25 Willys XR or 25 Base Willys

[WrangleredUp]

If you were to buy a new Willys Wrangler, and your choices were XR or Non XR, and price is not an issue, which would you choose?

25 Willys XR 4 door -50k (after rebates)

25 Willys Base 4 door -46k (after rebates)

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[JKJ]

For gods sake you know you want the XR. Just go buy it Monday and report back with pictures. Buy once cry once.

 

[jadmt]

for me the 4.56 gears and 35's and wheels that will accept 37's along with the tailgate hinge would be worth 4K

 

[Aonarch]

XR package is a good deal if you want 35s or 37s.

 

[WrangleredUp]

for me the 4.56 gears and 35's and wheels that will accept 37's along with the tailgate hinge would be worth 4K

I would definitely agree. The small price difference is definitely made up in the XR.

 

[WrangleredUp]

For gods sake you know you want the XR. Just go buy it Monday and report back with pictures. Buy once cry once.

I was actually going back in forth between a base rubicon and a Willys XR. Everyone’s responses in the previous thread made me realize that the Willys would be perfect for me. I actually really don’t like the red on the rubicon and also don’t care for the wheels. The Willys XR looks like a monster from the factory and the black and orange look great together imo. I also get the rear locker to use whenever I need it, and 4.56 gears. The look on 35s is no comparison to a base rubi or base willys. I believe I’m going to go with the Willys XR. I will definitely update with pictures when I pick it up. Thanks for the input! Buy once cry once!

 

[JKJ]

I know I second guessed myself to death on my purchase. The Willy’s XR is capable and so well sorted out. I was, and still am thrilled with it. 3rd wrangler. 5th Jeep. It’s by far the best.

 

[WrangleredUp]

I know I second guessed myself to death on my purchase. The Willy’s XR is capable and so well sorted out. I was, and still am thrilled with it. 3rd wrangler. 5th Jeep. It’s by far the best.

Thank you for your response! Second guessing is an understatement! I can’t make up my mind. I just don’t want to feel buyers remorse when I see a rubicon. I know the Willys is the best purchase for me and I love the look so much more, but it’s a very tough decision. I also won’t get 35s on a base rubicon in my price range, so there’s also that.

 

[entropy]

I was actually going back in forth between a base rubicon and a Willys XR. Everyone’s responses in the previous thread made me realize that the Willys would be perfect for me. I actually really don’t like the red on the rubicon and also don’t care for the wheels. The Willys XR looks like a monster from the factory and the black and orange look great together imo. I also get the rear locker to use whenever I need it, and 4.56 gears. The look on 35s is no comparison to a base rubi or base willys. I believe I’m going to go with the Willys XR. I will definitely update with pictures when I pick it up. Thanks for the input! Buy once cry once!

Willys XR. I just bought one a couple weeks ago. It is the best value for the money and extremely capable. I wanted one since it came out.

Willys is a great trim overall since they got rid of that terrible clutch based LSD and put a selectable locker.

The fact you can get the XR package on it makes it the best value for the money.

 

[Gio]

Thank you for your response! Second guessing is an understatement! I can’t make up my mind. I just don’t want to feel buyers remorse when I see a rubicon. I know the Willys is the best purchase for me and I love the look so much more, but it’s a very tough decision. I also won’t get 35s on a base rubicon in my price range, so there’s also that.

Minus the 4:1 transfer case and the front locker, you have a wonderful package with the XR.
I added Apex AutoLynx sway bar discos for a very affordable and extremely easy was to disconnect the sways up front.

At this point, I don't know if I'll add a front locker, and I don't know if the transfer case will benefit us for what we do with our rig.

The Willys XR VS the standard Rubi actually had some advantages. I believe the knuckles are better, and the 4.56 gears are standard. I don't think you can ever go wrong with the Rubes, but between the regular Willys VS the base. XR was our choice with zero regrets.

 

[Rockdwg]

I have the base JL Willys. I would like an XR, but when I got mine there was a delay in building XRs. Looking at them now I would like the XR better if the wheels were all black like the non XR Willys but still bead lock capable.

 

[X35]

Here’s another vote for the Willys XR. We really love ours.

 

[X35]

@Gio

What Jeep branded Bilstein reservoir shocks are you running on your Jeep?

 

[Jmos4]

Hi,

I personally wanted a stick, so got a Rubicon and 4.88's, added XR flares and added 35's. I don't go off road a lot as have a few beater 4x4 trucks for that.

If you go base add cost to regear also if you get a xr you can get 4.88's if you plan on larger tires down the road

Regards,
Jim

 

[Gio]

@Gio

What Jeep branded Bilstein reservoir shocks are you running on your Jeep?

The shocks came with the Mopar lift. We had it added. We have a friend in the leasing business that was able to get us a great deal on the lift.
Other than that and my Apex AutoLynx, our rigs are very similar.

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