Paluss
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Decide to have some fun and do a test drive of the new JL Diesel. I have read many reviews and watched a few youtube, but I always like to judge for myself. After owning my JLUR for 2 1/2 years it would give me a good comparison of the EcoD vs the 3.6. I was surprised that the dealers in my area did not have much of an inventory. I was told they have not caught up with inventory since the factories closed. Jeep Clarksville, Tysons, and Silver Spring usually have a good selection. I wanted to drive one with a hardtop to hear the noise level comparison to mine. Clarksville had a Sport S Eco D same place I service mine so a friendly welcome on the call as they have my number and "come on in and test drive it". An hour later the salesman tossed me the keys, and said you get to drive alone if you put $20 in tank (range remaining indicated 18 miles) gave me a credit receipt and I was on my way.
It was odd grabbing the fuel nozzle for diesel I wonder how many times I would attempt to put non diesel in it? The Sport S had 38 miles on it and I was very impressed with how quiet the engine was, I turned the fan speed down and I could hear a faint clack clack of the diesel, but nothing that would bother me with the radio volume I normally use. The 8 speed seemed a bit sluggish compared to mine and I had to put my foot in it a bit, I was rewarded with a nice push into the back of the seat. I drove some stop and go, back roads, and then some highway with speeds up to 70-75 mph. I reset the MPG and I saw 25- 32 mpg driving at my normal speeds. The Sport S drove really nice with car tires.
While I did like the Diesel, it was not a night and day difference than the 3.6, definetly stronger off the line, but after that the performance gap was small. (if it had the same gearing it would be even quicker off the lines would imagine but it also has a 400 pound weight penalty too) and the 8 speed was very slow to react for some reason. it was brand new so maybe it has to self learn the driving habits. The big test for me is always when I get back into my car does it still feel the same and fun. Yes, Yes, and Yes. Not enough to make me serious consider a trade. It is really a plus for long distance driving and highway cruising you will not be disappointed in the MPG and the noise to me is a non issue (i left it running and opened the hood and I could only hear the diesel purring). Cant wait to drive the 392 and electric JL, but for now I will keep enjoying my paid for JLUR...
It was odd grabbing the fuel nozzle for diesel I wonder how many times I would attempt to put non diesel in it? The Sport S had 38 miles on it and I was very impressed with how quiet the engine was, I turned the fan speed down and I could hear a faint clack clack of the diesel, but nothing that would bother me with the radio volume I normally use. The 8 speed seemed a bit sluggish compared to mine and I had to put my foot in it a bit, I was rewarded with a nice push into the back of the seat. I drove some stop and go, back roads, and then some highway with speeds up to 70-75 mph. I reset the MPG and I saw 25- 32 mpg driving at my normal speeds. The Sport S drove really nice with car tires.
While I did like the Diesel, it was not a night and day difference than the 3.6, definetly stronger off the line, but after that the performance gap was small. (if it had the same gearing it would be even quicker off the lines would imagine but it also has a 400 pound weight penalty too) and the 8 speed was very slow to react for some reason. it was brand new so maybe it has to self learn the driving habits. The big test for me is always when I get back into my car does it still feel the same and fun. Yes, Yes, and Yes. Not enough to make me serious consider a trade. It is really a plus for long distance driving and highway cruising you will not be disappointed in the MPG and the noise to me is a non issue (i left it running and opened the hood and I could only hear the diesel purring). Cant wait to drive the 392 and electric JL, but for now I will keep enjoying my paid for JLUR...
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