[Dead_End]

I was going to get GE44TON or Y2KTJ, but it bacame painfully obvious that I didn't have the money. Maybe next year.....

[rivalarrival]

The PO had "EMPATHY" - I couldn't get rid of them fast enough.

[rivalarrival]

Originally Posted by wangchung2nite

If vanity plates weren't so expensive here in IL, I was going to get 1HYBRID. I figure it'd be only fitting since I park in the spots designated to them whenever I can.

There's a report out, titled "Dust-to-Dust" about the total energy a vehicle required, from designing it, to mining the raw materials to the fuel required to haul it around, to melting it back into those raw materials. Turns out that due to the complexity, the fact that they are generally driven FAR less then other, interstate-capable vehicles, the fact that they use far more disposable, toxic components, and the fact that they quickly become obsolete (read: no scrap value), hybrid vehicles actually rank very poorly in terms of energy conservation.

The highest-ranked vehicle? Jeep Wrangler.

[wangchung2nite]

Originally Posted by rivalarrival

There's a report out, titled "Dust-to-Dust" about the total energy a vehicle required...

That's in interesting report. The only one I could find was from '06, but it still had the Wrangler within the top 5 at approx $.70/mile with the Prius at $2.88/mile and the Maybach at $15.83/mile. I didn't read the whole thing, just a summary CNW had.

Separately, strictly based on the title, I was reminded of documentary about the Baja 1000 that came out in 2005 called "Dust to Glory." I've watched it probably a dozen times and never tire of it (probably b/c its the closest I'll ever come to participating in it). I think a lot of you guys would find it interesting.

[rivalarrival]

Originally Posted by wangchung2nite

That's in interesting report. The only one I could find was from '06, but it still had the Wrangler within the top 5 at approx $.70/mile with the Prius at $2.88/mile and the Maybach at $15.83/mile. I didn't read the whole thing, just a summary CNW had.

Separately, strictly based on the title, I was reminded of documentary about the Baja 1000 that came out in 2005 called "Dust to Glory." I've watched it probably a dozen times and never tire of it (probably b/c its the closest I'll ever come to participating in it). I think a lot of you guys would find it interesting.

The Dust-to-Dust guys mentioned that as hybrid and EV technology matures, their ratings will improve quite a bit. Wranglers are doing so well because the design hasn't changed all that much since the 40's, and we've got a huge aftermarket and scrap industry - we pick apart the carcasses of our junked vehicles, while a first-generation hybrid basically rots in the sun.

Jeep could capitalize on its current position, though... DC motors have massive low-end torque. An electric-drive hybrid based on the Wrangler could kick *** off-road. It would likely suck about as bad as any other hybrid on road, but as a community, we tend to tolerate problems with on-road performance much more than other groups. Plus, being the newest incarnation of the Wrangler, the JK guys could join us in hating on it.

[capnsilver]

how about NAWSSV for sienfeld fan. turn it upside down

[Xander]

See user name.....have had it since i was 16

would like

ROK_RIG
TRL_RIG

[Sgt.Fuzz]

Originally Posted by ballallday89

"KA 4X4"

I am in Kappa Alpha Order at Florida Gulf Coast University, and so KA meaning Kappa Alpha....and 4X4..is obvious

Alumni here, circa 1997-1999....

[gebirgziege]

Here are some i thought of same thing but a lil different take em, i just thought of most of them. Great for jeeps.

Kponjpn
kpjpnon
kpjpn
try2flw
dntflw
uzi4u

maybe for mine one day, gbrgzge

sndnmud
plzdnrl
or
dntroll

topsoff
ih8rds
etmydst
fumes4u

my ol 85 caddy was, fltwood

[wow682]

i'm reg in NH, so the tag says,"live free or die" and my plate says,"zombie".......live free or die zombie........yes, i'm a scary movie fan. I drive like a zombie while driving......slow and reckless!!!

[Marctwayne]

Originally Posted by 00jeepred

My old plate said OU812.

That one took me a second... But I like.

[paxcrunner]

I've been thinking H2 RCVRY, LOL H2, or H2 POSER

[Gonewhln]

Had one that read 4WHLNJP and 2ND2SEX

[bostonjeeper]

8URCIVC on my dads massive f150

2HI4U on my xj. Kind of funny when I only had 3 inches on 31s because I was still at around te same height as a stock Volvo station wagon

[661]

Honk if you see mine...