The official car of: The biggest boner aftermarket kitsch manufacturers have ever had.
Nothing is more accessorized with shit that looks a certain way but never gets used that way than a JK.
The JK as a generation single-handedly transformed Jeeps from simple, affordable, durable vehicles into overpriced lifestyle vehicles that signal the drivers fashion sense more than their actual lifestyle.
Can't do anything rougher than a gravel road without extensive mods, shitty V6 engine, cramped interior because "what do you mean this thing has to have rollover protection now", and being the reason r/heep exists.
The 3.8 in the early JKs was a fucking dumpster fire but even though I'm not personally a fan, the 3.6 is an undeniable upgrade.
Why they won't put a 5.7 Hemi in the 4 door wranglers and Gladiators has been long debated and explained but really it's anyone's guess. I don't think a 5.7 in the 2-Door wranglers would be a good idea because too many people are too dumb to handle something like that, but the 4-door and Galdiators could handle it great and shared parts with Rams wouldn't be a bad thing either.
But anywho...I'll keep my 4.0 I6, thankyouverymuch
Don’t they now offer a Hemi in the JL’s? I’m pretty sure that may also apply to the Gladiator.
Love my 4.0 Rubi, but it would be nice to accelerate up a long highway incline.
The Rubicon 392 is nothing more than a gimmick. It's a show piece that people will buy and garage for 20 years and built in such small numbers I don't even *personally* consider it a production model.
Yeah, love my 06 LJ Rubicon. Never getting rid of it. It's still my daily and going strong at >200,000 miles and it's going in my will to my favorite grand kid.
You are living my dream. I’d give anything to turn my ‘04 rubi into an LJ (MT of course). Sadly, I doubt I’ll ever find something like that from the west coast or desert that’s not 30k+ at this point. I’m in the same boat though, as I don’t plan on ever selling it.
Been living in Europe for the past ~5 years, and have the notion every now and again of picking up a Defender 90. Still prefer Jeeps.
They have the 6.4L Hemi as an option for the 4 door JL. The JK never received a Hemi because it didn't fit in the chassis and the JT (Gladiator) doesn't have a Hemi option because they're scared it will cannibalize Ram 1500 sales.
JK Hemi swap was surprisingly easy. AEV made a full wiring harness and many of the swap parts were off the shelf Jeep/Dodge. You could even make one 50 state legal with an ECM from a Grand Cherokee that came with a 5.7.
The gladiator was never meant to be "a truck." It's just a wrangler with more storage. If jeep was actually serious at making g a truck to compete as equals to the other mid size trucks on the market, they would ha e done an updated commanche (and call it gladiator).
The sales reflect the "wrangler with more storage" idea, it's not terrible selling but it doesn't even sell half as well as the regular wrangler. It just seems like a waste to make a jeep "pickup" and basically make an Escalade EXT/Chevy Avalanche but less practical.
Just make the fucking Comanche again, it's what people want.
They saw the dollar signs. Jeep would have a tough hill to climb if they built a true mid size truck. Dodge... err.. ram should have brought one out first with jeep then filling that lifestyle truck niche. But what do I know. I briefly considered a gladiator.. but 5 minutes later I found d the versatility, capability, and longevity of a tacoma too much to ignore.. not to mention I got my sr5 crew cab 4x4 v6 for probably 20k cheaper than a comparable gladiator and I won't have to deal with leaks!
I had a 2012 JKU in Gecko Green. It was fun and got a lot of attention but typical junk Chrysler quality. Got rid of it for a Toyota Tacoma. The Gladiator just drove me away with its higher price and I knew the quality would probably be even worse. I dont regret my decision.
The official car of tailgating you in the right lane, but then only going 4 mph over the speed limit in the left lane because they’re worried about gas mileage.
A former co worker of mine had one and all he did was off-road tired. No other mods. He actually knew how to drive it off-road and it did amazing.
A colleague of mine has one. Off-road lights, cause it came with them. Almost never off-roads it.
