Does the World Need a 707 HP Jeep (Page 2): Like the rear window Jeep decals state, Jerry. "It's a Jeep thing...you wouldn't understand" Also, all the other manufacturers are doing it...

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

jerryc41 wrote:

At just $86,995, it's a bargain compared with the other overpowered SUVs. Ridiculous.

https://www.autoblog.com/photos/most-powerful-suvs/#slide-7123993

Like the rear window Jeep decals state, Jerry.
"It's a Jeep thing...you wouldn't understand"

Also, all the other manufacturers are doing it so HP must sell. You may never use a 700 HP Jeep, but you sure as hell will have bragging rights when you meet your buddies for coffee on Saturday morning! Just sayin'.

tairving Loc: Magnolia, Texas USA

Too much testosterone makes people do crazy things. I sorta think I remember...

rocket111

Bigger is always better.

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

jerryc41 wrote:

At just $86,995, it's a bargain compared with the other overpowered SUVs. Ridiculous.

https://www.autoblog.com/photos/most-powerful-suvs/#slide-7123993

Just GOOGLED the horse power of a Tesla Model S:
"In July 2015, Tesla introduced its 70, 90, 90D and P90D variants along with a "ludicrous mode" for the performance model. The P90D combines a front axle power of 259 horsepower (193 kW) and rear axle power of 503 horsepower (375 kW) to a total of 762 horsepower (568 kW), for a 0–60 mph time of 2.8 sec".

It's still all about horse power!

Ghery Loc: Olympia, WA

There are a lot of things in this world that I don't "need". Doesn't make it wrong for me to want them, or have them. And, as noted, "It's a Jeep thing. You wouldn't understand". And, yes, I have a 1999 Jeep Wrangler. And I have taken it off-road.

AnselsBest1 Loc: WLA, CA

It's not that you need it, it is just knowing you can do 185+mph. The thrill of it when you push the pedal to the floor, and you try to suck in air to breath. It is ONLY in my dreams that I could afford one, and suck up a Prius, then expell it out the exhaust.
Ron Jeep 4x4

AnselsBest1 Loc: WLA, CA

You are so right on with you reply to this.
I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 V8, and me too have gone off road. Looking for another to buy. This is my 3rd Jeep.LOVE THEM. RON

shutterbob Loc: Tucson

My Wrangler has enough HP from the factory for anything I will ever use it for. Can't imagine that kind of power on a paved highway, let alone in the mud or on a steep hill. Scary. When I feel the need for speed, my motorcycle has a power to weight ratio beating almost any car on the road......and I can still get well in excess of 40 mpg.

NickelCigar Loc: Lenexa, Kansas

Only problem is it is still a Jeep.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

shutterbob wrote:

My Wrangler has enough HP from the factory for anything I will ever use it for. Can't imagine that kind of power on a paved highway, let alone in the mud or on a steep hill. Scary. When I feel the need for speed, my motorcycle has a power to weight ratio beating almost any car on the road......and I can still get well in excess of 40 mpg.

My motorcycles engine is larger than the engine in my car, 1.846 litre 6 cylinder vs 1.4 litre 4 cylinder. The car weighs more than 3 times the motorcycle and gets better highway gas mileage than the motorcycle, and both will go at least 140 MPH. Both have heated seats and heated grips/steering wheel, and both have really nice sound systems and both are fun to drive. Who needs gobs of horsepower to have fun?!

SteveR Loc: Michigan

rmorrison1116 wrote:

My motorcycles engine is larger than the engine in my car, 1.846 litre 6 cylinder vs 1.4 litre 4 cylinder. The car weighs more than 3 times the motorcycle and gets better highway gas mileage than the motorcycle, and both will go at least 140 MPH. Both have heated seats and heated grips/steering wheel, and both have really nice sound systems and both are fun to drive. Who needs gobs of horsepower to have fun?!

If your car can do 140 with a 1.4 litre 4 cylinder, you must have a Porsche or something similar, which is still producing h.p......unless you're talking 140 mph vertical drop.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

The world may not need one, but I'm sure there's one or two people who are discovering that they can't live without one.
--Bob

jerryc41 wrote:

At just $86,995, it's a bargain compared with the other overpowered SUVs. Ridiculous.

https://www.autoblog.com/photos/most-powerful-suvs/#slide-7123993

shutterbob Loc: Tucson

rmorrison1116 wrote:

My motorcycles engine is larger than the engine in my car, 1.846 litre 6 cylinder vs 1.4 litre 4 cylinder. The car weighs more than 3 times the motorcycle and gets better highway gas mileage than the motorcycle, and both will go at least 140 MPH. Both have heated seats and heated grips/steering wheel, and both have really nice sound systems and both are fun to drive. Who needs gobs of horsepower to have fun?!

Your motorcycle is actually 1836 cc......pretty sure it is a Gold Wing. I've owned two of them. Currently on a Concours. It' just getting started at 100 mph....in 2nd gear!

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I'd rather put that kind of money into a fast car. Why would anybody need a fast SUV? To get the kids to Daycare on time?

FramerMCB Loc: Northern, ID (formerly Portland, OR area)

My personal favorite on that list is the Bentley - I wonder what it looks like inside?