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footballandsoccergames,bandrehearsal, that fansmay rememberfrom back in the
four of the eight cylindersduring certain
andto seethe latestinstallment of Pirates day.Vhile the Scramblerwasa Jeepwith
driving conditions,such as highway,to
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rain,or simplyenjoyingthe sunshine.
T h . r . s o o n - r o - b el a u n c h e d2 o o 8 modelscombinethe best of winter- and
an extra-longbed (sort of a combination makefor an eco-friendlySUV. All of the
features, summer-friendly the JeepLiber- Jeepand pick-up truck),the Unlimited is V, J..o Vrangler Unlimited,and Dodge a four-doorJeep with a standard31.4Durungo. The JeepLiberty'sexclusiveSky Slid-
standardDurangofeaturesarefeaturedin the hybrid model, full-time4\X/D,third-
inch bed. Vlth the proper tow package, row seats,rear air conditioning for hot the 3.8-literV-6 engine can haul 3,500 summerdays,a towing capacifyof 6,050 pounds, and seven inches of ground
er-a canvassunroofthat runsnearlythe
poundsand fit five passengers comfort-
entirelength of the vehicle-makes it a
ably. You can carry/the troops and still
*ooa summerpick over other SUVs. A
haveroom for beachgear.Ground clear-
You can be both practicaland sporty
one-touchswitch will pop the top to vari-
ance is 8.7 inches and the 116-inch
this holiday season,with a new vehicle
so you canenjoy ousdegrees of openness,
wheelbasekeepsall tires on the ground
that accommodates both your CapeCod
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when corneringAnd in trueJeepfashion, and over-the-bridgelifestyles.In which
siderthis:with the top open,everyonein
case,chancesaregood that any driveway
yourJeep Libertyhasa perfectview at the
the top convertsfrom a winter hard top to a summersoft top (or no top). This
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new-style family SUV will be hip at
clearance.
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