2012 Jeep wrangler thoughts

[Camp David]

Jeep finally changed their marginal engine in the 2012 Wrangler; the new wrangler has a 40% increase in power with better gas mileage. They also made numerous refinements to the creature comforts this year. I’m looking for a vehicle  both me and wife can enjoy. I don’t see us doing any extreme off roading.

Anyone have experience with the new 2012 wrangler?

[cohoho]

Check with Echohill....  He is a great resource for Jeep information...

[jeepasaurusrex]

Yea, they finally got rid of the minivan motor and went to the Pentastar. Its a big improvement. I still wish they had kept the inline 6. That motor lasts forever.

[MikeWalking]

Yea, they finally got rid of the minivan motor and went to the Pentastar. Its a big improvement. I still wish they had kept the inline 6. That motor lasts forever.

Gawd I hope so...seems like I've been paying on it that long....17 more to go

[jackelope]

I am surrounded by them 10 hours a day 5 days a week for the last 9 years, what would you like to know?

So far so good. We've dealt with a couple water leaks from the hard tops, seems like a never ending curse since '07. Seems to be a preet simple fix on all of them so far. That and a few squeaks and rattles are the only real issues we've seen with them so far. I will say this...I think they're great utility vehicles that I would strongly consider owning one, but I am a pretty big guy, 6'4" and 225 and they're too small for me to be completely comfortable in. I've been driving a Chevy Silverado for the last 6 years so I'm kinda spoiled. If you're a big guy, I would take that into consideration.

[Camp David]

Hey Jackalope, I currently have a 2000 Silverado Z71 4 door. Looking at selling it and getting the jeep. We won't be using the jeep much ~ 2000 miles a year. My wife could handle the jeep much better than the truck. I really don't need a truck for a few more years.  I'm about 4" shorter than you 200 pounds. I heard about the potential leaks in the roof (I'd want the hard top) and other small issues. I know the 2012 with the new motor has only been out a short time. I'm interested in how the 2012 jeep will be a few years down the road; I just don't want to buy a maintenance nightmare. The reviews are pretty much positive for on and off road.

[Rick]

Hey Jackalope, I currently have a 2000 Silverado Z71 4 door. Looking at selling it and getting the jeep. We won't be using the jeep much ~ 2000 miles a year. My wife could handle the jeep much better than the truck. I really don't need a truck for a few more years.  I'm about 4" shorter than you 200 pounds. I heard about the potential leaks in the roof (I'd want the hard top) and other small issues. I know the 2012 with the new motor has only been out a short time. I'm interested in how the 2012 jeep will be a few years down the road; I just don't want to buy a maintenance nightmare. The reviews are pretty much positive for on and off road.

After the 18 month experiment with my 2010. I can't recommend a 2012. They may have a new engine and a nicer interior,but they still have the crappy Chrysler solid axle front ends.

Just a miniature version of the junk Chrysler put in my '07 Ram 3500. I had no faith in my JK doing anything but costing me money after it was out of warranty.

[jackelope]

Curious to know what front end issues you had, Rick.  If you're talking about ball joints and that sort of stuff, that would be rare. Not any I see that break diff parts or anything like that...unless you beat up on them. Also wondering what you think is better? Really everything has issues, they just differ from rig to rig...if it's not one thing, it's another??

We've not had any issues with the engines yet, but they're only about a year old so time will tell.

You probably will not have any issues with the size of them. They're not small or too small, they're just not as big and roomy as my truck. The leg room is where I have issues. I feel crammed in when I drive them.

[jeepasaurusrex]

Its not a Jeep if it has IFS. It becomes another POS car if it had IFS. Jeeps have solid axles. If it rides too rough (which they don't) then buy a minivan. Offroad, a solid front will perform much better and they last way longer. They are also easier to service. If you plan on lifting a rig, solid axle lifts are WAY cheaper.

[washelkhunter]

I want to see the wrangler with a diesel engine just like the ones in england and australia in the us. great mileage and lots of torque. Why cant we have that on the scrambler type body?

[Alchase]

I want to see the wrangler with a diesel engine just like the ones in england and australia in the us. great mileage and lots of torque. Why cant we have that on the scrambler type body?

I would love a "New CJ8 Scramler" !!!

[Bofire]

  There has not been a Jeep built since 1969. Just AMC's and Chryslers.
Carl

[jackelope]

I want to see the wrangler with a diesel engine just like the ones in england and australia in the us. great mileage and lots of torque. Why cant we have that on the scrambler type body?

I would love a "New CJ8 Scramler" !!!

 

[Boss .300 winmag]

  Thats a nice looking truck. How much does one of those cost?

[jeepasaurusrex]

I like this one better! 



The Brute kit, like Jackalope posted, is an additional $8,995 on top of the purchase price of the Jeep.

Here is the kit. http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/shop-by-category/brute/brute-kit.html