Test Drove a JK Today...

[Dave Bennett]

... and I liked it. Yep, you heard it here first, I'm seriously considering it.

Now, my Tacoma is out in the drive way mad at me...

Too bad the engine AND the MPG in the JK is so... unimpressive.

I love just about everything on the new 4 door JK Rubicon except for the engine, and that is a show stopper for me.

The frame is fully boxed, the axles are stout, it has tractor gears and lockers, disc brakes all around, and real skid plates.

If it becomes available with a CRD or something more fuel efficient I will be helpless.

Anyone know when they will offer some different engine options other than the bland Dodge Caravan 3.8 V6?

 

[ExpoMike]

I'm with you Dave. Better engine and I'll have to seriously look at getting one. Had a 4 door on Maui and a 2 door on Kauai and like the overall package. Really liked the 4 door as a replacement to our Cherokee.

Come on Jeep, put a decent engine in it. :ar15:

 

[CA-RJ]

Don't feel too bad, we're seriously considering a 04-06 LJ. I hope my 4Runner doesn't find out!

I wouldn't even consider an JK unless it had a better engine combo, but can you imagine what a diesel JK would cost? $30k + easily.

 

[WFTW]

AEV offers a diesel swap. That is, if you want to swap it out yourself.

Other than that, word on the street is a few years before they change engines...but you know how the word on the street is. I'll believe they'll be doing an engine change when I see it, and not before.

The engine is lacking. While it's not bad for stock, it makes a difference when you start adding weight, a lift, larger tires, etc.

I've tried to work around it with a Magnaflow exhaust, True Flow air intake, throttle body spacer, re-gearing, etc. If I had the money, I'd just drop in a better engine. But, after what I just spent on front and rear axles, that won't be happening anytime soon.

 

[WFTW]

...can you imagine what a diesel JK would cost? $30k + easily.

A JK Rubicon is already $30K+.

 

[Dave Bennett]

The ones I looked at ran around $34,000... but there is no way I would pay sticker :sombrero:

 

[HMR]

I hear ya Dave. I'm trying not to go over to Gear's house anymore. Seeing his Rubicon is hazardous to my retirement account.

Just keep picturing the 4-door we saw broke down on the side of the road in DV. That should hold you over until the new engine gets approved. :sombrero:

 

[FourByLand]

Hmm...

JKDOC... WranglerDoc...

Doesn't work for me.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Hmm...

JKDOC... WranglerDoc...

Doesn't work for me.

Yeah, but neither does DiscoDoc, RoverDoc, LandieDoc...

In the end I'm just Doc

 

[FourByLand]

... Not just Doc...

TACODOC!

Dave... I hope your truck doesn't know what's going on in your head!

Yours either Jeremy.

:shakin:

 

[Streakerfreak]

How does FJDOC soundeepwall:

 

[FourByLand]

How does FJDOC soundeepwall:

Oh Phil... now that's just wrong.

:sport_box

 

[Streakerfreak]

Oh Phil... now that's just wrong.

:sport_box

:elkgrin: I'm sorry, I just could not help myself.

 

[Dave Bennett]

How does FJDOC soundeepwall:

Oh, you guys know how much I just LOVE the FJ Cruiser :smilies27

Blind spots, funky doors, odd styling, bulbous tail lights...

But hey, thats just my personal observations - no "model bashing" here.

 

[Streakerfreak]

When and if Jeep puts a better engine in the JK, will you be trading out the Tacoma or do you plan on having two rigs?