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I have a problem with people that are like "O well you dont have a jeep? You cant be in our club loser. How could you possibly think any other 4wd vehicle has the capacity to accomplish what you can in a Jeep"
Personally I think everyone should shut up about what brand they drive and get out and wheel and have fun. It kinda pisses me off when its Wharton Jeep Club instead of Wharton 4x4 Club and the people are so adamant about that they literally discriminate against any other brands like its a black guy walking into a whites only diner in Mississippi in the 50's.
Personally I feel that Jeep drivers with that kinda attitude brings hatred upon everyone that drives them.
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Yeah, if you don't have a Jeep, you can't be in our club, loser. It's called the "North Jersey JEEP Club," not the "North Jersey 4 x 4 Club." But I think comparing it to the Civil Rights Movement is a liiiiiitle too far out. It's no different than, I don't know, say, an organization called "New Jersey F BODY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION." Yeah, yeah, I know...people here have F bodies, and 'Vettes, and Mustangs, and everything else under the sun. But one way or another, the F Body brings us together. I didn't start the club, I'm just a member (And the current president). It was founded in 1998 by someone who has long since disappeared. It was started by Jeep enthusiasts for Jeep enthusiasts, particularly those who actually want to wheel. We wheel with other Jeepers because that's what a majority of us know: Jeep stuff. Basic mechanical knowledge aside, familiarity with components make trail repairs and upgrades easier. I'm not going to pretend that there aren't guys in the club who think there is no other wheeling vehicle other than a Jeep, but there are plenty others who appreciate all kinds of off road vehicles (And even a handful of hot rodders). ALL members are focused on safe, LEGAL wheeling and are dedicated to land procurement and preservation. Oftentimes, we carry other people's discarded trash out of the woods with us. Point being, while we may be a Jeep only club, we most certainly do get out and wheel and have fun.
In addition to the Jeep and the half of a Trans Am in the driveway, there's also an '84 K5 Blazer that I can't decide what to do with. Naturally, the majority of the hardcore Jeep club guys want me to scrap it, but there's just something special about a full sized rig that makes me want to turn it into a bare-bones budget monster.
Hey, instead of complaining about a brand-exclusive club, why not start your own?