jeme
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Yea, I am ready to pull the trigger on my 2021 order but cannot decide between the the 4CYL and the Diesel. Ugh. Keep reading problems with both powerplants.
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150 lbs/ft difference between those two engines is pretty big.Yea, I am ready to pull the trigger on my 2021 order but cannot decide between the the 4CYL and the Diesel. Ugh. Keep reading problems with both powerplants.
The thing about the diesel is that under 40mph it feels fast, and that's where most of my driving is. The low-speed forward thrust is as effortless as any vehicle I have owned - especially for a 5,200lb vehicle. A throttle enhancer only adds to the experience.I have almost 8000 miles on mine. Absolutely love it. Going from a 2017 Camaro 2SS to a Jeep was quite a change. One thing that DIDN'T change is the "get up and go". No, the Jeep diesel isn't as fast. But, it's not NEARLY as slow as you'd think. 450lb/ft of torque helps a lot.
Add to that 25mpg mostly city (around 30 pure highway), ability to tow almost anything you want, and the "secret" upgrades of Dana 44 axles front/rear and the same trans from the 392 Wrangler, and it's a great value.
You could give some people a machine that you put a quarter in, and a $100 bill comes out, and they'd find a problem with it. You won't be disappointed.Thanks so much for the feedback. I have had a diesel Mercedes (problems), Diesel Touareg (flawless) and a Diesel BMW X5 (flawless), so I think what is happening is that I am listening too much to these forums and some on the issues rather that the good experiences.
Very well put thank you so much! I see numerous comments stating $4,000 for a diesel upgrade isn't worth it. Most critics are quick to leave out the 44's and trans upgrade. Without a doubt if the trans was an optional item for your gasser Rubicon it would be a very popular one and easily sold for $1500. And another $1000 for the Dana 44s (373) on your sport. Then the additional $1,500 to throw in a diesel, one heck of a value..... without a doubt the BEST $4000 upgrade for my sport Altitude. The Altitude also comes with limited slip rear end standard. With the numerous hiccups with the oem Rubicon electric lockers I look forward to the future (air lockers) upgrade.I have almost 8000 miles on mine. Absolutely love it. Going from a 2017 Camaro 2SS to a Jeep was quite a change. One thing that DIDN'T change is the "get up and go". No, the Jeep diesel isn't as fast. But, it's not NEARLY as slow as you'd think. 450lb/ft of torque helps a lot.
Add to that 25mpg mostly city (around 30 pure highway), ability to tow almost anything you want, and the "secret" upgrades of Dana 44 axles front/rear and the same trans from the 392 Wrangler, and it's a great value.
This is freaky similar to my situation. I came from a 2016 Camaro 2SS convertible to the diesel wrangler. I have ~8800 miles. The only thing that I miss from my old Camaro is the HUD. In the ~3.5 years of owning it, I looked at my actual speedometer <10 times. The HUD was just amazingly useful!.I have almost 8000 miles on mine. Absolutely love it. Going from a 2017 Camaro 2SS to a Jeep was quite a change. One thing that DIDN'T change is the "get up and go". No, the Jeep diesel isn't as fast. But, it's not NEARLY as slow as you'd think. 450lb/ft of torque helps a lot.
Add to that 25mpg mostly city (around 30 pure highway), ability to tow almost anything you want, and the "secret" upgrades of Dana 44 axles front/rear and the same trans from the 392 Wrangler, and it's a great value.
SAME! I actually reconfigured my HUD to show speed/RPMs, then my dash to display radio info, and my radio had Waze and other phone mirroring info.This is freaky similar to my situation. I came from a 2016 Camaro 2SS convertible to the diesel wrangler. I have ~8800 miles. The only thing that I miss from my old Camaro is the HUD. In the ~3.5 years of owning it, I looked at my actual speedometer <10 times. The HUD was just amazingly useful!.