Personally, I think a lot of people buy Wranglers because they want to look edgy to their friends and soccer moms who want to look hip and cool. They may like the idea of it, but don't know how to live with it and after a while probably complain about comfort, or not having things like back up cameras.
Well backup cams are handy on the Wrangler with an oversized tyre and the giant rear wiper motor blocking your view, but they can be added to the 430&730 Nav with just a code so even there the creature comforts are available.... even on a Wrangler Rubicon. Now forward-facing axlecam that's what I want instead of album art / sirrius/preset list on the screen while I drive off-road.. =;-)
And that's where Cherokees come in. Jeep ain't dumb. Soccer moms can still have an edgy SUV that says Jeep on it, and have the ride and amenities of a car. Plus the capabilities in the snow and mud and such. Cool as the bottom of the pillow.
NemeanLion the Cherokee is not the same as a Wrangler, but that's the point, especially considering your previous comment about people not using their car's capabilities. It's to a Wrangler what an Evoque is to a Defender or a Rav4 is to a 4-runner, although the Jeep is better in both off-road categories IMO which is whre Charles' "edgy SUV" comment fits in.
Jeeps are great in snow, of course it all depends on your tires. The 2 best all purpose tires that come to mind are the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac and BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO. Both are great all terrains, only hamper MPG a little and are quiet on the road, for sure the 2 best all terrains for snow especially on hard pack thanks to all the siping in the tread and soft rubber compound.
last month about my first Wrangler I was scared at first but after test-driving it I love that jeep I live in West Virginia and I think it's perfect for state driving
I graduated from a Honda Civic and i love my 2 door 2013 wrangler. Wouldn't have it any other way. Just need to put some sliders on it before i go out and play in the big rocks.
Thanks for the review. What at least I find fascinating (rather than offroad qualities) is that it is the only car I know that combines the practicality of an SUV with the romanticism of a convertible...
any Jeep is pretty much intended for off-road use but they slap street tires on them. If you're gonna off-road, get some all terrains, mud terrains are overkill unless you live on the trail. The 4x4 systems are good enough stock but lockers are for sure a plus. The stock suspension will do the job but a lift with bigger tires always helps. And always have a winch or tow strap and another vehicle in case you get stuck.
Nathan, this time you hit it!! The Jeep Wrangler is an Off-road vehicle, not a luxury or sporty car. That's why it should be seen as a rough, practical, all-terrain, simple but reliable off-road vehicle. It's the best selling all-terrain car in the world!! At least is the best selling Jeep where I live, here in Puerto Rico!
excellent video, so many amazing features, just bought my 2014 wrangler been offroading already, watched a couple of vids thinking it might be slow and boring but wow what a thrill.
You spend half the video talking about removing doors and the roof but then dont take 10 mins to show what it looks like with everything removed. Thats the best part about owning a Jeep!!!!
One of the things a lot of people don't seem to realize is that, at least in the traditional 2 door, there is almost no interior storage behind the back seat; especially not for the gear for an extended camping trip.
+Augustine1119 My dealer has had my Jeep for 6 days and Im going through major withdrawal. They gave me a Ford Escape to drive in loan. Its MPG is great but..who cares. Its a boring vehicle.
+lastcall170 Reading your comments, plus the two videos I saw, is somewhat disheartening, at the prospect of owning a jeep. I think I should just forget it. : (
did you guys see Consumer Reports latest review of the Wrangler? talk about being out of touch. they claim it rides rough the 2016 Wrangler Sahara rides nicer than the 2016 Subaru Forester. i know b/c i came from a Forester. yet, the Forester is praised by Consumer Reports (what a shock)
Most offroad cars will want to be a Jeep Wrangler, it is still to me the benchmark of what a 4x4 vehicle with real offroad capability should be. I owned a Toyota Landcruiser '89 for many years than a Nissan Pathfinder '98 and also a Isuzu D-Max LS '15, which I still drive. But I drove many Wranglers, Monteros, Suzuki/Geo's, Daihatsu's. As many as I could borrow or rent to do my weekend offroading. There is nothing more liberating to me than stepping into my 4×4, putting a big ice jug with refreshments in the back with some snacks and swimming gear and picking up some friends on my way to offroading for the day. Twice I almost bought a wrangler. The most important reason I went for the cars mentioned above and not the wrangler is because they had more space, my jug simply will not fit in a Jeep wrangler ! And with this hot sun, this not something I'm willing to overlook.
