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Bye Bye Rubicon, hello Willys XR

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Wow, for anyone thinking of buying a six speed do yourself a favor and drive a 2.0L with the Xtreme 35 package. I can't begin to stress how much of a better driving vehicle this is.

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Wow, for anyone thinking of buying a six speed do yourself a favor and drive a 2.0L with the Xtreme 35 package. I can't begin to stress how much of a better driving vehicle this is.

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Beautiful XR. Wish they offered this configuration with the 3.6 auto.
 

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Nice Willys! Does the Willys XR have front lockers? Is the rear different than the regular Willys?
 

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Nice Willys! Does the Willys XR have front lockers? Is the rear different than the regular Willys?
4.56s and a rear locker. Open front diff
 

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went from a 6spd sport on 33s to an XR w the 2.0 and auto the difference is night and day. was and still am so glad i did the switch. i dont get off road a lot, and do a lot of trips with my jeep and this one will more then pass slow people unlike the v6 w the 6spd. .....
 

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Wow, for anyone thinking of buying a six speed do yourself a favor and drive a 2.0L with the Xtreme 35 package. I can't begin to stress how much of a better driving vehicle this is.

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What a great looking rig!
 
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Congrats! I have a 2020 JLUR MT. If I had it to do over, I would have gone with the Auto trans. Probably would still have stayed with the 3.6l at the time as I was leery of the newer engine, but I am with you on the trans for sure. Today, maybe would consider giving the 2.0 a go as it's proven reliable.
 

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Very nice. I saw that one a few times on my way into town. Shoot me a message if you want to go over Mt Hebo or the trails around. I'm in.
 

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Wow, for anyone thinking of buying a six speed do yourself a favor and drive a 2.0L with the Xtreme 35 package. I can't begin to stress how much of a better driving vehicle this is.

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The XR package is a great package. I purchased a 2025 Willys XR JLU with the 3.6 Liter. Love the way it handles the trails. The 2.0 Liter I have in my wifes now 2020 Sahara has been excellent. She now has around 80K+ miles and it has been a great Jeep. Only mods were the Rubicon rims and tires and a set of Apex swaybar disconnects. We have run trails for five years and only maintenance has been required with the exception of the paint and hinges which were taken care of under warranty. Keep the oil changed and other lubricants on schedule, not just verified or topped off. That includes the diffs, transfer case, and tranny. Also, change the PCV. P.S., the Sahara is a mild hybrid. Was worried at first, but the batteries have maintained with no problems. Good luck with your new Willys XR.
 

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2 door 2.0 welcome to the Cult Club
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