Hello from Germany - Wrangler JL Rubicon 2.2 Diesel Granite Crystal Grey

[euroinsel]

Hello, Tobias,

just discovered you. Jeep drivers can be found everywhere.

Greetings Rolf

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[TangoRomeo7688]

Hi Tobias,

nice pictures and nice Jeep! And I see you have a good taste in rifles, too. Is that a Tikka T3x TAC in a GRS Berserk Stock?

My real questions are for the cargo rack your rifle stands in:
Is it directly inserted to the US hitch receiver?
Did you get it in Germany or Europe, or did you have to import it from the US?

Thank you and best regards from the other side of Germany,

Dirk
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Hi Dirk,

send me a mail @ [email protected], I will send you the amazon link for the basket.

And it is a Tikka T3X CTR in a Bifrost Stock. Perfect ergonomics. Shoots far SubMoa with my handloads.

Tobias

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

Hello, Tobias,

just discovered you. Jeep drivers can be found everywhere.

Greetings Rolf

Hi Rolf,

yes, true story. Our world is small, you find another person with same passion everywhere, with an open mind.

 

[pablo_max3045]

Now equipped with Gobi Stealth Rack. Installation took me 8.5 hours for first time. But was worth it.

Rack looks Definitely better on a 2-door than the 4door.
Just curious if you ever had an issue in a parking garage?
In a couple places in Düsseldorf I only had perhaps 10cm of clearance and held my breath a few times

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

Rack looks Definitely better on a 2-door than the 4door.
Just curious if you ever had an issue in a parking garage?
In a couple places in Düsseldorf I only had perhaps 10cm of clearance and held my breath a few times

Hi,

got no lift on my rubicon. Stock wheels, tires and suspension.
Highest points are the lights and the cb antenna mount ( 2,04m from ground @2.3bar KO2 tires )

Our parking garages here are 2,10... but places like Düsseldorf, Frankfurt or Berlin often have 2m limit.. yes.. it is hard to find parking garages with a roof rack.

Tobias

 

[ECP]

First I was going to say a 2.2l diesel? (in the US, its a 3.0). Then I see its a 2 door?! Oh, you Germans get the good stuff! I'd love a 2 door diesel!

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

First I was going to say a 2.2l diesel? (in the US, its a 3.0). Then I see its a 2 door?! Oh, you Germans get the good stuff! I'd love a 2 door diesel!

No longer, 2 door totally discontinued for Europe.

Just JLU 4xe from now on

 

[pablo_max3045]

Just JLU 4xe from now on

I am sure it has nothing to do with the insane profit they make on it. 70k€

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

I am sure it has nothing to do with the insane profit they make on it. 70k€

It is all about CO2 and the taxes they have to pay for each car they are above the limit of 95/km..

Tobias

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

I am wondering if I should sell it, prices are increasing very fast. Just 3 !! Wrangler JL 2 Door Rubicon avaible in Germany at this moment.. Could sell it for 63990-69990€ with some luck and maybe trade it in for a Gladiator ??

 

[EU_Wrangler]

I am wondering if I should sell it, prices are increasing very fast. Just 3 !! Wrangler JL 2 Door Rubicon avaible in Germany at this moment.. Could sell it for 63990-69990€ with some luck and maybe trade it in for a Gladiator ??

Without a doubt, it is a good moment for selling, and Jeeps will go up in price over Europe.
However, I would recommend you to test drive the Gladiator first; because personally I would never trade my 2.2D JLUR for a 3.0D Gladiator (unless you need a pickup for some reason).

 

[pablo_max3045]

I am wondering if I should sell it, prices are increasing very fast. Just 3 !! Wrangler JL 2 Door Rubicon avaible in Germany at this moment.. Could sell it for 63990-69990€ with some luck and maybe trade it in for a Gladiator ??

I don't know. People still generally think the Wrangler is "cool" in Germany. The stock Gladiator looks a bit shit, so you'd need to add 35's and a lift to even look remotely proportional, at which point you are "that guy" where everyone in Germany thinks you're an ass.

If I was going to trade for a Truck, I would wait for the new Raptor. Way better tech inside as well. I know looks are always subjective, but to me, it looks way better than the gladiator.

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

Without a doubt, it is a good moment for selling, and Jeeps will go up in price over Europe.
However, I would recommend you to test drive the Gladiator first; because personally I would never trade my 2.2D JLUR for a 3.0D Gladiator (unless you need a pickup for some reason).

To be honest, I like the way a Gladiator Rubicon looks from factory and drives with the 3.0 EcoDiesel.

Would be an Overland here, an purchase a Gladiator Rubicon Suspension on ebay. Often took out from imported rubicons on small budget.. 500€ for a complete set.

And the Gladitor has some benefits for huntin purpose.

Would go with some 285/70R17, that would be okay for me.

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

I don't know. People still generally think the Wrangler is "cool" in Germany. The stock Gladiator looks a bit shit, so you'd need to add 35's and a lift to even look remotely proportional, at which point you are "that guy" where everyone in Germany thinks you're an ass.

If I was going to trade for a Truck, I would wait for the new Raptor. Way better tech inside as well. I know looks are always subjective, but to me, it looks way better than the gladiator.

I work at a Jeep dealership. No need to look for a Ford.. You know the German saying:

Dessen Brot ich ess, dessen Lied ich sing.

 

[TangoRomeo7688]

New tyre size equipped...

Radar Renegade AT5 LT 285/70R17.

Good look on the 2 door. Will give them a try over my KO2 I had before.

Will see how they perform.

Tobias

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