First time Jeep owner

[ThatsKrispy]

Congrats! Nice looking Jeep. We bought our Rubicon even though we paid for a lot of capability we will never use. Sort of the same when we bought our 350 Z that would do 150 and stop on a dime and handle turns at ridiculous speeds.

Just sold my Z for a Rubi.

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[jespey]

Just sold my Z for a Rubi.

Great choice. You won’t regret it

 

[Mwags]

Must get a pretty good lease deal working at Chrysler. The Jeep is a good choice, it'll serve you well.

Picked up my new Jeep today! First Jeep I’ve ever owned. Always wondered what the big deal was about Jeeps, never really got it before. Finally had the chance to lease one through work so I figured I’d give it a shot.

Man what a fun vehicle to drive! They look cool outside, look cool inside, fun to drive, etc. It’s like driving a little tank with the short stubby windshield and dashboard and long straight hood. I like the boxy look.

Definitely a big change from the Challenger R/T I was previously leasing. I was getting onto the highway on one of those on-ramps that curve around and forgot I was no longer in a muscle car with performance suspension haha! Had to slow down a bit! But it rides and handles well for an off road vehicle.

I ended up getting the 2.0L turbo engine. Has much more power than I was expecting. Never felt slow either from a dead stop or a roll on the freeway. Plenty of power. Supposedly it gets 21/22mpg, so we’ll see where I end up falling. I drive mostly freeway, so it should be on the higher end of the spectrum.

I wasn’t sure what trim level to get at first either. Sport, Sport S, Sahara, or Rubicon. Obviously I loved the Rubicon, but after really looking hard at what I was going to use the Jeep for, it seemed like I’d be paying for a lot of extra off road stuff that I’d likely never use. I just wasn’t sold on the Sahara’s looks for some reason (wheels, running boards, not sure what it was). The Sport was too bare bones for me, so I opted for the Sport S. Exactly what I was wanting.

I didn’t get many options either, but the S package seems to have a lot of stuff standard anyway. I got the hardtop, headliner, and technology group, that’s it. Surprisingly the stereo sounds better than the one in the Challenger I had.

I can’t wait for summer, going to take the top and doors off for sure. It’s a bit too cold for that in Michigan right now though haha!

Really looking forward to driving the Jeep more and getting to know it better. I think I’m going to really enjoy it!

Picked up my new Jeep today! First Jeep I’ve ever owned. Always wondered what the big deal was about Jeeps, never really got it before. Finally had the chance to lease one through work so I figured I’d give it a shot.

Man what a fun vehicle to drive! They look cool outside, look cool inside, fun to drive, etc. It’s like driving a little tank with the short stubby windshield and dashboard and long straight hood. I like the boxy look.

Definitely a big change from the Challenger R/T I was previously leasing. I was getting onto the highway on one of those on-ramps that curve around and forgot I was no longer in a muscle car with performance suspension haha! Had to slow down a bit! But it rides and handles well for an off road vehicle.

I ended up getting the 2.0L turbo engine. Has much more power than I was expecting. Never felt slow either from a dead stop or a roll on the freeway. Plenty of power. Supposedly it gets 21/22mpg, so we’ll see where I end up falling. I drive mostly freeway, so it should be on the higher end of the spectrum.

I wasn’t sure what trim level to get at first either. Sport, Sport S, Sahara, or Rubicon. Obviously I loved the Rubicon, but after really looking hard at what I was going to use the Jeep for, it seemed like I’d be paying for a lot of extra off road stuff that I’d likely never use. I just wasn’t sold on the Sahara’s looks for some reason (wheels, running boards, not sure what it was). The Sport was too bare bones for me, so I opted for the Sport S. Exactly what I was wanting.

I didn’t get many options either, but the S package seems to have a lot of stuff standard anyway. I got the hardtop, headliner, and technology group, that’s it. Surprisingly the stereo sounds better than the one in the Challenger I had.

I can’t wait for summer, going to take the top and doors off for sure. It’s a bit too cold for that in Michigan right now though haha!

Really looking forward to driving the Jeep more and getting to know it better. I think I’m going to really enjoy it!

