Finally test drive a 392

[Heimkehr]

You mean, it looks too much like this

Not far removed, yes.

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[BEACHED WHALE]

*SUBJECTIVE

*SUBJECTIVE

We’ll it’s a fact actually so it could be considered both. The engine weighs a ton making the Jeep a completely different drive. Fact + opinion . So objective and subjective.

 

[BEACHED WHALE]

We are coming from a 2 door to this. It’s completely a different ride . Just be aware that’s all. Plus turbos are the future and preferred for most. Mpg is the same

 

[Bleda2002]

So I've had a 3.6 Gladiator, a 4xe Rubicon, and now my 392

3.6 is a workhorse. Got decent mileage, never exciting but never really left me wanting. Perfectly good engine and no surprise FCA uses it in everything

the 4xe was also great. In hybrid mode it SCOOTED, passing power was basically as good as the 392 and electric power meant no lag. Best driving on the 3 because of the batteries sitting down low. Once the battery was <1% and it was 2.0T only, whew was it slow. 2.0 felt like it was struggling with the weight. I have a 60ish mile commute so half the time I was out of battery if I didn't charge at work so it wasn't great. For most people, I think the 4xe is a great option, especially with gas prices continuing to rise.

The 392 at first didn't impress me. Felt heavy, yes the exhaust is hilarious and the power constantly there, but I felt like it could be faster. Then I found offroad plus mode. Basically like sport mode. Very happy with it in this mode, engine is very responsive and all the go I want all the time.

4xe is never 2.0 only, the passing power and acceleration times at 100% charge and <1% are always the same as the battery always has ~20% charge to give the extra oomph.

 

[Pig-Pen]

4xe is never 2.0 only, the passing power and acceleration times at 100% charge and <1% are always the same as the battery always has ~20% charge to give the extra oomph.

except when its not working right…

Oh and screw you guys who own multiple 392 powered vehicles!

 

[Bleda2002]

except when its not working right…

Oh and screw you guys who own multiple 392 powered vehicles!

Well thats true for any power train and they all can have issues but in modern cars most of the issues are pretty readily fixed (other than the current parts shit show). Our 4xe has been flawless besides a bad 12v for the last 15K miles while my 3.6 on the other hand is on its second rms leak.

Fully agree though, screw those guys.

 

[Shibadog]

I got to drive a 392 Rubi the other day. Darn nice ride and quite quick. Love the sound of the big V8 when you romp it. It’s not my thing, as I like a 2 dr, but a darn impressive rig. (Wouldn’t want to have to feed one in these days of $5 gas and the amount that I drive, but pretty darn cool?)

 

[JeepVet74]

In defense of the OP, I wasn’t overly wow’d by my test drive of a 392 either. Surprised I ended up buying one actually. But man, after 6 weeks, I can say it’s one of the best driving vehicles I’ve ever owned. It’s big and powerful and fast. And the sound of that V8 in performance mode is sexy.
To each his own, right? That’s why Jeep makes so many different engines. Everyone is different.
But some of us on here are definitely crazy ?

 

[pnut]

So a slightly used beautiful 392 @ a great price. I figure why not. Took my new JLUR 2.0 over to the dealer got an almost sticker trade in and took the 392 out for a spin. Not for me. First, took out my stop watch. Didnt meet the under 5 seconds from a stop just by pressing on the gas. 2nd,the theatrics we see online about getting thrown back into your seat is complete BS. Not the thrill they claim. 3rd, its VERY HEAVY with a deep brake and lots of play in steering. Would I buy it? Yes but not nearly what they are asking. The hemi even feels old compard to the 2.0. I leave with saying that the 2.0 technology is awesome (much more so than the 3.6) and Im really looking for to the inline 6 twin turbo

I respect your opinion, but disagree with the feeling of driving it. I have my second (and final) 392 and it really is take your breath away, throw you back, fast.

