New vehicle

[izzyscout21]

So finally, after a ridiculously long service life, my Civic died, and gave me the opportunity to upgrade.

I ended up with a Dodge Nitro, and absolutely love it. This one is an '08, with 74k miles on it at the time I purchased it. I've had it for a few months now, enough time to wring it out. It's my first vehicle with 4wd capability, and I'm already digging that capability. I've already had a chance to use it during some of my other extracurricular activities.



Requisite pics:

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx288/2crgrunt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgq0higr3.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/2crgrunt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgq0higr3.jpg.html)

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx288/2crgrunt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmka0qzlk.jpg (http://s764.photobucket.com/user/2crgrunt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmka0qzlk.jpg.html)

[ElevenBravo]

11B HORAH!

Diggin the front tag!

[bacpacker]

That is a sweet ride Izzy. Liked it when I got to lay eyes on it.

[izzyscout21]

Thanks, gents. I'm trying to make the most of it. One day, I'd like to see it lifted and a taller, more aggressive set of rubber. A basket rack is on my list of wants. I had a hitch installed this week so I could pull my trailer (another project in it's own right). I just finished wiring in my Kenwood mobile. An overhead rifle rack is in the works. I also plan on dropping a K&N air filter and the dang thing is begging for a decent exhaust system.

I've got a buddy building me a set of grey molle seat organizers, and another friend working on another set of cordura cargo bags for the rear. My vehicle kit will be going in these.

If I get my act together, I'll fab up a cargo shelf similar to this one:

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/Scar0/Nitro/Rack/Rs1.jpg~original

[Twitchy]

Very nice izzy! Whats with the low profile lights in the front?

[helomech]

Nice

[izzyscout21]

Emergency strobes. Some of my other activities have me working with our EMA and Civil Air Patrol. I had a choice of either white or yellow lights. Yellow screams "tow truck" to me, so white it is.

[helomech]

I was in Civil Air Patrol for years when I was younger. Loved it. It got me my E-3 when I joined the Army.

[robsdak]

nice choice Izzy. i have been happy with my Dodge for 14 years. not a Nitro, but. switch to Mobil1 oil, add the K&N filter and 'drive it like you stole it' LOL

[Domeguy]

I always thought the Nitro had a bad ass look to it. Gotta love the 4WD, my wife and I both drive 4WD just to get up the driveway, me a 4WD Ranger, and her a AWD Edge. I'm a Ford guy, but I like Dodge.

[izzyscout21]

I was in Civil Air Patrol for years when I was younger. Loved it. It got me my E-3 when I joined the Army.

Yeah, I was a cadet as well back in the day. Somehow I found myself back in the organization this year. I'm the deputy commander for the local squadron here, as well as the Tennessee Wing Disaster Relief Officer.......among other odd jobs I do within the wing.

[helomech]

Yeah, I was a cadet as well back in the day. Somehow I found myself back in the organization this year. I'm the deputy commander for the local squadron here, as well as the Tennessee Wing Disaster Relief Officer.......among other odd jobs I do within the wing.

We don't have a squadron near me, but the one near work wants me to join bad. Since I can work on the aircraft they have.

[realist]

Nice ride. I like the front plate.

[izzyscout21]

Nice ride. I like the front plate.

Haha. Thanks