I completely agree with you Nathan. You buy a wrangler for a purpose. Yes, people buy it for its style. But let Jeep fulfill the people who use it for a purpose and not bash it for its discomforts like some other reviewers for consumers do such as CR's. Keep it real. Keep it simple. Keep it practicle.
I think I just decided not to watch any more videos from this channel. The hood has a safety latch that will keep it from doing what you described, that's not how you remove the doors and other than that you used a lot of words to say not much at all.
I'm looking at Jeep right now and trying to figure out if the sport is capable of off-roading. I seen so far that they really push the Rubicon for that but the way my bank account is setup I can afford the sport. Can anyone tell me what the sport can do this one Jeep I was looking at when I read the VIN it said that it was all wheel drive and not 4x4 so I'm a little confused
I'm having a hell of a time trying to decide what vehicle I want another Wrangler or get a 2016-17 Toyota Tacoma...I've Owned a 2007 two-door sport and a 2014 Rubicon Unlimited both manual as they should be. I have a Small family don't have a whole lot of use for a bed but I have come across some situations where it would be nice to have a bed but majority of the time I have not been affected by not having one... I'd like to hear what you think between the two since you've reviewed both extensively
I know I'm posting this late, but how is the outlander sport? I have a 1997 TJ (keeping for as long as I can) and I'm looking for a decent backup vehicle. The outlander sport is on my short list.
Right? Every time he would mention something, he would cut to a scene up close zooming out. I kept expecting it showing what's been mentioned, but nope.
the purpose of removable doors is 1) keep the rugged and legendary history of the jeep alive today from back when it was a military vehicle with removable doors for certain climates.The other purpose they serve is to maximize visibility and minimize body damage while off road.
....How well do the electronics in the JK handle water? Is the expensive stereo/navigation system waterproof? Will the internals of the engine hold up to constant vibrations from traveling at speed across the desert or down a washboard road and not tear itself to pieces? If it has engine trouble on the trail, will you be able to tackle the repairs and get back to civilization? I really don't see the drivetrain & electrical parts of the new JK lasting 20 years unless it sticks to the street.
I can't agree more. Jeep Wrangler is not an suv. It is an offroad machine that is ok on the road. If you are coming into it for the first time, please do drive it before buying. It will get grocery's, it will get you to work, but it is not a sedan. It will road walk at highway speeds, the wind (from every vehicle that passes you, or you pass) will push it around in the lane, and the tires can be noisy ( pick the BFG muds if you want to leave the hard top ever).
I had to talk my wife out of the Wrangler into the Cherokee. Years ago. She loves the Cherokee to this day. The Wrangler was her first choice. She has been threw 2 feet of snow but never off road.
I love them too, Nathan. But for those of us that take too much stuff with us and still need the attributes of a wrangler, what vehicle stands on the podium with our beloved "Heep"? Who makes a vehicle that allows you to into the backwoods with all your gear without your buddy having to follow you in his pickup or pull a trailer? What vehicle do I look for and who are the front runners in THAT category? Thanks for any suggestions.Bob/Okc
the fact that people need a video like this is sad. I have an 06 wrangler unlimited. NO power windows, NO power door locks , NO engine or brake babysitter electronics, you know a real Jeep.
I love offroading. Having said that, it's a shame you went off the trail and damaged tie cryptobiotic, or living soil, that's so important in Moab and other places. Part of your guide to owning a Jeep should be how to operate it responsibly before all public lands become off limits.
What I love about Jeeps is if you beat the hell out of them you will get a good 100,000 miles out of them. Drive them like a normal car and the never stop running 300,000 400,000 miles. I take my Cherokee off road maybe twice a year. It runs fantastic at 220,000 miles.
No practical use comes to mind but, its fun. Here in Kuwait the door removal is used mostly when going to the desert or shailah (resort). Also when on the road for the purpose of showing off ;p
Funny thing, I have exactly the opposite experience from you. May I ask what were the problems with your FJ Cruiser? In my Jeep Unlimited there were a few problems like water leakage, excessive rattle noise from the door locking mechanism, the shifter got stock a few times, and other minor details relating to interior quality.
