crystalbackJL
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Rob
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2018
- Threads
- 17
- Messages
- 71
- Reaction score
- 172
- Location
- South Florida
- Vehicle(s)
- 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL
When I originally purchased my first Jeep JL I wanted the 2.0 Turbo. I test drove both of them and to be honest, they both felt about the same.
I ended up purchasing my 2018 Sport JL V6 because the 2.0 Sport at the dealer did not have the LSD option.
I loved the engine the 8,000 miles that I drove it, but the detonation was driving me nuts. It had a good exhaust note for a factory V6 and plenty of power. I cannot understand why FCA under any circumstances would say that detonation at minimal levels was acceptable.
Fast Forward...…. For many reasons, I decided to trade in my Jeep JL Sport for a 2019 JL Rubicon. The Rubicon was equipped with the 2.0T.
With just under 1,000 miles, so far so good and I like it. Even with 150,000 miles on one of my Turbo cars, never had a turbo failure or any engine related issue.
Note: I have been driving a Supercharged Mustang GT and VW Golf R and GTI Turbo cars for the past twenty years. All were stick cars as well.
Time will prove itself, I believe both powerplants are good choices.
I wanted to purchase a Rubicon Gladiator when I traded in my Sport for the Rubi, but the prices are too high and poor engine choices.
Let's hope for a Strong V8 for the FCA JL and JT future!
I ended up purchasing my 2018 Sport JL V6 because the 2.0 Sport at the dealer did not have the LSD option.
I loved the engine the 8,000 miles that I drove it, but the detonation was driving me nuts. It had a good exhaust note for a factory V6 and plenty of power. I cannot understand why FCA under any circumstances would say that detonation at minimal levels was acceptable.
Fast Forward...…. For many reasons, I decided to trade in my Jeep JL Sport for a 2019 JL Rubicon. The Rubicon was equipped with the 2.0T.
With just under 1,000 miles, so far so good and I like it. Even with 150,000 miles on one of my Turbo cars, never had a turbo failure or any engine related issue.
Note: I have been driving a Supercharged Mustang GT and VW Golf R and GTI Turbo cars for the past twenty years. All were stick cars as well.
Time will prove itself, I believe both powerplants are good choices.
I wanted to purchase a Rubicon Gladiator when I traded in my Sport for the Rubi, but the prices are too high and poor engine choices.
Let's hope for a Strong V8 for the FCA JL and JT future!
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