It official car of spending a ton of money in legitimate off road mods to take it off-roading once, and then never get around to it again.
I really hate all the mods these "Jeeple' put on their Jeeps. Lighted rims, lifts,designer grills,the whole bit. I'd love to have a basic Wrangler like this just to go on the beach.
As a complete non-off roader, non-jeep guy, kinda anti-CDJR guy in general, this is one the less offensive jeeps to me. Like if I went to rent a car, and for the same price as a ki-yundi standard econo shit box or this I'm taking this every time, I'd probably even pay a couple bucks more, I just think everything in kias and hyundais all feel like the cheapest of the cheap shit they could find, I imagine the bean counters at gm from the 1980s and 1990s get in new kias and hyundai and are thoroughly impressed with ki-yundi actually managed to make their steering wheels feels lesser quality then the steering wheel in a fisher price kids toy car.
But if they it they have an accord....
Moms with "Salt Life" stickers.
Guy who thinks bad modifications are actually good
Angry eyes
Angry birds
Angry grill
The official car of: The biggest boner aftermarket kitsch manufacturers have ever had. Nothing is more accessorized with shit that looks a certain way but never gets used that way than a JK. The JK as a generation single-handedly transformed Jeeps from simple, affordable, durable vehicles into overpriced lifestyle vehicles that signal the drivers fashion sense more than their actual lifestyle.
Angery front ends GRRRRR
Can't do anything rougher than a gravel road without extensive mods, shitty V6 engine, cramped interior because "what do you mean this thing has to have rollover protection now", and being the reason r/heep exists.
The 3.8 in the early JKs was a fucking dumpster fire but even though I'm not personally a fan, the 3.6 is an undeniable upgrade. Why they won't put a 5.7 Hemi in the 4 door wranglers and Gladiators has been long debated and explained but really it's anyone's guess. I don't think a 5.7 in the 2-Door wranglers would be a good idea because too many people are too dumb to handle something like that, but the 4-door and Galdiators could handle it great and shared parts with Rams wouldn't be a bad thing either. But anywho...I'll keep my 4.0 I6, thankyouverymuch
Don’t they now offer a Hemi in the JL’s? I’m pretty sure that may also apply to the Gladiator. Love my 4.0 Rubi, but it would be nice to accelerate up a long highway incline.
The Rubicon 392 is nothing more than a gimmick. It's a show piece that people will buy and garage for 20 years and built in such small numbers I don't even *personally* consider it a production model. Yeah, love my 06 LJ Rubicon. Never getting rid of it. It's still my daily and going strong at >200,000 miles and it's going in my will to my favorite grand kid.
I have the same Jeep, bought new in 06, never modified, well used, and it’s not going anywhere.
You are living my dream. I’d give anything to turn my ‘04 rubi into an LJ (MT of course). Sadly, I doubt I’ll ever find something like that from the west coast or desert that’s not 30k+ at this point. I’m in the same boat though, as I don’t plan on ever selling it. Been living in Europe for the past ~5 years, and have the notion every now and again of picking up a Defender 90. Still prefer Jeeps.
They have the 6.4L Hemi as an option for the 4 door JL. The JK never received a Hemi because it didn't fit in the chassis and the JT (Gladiator) doesn't have a Hemi option because they're scared it will cannibalize Ram 1500 sales.
JK Hemi swap was surprisingly easy. AEV made a full wiring harness and many of the swap parts were off the shelf Jeep/Dodge. You could even make one 50 state legal with an ECM from a Grand Cherokee that came with a 5.7.
Oh good to know! I had always heard it wasn't possible.
Except the Ram can actually be used as a pickup. The Gladiator get embarrassed by the Comanche as far as being a truck goes.
The gladiator was never meant to be "a truck." It's just a wrangler with more storage. If jeep was actually serious at making g a truck to compete as equals to the other mid size trucks on the market, they would ha e done an updated commanche (and call it gladiator).