I own one of these, and in the last few days we´ve been having some serious rain where i live in Mexico. So last thursday I took it on a road full of mud. I´m talking about really dense mud and the car response was simply fantastic at high speed. But there are a couple details I really didn´t like. One, and the most annoying was that the roof has a leak. I could have been that it was bad installed by me since the last time I took off the freedom top, BUT... I´ll keep going in the next comment
another review said "you will make new friends and get all sorts of attention once you buy a Jeep!" well considering you can easily take off everything ie. the doors,roof,windshield,hood your new friends will be criminals and chop shop owners who will give your Jeep a whole lot of attention
No, you can only take them off when the vehicle is unlocked and open. They don't come off like Lego's. The only thing that's been known to be vulnerable in a Jeep is the battery, if you don't have a separate locking system for your hood.
Cool video and I love your style but if you are going to talk about removing tops and folding windows you should start with a soft-top wrangler. I always say its a Jeep not a car too!
Hey, I was hoping someone could give me some advice or knowledge on this. Sometime in the near future I will be graduating from highschool. My parents asked me what type of car I would want to drive after I graduate (No I'm not some spoiled rich kid, but I am grateful for parents that are offering this). I brought up the Jeep Wrangler TJ. It seems that my dad somewhat supports the idea but my mom is not totally for it. The only reason is, is because of safety. I can totally see where she is coming from but was just wondering do you have any hands on advice after driving your wrangler? Her thing is that the soft top is not going to protect you in an accident and in a side impact accident, you don't have much protection. Thanks
doors and tops r for protection from the elements and thats pretty much it...i'm currently on my 6th wrangler and still love 'em...get one u'll either love it or hate it but i'm bettin u'll love it...
I have a 2 door 04 tj and I can say from first hand experience they are a little sketchy on ice because (being rear wheel drive) they love to fishtail. That being said, four wheel drive tends to fix the sliding and they do have a full roll cage in the event the thing flips on ya.
I would stake my life on this vehicle. I was in an accident Monday that if I wasn't driving my TJ, I more than likely would've had severe injury or death. I walked away with a broken hand.
Don't listen to the guy above, I use my lifted jeep to haul 4 atvs to a place to ride an hour away from me no problems no significant wear on my tires an I have mud graps... Which if you know that tire they wear very very quick (not really if you get them rotated an aligned like your supposed to) also the springs to soft is an easy fix just loosen or tighten your keys
I agree with the other guy but to answer your question yeah we took my friends to our local mudhole and destroyed the trails... We got stuck a time or two so have a friend with a crazy 4x4 truck to get you unstuck or dont go offroading too hardcore
I'm sure it is a great feeling. I can totally relate to that. I am just thinking it serves some sort of practical purpose as well, and I'm curious to know which :)
Hit a jeep jamboree ,my 1st new car was a jeep i bought a 92 wrangler loved it i just got a used 99 tj kitted out at a real good deal nothing like my 1st but i was young pockets where tight the most reliable wheels i have owned drive safe
I've seen alot of people buy these just because of their retro offroad look. My neighbor has a 2-door sahara, and has never taken it offroad since he got it...
Yep! If you are going to Drive the best 4x4 in the World! which is Jeep. You need to know the Facts in life! I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport in the UK, i love it, i love Jeeps,they are a way of life,ive had mine for 8 years,i never ever drive enything else now.my Jeep is apart of me.thanks for the Video, love it.
+Paul Gregroy Completelly agree with you mate, i have an 08 liberty and i can safely say that these cars are just awesome, so trustworthy and surefooted. Couldn't imagine not having a Jeep in my garage .
When I was 15, I wanted an RX7 or mustang, my parents said no way, let me learn on 2.5L TJ, I'm now on my 5th wrangler and have never second guessed any of those decisions
the dealer local to me in canada, ON recently sold a jeep they did themselves with a small lift, diesel engine and 37's, 4 door rubicon. went for like 50k though.
I've owned five jeeps. My first was a 1958 Willys CJ3b.I strayed from Jeeps and bought a V8 Dodge Challenger but now I'm back in a Jeep. I traded the Challenger for a Unlimited Rubicon. If they put the 5.7 Hemi in the Jeep Wrangler it would be a home run. Please, Please take my money.
only the Dana Axle (Local company) are made in toledo. They just paint an assemble, I live in toledo an have friends working in the paint shop. I also own a 2012 wrangler.
