# 2012 Patriot or Compass - should I buy even though they are being discontinued by Fiat? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** jeep, patriot\ **Created:** [February 24, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128 "2012-02-24T21:49:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![beatlefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@beatlefan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beatlefan)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/1 "2012-02-24T21:49:50Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester and want to get a new car. I need a small SUV reasonably priced with good maint. record. The Patriot and Compass look good to me, but I hear they are being discontinued. Is it wise to purchase something that will soon go away? ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/2 "2012-02-24T21:51:46Z")
Parts will be available for years, so that isn’t a concern. Make sure you really like these cars, they were not big sellers. Go for a good long test drive. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/3 "2012-02-24T22:08:04Z")
No worry on parts, but neither one does much for me, and they’re average on reliability, no better. No way to swing a new Forester? ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/4 "2012-02-24T23:09:38Z")
I’ll only add that when a vehicle disappears it often causes the depreciation rate to accelerate. When the time again comes to trade, you may have to take a “hit”. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/5 "2012-02-27T04:26:07Z")
If Fiat makes them, you are guaranteed to take a hit…But SOMEBODY has to buy them… ---
**Author:** ![mleich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/6 "2012-02-27T04:29:18Z")
I have never driven one, but these vehicles have some of the worst ratings in the entire industry. Check out Consumer Reports, [Cars.com](http://Cars.com), Intellichoice, etc. They are on all of the “10 Worst” lists. FWIW. Why not keep the Forester? It is a MUCH better vehicle than anything Jeep ever made. ---
**Author:** ![beatlefan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@beatlefan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beatlefan)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/7 "2012-02-27T22:49:56Z")
Thanks folks. I really appreciate the information. I WAS thinking of getting another Subaru but really wanted to do my bit and get an American car. However, I don’t see one that will suit me. The next thing I have to do is get into Consumer Reports and do more research. THANKS ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-patriot-or-compass-should-i-buy-even-though-they-are-being-discontinued-by-fiat/71128/8 "2012-02-27T23:06:24Z")
The notion that you can associate a car or car company with a country/nation-state is a slippery one. If you go for a Jeep over a Subaru you might find out you bought a vehicle that was assembled in Mexico over one that was assembled in Indiana. As for all the rest of it - parts, design, marketing, etc. - forget it. That’s even more of a loopy ride through the global economy. You can at least find out where various models are assembled before you buy though (if you continue to care). I believe that all Subaru legacy line cars sold in the US (so including the Outback) are assembled in Indiana. I’d just find a car that meets your needs and go with it.