Nutmeg
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Thought I would post a few thoughts after my first 200 miles in a 2019 JL Sport S with 3.6, Auto, LSD, Trailering, Cold weather and Hard Top. I feel most purchases of Wranglers are for a purpose and mine was to tow behind a motor-home and to be able to have the capability to explore. As such I was looking to go as light as reasonable. No issues, it is what I expected and I am happy so far.
That said I have a few observations and let me pretense them by saying I live in New England and was born in the 50’s:
1. The good thing about the ESS system is it can be shut off and it reminds you that you have forgot to shut it off.
2. Even this time of year the heated seats are very nice. The concern here is if you get the Cold Weather pkg the Convenience pkg is mandatory. Since the remote start is part of both, the Convenience pkg price is reduced. Come on FCA, have two separate and complete packages and show the true cost.
3. The remote is large and proximity is only available on the Rubicon. I get that the concept that the more expensive models may have better options for marketing but let’s get real. As I stated above these are purpose vehicles. A Rubicon with its sway bar disconnect and lockers is made for serious off roading. The fob is easy to leave in your pocket but you need to get it out to lock and unlock. FCA should either add proximity into the remote pkg or add a screen and cell phone to make its size reasonable.
4. Applause for FCA making a flat tow wire harness available. But it should be a factory option as who wants to pull apart your new 40k purchase to install it. And while I am on this, how about a package with the harness and a towing base plate? An off the shelf flat tow vehicle. Again, these are purpose vehicles. They are purchased for off roading or due to their ease for flat towing. A purpose-built aluminum front bumper could be made available that meets the purpose of both.
Do not feel I am disappointed in my purchase as I am far from that. What I am looking for is to add suggestions to make it even better.
That said I have a few observations and let me pretense them by saying I live in New England and was born in the 50’s:
1. The good thing about the ESS system is it can be shut off and it reminds you that you have forgot to shut it off.
2. Even this time of year the heated seats are very nice. The concern here is if you get the Cold Weather pkg the Convenience pkg is mandatory. Since the remote start is part of both, the Convenience pkg price is reduced. Come on FCA, have two separate and complete packages and show the true cost.
3. The remote is large and proximity is only available on the Rubicon. I get that the concept that the more expensive models may have better options for marketing but let’s get real. As I stated above these are purpose vehicles. A Rubicon with its sway bar disconnect and lockers is made for serious off roading. The fob is easy to leave in your pocket but you need to get it out to lock and unlock. FCA should either add proximity into the remote pkg or add a screen and cell phone to make its size reasonable.
4. Applause for FCA making a flat tow wire harness available. But it should be a factory option as who wants to pull apart your new 40k purchase to install it. And while I am on this, how about a package with the harness and a towing base plate? An off the shelf flat tow vehicle. Again, these are purpose vehicles. They are purchased for off roading or due to their ease for flat towing. A purpose-built aluminum front bumper could be made available that meets the purpose of both.
Do not feel I am disappointed in my purchase as I am far from that. What I am looking for is to add suggestions to make it even better.
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