Outside of the United States you can get a JK with a diesel. Unfortunately they only offer us the JK with the same engine that is in the Caravan/Town & Country "mini-van" (and yes, they even offer the Town & Country with a diesel overseas. You couldn't give me a new JK without a diesel, well you could but I would sell it. I will stick with my '91 YJ and its reliable/easy to repair 4.0L and my '05 Jeep KJ with is torquey little 2.8L diesel. I just don't like that they overcomplicated the JK….
Irony...I actually went from a Honda accord to a jeep wrangler Like you said...I love my wrangler... But people need to research jeeps before they buy them...i drive for 1hr&40min everyday for a week before refueling. Like 10 cm snow storms and no problem
The only thing I've never understood about the wrangler are those annoying hood latches. Ya they look cool but they don't serve a real purpose. Their a pain to unlatch and hook up. The wrangler in my opinion would be a lot better with a conventional hood latch.
Hmmm, buy a Jeep Wrangler because you can take off the doors and the roof? Oh also you can lower the front windshield so you can go gorilla bad ass off roading. Hmmm, I'll stick to my TOYOTA FJ Cruiser. Nope, I cannot take my doors or roof off technically but my FJ Cruiser has never sprung a leak when it rains. I like that my FJ Cruiser is a GREAT daily driver and as worthy an off road vehicle.
check out the other youtube videos showing the exact opposite. Just what is "DEATH WOBBLE" and "HOOD FLUTTER"? I've never experienced it with my FJ Cruiser?
BUT, when I took it to the road again I could hear the water splashing when I hit the breaks. So I took off the freedom top piece on the drivers side and realized that the water was INSIDE the piece. YES, WATER INSIDE MY ROOF!!! There is a small fabric hole in the front side, and there´s where the water got out, so it´s there where it got in. The other detail is that once I stopped in a red light, the car started shaking as if it had a cold!!! It was the fan working making it shake. Not fun!!!
Boy, I really want an 80's - or 90's Wrangler with no roof, doors, radio, AC, etc. Unfortunately, it's too expensive to buy, maintain and insure. For now, I'll keep riding my motorcycle instead. :'(
Well that was a FJ this is a JK and I had mine for about a year now with no issues. Here in the UK Land Rover drivers constantly break down let alone a few minor issues you are complaining about.
8yrs later and I can finally afford a 2013 Rubicon and am loving every second!
This video is so much full of emotion, i normally see Nathan having fun, but he was so serious this time
Jeep Wrangler= total life changing
My mate got in for a ride and said the ride was ruff, so I said, its a f..ken Jeep not a Rolls you idiot
lmao. Not sure why, but this comment had be rofl-ing for a good 45 seconds. :D
Personally, I think a lot of people buy Wranglers because they want to look edgy to their friends and soccer moms who want to look hip and cool. They may like the idea of it, but don't know how to live with it and after a while probably complain about comfort, or not having things like back up cameras.
Well backup cams are handy on the Wrangler with an oversized tyre and the giant rear wiper motor blocking your view, but they can be added to the 430&730 Nav with just a code so even there the creature comforts are available.... even on a Wrangler Rubicon. Now forward-facing axlecam that's what I want instead of album art / sirrius/preset list on the screen while I drive off-road.. =;-)
And that's where Cherokees come in. Jeep ain't dumb. Soccer moms can still have an edgy SUV that says Jeep on it, and have the ride and amenities of a car. Plus the capabilities in the snow and mud and such. Cool as the bottom of the pillow.
The Cherokees are not the same thing. They don't have that edge.
NemeanLion
the Cherokee is not the same as a Wrangler, but that's the point, especially considering your previous comment about people not using their car's capabilities.
It's to a Wrangler what an Evoque is to a Defender or a Rav4 is to a 4-runner, although the Jeep is better in both off-road categories IMO which is whre Charles' "edgy SUV" comment fits in.
It doesn't fit, because it isn't edgy.
I went from a Mercedes C200 to a TJ wrangler. I love it, it really is a fun machine and i use it that way!!!
Jeeps are great in snow, of course it all depends on your tires. The 2 best all purpose tires that come to mind are the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac and BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO. Both are great all terrains, only hamper MPG a little and are quiet on the road, for sure the 2 best all terrains for snow especially on hard pack thanks to all the siping in the tread and soft rubber compound.
last month about my first Wrangler I was scared at first but after test-driving it I love that jeep I live in West Virginia and I think it's perfect for state
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I like it when they review cars separately. Seems lees goofy and more mature. But then again they are good for a chuckle and smile.
