I had one yesterday for the day. Pretty comfortable car. Still built like a Jeep, had to hit the door trim to clip it back together as it popped apart when i closed the door, lol.
Was a 2.4L 5spd. Engine is a turd, IMHO. Gearbox is easy enough to use but gear ratios are long (only a 5spd, but has a lower than usual 1st and a much higher than usual 5th).
I think if looking at a Patriot, get the diesel. Don't be a tightass the diesel is a VW donk and is guaranteed to be a nicer drive than the petrol which I also think would get thirsty very quickly if not babied about like I was yesterday.
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