JL Rubi to 392?

[SGrubi]

Hi All,

Wanted to get some thoughts on my situation. I ordered a 392 XR through Chapman in January 2022, and it looks like it will be delivered sometime in the next month. I currently have a 2021 JLU Rubicon 6 spd with just under 25k miles. Current jeep has been a blast to drive and has no issues.

I mostly placed the 392 order with Chapman for fun, and knew there was a chance it wouldn't get built, but here we are! My order with them is 10% off MSRP. What are everyone's thoughts on going from a 3.6 6 speed to the 392? I do have a lien on my current Jeep, payoff is around 40k. I checked Carvana and Vroom and the offers were between 40-45k, which seems low for my spec (59k build, Sarge Green, SOT, etc). Would I be better off going to some local Jeep dealers and seeing what they would offer to buy my jeep? Chapman said they didn't have interest in taking a trade with the 10% off since it would probably be a lowball.

Money isn't necessarily a constraint here, but im not sure if the jump from 3.6 to 392 is worth it. I don't want to just blow money. Obviously I'd be more interested if I got a good offer on my current jeep. I do have a Porsche GT4 on order coming in late October, so im not sure if I should just stick with my current jeep and let the porsche serve as a the fast car in the stable.

I'd love to hear thoughts from everyone, especially those that came into a 392 from a 3.6 Wrangler. Assuming you recommend making the switch, tips on maximizing the value on my current jeep would also be appreciated! Thanks for the help!

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[Dan M.]

I don't have a 392, but if you want the most money for your old ride you usually get the most in a private sale. The only reason to use a 3rd party is to avoid the nonsense and possible wait of selling a vehicle yourself.

 

[rubicon20032003]

I’ve had every engine in a jl .And on my second 392.Switched to a xr these time.Won’t want to go with anything now besides 392.Just fun to drive with 392 and xr just handles better then previous jls

 

[SGrubi]

I don't have a 392, but if you want the most money for your old ride you usually get the most in a private sale. The only reason to use a 3rd party is to avoid the nonsense and possible wait of selling a vehicle yourself.

good call, I'll check KBB values and consider selling privately

 

[Stetson]

I just pulled the trigger this am on 392 XR…and yes I had a rubicon 6MT before. I had my 3.6 rubicon since 2018. I loved it, but I was pretty tired of the 3.6. It ran well, never had an issue. But it was inefficient and not a lot of power.

I decided to roll with the 392 as it had the awesomeness of the rubicon with a kick ass motor.

my 2 cents…

 

[StuM]

I did much the same. Had a loaded, ‘19 JLUR with the 6 cyl/auto. Jumped to a ‘22 392XR. Couldn’t be happier. Simply a better Wrangler in every single respect. Well…except for a slight degradation in fuel economy, but the glorious exhaust note makes it worth it!

 

[LIZETHMADRIGAL]

i had a 22willys 6 speed IT WAS SO FUN but the 392 is a whole another animal AMAZING!
i had both non xr/ xr of the 392

 

[SGrubi]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure the 392 is an absolute blast. I really do love my current rubicon and having the ability to row my own gears, but it does feel a bit lacking in power. I may post my current rubicon for sale here and see what kind of response I get.

Any recommendations on a sale price for my current JLU? Build sheet attached. 24,200 miles, no accidents, good condition. Only mods are shorty antenna, 20% tint all around except windshield, and added PPF to rear fenders.

 

[3TV]

I traded a 2021 JLUR for a 2022 392. As far as the Jeep is concerned, it is definitely worth changing to a 392. This is the most fun to drive Jeep I have ever owned, in 48 years of Jeep ownership. As for the price you are being quoted for your 2021, I think you can do better. You have a ton of miles on your 2021 JLUR (25K), but the price is still low, especially if you paid $59K for it. My 2021 JLUR was a very stripped-down model, and only had two options on it, a hard top and an automatic transmission. MSRP was $43K when I bought it new, and they gave me $48K for trade in. It only had 7K miles on it though.

 

[GrayHawk20]

When I got my 392 with them almost a year ago. I got a lot for my trade (right in line with KBB). Also had the same disclaimer where it "might not get pulled through production" which is why I went for no money down for an order nothing to lose here. I went from a JLU Sahara lifted on 35's to this beast and I haven't looked back since.

 

[JLUCQ]

Went from a 2020 JLU Rubicon with the 3.6 to a 392. It was my first Jeep and I loved it but I was able to sell it for more than I paid for it so the upgrade made sense to me. The 392 is an absolute blast.

 

[SGrubi]

I got 10% off MSRP on my current wrangler, which was a good deal. If I could sell it for more than I paid for it (or even within a couple thousand), I'd be much more inclined to go for the 392!

 

[guarnibl]

Keep it for a few weeks and then decide which you prefer. Unlikely you will take a bath on the 392.

 

[johngalt312]

Hi All,

Wanted to get some thoughts on my situation. I ordered a 392 XR through Chapman in January 2022, and it looks like it will be delivered sometime in the next month. I currently have a 2021 JLU Rubicon 6 spd with just under 25k miles. Current jeep has been a blast to drive and has no issues.

I mostly placed the 392 order with Chapman for fun, and knew there was a chance it wouldn't get built, but here we are! My order with them is 10% off MSRP. What are everyone's thoughts on going from a 3.6 6 speed to the 392? I do have a lien on my current Jeep, payoff is around 40k. I checked Carvana and Vroom and the offers were between 40-45k, which seems low for my spec (59k build, Sarge Green, SOT, etc). Would I be better off going to some local Jeep dealers and seeing what they would offer to buy my jeep? Chapman said they didn't have interest in taking a trade with the 10% off since it would probably be a lowball.

Money isn't necessarily a constraint here, but im not sure if the jump from 3.6 to 392 is worth it. I don't want to just blow money. Obviously I'd be more interested if I got a good offer on my current jeep. I do have a Porsche GT4 on order coming in late October, so im not sure if I should just stick with my current jeep and let the porsche serve as a the fast car in the stable.

I'd love to hear thoughts from everyone, especially those that came into a 392 from a 3.6 Wrangler. Assuming you recommend making the switch, tips on maximizing the value on my current jeep would also be appreciated! Thanks for the help!

Without question, worth it. From 2021 JLUR 3.6 to 2022 JLUR 392 XR.

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