My first Wrangler also....I always wanted one.I love getting in to it every day,can't stop looking at it.....Enjoy it...You're probably not going to want to turn it in though!
83, post: 1001485, member: 41295"]Picked up my new Jeep today! First Jeep I’ve ever owned. Always wondered what the big deal was about Jeeps, never really got it before. Finally had the chance to lease one through work so I figured I’d give it a shot.

Man what a fun vehicle to drive! They look cool outside, look cool inside, fun to drive, etc. It’s like driving a little tank with the short stubby windshield and dashboard and long straight hood. I like the boxy look.

Definitely a big change from the Challenger R/T I was previously leasing. I was getting onto the highway on one of those on-ramps that curve around and forgot I was no longer in a muscle car with performance suspension haha! Had to slow down a bit! But it rides and handles well for an off road vehicle.

I ended up getting the 2.0L turbo engine. Has much more power than I was expecting. Never felt slow either from a dead stop or a roll on the freeway. Plenty of power. Supposedly it gets 21/22mpg, so we’ll see where I end up falling. I drive mostly freeway, so it should be on the higher end of the spectrum.

I wasn’t sure what trim level to get at first either. Sport, Sport S, Sahara, or Rubicon. Obviously I loved the Rubicon, but after really looking hard at what I was going to use the Jeep for, it seemed like I’d be paying for a lot of extra off road stuff that I’d likely never use. I just wasn’t sold on the Sahara’s looks for some reason (wheels, running boards, not sure what it was). The Sport was too bare bones for me, so I opted for the Sport S. Exactly what I was wanting.

I didn’t get many options either, but the S package seems to have a lot of stuff standard anyway. I got the hardtop, headliner, and technology group, that’s it. Surprisingly the stereo sounds better than the one in the Challenger I had.

I can’t wait for summer, going to take the top and doors off for sure. It’s a bit too cold for that in Michigan right now though haha!

Really looking forward to driving the Jeep more and getting to know it better. I think I’m going to really enjoy it!

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[PA-Punkn]

Congratulations! Enjoy the new ride!

 

[MLS_AZ]

I hear everyone say the JL is the best, they fixed everything that was wrong with the old Jeeps, etc. What were the major griped with the older models? This is my first one so I have no reference point when people talk about that.

My experience, after three Wranglers, is that with the combination of the V-6 and 5-speed tranny, it was underpowered and not great on freeways. I just got a 2019 Rubicon with the I4 eTorque Turbo and it is much improved. I can stay with traffic in windy, hilly conditions, unlike the JK.

That's just my take on the biggest thing to me, there are other great improvements. But Jeeps are cool, a breed apart from everything else.

 

[cdahl383]

My experience, after three Wranglers, is that with the combination of the V-6 and 5-speed tranny, it was underpowered and not great on freeways. I just got a 2019 Rubicon with the I4 eTorque Turbo and it is much improved. I can stay with traffic in windy, hilly conditions, unlike the JK.

That's just my take on the biggest thing to me, there are other great improvements. But Jeeps are cool, a breed apart from everything else.

Yep I was a little worried about having a 4 cylinder in a big heavy boxy vehicle like the Wrangler, but this engine has been great so far. Gets up and goes when you want to, plenty of power, never feels underpowered. And this thing has been getting awesome mileage so far, can’t believe it. Didn’t get one for mileage, but I’ll gladly take it! Really loving it so far!

 

[galway2038]

Congrats! She's a beaut! * Jeep wave! *

 

[sf5211]

Congrats and welcome Cj, I’m on my 2nd Wrangler. I went with Jeep because I’m a fan of manual transmissions and they’re a dying breed. But I write this post to tell you the best part of Wranglers which you mentioned. Wait until that first 70-72 degree day that you remove that top. Wow what an experience. It’s like being on a never ending roller coaster ride. You’ll be disappointed when you get to your destination or home because the ride’s over. You think you love your Jeep now? Wait.
I bought the Top Lift Pro (To remove the roof) and the guy said “hey I’ve got a nice door cart” I told him I’ll probably never remove my doors. Funny because he said “oh you will, I’ve heard that before!” Come spring of year 2 I pull the doors. Wow again!
Just make sure when you pull the doors you have either tube doors with a mirror or just an aftermarket mirror set up. I didn’t plan ahead my first door removal and drove without mirrors. It was not fun and even stressful whipping my head around like a fool. Not to mention Illegal in most place’s.
Happy Jeeping.

