You don’t agree that the 392 is cool?I disagree wholeheartedly! The 392 might be the worst engine choice for YOU, however it is the BEST and ONLY engine choice for us
My wife and I rode motorcycles all over the united states from 2000 to 2016. It was our hobby and preferred choice of vacation together. We did eventually grow tired of having severe weather patterns disrupt our vacations, so we sold the motorcycles and bought several sport cars for our getaways, including in this order; 2014 Camaro SS Manual 6-SPD, 2018 Camaro ZL1 10-SPD, and then a 2016 Z51 Corvette 7-SPD. The ZL1 was certainly the fastest but the corvette was by far the most fun with it's raw sounds and the way you felt connected to the road and also the environment around you. However, not too practical for some of the places we like to visit and also kind of awkward climbing in an out of.
The Jeep 392 provides the raw fun we are looking for and certainly does not insulate its passengers from the environment! It is also way more practical than a Vette and certainly easier to climb in an out of
We consider the Jeep 392 as more of a thrill seekers choice and provides an ultimate experience that absolutely cannot be found in ANY of the other Jeep Wrangler models.
Agreed! First post of this thread started with a long list of 392 shortcomings, but then ended with a weak "parachute" statement of "it's so cool" as an attempt to soften the blow. Been watchin' a little too much Fonzie, me thinks
See these types of threads by the envious on just about every forum that contains a high-end model, usually by people who do not own the high-end model. The 6th Gen Camaro forums were full of ZL1 haters! This will be my 2nd Jeep. My first was a 1990 4-door Jeep Cherokee w/ 4.0L engine. Had great character and torque in comparison to similar vehicles at that time. Loved it! Every vehicle I have had since then has always had some type of "performance" element to it, and the 392 was the ONLY reason I am buying a wrangler now!
very well stated!!!
Wholeheartedly agree as well. I could never own another non 392 current Jeep after this beast. I’d take an old I-6 project or even a CJ-5 or earlier with anything for the nostalgia, but there will always be a 392 in the stable, never giving this up
Enterprise Exotics had a G-Wagon near me. I was pitching the guys behind the counter that we throw some proper tires on it and take it off-roading
Serious question - Is there any chance that Jeep offers more exterior colors on 392s before the end of the 23 model year? Petty as it sounds, the complete lack of interesting exterior colors and the poo colored interior stitching is one of the biggest things keeping me from getting a 392 and never looking back.
You're actually not far off in your speculation here. Have a 2020 3.6 JL running 37's and re-geared to 5.13 to be able to use 8th gear again. I tow a 3,000 lbs Offroad trailer, and have a RTT on both Jeeps, and so far the 2022 392 XR is getting better mileage with the trailer on the back than the 3.6 ever did, and it is so much more relaxing to drive. The 3.6 thrashes the motor on every incline, even if you're not pushing it hard. The 392 just breezes up even the steepest inclines without breaking a sweat, and still has more than enough power to pop from 60-75 in an instant.
Admittedly not in the same category as the JL in terms of off-road capability, but BMW has a couple of SUV's in the X3 and X5 family's that are are very much muscle cars. Wife has an X3 M40i that will pull a 4.1 second 0-60 and handles like it's on rails. The X3 M Competition Package (503 HP and 442ft.lbs.)is 3.7 sec 0-60. That's faster than my Z4 M40i in the the other garage bay at 3.9 sec 0-60.
Yes, those are very good SUV performers, however most enthusiast don't consider 4 & 6 cylinder vehicles "muscle cars"Admittedly not in the same category as the JL in terms of off-road capability, but BMW has a couple of SUV's in the X3 and X5 family's that are are very much muscle cars. Wife has an X3 M40i that will pull a 4.1 second 0-60 and handles like it's on rails. The X3 M Competition Package (503 HP and 442ft.lbs.)is 3.7 sec 0-60. That's faster than my Z4 M40i in the the other garage bay at 3.9 sec 0-60.
For sure not the same vehicles, but very impressive for AWD SUV's.
That being said, I'd love to test drive a 392! On second thought, it's probably best I don't do that...
. They are also no match for the chiseled, rugged looks of the Wrangler. It’s almost an anomaly that the tough looking, non aerodynamic profiled Wrangler 392 performs so well 
