My wife and I both prefer smaller vehicles, so we are only considering a two door. Most likely a Winter Edition- automatic, Trac-Lok rear axle, LED headlamps, heated seats, and Alpine audio. I'd appreciate any suggestions or caveats. As my sig points out, I already have a TJ, so I'm not expecting the NVH of a luxury sedan or the ride/handling/braking of an M3.
Considering a 2017-2018 Wrangler JK
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I'd see about heading north to the Toledo area for a plant tour. If the Jeep hasn't been built yet you might be able to pick it up at the factory in case you want a 2019. i was just in that area last week. Pretty cool and they've updated the plants quite a bit. You used to be able to see all the storage lots but now they're all covered up with high fences that you can't see through.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/toledo-jeep-wrangler-plant-assembly-tour.1303/
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/toledo-jeep-wrangler-plant-assembly-tour.1303/
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Go for it.I miss mine.
Try both 4dr too. I think the 4dr rides quite a bit better.
They are excellent and really hold their resale value as well. The PentaStar V6 is bullet proof, not fussy/hard on oil. use a quality conventional or better that meets MS-6395 and you are good to go for many miles. Just change your Trans/Diff/Transfer case fluids regularly.
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They are excellent and really hold their resale value as well. The PentaStar V6 is bullet proof, not fussy/hard on oil. use a quality conventional or better that meets MS-6395 and you are good to go for many miles. Just change your Trans/Diff/Transfer case fluids regularly.
Thanks, I already maintain my TJ the same way, so there won't be any major adjustment as to maintenance- except that oil changes on the Pentastar are a bit easier.
They are excellent and really hold their resale value as well. The PentaStar V6 is bullet proof, not fussy/hard on oil. use a quality conventional or better that meets MS-6395 and you are good to go for many miles. Just change your Trans/Diff/Transfer case fluids regularly.
Thanks, I already maintain my TJ the same way, so there won't be any major adjustment as to maintenance- except that oil changes on the Pentastar are a bit easier.
My wife has a '17 2-door WILLYS Edition, she loves it. We had some transmission problems when it was new, which have been resolved. I think it was a fluke since I didn't see a lot of issues on the forums. Watch out for squeaky seats, ours had that as did others, that has been resolved too. Doors fit tight, so if you have a hard top, it helps to crack the window a bit.
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My wife has a '17 2-door WILLYS Edition, she loves it. We had some transmission problems when it was new, which have been resolved. I think it was a fluke since I didn't see a lot of issues on the forums. Watch out for squeaky seats, ours had that as did others, that has been resolved too. Doors fit tight, so if you have a hard top, it helps to crack the window a bit.
Thanks for the insight; it pretty much confirms my observations.
My wife has a '17 2-door WILLYS Edition, she loves it. We had some transmission problems when it was new, which have been resolved. I think it was a fluke since I didn't see a lot of issues on the forums. Watch out for squeaky seats, ours had that as did others, that has been resolved too. Doors fit tight, so if you have a hard top, it helps to crack the window a bit.
Thanks for the insight; it pretty much confirms my observations.
After reading about some issues with the new JL, it seems like a JK is the better option reliability wise.
The 3.6L 2 door with the 8speed Auto should be a nice combo for sure.
The 3.6L 2 door with the 8speed Auto should be a nice combo for sure.
The 4,6 & 8 speeds are good transmissions. It's the 9 speed that has been problematic in the past and not enough time has passed since then to make sure they are out of the woods yet.
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