My 392 is the best jeep ever! 2024. Great off road, really nice on a road trip. Excellent transmisoon. Feels very solid and planted. Daily driver would be fun except 13 to 14 mpg. No issues at all.
Keep in mind that the default for the exhaust valve is open, ie noisey. After the engine starts and produces vacuum, the exhaust can get quieter. But every time it starts, it starts with a delightful bark. Although your neighbors might not find it delightful!
I added a seat belt extender. Not because I’m overweight, but when I’m jumping in and out to hook up a trailer and moving the jeep an inch, it doesn’t slam it into park, or refuse to move unless I close the door.
Living in east san Diego county, it gets pretty hot. And almost anywhere I’d go,even for trails means freeway driving. I have tube doors with mirror. Trails are pretty dusty. So I’m a wimp. Plus I have a Mercedes AMG convertible, so I get lots of open air.
so it’s rare I take the doors off
I have one, totally love it. off road monster or cruises effortlessly on the freeway at 80. Just got back from a road trip from San Diego to San francisco. Very civilized.
my daughter in law calls it a ridiculous vehicle - in the best way - and it’s true!
traded in a 3.6 Moab, JLU. The 392 is...