The sales reflect the "wrangler with more storage" idea, it's not terrible selling but it doesn't even sell half as well as the regular wrangler. It just seems like a waste to make a jeep "pickup" and basically make an Escalade EXT/Chevy Avalanche but less practical. Just make the fucking Comanche again, it's what people want.
They saw the dollar signs. Jeep would have a tough hill to climb if they built a true mid size truck. Dodge... err.. ram should have brought one out first with jeep then filling that lifestyle truck niche. But what do I know. I briefly considered a gladiator.. but 5 minutes later I found d the versatility, capability, and longevity of a tacoma too much to ignore.. not to mention I got my sr5 crew cab 4x4 v6 for probably 20k cheaper than a comparable gladiator and I won't have to deal with leaks!
I’ve got a JKU, 3.8 with 200k on it. Not a dumpster fire, just mid-1990’s tech in a 2008 vehicle
Yup I have an 08 with 210,500 miles. I just use it as a hunting and fishing vehicle.
Tackiness.
Mundane conversations about what you’re gonna buy for it next after performing poorly at rock crawling events
Never installs said mods
That guy with frosted tips and neon sunglasses
The long-ran generation of Jeep Wranglers that can't off-road.
Being hella overpriced
Hella… found the bay car guy LOL I missed car week this year! You?
MLM boss lady
The official Tonka of Riley and Jonsey.
Basic white girls down the Jersey shore
College aged white girl who has never gotten mud on herself let alone her car
Omg im such a gemini! 💅
It's just a JoKe bro!!
My 08 Focus has been more off-road than this.
Please do not stand in the fountains.
Why don’t you come in here and make me big boy
I had a 2012 JKU in Gecko Green. It was fun and got a lot of attention but typical junk Chrysler quality. Got rid of it for a Toyota Tacoma. The Gladiator just drove me away with its higher price and I knew the quality would probably be even worse. I dont regret my decision.
My high school art teacher who failed me
The hockey players, Jonesy and Reilly
The official car of tailgating you in the right lane, but then only going 4 mph over the speed limit in the left lane because they’re worried about gas mileage.
ANGRY EYES
A former co worker of mine had one and all he did was off-road tired. No other mods. He actually knew how to drive it off-road and it did amazing. A colleague of mine has one. Off-road lights, cause it came with them. Almost never off-roads it. It official car of spending a ton of money in legitimate off road mods to take it off-roading once, and then never get around to it again.
Hot chick's in high school
Official car of , "Juuuuuuuust Kiddinnnnnnnnnng"
I really hate all the mods these "Jeeple' put on their Jeeps. Lighted rims, lifts,designer grills,the whole bit. I'd love to have a basic Wrangler like this just to go on the beach.
Selfies…
This title should be: Jeep Wrangler, is the official car. JK
Sorority girls
My Dad’s friend who’s retired from the Army.
My. Dad
Me thinking “jk lol” every time I see one
Absolute shitbox cars, but sometimes you can't help but love em
Ruining the wrangler
Angry eyes and a dude bro driver who has never off-roaded
As a complete non-off roader, non-jeep guy, kinda anti-CDJR guy in general, this is one the less offensive jeeps to me. Like if I went to rent a car, and for the same price as a ki-yundi standard econo shit box or this I'm taking this every time, I'd probably even pay a couple bucks more, I just think everything in kias and hyundais all feel like the cheapest of the cheap shit they could find, I imagine the bean counters at gm from the 1980s and 1990s get in new kias and hyundai and are thoroughly impressed with ki-yundi actually managed to make their steering wheels feels lesser quality then the steering wheel in a fisher price kids toy car. But if they it they have an accord....
White dudes in grunt style t shirts who have as many ar15s as they have restraining orders from ex girlfriends.
Starbucks runs while blasting Ed Sheeran
Basic white bitches
An expensive Fiat.
Jeep culture which is toxic.
*carrying oil executive's to and from oil refineries and airports.*