Survival in a Jeep

             Hopefully everyone was able to find a way to survive this terribly scary Friday the 13^th! With so many movies being based around this day and/or concept, it’s time we talked about movies with the best survival vehicle ever, Jeeps! Here is a top 5 list for the greatest appearances of the rugged 4×4 in Hollywood films … Action!

 5. Tremors

Sure, underground killer worms have never been this scary before, but one thing you can rely on is for a Jeep to be tough.  What better model to put in the movie than a Gladiator!

 4. Tomb Raider

When you have a tough explorer that has to fight against the elements and armies, you might as well give her a tough vehicle.  That happened in Tomb Raider as Laura Croft is seen driving her Jeep Wrangler like she stole it.  Bonus points for whoever decided to make the Wrangler a Rubicon!

3. Twister

 

Twister is a great movie, no doubt about it, so the only way they could make it better is by adding a Jeep J-10, and that’s exactly what they did! If you’re going to be chasing around killer tornadoes and competing with your long rivals, you really can’t go wrong with a J-10.  This truck can do anything, just watch the film and you’ll know.  It even has the ability to rekindle a relationship … aaaawwweee!

 2. Battle of the Bulge

 

You had to know that we would include a movie about WWII on this list!  The Jeep was designed just for this so it had to make it.  Why Battle of the Bulge? There are lots of Jeeps in this movie and as we all know, you can never have too many Jeeps!

 1. Jurassic Park

             Before you call me biased to dinosaur movies or state that it’s only to draw off of the popularity of director Steven Spielberg, you have to remember one key scene.  The electric is off, T-Rex has gotten loose, and you’re in the jungle.  Next thing you know, the king of the dinosaurs is chasing you.  What do you do? Hop into your Jeep Wrangler and speed away! Crashing through a low-hanging tree and a few sideswipes.  This is the kind of scene that makes you want to go off-roading again!

Jeeps are no stranger to the big screen and there are several appearances to choose from.  Now you know what movies to watch this weekend! J

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Earns Top 3 in Resale Value by KBB

      The 2013 Jeep Wrangler, like many of its predecessors enjoys a spot on top of the off-road segment but it also shares its high resale value that the Wranglers have enjoyed over the last several years.  The 2013 Jeep Wrangler was awarded by KBB to have a 55% resale value after 5 years which puts it in the top 3 for all vehicles sold in 2013.   It also enjoys the top rank for Best Compact SUV/Crossover in terms of resale value.   Many people associate this off-road king with being rugged, but it also holds its price making this one of the best vehicles of 2013 to purchase!  Don’t purchase just on resale though, as the 2013 Jeep Wrangler has style, comfort and features that you wouldn’t expect from the mudslinger.  With available features like Bluetooth, Touch Screen Radio and Navigation, and push button start, you’ll feel like you’re in a luxury vehicle, even if you’re miles from the nearest road.   Buy your next vehicle with confidence that it won’t lose all of its value once you’ve paid it off and get yourself into a Jeep Wrangler!   Stop in to Fred Martin Superstore today and test drive a 2013 Wrangler and see why so many people are passionate about their Wrangler! 

We’re the Fred Martin car guys, and we love our moms!

Top 5 Things We Learned From Mom

           With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we want to celebrate our moms by creating a list of the top 5 things we learned from our mom.   

5. “A little dirt never hurt anybody”

 

4. “Always make time for your family”

 

3. “Work hard, and then play hard”

 

2. “If your friends all jumped off a cliff, would you?”

 

1. “If you’re going to do something, do it right”