CarbonSteel
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After "wrangling" (no pun intended) with the notion for a few months now, I pulled the trigger on a 2019 Rubicon last night—aptly nicknamed “The Grinch” and kicked my 2018 AMG GLC43 to the curb in the process. I also argued with myself for an equal amount of time over the powertrain (2.0T vs. 3.6L) and in the end, I chose the 3.6L (note that availability of options also played a role in this). The choice between the two engines essentially came down to:
1. 48v battery pack to electronically spool the 2.0 turbo--currently $1000ish to replace when (not if) replacement is needed and there have already been reports of replacements.
2. 2.0T is a direct injection engine versus multi-port injection on the V6. DI is harder on the oil due to fuel dilution and there is typically carbon build-up on the intake valves after some thousands of miles.
3. Potential long-term maintenance and costs on a turbo-charged engine and additional complexity of 2.0T cooling system.
4. The need for premium fuel on the 2.0T vs. 87 for the 3.6L (not a deal breaker, but something to consider)
Options include:
Mojito! Clear-Coat Exterior Paint
Black Interior Color
Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
Body-Color Fender Flares
All-Weather Floor Mats
3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ESSCold Weather Group
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Dana 44 locking front/rear axles with 4.10 gear ratio
LT285/70R17C BSW Mud-Terrain Tires
17-Inch x 7.5-Inch Black Wheels
LED Lighting Group
Customer Preferred Package 24R
Black Freedom Top® 3-Piece Hard Top
Jeep® Active Safety Group
Steel Bumper Group
Trailer Tow Group w/ HD Electrical and 4 Aux Switches
8.4-Inch Radio and Alpine Premium Audio Group
Jeep Trail Rated Kit
Adaptive Cruise Control/Forward Collision Warning+
Hard Top Headliner
Remote Proximity Keyless Entry
Here are a few dealer photos:
1. 48v battery pack to electronically spool the 2.0 turbo--currently $1000ish to replace when (not if) replacement is needed and there have already been reports of replacements.
2. 2.0T is a direct injection engine versus multi-port injection on the V6. DI is harder on the oil due to fuel dilution and there is typically carbon build-up on the intake valves after some thousands of miles.
3. Potential long-term maintenance and costs on a turbo-charged engine and additional complexity of 2.0T cooling system.
4. The need for premium fuel on the 2.0T vs. 87 for the 3.6L (not a deal breaker, but something to consider)
Options include:
Mojito! Clear-Coat Exterior Paint
Black Interior Color
Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
Body-Color Fender Flares
All-Weather Floor Mats
3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine w/ESSCold Weather Group
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Dana 44 locking front/rear axles with 4.10 gear ratio
LT285/70R17C BSW Mud-Terrain Tires
17-Inch x 7.5-Inch Black Wheels
LED Lighting Group
Customer Preferred Package 24R
Black Freedom Top® 3-Piece Hard Top
Jeep® Active Safety Group
Steel Bumper Group
Trailer Tow Group w/ HD Electrical and 4 Aux Switches
8.4-Inch Radio and Alpine Premium Audio Group
Jeep Trail Rated Kit
Adaptive Cruise Control/Forward Collision Warning+
Hard Top Headliner
Remote Proximity Keyless Entry
Here are a few dealer photos:
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