JJSix
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So probably not my smartest decision ever, but in the first week I had my Jeep we went on a 3,000 mile cross-country trek and thought I would share what I learned about my 2020 JLUR. My Jeep is a JLUR with the 3.6L and the automatic transmission and I also added the tow package, the LEDs, and Sky One Touch top.
Why would I subject my wife, 2 kids, and 3 dogs to this? I just got back from deployment and couldn't find a great deal on the Jeep I wanted anywhere close to Tucson so I thought hey, why not do an order through Criswell. I worked with Pat and got my Bikini Blue Rubi on a friday and enjoyed the cool MD weather and then drove up on Saturday with my 4 year old (who was staying with my parents for a few weeks) to Michigan where my wife and 2 year old daughter were staying as well as the 3 pups. After getting a 6x12 uhaul hitched up, we did a 3 day drive back to Tucson, 2 of the dogs into the jeep and the other and the kids got the minivan treatment. Total length of the trip was just about 3K and all of it pretty much interstate driving.
So how did the JLUR do? Overall, better than I expected as a whole. While not the greatest of driving options for several thousand miles in only a few days, it performed well at something its not exactly built for.
What I liked:
The driving comfort was pretty great. Even after dozens of hours of straight driving with only quick breaks and quick motels, the seat was supportive and didn't have any issues. The additional options versus the 2012 JK I had previously were very helpful, the Sirius and the automatic climate control being the true standouts.
The transmission is tremendous. I love manual transmissions but I opted for the auto this time and its one of the smoothest driving I have had. It never wanted to hunt for gears and my RPMs never made me questions if I had the best gear. Even with a max'd 3500 lb trailer, no complaints.
What I didn't:
Gas mileage wasn't great, I was getting about 18 traveling between 70-75 MPH before the trailer and then averaged low 12s with it attached. I can't complain too much as I knew it wasn't going to be good but was hoping for a little better than i actually got.
The LEDs combined with the trailer isn't great. I think its due to the large weight on the rear suspension pushing the nose up but definitely got flashed a lot by drivers for blinding them.
Overall:
So how did the JLUR do? Overall, better than I expected as a whole. While not the greatest of driving options for several thousand miles in only a few days, it performed well at something its not exactly built to do well. I have zero regrets, not only about the purchase but even using it for the trip.
Why would I subject my wife, 2 kids, and 3 dogs to this? I just got back from deployment and couldn't find a great deal on the Jeep I wanted anywhere close to Tucson so I thought hey, why not do an order through Criswell. I worked with Pat and got my Bikini Blue Rubi on a friday and enjoyed the cool MD weather and then drove up on Saturday with my 4 year old (who was staying with my parents for a few weeks) to Michigan where my wife and 2 year old daughter were staying as well as the 3 pups. After getting a 6x12 uhaul hitched up, we did a 3 day drive back to Tucson, 2 of the dogs into the jeep and the other and the kids got the minivan treatment. Total length of the trip was just about 3K and all of it pretty much interstate driving.
So how did the JLUR do? Overall, better than I expected as a whole. While not the greatest of driving options for several thousand miles in only a few days, it performed well at something its not exactly built for.
What I liked:
The driving comfort was pretty great. Even after dozens of hours of straight driving with only quick breaks and quick motels, the seat was supportive and didn't have any issues. The additional options versus the 2012 JK I had previously were very helpful, the Sirius and the automatic climate control being the true standouts.
The transmission is tremendous. I love manual transmissions but I opted for the auto this time and its one of the smoothest driving I have had. It never wanted to hunt for gears and my RPMs never made me questions if I had the best gear. Even with a max'd 3500 lb trailer, no complaints.
What I didn't:
Gas mileage wasn't great, I was getting about 18 traveling between 70-75 MPH before the trailer and then averaged low 12s with it attached. I can't complain too much as I knew it wasn't going to be good but was hoping for a little better than i actually got.
The LEDs combined with the trailer isn't great. I think its due to the large weight on the rear suspension pushing the nose up but definitely got flashed a lot by drivers for blinding them.
Overall:
So how did the JLUR do? Overall, better than I expected as a whole. While not the greatest of driving options for several thousand miles in only a few days, it performed well at something its not exactly built to do well. I have zero regrets, not only about the purchase but even using it for the trip.
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