v6 or 392 help me pick

[Jackubau2]

Hi all,

I am excited to put an order in for a JL with the XRecon package, but could use some help on if I should go with a v6 or all out with the 392.

The 392 is awesome, but I really don't need all the power. I have never been heavy on the pedal kind of driver.

Does the 392 bring any other advantages in regards of -
Axels
Coils
Shocks
Taller lift height
Anything else you know of?

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[Overland Utah]

Hi all,

I am excited to put an order in for a JL with the XRecon package, but could use some help on if I should go with a v6 or all out with the 392.

The 392 is awesome, but I really don't need all the power. I have never been heavy on the pedal kind of driver.

Does the 392 bring any other advantages in regards of -
Axels
Coils
Shocks
Taller lift height
Anything else you know of?

You can get an XR package in a regular Rubicon and 392, which adds lift, wheels, and tires from the factory.

It really comes down to if you want to spend 15k more for the high horsepower engine which most people wouldn't justify because it's not practical. But who needs practical when you can have fun?

 

[2nd 392]

You can get an XR package in a regular Rubicon and 392, which adds lift, wheels, and tires from the factory.

It really comes down to if you want to spend 15k more for the high horsepower engine which most people wouldn't justify because it's not practical. But who needs practical when you can have fun?

The practical all you need mindset is incapable of understanding the enjoyment we get from fast, powerful, overbuilt, unique vehicles. I know this because my father was one to the extreme of adapting a 2 barrel carb onto his 454 Chevy PU because “ it’s all it needs and saves gas “ Hated my 69 GTX and thought my cousin was a fool for spending his money and time on his race car.

 

[Mike8194]

My gut says that 392 will be highly desirable and valuable in the future, especially if they discontinue production.

 

[Frostbyte]

Resale value, collectability, the rumble, smiles per gallon.....392

 

[392Stinger]

Hi all,

I am excited to put an order in for a JL with the XRecon package, but could use some help on if I should go with a v6 or all out with the 392.

The 392 is awesome, but I really don't need all the power. I have never been heavy on the pedal kind of driver.

Does the 392 bring any other advantages in regards of -
Axels
Coils
Shocks
Taller lift height
Anything else you know of?

Depends on your vehicle purpose. Daily vs occasional and lots of off roading is your passion.
if budget is no concern, 392 is and was my only choice. Any of the models are good but only you can decide based on your needs.Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[guarnibl]

Hi all,

I am excited to put an order in for a JL with the XRecon package, but could use some help on if I should go with a v6 or all out with the 392.

The 392 is awesome, but I really don't need all the power. I have never been heavy on the pedal kind of driver.

Does the 392 bring any other advantages in regards of -
Axels
Coils
Shocks
Taller lift height
Anything else you know of?

None. This vehicle on paper makes no sense. That's what's beautiful about it.

The only thing I could think of as others have pointed out is resale value, but you will probably lose most of that to taxes and fuel cost differential anyway, but the gap in fuel difference closes as you weigh down that 3.6 more.

I also have a feeling we'll be seeing new FCA powertrains in '24, but I wouldn't want the first year anyway.

 

[2nd 392]

My gut says that 392 will be highly desirable and valuable in the future, especially if they discontinue production.

With 23 the announced last year for SRT V8’s for Challenger and Charger, already discontinued for GC continuing to produce the 392 for low production Grand Wagoners and Rubicon’s is highly unlikely!

 

[rickinAZ]

The 392 is awesome, but I really don't need all the power.

I think you just answered your own question.

That said: you can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much power.

 

[Monster1926]

Regular unleaded is gonna go to $4 a gallon and the 392 requires premium. With that said the 392 is worth it.

 

[MRMDFY]

Manual transmission is the only reason to buy the V6. Everything else about it is a compromise.

 

[Hennessey17]

I'm saying this as a non-truck guy, liberal, urban living import buyer who likes electric vehicles and turbos... get the 392.

My brother has a couple of AMGs (6.2L V8) and the looks he gets from unsuspecting people when he fires them up.

 

[Strommen95]

Regular unleaded is gonna go to $4 a gallon and the 392 requires premium. With that said the 392 is worth it.

I’m generally not a fan of red, but that shade looks great on the Bronco.

 

[Monster1926]

I’m generally not a fan of red, but that shade looks great on the Bronco.

Thanks, fords copying jeeps homework again and are discontinuing the good colors. Both of those red are gone for now.

 

[MSparks909]

The 392XR is like an AWD 392 Charger…that can also rock crawl and do way more than most people are comfortable with off road. And you can ditch the doors/roof for more shenanigans. Most fun vehicle I’ve ever driven. I’m getting ~10-12mpg and I haven’t tossed the 37s on yet. So yeah, it’s 100% worth it.

*Volume up*

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