Wrangler as a daily driver?

[Fsttanks]

How many of you utilize your wrangler as a daily driver? I travel to several plants monthly throughout the northeast and put roughly 20-25k miles a year on my daily driver. Wondering if my ordered 392 can fit the bill as a daily?

If you can afford the gas there is no reason way not.

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[OnThRcks]

I have a 2.0 JLU which I drive daily, about 30 miles one way. I was very worried about enjoying it as a daily driver, but I LOVE it. It is still stock, very fun to drive. I don't have any of the steering issue mentioned by some. Do it!

 

[cOtter]

My ‘20 Sahara is my DD. Took delivery 9/5/2019

riding on 35’s

Currently setting just over 35k miles.

lovin every minute of it!!!!!!

 

[weeitsmikelee]

Oh in that case drive on! Idling in traffic with the 392 gives me anxiety but if that’s not an issue

 

[lowmpg]

How many of you utilize your wrangler as a daily driver? I travel to several plants monthly throughout the northeast and put roughly 20-25k miles a year on my daily driver. Wondering if my ordered 392 can fit the bill as a daily?

as long as you don't mind a massive fuel bill, you'll be fine.

 

[Outrun]

Thanks for all the replies. For clarification, my work gives me a healthy monthly stipend toward a vehicle payment and also pays 100% of my gas and insurance (I’m blessed and fortunate for sure). Also, they pay 100% of any maintenance related items including tires although during the warranty period it isn’t an issue. So, I will be basically driving a new 392 X-Recon for a very cheap out of pocket payment and will never worry about gas/insurance. In saying that, it makes it fun but also nerve racking when picking a vehicle to purchase as it’s my work/personal vehicle and price really isn’t a concern. I’ve looked at the TRX as well and even a new power wagon. BUT, will they put a bigger smile on my face or be a better daily than my 392? My heart and gut says no….but, my dad (rip) is looking down saying what the hell are you doing buying a wrangler as a daily? So, my brain questions my love and desire to have the 392

Well, in that case-

 

[neil]

you must work in marketing

 

[Pepe My Little Mule]

I would think only a very small percentage of new Wranglers are NOT daily driven.

 

[aldo98229]

The definition of the daily commute has changed forever with Work From Home.

I consider my Wrangler my “daily driver,” but I work from home now so I barely do 30 miles a week.

I think that as American households give up their long daily commutes, it’s become easier to justify owning something like a Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator or Toyota Tacoma. Hence the record sales.

 

[niJL]

I work from home, so no commute. The JLUR is my only vehicle though, so i'd say it qualifies. I have put about 25k miles a year and averaged about 13 mpg with the 2.0. Wouldn't change a thing. California gas prices are going back up, but i enjoyed them while they were low.

 

[Sanchese]

I am a professional who would rather drive a jeep than the Fully loaded Acura MDX that my wife now drives. Before that she drove a Range Rover.
I laugh when she asks me what my colleagues think of me driving a modded jeep.
I just say frankly my dear I don't give a dam.
I would pick the jeep over any other vehicle for my DD.

 

[GalvestonWillys]

Drive my new Willys 125 miles (round trip) 5 days a week into Houston. Its a manual trans 2 door and always look forward to the drive! Its a hard top, with the half doors mounted most of the time. I had a convertible sports car before, and the Willys is more comfortable, and quieter.

 

[Oncorhynchus]

I DD a 36 mile round trip commute in a JLUS 3.6 with 2” lift and 35” MT tires. 90% of commute is on the highway. But compared to our other cars, Toyota and BMW, I drive 15 mph slower in the Wrangler.

 

[Blanco802]

Daily drive my 6 speed Sahara about 32 miles per day. Very comfortable. Not a luxury ride by any means, but very easy to manage the commute.

 

[Alex01]

My wife daily drives the JLUR and loves it. She had a mini van and a CRV prior and prefers the wrangler. Shocking right

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