JL Wrangler! Discuss!

[bbaCJ8]

Originally Posted by Cobound

By the time you price out a JL build, you could pick up a sweet built JKUR (similar to what I did) or a Brute DC, for that matter...which I’m more apt to consider, more for your money. I’m guessing those Brute prices will come down some, already seen a few dropped to ALMOST reasonable prices, considering their original tags!! But still out there.

I’d trade mine for a Brute DC Rubi on 37s...actually talked to a guy a few weeks ago just to see what he’d do. He balked, but did say he’d be in Moab this spring, we’ll see if I run into him, and what happens

Now, Sean, THAT is more likely to happen in the next 3-6 months than me owning a JL

That would not be a smart move IMO. I looooove the look of Brutes, but having been around them quite a bit and driven them a little (very little actually) I wouldn't buy one. They're beautiful and are a great show piece and attention getter, but for an actual driver/wheeler/toy there are a few things that just don't do it for me. Not gonna get into it here, but if you're really curious you know how to get ahold of me. If you get bored just swap an L92/6L80E into your JK and enjoy it for as long as possible.....then sell it to me for pennies on the dollar when you get bored again.

[Cobound]

I get what you’re saying...I know how to get to ya

[Dennis]

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...TyGQ52aig25yGs

[6DoF]

the waterfall one was a solid :micdrop:

[xj_man_646]

Agreed. I liked that one a lot.

I want to know where that man made lake and waterfall were. I noticed it was a M-pate Jeep; leads me to believe they built that at a proving ground somewhere, in which case, this makes me want to find a Jeep calibration position even though it is within the confines of FCA

[6DoF]

probably just a rock quarry or similar, and a fire hose at the top

[Cobound]

Probably...clear Hollywood tomfoolery

[srt8-jk]

Originally Posted by Cobound

Probably...clear Hollywood tomfoolery

From what I had heard, this was filmed on a ranch someplace in Texas.

[Cobound]

Then we need to find that ranch in Texas!

Matter of fact, w/ your recent capabilities, we need to put our own action on camera

[Dennis]

The 2018 Wrangler will keep the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, good for 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, as its base engine; it's the single largest piece of hardware that carries over from the outgoing version. But most of the buzz about the powertrain has centered on the new turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that will make its debut in the Wrangler lineup. This 2.0-liter will churn out 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque -- a bump over the Pentastar when it comes to torque but a slight drop in horsepower -- and it will be paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

JL Wrangler Forums now reports that the 2.0-liter turbo is now available for ordering as a $1,000 option over the base Pentastar V6. As this engine can only be paired with the eight-speed automatic, which itself is a $2,000 option, it makes this powertrain combo a $3,000 option.



Read more: http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...#ixzz56X5LK08E

[Sir Sam]

Turbo option will be interesting. See what can be tuned up for more HP on it. It will be interesting to see stock for stock what the turbo is like for drivesbility and fuel economy.

[bbaCJ8]

Had some discussion about this yesterday. Sounds like they almost advised people to only get that engine if you're leaving it stock. It will take very little added weight or tire to knock it into constant turbo use and kill fuel economy and longterm reliability. Sounds like a pretty poor choice for most of us, Ecodiesel will be the one to have. 400+lb-ft and 30+ MPG. Shouldn't take long to pay off the extra purchase price with those kind of numbers.

[Cobound]

Originally Posted by bbaCJ8

Had some discussion about this yesterday. Sounds like they almost advised people to only get that engine if you're leaving it stock. It will take very little added weight or tire to knock it into constant turbo use and kill fuel economy and longterm reliability. Sounds like a pretty poor choice for most of us, Ecodiesel will be the one to have. 400+lb-ft and 30+ MPG. Shouldn't take long to pay off the extra purchase price with those kind of numbers.

[Sir Sam]

Originally Posted by bbaCJ8

Had some discussion about this yesterday. Sounds like they almost advised people to only get that engine if you're leaving it stock. It will take very little added weight or tire to knock it into constant turbo use and kill fuel economy and longterm reliability. Sounds like a pretty poor choice for most of us, Ecodiesel will be the one to have. 400+lb-ft and 30+ MPG. Shouldn't take long to pay off the extra purchase price with those kind of numbers.

I think those are valid points. And I'd much rather have the VM diesel.

I'll see how things are looking when the truck comes out. If the truck has a diesel option it might be enough to tempt me to buy. Maybe.

[bbaCJ8]

Originally Posted by Sir Sam

I think those are valid points. And I'd much rather have the VM diesel.

I'll see how things are looking when the truck comes out. If the truck has a diesel option it might be enough to tempt me to buy. Maybe.

It absolutely will. Diesel should be out well before the truck is on the market.

[Cobound]

[FUBAR]

http://www.thedrive.com/news/18346/y...ep-wrangler-jl

[Jeepin Jason]

[Cobound]

Yeah, really wish that would've been an option this round...but it would've not only SERIOUSLY increased the cost, as if the new model alone isn't already expensive...it might just have killed the Grand

Luxury with removable top/doors...got it. V8...go get a Grand

[nblehm]

Lots of people that drive grands wouldn't drive a wrangled, I'd think.