

I had a lady last weekend tell me my truck has the "dont give a sht, Mad Max look"....

[carnuck]

The hillbillies out here all seem to know what it is, I've gotten a few, "Hey boss, neat four-by." in that odd Illinois drawl they all have out here. The "regulars" that notice it just seem to want to get away from it. It'll be interesting to see how people behave toward it when I get back home to NM.

They probably expect it to explode into a ball of rust out there. I've had some fearful drivers swerve when they saw mine (or at least the tires) pull up alongside. I even had a few boys in blue ask about my gun rack. I just tell them it's for fishing gear and they grin.

[Mrpatatomoto]

There is definitely a difference between people around me driving my Cherokee vs driving my dads Wrangler, I get cut off in that thing all day long. But then I think I actually have people staying out of my way more in my bug, that may be because I'm usually flying past them though. Bug Vs Cherokee, the Cherokee gets more appreciation in way of comments.

[MadMax78]

I get more thumbs up, high fives and awesome Jeep more than anything. Kids in the soft top jeeps are always taking pictures and grinning. I wonder how this will change once my bumper is finished and they see it in their rear view mirror. My coworkers like it to. Even the lady with the FJ likes it. There is just something about a classic 4x4 that people like. Even if its no longer stock.

[Gumby]

I get some crazy looks when I drive my waggy around. But since I finished the lift and have my "Halos" in people take a second look, as if they cant believe an old vehicle like mine has a modern feature. My wife thinks I get a big head when other people give the waggy the props it deserves.

[rocklaurence]

I've noticed two things when driving a FSJ. First, older persons love it and point it out to their kids/friends or hold a Thumbs-Up while driving by. Second, the younger Jeep guys dont know what it is. I don't get the Jeep wave and its not until they see the Jeep emblem that they Gawk, point and say " Dude-that's a Jeep. Coool!".

[Grand_Wag_85]

I can't go anywhere with my J10 without tons of staring and loads of stories about these Jeeps back in their heyday. Usually about once a day(if not 100x more) somebody pulls up along side and gives me the thumbs up.

Found this pic of me & my Jeep on the local Jeep club forum a few weeks back

[B-three]

When I drive around town in my FSJ I get more road manners 'Respect' from other drivers than any rig I've owned or driven.
I think it's the combination of aggressive tires, size and exhaust sound that does most of it. I've always suspected that many drivers here see the jeep, the Montana plates and an old bald white guy driving and think "Oh NOES...MILITIA!" and try to stay away.

I did drive it around Sacramento before the resto-mod and it seemed many people figured I was a criminal but my jeep didn't get the 'respect' it does now.

What size tires did you have before and after your restore?