Springtail
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- First Name
- Doc
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- Nov 30, 2017
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- Location
- Southern Iowa
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- 2018 JLUR, 1977 FJ40, (RestoMod), 2018 Camaro SS Convertible, 2020 Tesla Model Y Performance
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- Co-Owner Springtail LLC
Former FJC owner (2007 TRD for 12 years)...I’m your guy. I traded in my 2013 FJC for my current 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited JL.
I loved my FJC. I would own it and my Jeep if I could afford to.
1. The FJ is slightly more refined on the road, due to IFS. However, road/wind noise is the same in my Jeep with hard top. They are both houses on wheels. After you get used to the different steering I think you will find that the Jeep is pretty darned refined as well - just a different feel. After you get used to it, you will have an “ah-ha!” moment.
2. Mods are far, far more numerous, and generally cheaper if you shop around, than for the FJ. Aftermarket support for the Jeep is unmatched.
3. Toyota reliability is considered better than FCA.
4. Both are great off-road. The edge definitely goes to the Jeep for many reasons you probably already know.
5. Gas mileage in my 2-liter turbo Jeep is FAR better than my FJC. Power and acceleration is FAR better in the Jeep.
6. Jeep folks are *generally* friendlier, less judgmental, more supportive, with a higher-refined sarcasm.
7. Both retain value extremely well.
8. You can take doors and top off of the Jeep.
I would have to say that I agree with the majority written above....The JLUR is pretty comparable to the FJC in many ways as far as daily driving and highway manners. Much more refined than the JKU in almost every way. That said....I think the 2 door JL will probably not have the ride that you have grown accustomed to in an FJC.
I would disagree with #7 having heavily experienced both types of owners....one is not better than the other but they are definitely different breeds. Jeep owners are definitely spoiled by the sheer mass of aftermarket goods (both good and bad)....where as in the FJC world we generally relied upon people within our own community to fill our aftermarket needs, we created a very cool micro-manufacturing world in those days. I think that we were closer due to the collaborative efforts to build our own goodies.
The only advice that I would give would be to buy a Rubicon....you will not regret it. The retained value when it comes time to sell is worth it alone.
Doc
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