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Is a Jeep Patriot a good first car?

I saved up enough to buy a car just in time for next semester! Is a Jeep Patriot a good first car?

Melanie Mergen · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Whether the Jeep Patriot is a good first car depends on what factors are most important to you. Of all the Jeeps, the Patriot is more affordable to purchase and has a better safety record, but it can rack up

high maintenance bills

.

You’ll definitely want to research the following areas and decide which elements you want to prioritize:

Purchase price

Jeep Patriot insurance costs

Average maintenance and repair costs

Safety ratings

Reliability ratings

What kinds of driving conditions it will need to handle

Performance capabilities

Fuel economy

Comfort and convenience features

Passenger and cargo space

Its current condition, if you’re buying used

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