Paluss
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Not bashing the JLURD at all. Actually trying to convince myself to buy one. My 2018 JLUR with 36K miles has been great with no issues but at the 3 year mark I am testing the waters for another vehicle. I want a diesel and so far I have test driven 3 JLURDs, but it has not wow'd me as I thought it would for some reason. 2 of the test drives have been short with speeds less then 60 mph, the other they tossed me the keys and said see you in 30 minutes and could you take this card and add some fuel. On that test drive, I did some highway, backroad, and stop and go. I honestly did not really find a significant difference in performance unless I really put my foot into it (but that is not they way I drive). I feel like if I drive my 3.6 in the same manner I get the same/simular performance. Now I could feel bit more torque if I was accelerated from 25 mph hard. But from 0 mph there was lag or hesitation where my 3.6 moves quickly. I did notice the fuel consumption reading was 25 to 30 mpg, that I really liked!
I realize these are new motors that I am driving, but recall reading somewhere that the diesel motor does not need a break-in like a gasoline motor. For those with the JLURD did you find that the motor became more responsive after the first 1000 miles? Planning to go back and do another test drive today (same dealer that tossed me the keys).
If you have some recommended things I should try such as acceleration from certain speeds, from a dead stop, cruise control usage, etc. I appreciate the input...
I realize these are new motors that I am driving, but recall reading somewhere that the diesel motor does not need a break-in like a gasoline motor. For those with the JLURD did you find that the motor became more responsive after the first 1000 miles? Planning to go back and do another test drive today (same dealer that tossed me the keys).
If you have some recommended things I should try such as acceleration from certain speeds, from a dead stop, cruise control usage, etc. I appreciate the input...
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