I agree with the previous...piece a Jeep together as you want would be the bomb! As far as something specific, I would not mind paying an extra $3-$5k for a lifted, locked, armored up Jeep. I am interested in doing these things on my own, but I am also aware of the conflicts with my warranty that could arise...I think a factory installed could be easily done by Chrysler.

Dealerships are already doing this...wheels, tires and lifts and rolling it into the financing! I would really like one from the factory...greater peace of mind.

 

1) Diesel Option, $750
2) Paint job that doesn't scratch and chip so easily, $200
3) Hard top that doesn't leak, $0
4) Backup camera, $100. I've learned this is a GREAT off-road feature!
5) The rest is provided by aftermarket anyway and allows for a cheaper entry point to pricing a new Jeep.

Lots of people are requesting a Hemi option. Frankly, I'd much prefer the added fuel economy and torque for towing that the diesel would bring. The current 3.8L is fast enough on flat ground, but very lacking in mountainous terrain where I live, espcially when towing an ATV trailer. Need torque, need improved fuel economy.

I'm currently in the market for a 2nd utility vehicle; I will not buy another Jeep without a diesel option. Why can't we American's get the same engine options as the European Jeepers? European car companies are bringing efficient, powerful and relatively inexpensive diesels here to the US; why can't Chrysler do the same? Look at the VW Golf TDI.

 

Just out of curiosity, what diesel SUV options do you have, aside from some Mercs and maybe the X5?

 

I am one of the biggest critics of Chrysler's decision to make the 3.8L the only powerplant available in the JK, but your last statement indicates you don't understand the Jeep design or ownership philosophy.

The Jeep Wrangler and all of its ancestors have never had the latest engineering technology. They are built on off-the-shelf parts that combine ruggedness, simplicity, reliability and affordabililty. Just look at any Jeep, do they look like they a state-of-the-art poser? If you want state-of-the-art buy a Range Rover for $70K+.

BTW, who is going to erode their market share? Hummer? The number of Wranglers sold has gone up significantly since the introduction of the JK.

 

I would like to see an adjustable performance. Digital display or something that allows for options like economy, high performance ( or faster on road speeds and acceleration ), and of course an off road performance setting. I need to get better then 18 miles per gallon while driving to work (25 would be great), butt I still want to ride trails on the weekend. I think this option should be standard on all jeeps. The increase price should not exceed the savings in fuel cost when using economy. So, maybe a few hundred added to base price.

For the record I have owned a 94 Sahara and a 07 Rubicon, though I do not have a jeep now because of budget cutbacks. I will get another jeep when my income allows, until then I suffer in a nissan sentra.

 

I would pay $3,000 more if a V8 Hemi was offered.

After upgrading my 3.8 lt with CAI, cat-back free flow and Superchips - I still want more power and know when i add bigger tires I will need it more!

 

Relocate the driver's seat back, so that somebody > 6' tall can have enough leg room WITHOUT having to recline the seat until it's almost flat. And make a kit that can be retrofitted to existing JKs. And supply it free to anybody > 6' tall.

 

how about a jeep that doesn't need 10-20K extra put into it to be a jeep..
more ground clearance, tire size options, beefier parts, and shit that won't break right away...
oh and maybe a warranty that covers all the cheap parts they put in

 

Manual Hubs ?

 

If ford can produce a 300 hp v6 for the new mustang it should be possible for the jeep. I would love to see Hemi as a standard option. I'd pay 2000 to 3000 more. Thats about the difference between the v6 and v8 5.7 charger. the 5.7 also gets better gas milage then the v6 due to the engine shutting down cylinders at lights and when it gets up to speed. In reality it doesn't cost chrysler that much more to produce the 5.7