Why would u buy a 2011 or older?
03-13-2011 | 08:58 AM
#31
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2009
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From: Western New York
I don't want to wait for the unknown. I was going to, but I'm getting sick and tired of being dicked around by marketing.
Life is short, it could be over tomorrow.
I really want to get into something smaller.
The 2011 is good enough. I can always trade it in later on down the line.
Life is short, it could be over tomorrow.
I really want to get into something smaller.
The 2011 is good enough. I can always trade it in later on down the line.
03-13-2011 | 10:55 AM
#32
JK Jedi
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From: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
03-13-2011 | 11:18 AM
#33
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Fontana, Ca
When I purshased my JK I knew I was not buying a Porshe. I figured it probably would not be very fast. All thow I did figure it should do great on the trail and it does. I purshased my JK cause I really enjoy being out in nature.
03-13-2011 | 02:42 PM
#35
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Columbus, Ohio
im not so worried about speed nor gas mileage..
ive got a 500 HP monte carlo for speed...
and im likely ordering my smart-car convertible by summer for gas mileage...
My Jeep? still the darn most fun vehicle to have of any of them built today!
-Christopher
ive got a 500 HP monte carlo for speed...
and im likely ordering my smart-car convertible by summer for gas mileage...
My Jeep? still the darn most fun vehicle to have of any of them built today!
-Christopher
03-13-2011 | 05:35 PM
#37
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 381
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From: Fort Myers, Florida
6 speed
Most of the reply comments are right on, you gotta know why you buy a JK JKU or any Jeep wrangler...
I have to admit back in 07 when I test drove a couple of automatic JKUs I didn't like it. I tried a 2 Dr and no better in my perception. I had always owned manual CJs but thought I might appreciate an automatic as I get older. In 08, I choose the 6 spd. Best decision, drop that sucker into 4th and go... when I get bigger tires I'll regear.
The new engine will be a good upgrade, particularly for automatics, but I think a diesel is the best thing for our JKs... out there.
I have to admit back in 07 when I test drove a couple of automatic JKUs I didn't like it. I tried a 2 Dr and no better in my perception. I had always owned manual CJs but thought I might appreciate an automatic as I get older. In 08, I choose the 6 spd. Best decision, drop that sucker into 4th and go... when I get bigger tires I'll regear.
The new engine will be a good upgrade, particularly for automatics, but I think a diesel is the best thing for our JKs... out there.
03-13-2011 | 09:21 PM
#38
JK Junkie
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Had a GC rental that had the pentastar and I was not all that impressed by it. It did not seem to have that much more power than the JK and I think my wife's minivan with the 4.0 has more pep. Given they have similar HP and weight (granted different gearing) however I was expecting a little more pop to it and I was just not feeling it.
As for my JK, I like the 3.8, besides a proven engine, with the 6 speed I have the control to pull trailers up steep and long inclines just fine. I'm not trying to set any speed records so I'm not concerned about getting up the hills at a high speed.
As for my JK, I like the 3.8, besides a proven engine, with the 6 speed I have the control to pull trailers up steep and long inclines just fine. I'm not trying to set any speed records so I'm not concerned about getting up the hills at a high speed.
03-13-2011 | 10:06 PM
#39
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Menomonee Falls, Wi
I don't think they are putting in a new engine for speed, but rather to comply with the new MPG law that is going into effect in 2012 and 2016. Either way, the new JK's beat the crap out of my 92 YJ... Hills were a no go, ha
03-14-2011 | 01:01 AM
#40
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Cody, Wyoming
Oh come on, every short wheelbase Jeep made since the demise of the 304 V8 in the 1970s has been a total dog. Thirty five years of gutless wonders, and you think they are magically going to cure that in 2012? I'm thinking a lot of people are going to be let down with the new engine, because they have their expectations set too high.
More ponies would be great although, historically an unstable vehicle with a lot of horsepower is a bad combination for the average consumer.
The 304 had a displacement of 303.92 CID (4,980.3 cc) which produced 210 hp (157 kW) in 1970-71 and was built starting in 1970.[5] Later models produced less power from the factory, going down yearly. 1972-78 models were rated at 150 hp (112 kW). It was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) in 1979, the last year it was installed in passenger cars, and 125 hp (93 kW) in 1980-81, the last years it was used in Jeep vehicle
Cite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_V8_engine