I graduated from a Honda Civic and i love my 2 door 2013 wrangler. Wouldn't have it any other way. Just need to put some sliders on it before i go out and play in the big rocks.
I really wish this review were twice as long.
I was really enjoying it.
Thanks for the review. What at least I find fascinating (rather than offroad qualities) is that it is the only car I know that combines the practicality of an SUV with the romanticism of a convertible...
any Jeep is pretty much intended for off-road use but they slap street tires on them. If you're gonna off-road, get some all terrains, mud terrains are overkill unless you live on the trail. The 4x4 systems are good enough stock but lockers are for sure a plus. The stock suspension will do the job but a lift with bigger tires always helps. And always have a winch or tow strap and another vehicle in case you get stuck.
I've always owned a Wrangler, always will. And I love having a stick shift. Makes off-road more fun, especially on the real tricky terrain.
Nathan, this time you hit it!! The Jeep Wrangler is an Off-road vehicle, not a luxury or sporty car. That's why it should be seen as a rough, practical, all-terrain, simple but reliable off-road vehicle. It's the best selling all-terrain car in the world!! At least is the best selling Jeep where I live, here in Puerto Rico!
Just bought my first Jeep, a Wrangler Sport Unlimited...I look forward everyday to driving it. Luv it!
+Patriotalliance So,hows the Jeep now? I just bought one...wrangler
Love it, having a lot of fun with it.
+Patriotalliance love and hate mine. It's in the shop again for water leaks.
excellent video, so many amazing features, just bought my 2014 wrangler been offroading already, watched a couple of vids thinking it might be slow and boring but wow what a thrill.
I have the 32" BFGoodrich all-terrain tires on my wrangler and i LOVE them. They're pretty quite and handle well off-road.
Hi, I was wondering if you guys can do a review, like on the road, offroad, etc. on the 2 door Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler.
You spend half the video talking about removing doors and the roof but then dont take 10 mins to show what it looks like with everything removed. Thats the best part about owning a Jeep!!!!
One of the things a lot of people don't seem to realize is that, at least in the traditional 2 door, there is almost no interior storage behind the back seat; especially not for the gear for an extended camping trip.
"...borrow a friend's for a week or two.." Ha! whose gonna give up their Jeep for a week or two?
+Augustine1119 My dealer has had my Jeep for 6 days and Im going through major withdrawal. They gave me a Ford Escape to drive in loan. Its MPG is great but..who cares. Its a boring vehicle.
+lastcall170 Amen, I hope you have it back by now!
+Augustine1119 I had it for a little while but, it kept leaking in the rain. It's back in the shop.
+lastcall170
Reading your comments, plus the two videos I saw, is somewhat disheartening, at the prospect of owning a jeep. I think I should just forget it. : (
Ray Charles. Ive gotten the leak fixed by "Water Doctors" I love the Jeep. I would never give it up.
did you guys see Consumer Reports latest review of the Wrangler? talk about being out of touch. they claim it rides rough
the 2016 Wrangler Sahara rides nicer than the 2016 Subaru Forester. i know b/c i came from a Forester. yet, the Forester is praised by Consumer Reports (what a shock)
Most offroad cars will want to be a Jeep Wrangler, it is still to me the benchmark of what a 4x4 vehicle with real offroad capability should be. I owned a Toyota Landcruiser '89 for many years than a Nissan Pathfinder '98 and also a Isuzu D-Max LS '15, which I still drive. But I drove many Wranglers, Monteros, Suzuki/Geo's, Daihatsu's. As many as I could borrow or rent to do my weekend offroading. There is nothing more liberating to me than stepping into my 4×4, putting a big ice jug with refreshments in the back with some snacks and swimming gear and picking up some friends on my way to offroading for the day. Twice I almost bought a wrangler. The most important reason I went for the cars mentioned above and not the wrangler is because they had more space, my jug simply will not fit in a Jeep wrangler ! And with this hot sun, this not something I'm willing to overlook.
Ahem...bullshit
I completely agree with you Nathan. You buy a wrangler for a purpose. Yes, people buy it for its style. But let Jeep fulfill the people who use it for a purpose and not bash it for its discomforts like some other reviewers for consumers do such as CR's. Keep it real. Keep it simple. Keep it practicle.
