Berg Bua
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Yah the Willys is suppose to be more of a bare bones kind of Jeep, lightly optioned sport with Rubi looks
So when you're out 4-wheeln, are leather seats easier to keep clean than cloth?
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Yah the Willys is suppose to be more of a bare bones kind of Jeep, lightly optioned sport with Rubi looks
Ive had many vehicles with leather and my personal answer to that is no. Keeping leather in tip top shape takes work, it’s a real PITA honestly. People will chime in and say it’s not but their rigs are only a year old so yeah they aren’t there yet. Time will take its toll if not cared for properly. This is my first vehicle with cloths seats in a long time and I’m starting to remember why cloths seats are so awesome. Of course I have seat covers over mine but they are generally duty free.So when you're out 4-wheeln, are leather seats easier to keep clean than cloth?
If you plan to spend a lot of time on trails, buy a Rubicon. It is built specifically for this. If you plan to spend most of your time on the road and on some light trails, any model will work.So as a total newb (not YET a Wrangler driver), is it overkill for me to buy a Rubi vs the Willys or Sport S? Live in Oregon and want to drive the many BLM and US Forest service areas. Expect a combo of in-town, snowy ski trips and overland.
Leather looks nice, easy to wipe the dust off but like what @MORTON said the upkeep is a lot of work. There is also the joy of getting scaled by the seats after sitting in the sun with the top down lolSo when you're out 4-wheeln, are leather seats easier to keep clean than cloth?
That’s a great video & shows exactly how far the stock JL 2dr can take you.A stock Sport will scare the shit out of you with it's capabilities. Remember all Jeeps are trail rated right out of Toledo.
Great video & shows just how far a stock JL 2dr can take you.A stock Sport will scare the shit out of you with it's capabilities. Remember all Jeeps are trail rated right out of Toledo.
Ive had many vehicles with leather and my personal answer to that is no. Keeping leather in tip top shape takes work, it’s a real PITA honestly. People will chime in and say it’s not but their rigs are only a year old so yeah they aren’t there yet. Time will take its toll if not cared for properly. This is my first vehicle with cloths seats in a long time and I’m starting to remember why cloths seats are so awesome. Of course I have seat covers over mine but they are generally duty free.
Ive had many vehicles with leather and my personal answer to that is no. Keeping leather in tip top shape takes work, it’s a real PITA honestly. People will chime in and say it’s not but their rigs are only a year old so yeah they aren’t there yet. Time will take its toll if not cared for properly. This is my first vehicle with cloths seats in a long time and I’m starting to remember why cloths seats are so awesome. Of course I have seat covers over mine but they are generally duty free.
If you plan to spend a lot of time on trails, buy a Rubicon. It is built specifically for this. If you plan to spend most of your time on the road and on some light trails, any model will work.
I don't plan to buy a Rubicon because I will be using my Jeep on hilly, rough, rural roads. I won't need the bigger axles and improved gearing, etc. that the Rubicon has. That is just me. Your needs may be different.
In general, be clear on how you plan to use your Jeep before you purchase.
Ugh...
I was quite happy with my life. Things were going well. I didn't plan to get bitten by the Jeep bug. Now it has infected me.
I was on my way to the beach on Saturday. I was in a good mood. Then this limited edition Jeep drove past me on the highway. After market fenders, after market bumpers, 35' or 37' wheels and a moderate lift. Why won't they leave me alone???
Few pics from last Sunday on Drummond island with my brother in the JK and my buddy with the blue JL
A stock Sport will scare the shit out of you with it's capabilities. Remember all Jeeps are trail rated right out of Toledo.
I really like Ryan's approach. He starts with a Sport and then gradually turns it into a serious offroading machine. He does a lot of videos featuring modifications to Sport and Sport S Jeeps on Extreme Terrain's Youtube page. Not everyone has the ability to take complex topics and explain them in simple terms so everyone can understand.A stock Sport will scare the shit out of you with it's capabilities. Remember all Jeeps are trail rated right out of Toledo.