2.0 or 3.6 ??????

[lowmpg]

Ryan, I actually broke 100 MPH in my first JLU, a Sport with the 2.0T. It was accidental, as I had just bought the Jeep. I was passing on the interstate, looked down, and I was clocking 105 MPH. I thought I was doing 80-ish ?

Top speed is governed electronically at 97mph....speedo may have said more.

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[Wabujitsu]

Top speed is governed electronically at 97mph....speedo may have said more.

Roger that. It was a 2018 “new” Jeep that the dealership had put 1000+ miles on it when I bought it (they used it for errands, apparently, and I received a very steep discount on it). I cannot explain it. I did check the speedo to GPS, and it was spot-on. Again, I cannot explain it.

 

[Heimkehr]

Wait, what? 7 jeeps?

Damn...

Just this afternoon I was talking with a fellow I know who works at a HD dealership. We were discussing the bikes we've owned, and he said that he owns (present tense) seven Ducatis. There's a BMW or three in there, also. Now there's a fellow who's living his best life.

 

[Jimgolf1]

I’m trying to decide which engine to choose when ordering a 24 Ribicon X. I do very little off-roading and love going fast. I’m hooked on jeeps so buying a “muscle car” isn’t what I want. I have a 22 4Xe but the benefit of 22 miles on the battery doesn’t fit our long distance driving habits and the scarcity of charging stations when traveling usually leaves us using the ICE most of the time anyway. Crappy mileage on the 392 and big price tag is a turnoff for that model. Any suggestions?

Your experience with the 4xe is exactly why I’m ordering a 2.0 this time for better all around mileage and better performance at altitude.

 

[Skolson]

"I was "given" a Vega when I grew up. What a piece of crap. It got me to school."

I had a 71 Vega. Made many trips between NM and MI in the late 70s. It was always needing something done to it. I rebuilt the engine twice. The head and all accessories could be removed and I'd climb into the engine compartment and lift the block out. I'd rest it on the fender while I climbed out and then carry it to the garage. MI did a number on it with rust but it may be the only Vega to go over 100k miles. That car taught me a lot about turning wrenches!

LOL…. I learned to drive in my 1974 3 spd Vega in Chicago. NO amenities! It was like a flintstone-mobile, all rusted out in the floorboards but got me where I needed! Look at us all now!!! ??

 

[AZ Hella]

@Donp

Don, I know I'm late to this thread party but based on your statement for longer milage trips, check this out. I recently went wheeling to Sand Hollow OHV, near St. George UT (far southwest corner of the state) with my Jeep Club. What a wonderful time, but I digress.

Here is the mileage I got while commuting back to Denver along I-15 and I-70 (avg 80mph) through the mountains in my 2019 JL 2 Door Sport 3.6L Auto, stock gears lifted on 35's:

Noting that we always joke that driving I-70 through Utah is entirely uphill (in both directions).

I personally really like this powertrain combination. The ZF8 Automatic has made the need for regearing unnecessary. In fact my 8th gear on 35's, with the stock 3.72 gears is like an overdrive on steroids.

I also have zero complaints about take off power. I get a great acceleration whenever I do floor it, more than well enough for anything I ever need, eventhough without lockers I have ample torque at low end to keep my wheels from slipping in crawling conditions. Any turbo assist while on trail would be typically pretty ludicrous anyway.

While I really drool over the thought of having lockers, I'll mod them in one day. I'm having the time of my life wheeling the tough stuff on open diffs. Honestly the Brake Lock Differentials in these JL's are pretty damn effective when used properly (with discuplined throttle management).

The V6 gives me smooth even power everywhere I point this thing. The 8-speed auto is a dream and the mileage is not to damn shabby. Certainly beats hauling around a nearly useless thousand pound battery for <20 mile mall crawler commutes.

I use my JL for what it's intended. To enjoy the Colorado (and Utah) wilderness while enjoying the highway drive in getting there and back.

But, to each their own.
Trail smiles,
Jay

I think you mean 3.45 gears.

 

[jeepoch]

I think you mean 3.45 gears.

Yes sir, typo on my part.

 

[Zandcwhite]

I'm willing to bet the 4xe returns the same mileage and significantly more torque than the 3.6L even if you never charge it. Trading it in for a 2.0t to pick up 2-4mpg on long road trips while losing all that extra torque seems like a terrible idea especially if you like to actually use the skinny pedal. With as hard as you'll have to drive the 3.6L or even the standard 2.0t to make it feel even close to the same vehicle you'll definitely lose mpg around town. I vote keep the 4xe, or at the very least go take a nice long real world test drive in either of the ICE options. Be prepared to be very underwhelmed by comparison.

 

[Zandcwhite]

Top speed is governed electronically at 97mph....speedo may have said more.

The Rubicon is limited to 99mph due to the tires, sport, xr, and Sahara models are governed at 110mph.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I have a 3.6L. My vote would be to keep your 4xe...next best thing to a 392 without the pain to go with it.

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