jaldeborgh
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- First Name
- John
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- Jan 7, 2018
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- Rowley, MA
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- 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite, 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon, 2017 Lotus Evora 400, 1949 Triumph 2000 (under restoration), 2004 Ducati Monster S4R, 2003 BMW K1200RS, and 4 Vespa scooters.
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- Semiconductor Capital Equipment Sales Executive
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My wife and I just returned from a 2 week vacation on St Croix, where we rented a 2 door JK Sport from Hertz, with 11K miles on the vehicle. As a first time Wrangler owner, purchased a JLUR in March of 2018, I am surprised at the magnitude of the difference. As I noted, I am a first time Wrangler owner so I have zero experience with earlier Wranglers. It wasn't until we got home that both my wife and I truly noticed the difference. My wife's daily driver is a 2019 Grand Cherokee Summit and she actually sent me a text saying she felt she was driving an "ultra luxury car", she rarely says anything about a vehicle.
While the JK was very serviceable, the difference is connivence and comfort is stark. To be fair, I'm comparing a 2 door to a 4 door, so that may effect the driving experience. The major areas of difference are the smoothness of ride, the transmission responsiveness, comfort and quality of fit & finish.
My conclusion is the price increase moving from the JK to the JL is justified. The JL is clearly a more refined vehicle. I'm sure to ignite a firestorm of disagreement, so I'll apologize in advance.
While the JK was very serviceable, the difference is connivence and comfort is stark. To be fair, I'm comparing a 2 door to a 4 door, so that may effect the driving experience. The major areas of difference are the smoothness of ride, the transmission responsiveness, comfort and quality of fit & finish.
My conclusion is the price increase moving from the JK to the JL is justified. The JL is clearly a more refined vehicle. I'm sure to ignite a firestorm of disagreement, so I'll apologize in advance.
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