[Misc] Jeep Compass

darkwolf666 · Jan 24, 2020

A bit of a long shot, but does anyone here drive a Jeep Compass?

I have a child with mobility issues, who needs quite a bit of “stuff” when we go out and have been offered the possibility of using one on a Motability lease, and would appreciate any sensible views.

RandyWanger · Jan 24, 2020

No. But the wench has identified it as 'her next car' so I'd be interested too. We had a Jeep Cherokee while in B.C that was nice and a good spec, but my concern is an American Jeep Cherokee is different to the made in Mexico Fiat Compass.

Blue Valkyrie · Jan 24, 2020

Can he play left back ?

SollysLeftFoot · Jan 24, 2020

Blue Valkyrie said:
Can he play left back ?

I don't want to speak or be offended on darkwolf's behalf, but that's an incredibly insensitive thing to say.

Blue Valkyrie · Jan 24, 2020

SollysLeftFoot said:
I don't want to speak or be offended on darkwolf's behalf, but that's an incredibly insensitive thing to say.

Well I'm sorry if I caused any offence. It wasn't intended.

SollysLeftFoot · Jan 24, 2020

Blue Valkyrie said:
Well I'm sorry if I caused any offence. It wasn't intended.

I wouldn't suspect you intended to be offensive as you're definitely not one of those types of posters. Just thought there's a time a place, mate. Of course, i could be entirely wrong and darkwolf's howling in laughter.

I don't mean it as a dig, more of a caution. :wink:

Blue Valkyrie · Jan 24, 2020

SollysLeftFoot said:
I wouldn't suspect you intended to be offensive as you're definitely not one of those types of posters. Just thought there's a time a place, mate. Of course, i could be entirely wrong and darkwolf's howling in laughter.

I don't mean it as a dig, more of a caution.

You make a good point. I was thoughtless. No defence, really.

Jesus Gul · Jan 24, 2020

I hired a (new) Jeep Grand Cherokee in California last year and was very impressed. Considering getting a diesel one in the UK in one last hurrah before we all drive EVs but they are horrendously expensive new.

I believe the Jeep Compass doesn't have much in common with the Grand Cherokee despite sharing the badge but they look OK.

darkwolf666 · Jan 24, 2020

SollysLeftFoot said:
I don't want to speak or be offended on darkwolf's behalf, but that's an incredibly insensitive thing to say.

I think (hope) this was just a play on the usual random names people put out there as new signings! And not asking if my mobility restricted child could play left back - besides, he's way too short, so maybe in goal...!

SollysLeftFoot · Jan 24, 2020

darkwolf666 said:
I think (hope) this was just a play on the usual random names people put out there as new signings! And not asking if my mobility restricted child could play left back - besides, he's way too short, so maybe in goal...!

I have no doubt that's what BV meant, never seen a malicious post from him.

I hope this bumps your thread up though so you can get a proper answer. :thumbsup:

darkwolf666 · Jan 24, 2020

SollysLeftFoot said:
I have no doubt that's what BV meant, never seen a malicious post from him.

I hope this bumps your thread up though so you can get a proper answer.

Thanks, not sure I was ever really expecting a sensible answer - I did say it was a longshot at the outset.

Been in touch with the garage today and it looks like I might be offered this instead...

Jeep Compass Night Eagle - looks really nice, and hopefully it has the space we need!

Would still be interested in anybody who might have come into contact with one...

schmunk · Jan 24, 2020

darkwolf666 said:
Night Eagle

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Icy Gull · Jan 24, 2020

darkwolf666 said:
Thanks, not sure I was ever really expecting a sensible answer - I did say it was a longshot at the outset.

Been in touch with the garage today and it looks like I might be offered this instead...
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Jeep Compass Night Eagle - looks really nice, and hopefully it has the space we need!

Would still be interested in anybody who might have come into contact with one...

I don’t know the car but it LOOKS like it would have less space in it than you average estate car. Lots of form over function cars out there today, especially the small wannabe be SUVs....imo

Have you actually seen the car in the flesh, is it as small as it looks, traditionally Jeeps are big buggers

schmunk · Jan 24, 2020

Icy Gull said:
I don’t know the car but it LOOKS like it would have less space in it than you average estate car. Lots of form over function cars out there today, especially the mini wannabe be SUVs....imo

This is true, but does the higher form factor assist with the mobility issues? It's definitely a factor in the number of older people driving Audi Q3s and the like.

darkwolf666 · Jan 24, 2020

Icy Gull said:
I don’t know the car but it LOOKS like it would have less space in it than you average estate car. Lots of form over function cars out there today, especially the small wannabe be SUVs....imo

Have you actually seen the car in the flesh, is it as small as it looks, traditionally Jeeps are big buggers

No, I've not seen the car in the flesh (metal), am doing that tomorrow. I have checked the specs of the various cars out there that qualify for Motability, and didn't really want an estate. According to the specs this has a massive boot - so will see what it looks like and if it will fit our paraphernalia in it!

PS - I think the car is bigger than the picture...! :smile:

schmunk · Jan 24, 2020

https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/compass/4x4/review/n17288/space-practicality

What Car does not rate the Jeep Compass, and says the boot space is smaller than competitors: https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/compass/4x4/review/n17288/space-practicality

(other reviews are available, but seem similar)

Icy Gull · Jan 24, 2020

schmunk said:
This is true, but does the higher form factor assist with the mobility issues? It's definitely a factor in the number of older people driving Audi Q3s and the like.

My wife has hip problems and finds getting into SUV type cars difficult because the sill and seat are so high so a car like that certainly wouldn’t be a consideration for us. I think access might be a problem if passengers are not reasonably agile.

schmunk · Jan 24, 2020

Icy Gull said:
My wife has hip problems and finds getting into SUV type cars difficult because the sill and seat are so high so a car like that certainly wouldn’t be a consideration for us. I think access might be a problem if passengers are not reasonably agile.

The opposite is what I've frequently heard in less-mobile people, that bending down to get in/out of a lower car is a strain. I apprecicate that's not the case for your wife.

Icy Gull · Jan 24, 2020

schmunk said:
The opposite is what I've frequently heard in less-mobile people, that bending down to get in/out of a lower car is a strain. I apprecicate that's not the case for your wife.

She is not a fan of my Alfa GTV either :lolol:

darkwolf666 · Jan 24, 2020

schmunk said:
https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/compass/4x4/review/n17288/space-practicality

What Car does not rate the Jeep Compass, and says the boot space is smaller than competitors: https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/compass/4x4/review/n17288/space-practicality

(other reviews are available, but seem similar)

Hhmmm, that’s a massively different boot size to the figures I have seen quoted. Makes me think figures I have seen may have been with rear seats down, which is a bit naughty! Tomorrow will tell...

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