I did all of my crazy off-roading "back in the day". I now only do mild trails that wont break anything and am enjoying the 392 for its power and for the summer when I can take the top off. I definitely don't use all of the resources that the Rubicon has in its back pocket... and I'm o.k...
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I realize the split personality. I have had a Wrangler since 1978 and part of what I always enjoyed was getting out into nature. I fought the battle about wasting resources... but as a pragmatic eco-dude; well, you can see what won. I just feel guilty and recycle more than I ever have...
I am an "eco-dude" and a large man as well. I worry about gas, but figure I am saving the planet in a great deal of other places. Sorry if this is not what you meant or someone else has a different way of interpreting this. The large man comment is that the Wrangler is basically the smallest...
I have a 392. This is basically the culmination of Wranglers that I have owned since 1982; my first was a 1977 CJ-5. I am from Tennessee and have done various degrees of off-roading since the first one I ever owned.
I doubt that I will ever do anything besides mild trails in the 392. I think...
I have had my 392 for around 8 months. When the exhaust is on silent mode, these folks are correct. When you push the "FUN" button... The sweetest sound wafts out of the dual exhaust that you can imagine! The standard acceleration is just perfect with a soft growl, but when you step on the...
Or... For a totally different take, I have seen several folks that get stickers from their travels and adventures and put them on the ceiling of the hard top... Just a thought.
Andy, I am from Tennessee and have looked too many times to admit. I always use Smoky Mountains now and believe it to be the way I will continue to spell it! I love your trip/post. Great job!!!
I also love the Rock House. Linville and the whole area are great. Great trails going...
Well, change is inevitable, but I will always have a fondness for the minimalist look of the old CJ's where the dash was basically a steel sheet with the dials stuck in it! I guess evolution made that go away. I have my 392 so I am hoping that this is the last Wrangler I will buy. Maybe a...
Yee, Haw!!! I like the stance of my Jeep with a bit wider wheel... typically ended up with a 17x8.5 - 9 with a 4.5 backspace. I always ended up with close to a 33" tire and never had an issue. Drove good on the road (98% of my driving), and did what I needed it to going over reasonable trails...
I started doing the same thing with Peterson in Nampa and my first Rubicon. I have always started looking for a dealer out west somewhere to make a road trip / adventure out of the purchase. I am convinced I always save significant dollars to buy this way. I have now found Gupton on Ratberts...
Thanks for the knowledge. The thing that I have noticed about Gupton is that they do seem to have a great deal more inventory and it looks like there is a fair amount of traffic from folks from out-of-town. I have enjoyed dealing with Dan and Renee.
I do not know what the Suppliers Discount is; I have not heard it called that. I used the chart that Ratbert provided to get the percentage off of invoice, and the additional (approximately 1%) off for the $100 investment (and 30 days) in Tred Lightly.
I assume to FCA/Stelantis. Otherwise, why are not all dealerships afforded the same below invoice pricing opportunities? I was actually told this by a dealer in the area that did not offer these same deals and when I asked, this is what was explained to me?!
I always wondered how Kernersville...
I also purchased my Rubicon from Kent in 2019. I am in Tennessee and my brother and I made a great trip out of it. The experience was excellent and I would highly recommend dealing with him and the Peterson folks. More recently I bought a 392 from Gupton Motors in Springfield, Tennessee. They...