You’re probably right on these points, however the 392 is already overly-sufficient in power (almost scary for this vehicle
) and no 6-cyl is ever going to have that raw, vintage muscle-car sound that the 392 brings to this Jeep. I hope they keep the V8 around as an option for a bit longer, just for old-school guys like myself
I will take a low stress, lumbering V8 to a high stress, high boost, needs high RPM for a very modest HP gain T-6. Want more power? Boost the V8, End Of ComparisonYou’re probably right on these points, however the 392 is already overly-sufficient in power (almost scary for this vehicle
!!!If you are right, then we can hopefully benefit from some retention in re-sale value down the line. I have high hopes that I’m going to enjoy this vehicle so much that I won’t ever consider selling it
NEVER!!— It is destined to be a family heirloom along with Dad’s 3A!!If you are right, then we can hopefully benefit from some retention in re-sale value down the line. I have high hopes that I’m going to enjoy this vehicle so much that I won’t ever consider selling it
)-or you can just drive it and enjoy it NOW. IMHO no new vehicle should be bought as an “investment” (though I DO wish I’d kept the ‘Cuda Hemi)“Wish” is a profound understatement!! This old car nut has owned 2 “collectors “ and 3 “collectibles” Sigh— I remove all sharp objects before watching the auctions. Had we only known!Dont drive it, store it properly and wait 40 years and yeah, it’ll be worth a chunk (provided you can even buy fuel then
Edit—also correct on fuel, the loss of 100 octane pump gas (minimum required)cost me the best one (Eng ser #HP 360 out of 500 69 GTX) PS—my all time favorite is the 70 Hemi Cuda convertible, if I only had a couple million $ in spare cash it could be possible.Ouch! I watched a Barrett’s a few years ago and almost died when I saw the $$ those old cars were worth. I think the ‘Cuda was like $4300 NEW (‘course that was all the money in the free world at the time and REALY stretched the budget“Wish” is a profound understatement!! This old car nut has owned 2 “collectors “ and 3 “collectibles” Sigh— I remove all sharp objects before watching the auctions. Had we only known!
)They were being all but given away during the Arab oil embargo. Octane down to ~92, skyrocketing price, huge shortages, long lines at the stations that had gas , could only get gas on certain days according to odd or even license numbers. There was a 427 Shelby Cobra on the used car lot of John Drew Dodge for $3,995, my father wouldn’t co-sign. See edit on last post. Edit-traded my GTX for a HarleyOuch! I watched a Barrett’s a few years ago and almost died when I saw the $$ those old cars were worth. I think the ‘Cuda was like $4300 NEW (‘course that was all the money in the free world at the time and REALY stretched the budget
That had more to do with the TRX than 'sound'
oh there’s a market. The new I6 could get twice the gas mileage, cost half as much, have twice the power and give you a hot stone massage every day… and there’s still be some Luddite out there that would rather have 2 more cylinders.
That would be me
the sound of a naturally aspirated V8 purring underneath the hood there is nothing and will be nothing as beautiful!!!