I will concede it does not downshift agressively enough above 10-15mph, and you lose alot of that "wow" you would have gotten from a dead stop.

Also, regarding the 0-60, I have found the weather (temp, humidity) plays a big role in how the engine is performing that day. 55F its a screaming rocket, the fastest vehicle I have ever owned (much faster than our Mustang GT), but 80F and high humidity, not as much.

Just adding my 2 cents. Any Jeep is a good Jeep in my book.

 

[Bayrat]

I respect your opinion, but disagree with the feeling of driving it. I have my second (and final) 392 and it really is take your breath away, throw you back, fast.

I will concede it does not downshift agressively enough above 10-15mph, and you lose alot of that "wow" you would have gotten from a dead stop.

Also, regarding the 0-60, I have found the weather (temp, humidity) plays a big role in how the engine is performing that day. 55F its a screaming rocket, the fastest vehicle I have ever owned (much faster than our Mustang GT), but 80F and high humidity, not as much.

Just adding my 2 cents. Any Jeep is a good Jeep in my book.

Is your 392 an XR? The one I drove was not, and it was kick azz. The one I ordered is the XR, so the gears should more than overcome the size of those tires, meaning, it should be at least as quick or possibly a bit quicker.

 

[buckeye1996]

I just got back from a dealership in PA and test drove a used (5k Mile) 392. I was planning on either ordering a custom 392 or getting this one, but wanted to test drive before I pulled the trigger. My experience was exactly like the OP's. I was just looking for confirmation to buy but that test drive has me second guessing it. All the videos and comments I've seen the thing should have blasted me into orbit, but pedal to the metal on the highway felt almost identical to my '18 Sahara V6. I'm so confused now... anyone have any suggestions why the one I test drove lagged or didn't seem any different?

I owned a 2019 2 door JLR with the 3.6 and 8 speed. Loved that Jeep but traded the JLR and now own a 2021 392 without the XR package. The 3.6 with the 8 speed is a nice combo but not even close to the 392 when it comes to torque and acceleration. You either have a supercharged V6 Sahara or that used 392 you test drove had serious problems.

 

[2nd 392]

except when its not working right…

Oh and screw you guys who own multiple 392 powered vehicles!

HEY— Only 2, third vehicle is an ancient souped up V 10 Dodge PU (10-11 mpg after mods, 8-9 stock)

 

[BEACHED WHALE]

Maybe it was abused. I Looked it over under the carraige & didnt seem like it was bad. II brought my stopwatch on the drive with the dealer next to me. Punched it a few times from stop and it was loud but wasnt seat of your pants thrilling. So it seemed like a heavy big truck with a lot of play in the steering. got back in the turbo and it felt better, like a wrangler. Perhaps the xr stance & 4.56 gears would make the difference but good luck trying to find one to test drive. But hey, Im just a man trying to get things back the way it wuz. i.e. cars in the lot so u can see feel, touch & drive the darn thing.

 

[Bayrat]

https://carbuzz.com/news/drag-race-jeep-wrangler-392-vs-ford-bronco-raptor

Interesting contest between the 392 and Bronco 6. The fender skirts on the Raptor are butt ugly IMHO.

 

[TJJL19]

So a slightly used beautiful 392 @ a great price. I figure why not. Took my new JLUR 2.0 over to the dealer got an almost sticker trade in and took the 392 out for a spin. Not for me. First, took out my stop watch. Didnt meet the under 5 seconds from a stop just by pressing on the gas. 2nd,the theatrics we see online about getting thrown back into your seat is complete BS. Not the thrill they claim. 3rd, its VERY HEAVY with a deep brake and lots of play in steering. Would I buy it? Yes but not nearly what they are asking. The hemi even feels old compard to the 2.0. I leave with saying that the 2.0 technology is awesome (much more so than the 3.6) and Im really looking for to the inline 6 twin turbo

Send me the dealers name, sounds like my kind of B.S!

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