 

[cdahl383]

Congrats and welcome Cj, I’m on my 2nd Wrangler. I went with Jeep because I’m a fan of manual transmissions and they’re a dying breed. But I write this post to tell you the best part of Wranglers which you mentioned. Wait until that first 70-72 degree day that you remove that top. Wow what an experience. It’s like being on a never ending roller coaster ride. You’ll be disappointed when you get to your destination or home because the ride’s over. You think you love your Jeep now? Wait.
I bought the Top Lift Pro (To remove the roof) and the guy said “hey I’ve got a nice door cart” I told him I’ll probably never remove my doors. Funny because he said “oh you will, I’ve heard that before!” Come spring of year 2 I pull the doors. Wow again!
Just make sure when you pull the doors you have either tube doors with a mirror or just an aftermarket mirror set up. I didn’t plan ahead my first door removal and drove without mirrors. It was not fun and even stressful whipping my head around like a fool. Not to mention Illegal in most place’s.
Happy Jeeping.

I know! I can hardly wait to take the top off and doors too! I'm sure that will be a blast!

I can see why there are so many on the road, they're a lot of fun to drive! They look cool too. I really like this new 2.0L turbo engine too. Plenty of power and awesome mpgs.

I'll have to remember that about the side mirrors/doors when I take the doors off this summer. I'll try to get something lined up ahead of time. Thanks for the advice!

 

[MLS_AZ]

I know! I can hardly wait to take the top off and doors too! I'm sure that will be a blast!

I can see why there are so many on the road, they're a lot of fun to drive! They look cool too. I really like this new 2.0L turbo engine too. Plenty of power and awesome mpgs.

I'll have to remember that about the side mirrors/doors when I take the doors off this summer. I'll try to get something lined up ahead of time. Thanks for the advice!

Check out Quadratec, they have some great Jeep aftermarket stuff, mirrors included:
https://www.quadratec.com/

Have fun!

 

[cdahl383]

Still amazed by this Jeep, getting over 26mpg now! Never thought it would do this well!

Drove it in my first snow storm the other day. Driving in the snow is fun now haha! I put it in 4Hi for a while, plowed right through everything no problem. Not hard at all to shift it into 4Hi, not sure what all the complaints were about that, seemed easy enough to me. Such a fun vehicle to drive!

 

[oldmannewjeep]

Congratulations! I'm also a first-timer; got mine in late September. Having a blast with it! Got the Bestop SunRider for hardtops for Christmas and it is fabulous; much less hassle than the Freedom Tops. Enjoy!

 

[JeepCares]

Still amazed by this Jeep, getting over 26mpg now! Never thought it would do this well!

Drove it in my first snow storm the other day. Driving in the snow is fun now haha! I put it in 4Hi for a while, plowed right through everything no problem. Not hard at all to shift it into 4Hi, not sure what all the complaints were about that, seemed easy enough to me. Such a fun vehicle to drive!

Hi cdahl383,
Congrats and welcome to the Jeep family! We love that you LOVE your new wrangler. Thank you for sharing-

Kathryn
JeepCares

 

[cdahl383]

Congratulations! I'm also a first-timer; got mine in late September. Having a blast with it! Got the Bestop SunRider for hardtops for Christmas and it is fabulous; much less hassle than the Freedom Tops. Enjoy!

I've heard of those before. I guess I'll see how it goes removing the freedom tops once it warms up. Looking forward to taking the top off this summer!

 

[cdahl383]

I have to say, I've gotten SO many Jeep waves in the past few days I can't believe it haha! I'm now more cognizant when I'm driving to look for Jeeps going the other way. I'd say about 95% of Wranglers and Gladiators wave to me.

I'm also glad I got white. My Jeep was wiped out the other day, had dirt and mud and salt all over it from my work commute. I sprayed it off at the coin car wash near home, got it 90% clean just from doing that. It's still a bit dirty when you get up close, but it looks way better now. White cleans off really easily. Much better than my previous vehicle that was blue.

I have a pretty long work commute, but I actually look forward to driving to/from work now because the Jeep is so much fun! I used to always laugh when people would say it's a Jeep thing, etc. Like what's the big deal. But now I get it, they're fun!

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