Nice guide. One question: Why would you want to lower the front screen? When is that practical? Same with door removal.
I think I just decided not to watch any more videos from this channel.
The hood has a safety latch that will keep it from doing what you described, that's not how you remove the doors and other than that you used a lot of words to say not much at all.
I'm coming from a 2000 Chevy blazer to a jeep wrangled do you think I'll have to get use to it?
You make a very good point. That's why I'm happy with my 2004 Jeep wrangler Tj with the Inline 6
I'm looking at Jeep right now and trying to figure out if the sport is capable of off-roading. I seen so far that they really push the Rubicon for that but the way my bank account is setup I can afford the sport. Can anyone tell me what the sport can do this one Jeep I was looking at when I read the VIN it said that it was all wheel drive and not 4x4 so I'm a little confused
4:10 Bullets ? like the windshield is bullet proofed lol
actually, it will take a 105mm Hesh round from a Leopard tank lol... just sayin'
I'm having a hell of a time trying to decide what vehicle I want another Wrangler or get a 2016-17 Toyota Tacoma...I've Owned a 2007 two-door sport and a 2014 Rubicon Unlimited both manual as they should be. I have a Small family don't have a whole lot of use for a bed but I have come across some situations where it would be nice to have a bed but majority of the time I have not been affected by not having one... I'd like to hear what you think between the two since you've reviewed both extensively
Maybe also helpful to know that I already own a 2015 outlander sport
I know I'm posting this late, but how is the outlander sport? I have a 1997 TJ (keeping for as long as I can) and I'm looking for a decent backup vehicle. The outlander sport is on my short list.
You showed what it can do but you never actually did any of it.
+sandplasma Yeah no kidding!! What's up with that?? Don't tell us show us!!
Right? Every time he would mention something, he would cut to a scene up close zooming out. I kept expecting it showing what's been mentioned, but nope.
There are numerous vids on here that show what they do...not hard! Lol
That's because he just learned about it when reading the owners manual the night before filming this!
Hey thanks! I never knew what those knobs on the hood were for!
the purpose of removable doors is 1) keep the rugged and legendary history of the jeep alive today from back when it was a military vehicle with removable doors for certain climates.The other purpose they serve is to maximize visibility and minimize body damage while off road.
Take it all off💜
....How well do the electronics in the JK handle water? Is the expensive stereo/navigation system waterproof? Will the internals of the engine hold up to constant vibrations from traveling at speed across the desert or down a washboard road and not tear itself to pieces? If it has engine trouble on the trail, will you be able to tackle the repairs and get back to civilization? I really don't see the drivetrain & electrical parts of the new JK lasting 20 years unless it sticks to the street.
I can't agree more. Jeep Wrangler is not an suv. It is an offroad machine that is ok on the road. If you are coming into it for the first time, please do drive it before buying. It will get grocery's, it will get you to work, but it is not a sedan. It will road walk at highway speeds, the wind (from every vehicle that passes you, or you pass) will push it around in the lane, and the tires can be noisy ( pick the BFG muds if you want to leave the hard top ever).
I had to talk my wife out of the Wrangler into the Cherokee. Years ago. She loves the Cherokee to this day. The Wrangler was her first choice. She has been threw 2 feet of snow but never off road.
I love them too, Nathan. But for those of us that take too much stuff with us and still need the attributes of a wrangler, what vehicle stands on the podium with our beloved "Heep"? Who makes a vehicle that allows you to into the backwoods with all your gear without your buddy having to follow you in his pickup or pull a trailer? What vehicle do I look for and who are the front runners in THAT category? Thanks for any suggestions.Bob/Okc
The real warning you should have is once you own a Jeep, you will NOT want anything else, even if you "jump from a Honda Accord".
+SEVA26 Agree! Once you buy a (OlllllllO) you are a changed person for life! I'll see you out there in the back country!
Damn, I own a honda and thinking about getting a jeel
+1titans jeep, I don't think a jeel would be fun to drive
A Jeep is so fun to drive. I rolled mine and am getting another one. My family does not want me to get another one but I'm hooked..
1titans you should get a jeel and leave the jeep to the professionals
the fact that people need a video like this is sad. I have an 06 wrangler unlimited. NO power windows, NO power door locks , NO engine or brake babysitter electronics, you know a real Jeep.
das hasguns k.
Very, very cool video!
