Things that surprised you about the JL

[ToolMan514]

I was surprised to see the Flip Flops on the wiper cowl. It was cool when my wife showed them to me.

This is not the first time it's been mentioned, but here is some back story on the flip flops... And other mentions of it here.

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[Capt-Zoom]

Surprises good
1. 8spd auto is amazing. Never thought I'd choose an auto over manual
2. Seat comfort
3. Ergonomics
4. The many many advancement over jk
5. Overall comfort. I am used to TJ

Surprises bad
1. Steering
2. Frame welds on my 18 that got bought back
3.. design flaws like the defroster vents
4. Wind noise from hardtop

 

[Keagan]

Absolutely hate where they moved reverse to in the manual (next to first instead of far right away from first.) It is so easy now to not realize you are in reverse instead of first. I have had several instances of nearly reversing off a cliff, up side of ravine and nearly flipping over, numerous cars nearly backed into like at a gas station...

 

[Dagwood]

I'm surprised how quite the soft top is and also amazed at the paint quality on mine. I only found one imperfection and was expecting much worse with jeep quality reputation.

 

[Ghuzz]

I’m surprised at how cool the hill assist feature is. I hadn’t paid much attention to it. It works really well and makes the trail even funnier cause you can take your foot off the brake.

 

[Wanted33]

The thing that surprises me is, I didn't know I would enjoy owning a Jeep as much as I do. I had an idea it would be fun, but dayum........

 

[wv18jl]

I deleted muffler, spare and back seat and am absolutely amazed at 20 mpg and how quick this thing is.

 

[DaltonGang]

1. The 8 speed Tranny is phenomenal.
2. The paint job is smooth as silk, and flawless.

 

[TexRivers]

My prior Jeep was an 06 Rubicon with soft top. Top was such a pia that I never lowered it and I hated it as a daily driver, too rough and noisy. When I test drove a JL Saraha hard top I fell in love with the quiet and smooth ride. I ordered a 19 Moab and in addition to the quiet (I swapped the mud tires for KO2s) and smooth ride I’m most impressed with the 8 sp tranny. Adding a winch and roof rack for a 4K mike trip out west in Jun-Jul.

 

[Pattyolc]

I was surprised to see the Flip Flops on the wiper cowl. It was cool when my wife showed them to me.

HAHA.. omg.. I had to look for them..so faint/so cute!

 

[#1 for me]

Really? Mine took maybe 5 seconds each. The longest part of taking the doors off was getting the hinge bolts out without touching the paint. But, I just don’t put them back in.

You might try using a few pieces of 2 inch painter tape on each door to protect the paint when removing the bolts . Just saying !

 

[jeepscout]

You might try using a few pieces of 2 inch painter tape on each door to protect the paint when removing the bolts . Just saying !

I use a magnetic advertisement. It's thin and about the size of a business card. Just place behind the hinge where the wrench will touch the paint.

 

[wibornz]

Ok a new surprise for me.

Soft top up, and the soft top window off driving in the rain. I was suprised how dry the back stayed and that it did not pull moisture up front. Drove about 60 miles home in the rain.

 

[Gengispecan]

1. The transmission- never expected it to feel like a sports car
2. The acceleration- coming from my old YJ with 3.07’s, a broken 1st gear, 35s and a lift, this thing practically flies
3. How awesome Apple CarPlay is- never had a car or Jeep with it
(And some things I don’t like)
4. The soft top- how not far down it goes. So much worse than my old TJ. It even obstructs your view to the rear! This is really weird and a shame, because I love top-down driving, but Safari mode will get some extra love
5. How long it takes to take the doors off- what used to be 15 seconds now takes minutes

Buy some cheapo velcro straps off amazon and wrap the top when you have it down. The straps compress it down so nothing is obstructing your view. I've had my top down for a month now and haven't had an issue with this. Takes an extra 30 seconds to do.

 

[multicam]

Buy some cheapo velcro straps off amazon and wrap the top when you have it down. The straps compress it down so nothing is obstructing your view. I've had my top down for a month now and haven't had an issue with this. Takes an extra 30 seconds to do.

Oh yeah definitely, I’m down for that. I was a little worried about pushing down on the soft top though- didn’t someone bend their bars doing that? Or was that from trying to lower it without pulling the release handle? I just don’t want to force anything and break something. I’m always suspicious of soft tops’ durability.

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