Djw311

Hey guys...Been driving on the Turnpike for the past few days, and noticed when I get up around 60 it struggles to go any faster. Eventually it does, but it's just slow to react to what I want it to do. 6spd manual, and I just hit 1000 miles on it, so maybe it's from the engine not being broke in enough yet. Or is this why everyone has been complaining about the 3.8 engine? My TJ wasn't like this.

Jusaplaya

Throttle more computer controlled. I think there is a very small response time. You have to rev it harder to go faster. It took me a long time to get used to that. I have always had v8 pickups. I seem to get better gas mileage on the interstate by letting it rev high going up hills. I don't really know how that could be. I got to drive a TJ for a few hours a while back. Those things jump when you hit the gas. They are alot of fun to drive.

robo_tn

the jk motor just sucks

Takenithome

My 03 TJ was the 2.4 4 banger and I swear it had more giddy up than my JKU Rubi.

jeepmont

You should have waited for a 2012.

scouter4life

I'd say it's that the engine has not broken in yet. I have the 6 speed as well and remember it not being too responsive at first. Also if you are in 6th at that point, it's going to be slow as your torque is low, keep it in 5 or 4 if you need a little giddyup. Also, once you go over 60, you will see a big drop in mpg's, just giving you a heads up.

Djw311

I definitely miss my '06 TJ, but I love my '11 JK. I'm just not used to having to down shift to get some giddy up.

Jusaplaya

I ride cruise a lot on the interstate. I get tired of flooring it to go up a hill.