I love offroading. Having said that, it's a shame you went off the trail and damaged tie cryptobiotic, or living soil, that's so important in Moab and other places. Part of your guide to owning a Jeep should be how to operate it responsibly before all public lands become off limits.
What I love about Jeeps is if you beat the hell out of them you will get a good 100,000 miles out of them. Drive them like a normal car and the never stop running 300,000 400,000 miles. I take my Cherokee off road maybe twice a year. It runs fantastic at 220,000 miles.
I have a 2010 Wrangler Sahara. The Jeep is a tank. Best offroad vehicle ever made.
Like your previous Jeep video. You should rename this to, A neophyte guide to the Jeep Wrangler.
Great video man! Thanks!
No practical use comes to mind but, its fun. Here in Kuwait the door removal is used mostly when going to the desert or shailah (resort). Also when on the road for the purpose of showing off ;p
Funny thing, I have exactly the opposite experience from you.
May I ask what were the problems with your FJ Cruiser? In my Jeep Unlimited there were a few problems like water leakage, excessive rattle noise from the door locking mechanism, the shifter got stock a few times, and other minor details relating to interior quality.
Thank you for this, I want a new rig and I am strongly considering a wrangler! Thank you. Is there any place else I could look for more info?
I own one of these, and in the last few days we´ve been having some serious rain where i live in Mexico. So last thursday I took it on a road full of mud. I´m talking about really dense mud and the car response was simply fantastic at high speed. But there are a couple details I really didn´t like. One, and the most annoying was that the roof has a leak. I could have been that it was bad installed by me since the last time I took off the freedom top, BUT... I´ll keep going in the next comment
another review said "you will make new friends and get all sorts of attention once you buy a Jeep!"
well considering you can easily take off everything ie. the doors,roof,windshield,hood your new friends will be criminals and chop shop owners who will give your Jeep a whole lot of attention
No, you can only take them off when the vehicle is unlocked and open. They don't come off like Lego's. The only thing that's been known to be vulnerable in a Jeep is the battery, if you don't have a separate locking system for your hood.
Cool video and I love your style but if you are going to talk about removing tops and folding windows you should start with a soft-top wrangler. I always say its a Jeep not a car too!
As a Wrangler owner for many years I noticed a whole new type of jeep driver with the intro of the 4 door. (2007)
Hey, I was hoping someone could give me some advice or knowledge on this. Sometime in the near future I will be graduating from highschool. My parents asked me what type of car I would want to drive after I graduate (No I'm not some spoiled rich kid, but I am grateful for parents that are offering this). I brought up the Jeep Wrangler TJ. It seems that my dad somewhat supports the idea but my mom is not totally for it. The only reason is, is because of safety. I can totally see where she is coming from but was just wondering do you have any hands on advice after driving your wrangler? Her thing is that the soft top is not going to protect you in an accident and in a side impact accident, you don't have much protection.
Thanks
doors and tops r for protection from the elements and thats pretty much it...i'm currently on my 6th wrangler and still love 'em...get one u'll either love it or hate it but i'm bettin u'll love it...
All jeep wranglers have a full metal roll cage to protect your from any accidents.
I have a 2 door 04 tj and I can say from first hand experience they are a little sketchy on ice because (being rear wheel drive) they love to fishtail. That being said, four wheel drive tends to fix the sliding and they do have a full roll cage in the event the thing flips on ya.
I would stake my life on this vehicle. I was in an accident Monday that if I wasn't driving my TJ, I more than likely would've had severe injury or death. I walked away with a broken hand.
So.. Im a guy who likes off road trips and want a daily that I can use to tow my drift car to the track... Jeep guys do you think I can join the fam?
Suspensions too soft to tow. And you'll eat up your tires towing.
Don't listen to the guy above, I use my lifted jeep to haul 4 atvs to a place to ride an hour away from me no problems no significant wear on my tires an I have mud graps... Which if you know that tire they wear very very quick (not really if you get them rotated an aligned like your supposed to) also the springs to soft is an easy fix just loosen or tighten your keys
+Jesus compared to any other suv it's less capable
am jeep wrangler obsessed like he said its not a car its a JEEP !!
I agree with the other guy but to answer your question yeah we took my friends to our local mudhole and destroyed the trails... We got stuck a time or two so have a friend with a crazy 4x4 truck to get you unstuck or dont go offroading too hardcore
What Jeep you have I want to buy one but I'm not sure. What about snow?
