Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[Old Dogger]

Hi Everyone! My youngest daughter for the longest time has been wanting a new (new or used) car to drive. She was thinking of Wrangler (4-dr), Bronco or 4-Runner. She drove a 4-Runner and I could tell it was not to her liking. That left the Ford and Wrangler. On my day off, went to the local Jeep dealer and drove a 2024 2-dr Sport S home and she took an extended test drive. (I really liked the 2-dr plus the discount off sticker was REALLY good.) Then drove the 4-dr (same color and engine) and felt completely different plus $ 5k more. Drove the 2-dr again and she said, "I really like the 2 dr. better and you were right Dad." Bought it and she is extremely happy and is loving the Wrangler more and more. I could not be happier for her! I'll be the one doing the OC's and maintenance. Will forgo the "free" dealer oil changes. First OC and filter will be done shortly @ under 1k miles. I have lots of questions to ask and thank-you for this forum and all the members here. Thanks, Bill.

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[Old Dogger]

Hello all,

I'm from Northeast Ohio, and this will be the second Jeep I have owned. My first was a 2000 Jeep TJ inline 6 w/ far to many mods lol, that I loved and beat the hell out of. Had a lot of good times in her (Bad Karma was it's name) until the drive shaft broke on the highway and destroyed the power train and almost killed me.

Now man years later, I am sitting with my wife as she buys a new car and one thing led to another and I am the proud owner of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport. Totally stock, with the 2.0 turbo 4, and a soft top.

Very excited to see what kind of fun I can have in "Bad Karma II".

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new to you Wrangler..

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[Ruger]

Hi everyone! New to the forum and new to the JL family. Actually it's my wife's daily driver. '25 JL Rubicon X 3.6L. We both love it. Almost got the 392 but it was more of a toy for me and not practical for her. We're based in Az and looking forward to our first off road trip to Knab next month. In the mean time we'll be tooling around the northern part of the state (Az) trying to get used to the new driving formula this toy brings: a small gas tank(21 gal) + 4.88 gears = dreadful gas mileage and short range. My last Jeep was a '97 Cherokee 4.0L Inline 6 Cylinder, 5 spd. I was lucky enough to get that thing months before Jeep sold out to Chrysler. Had that baby till 2008. Loved it!

 

[Old Dogger]

Hi everyone! New to the forum and new to the JL family. Actually it's my wife's daily driver. '25 JL Rubicon X 3.6L. We both love it. Almost got the 392 but it was more of a toy for me and not practical for her. We're based in Az and looking forward to our first off road trip to Knab next month. In the mean time we'll be tooling around the northern part of the state (Az) trying to get used to the new driving formula this toy brings: a small gas tank(21 gal) + 4.88 gears = dreadful gas mileage and short range. My last Jeep was a '97 Cherokee 4.0L Inline 6 Cylinder, 5 spd. I was lucky enough to get that thing months before Jeep sold out to Chrysler. Had that baby till 2008. Loved it!

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new Wrangler..
Great looking Ride..

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[Ruger]

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new to you Wrangler..

JL Wrangler Forum, is a Family friendly Forum, including Members with a wealth of Wrangler knowledge. Please join into the conversation, as we share this Wrangler knowledge, with one another. We hope that you have a pleasurable experience, as a new member.

Thanks Old Dogger!!

 

[WolfJeep]

I get to make a noob post!

Hi everyone, From Ohio. I've had a 2017 JK for the last 8 years, and finally traded it in for a new 2024 JL Right Hand Drive in Bright White.

First time owning a RHD vehicle, but we wanted something unique, and the dealer had this on on the lot for quite a few months, so it was priced to move.

Now to figure out all the quirks that come along with it's uniqueness. LOL.

Anyway, Saying Hi. Hope to be a part of this community for some time.

 

[Old Dogger]

I get to make a noob post!

Hi everyone, From Ohio. I've had a 2017 JK for the last 8 years, and finally traded it in for a new 2024 JL Right Hand Drive in Bright White.

First time owning a RHD vehicle, but we wanted something unique, and the dealer had this on on the lot for quite a few months, so it was priced to move.

Now to figure out all the quirks that come along with it's uniqueness. LOL.

Anyway, Saying Hi. Hope to be a part of this community for some time.

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new Wrangler..

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[lylepaul]

Good day; I am in Washington sate. I Just purchased this 2024 Wrangler 4xe, Rubicon. Cant what to get out and discover the great outdoors.

 

[Old Dogger]

Good day; I am in Washington sate. I Just purchased this 2024 Wrangler 4xe, Rubicon. Cant what to get out and discover the great outdoors.

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new Wrangler..

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[dragoneggs]

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new Wrangler..

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Cave Creek area is a potential retirement location in a couple years for us… nice area against the hills.

 

[Old Dogger]

Cave Creek area is a potential retirement location in a couple years for us… nice area against the hills.

We have resided in Cave Creek for 29 years. Yes, it is a great place to live! Hopefully, you may be a neighbor someday..

 

[DubaiJeeper]

Hi All,

Just picked up a new (2024) JLU Rubicon Xtreme auto in Anvil grey.

Not new to Jeep as I used to have a 2007 TJ back in the day. This was pretty heavily modified and a bit of a beast.

planning to keep the Rubi close to stock as will be our family car (trying to keep the miles of my other car - Audi RS3). As such, I’ve just done a few cosmetic mods and currently waiting on some auxiliary lights from Quadratec.

With regards to wheeling it, I live in the Middle East (Dubai) so it will mostly be used for in the dunes or in the wadis (dry river beds). Any recommendations for getting it dune ready settings wise would be appreciated. Took it out to rescue a mates stuck Pajero a few days back and it sunk until I let out a load of air (down to 15psi) and even then wasn’t great. Played with 4H, 4L, lockers etc but not extensively…. And that was cut short as I ran up against the ‘parking lock’ issue (researched later).

Cheers Jamie

 

[Tim0612]

Hi everyone,

Just brought a 22 rubicon x home yesterday. I’m new to jeeps but happy to have it and even happier to get to making fun memories with my wife and kiddos! We are in Northern California so there are some great places to take this thing. Hopefully it performs as advertised!! Thanks for having me.

 

[Old Dogger]

Hi All,

Just picked up a new (2024) JLU Rubicon Xtreme auto in Anvil grey.

Not new to Jeep as I used to have a 2007 TJ back in the day. This was pretty heavily modified and a bit of a beast.

planning to keep the Rubi close to stock as will be our family car (trying to keep the miles of my other car - Audi RS3). As such, I’ve just done a few cosmetic mods and currently waiting on some auxiliary lights from Quadratec.

With regards to wheeling it, I live in the Middle East (Dubai) so it will mostly be used for in the dunes or in the wadis (dry river beds). Any recommendations for getting it dune ready settings wise would be appreciated. Took it out to rescue a mates stuck Pajero a few days back and it sunk until I let out a load of air (down to 15psi) and even then wasn’t great. Played with 4H, 4L, lockers etc but not extensively…. And that was cut short as I ran up against the ‘parking lock’ issue (researched later).

Cheers Jamie

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new Wrangler..
Nice looking Ride! Just make sure that your engine doesn't overheat. As you know, you are in a very hot climate, as I am in Phoenix Arizona.

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[Old Dogger]

Hi everyone,

Just brought a 22 rubicon x home yesterday. I’m new to jeeps but happy to have it and even happier to get to making fun memories with my wife and kiddos! We are in Northern California so there are some great places to take this thing. Hopefully it performs as advertised!! Thanks for having me.

Welcome to the Forum, from Cave Creek AZ.!
Congrats on your new to you Wrangler..

JL Wrangler Forum, is a Family friendly Forum, including Members with a wealth of Wrangler knowledge. Please join into the conversation, as we share this Wrangler knowledge, with one another. We hope that you have a pleasurable experience, as a new member.

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