Can you get it with turbo diesel, and a manual transmission ?
no on the diesel yes on the manual
Nathan and Roman, you may have answered this before but I was just curious as to what yalls daily drivers are?
You should make a new channel called The Fast Lane Jeep. Since a Jeep isn't a car, and it definitely shouldn't be shown on a car oriented channel ;)
Nathan kind of sounds like matthew broderick. I was getting a "ferris bueller" sound from his voice.
I'm sure it is a great feeling. I can totally relate to that. I am just thinking it serves some sort of practical purpose as well, and I'm curious to know which :)
Kinda bought a jeep as my first car. Stepdad got the towbar installed hopefully now I will be able to put it to its primary purpose.
Hit a jeep jamboree ,my 1st new car was a jeep i bought a 92 wrangler loved it i just got a used 99 tj kitted out at a real good deal nothing like my 1st but i was young pockets where tight the most reliable wheels i have owned drive safe
Thanks for the cool video! i'll be going from the scion frs to this in the near future haha
I've seen alot of people buy these just because of their retro offroad look. My neighbor has a 2-door sahara, and has never taken it offroad since he got it...
Yep! If you are going to Drive the best 4x4 in the World! which is Jeep. You need to know the Facts in life! I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport in the UK, i love it, i love Jeeps,they are a way of life,ive had mine for 8 years,i never ever drive enything else now.my Jeep is apart of me.thanks for the Video, love it.
+Paul Gregroy Completelly agree with you mate, i have an 08 liberty and i can safely say that these cars are just awesome, so trustworthy and surefooted. Couldn't imagine not having a Jeep in my garage .
+Rafael Domenikos Thanks Bro, nice to see you are a Jeep Guy,
+MarsOne Thank God you have a real interest in other 4x4s because it would be a boring world if were all the same in life Dude
I dont Remember The Jeep Wave, as im in the UK, i do know one thing! Its Dam hard to get parts here for old Jeeps! Cant get eny new parts.
When I was 15, I wanted an RX7 or mustang, my parents said no way, let me learn on 2.5L TJ, I'm now on my 5th wrangler and have never second guessed any of those decisions
the dealer local to me in canada, ON recently sold a jeep they did themselves with a small lift, diesel engine and 37's, 4 door rubicon. went for like 50k though.
Good review ***** 5 star!!!
I've owned five jeeps. My first was a 1958 Willys CJ3b.I strayed from Jeeps and bought a V8 Dodge Challenger but now I'm back in a Jeep.
I traded the Challenger for a Unlimited Rubicon.
If they put the 5.7 Hemi in the Jeep Wrangler it would be a home run.
Please, Please take my money.
Hemis are obsolete technology
TFL Nathan rocks
Man moab looks cool!
Just traded my 2005 Wrangler for a 2016 Wrangler. Once you go Jeep, you never go back!!
+JimmyDickens1 I've been driving Jeeps since 1974 and have never drove anything else. CJ's, YJ's, TJ's, and JK's.
whats the reliability like
Wranglers are becoming fashionable here in Europe.
am currently on my 6th wrangler...
only the Dana Axle (Local company) are made in toledo. They just paint an assemble, I live in toledo an have friends working in the paint shop. I also own a 2012 wrangler.
Outside of the United States you can get a JK with a diesel. Unfortunately they only offer us the JK with the same engine that is in the Caravan/Town & Country "mini-van" (and yes, they even offer the Town & Country with a diesel overseas. You couldn't give me a new JK without a diesel, well you could but I would sell it. I will stick with my '91 YJ and its reliable/easy to repair 4.0L and my '05 Jeep KJ with is torquey little 2.8L diesel. I just don't like that they overcomplicated the JK….
Irony...I actually went from a Honda accord to a jeep wrangler Like you said...I love my wrangler... But people need to research jeeps before they buy them...i drive for 1hr&40min everyday for a week before refueling. Like 10 cm snow storms and no problem
That would be so awsome!!
The gas is fine in the 2012 and up. I have a 2012 sport unlimited and I get about 17 normal and 20-21 highway
The only thing I've never understood about the wrangler are those annoying hood latches. Ya they look cool but they don't serve a real purpose. Their a pain to unlatch and hook up. The wrangler in my opinion would be a lot better with a conventional hood latch.
It comes with a 2.8 CRD diesel in europe as well as the V6
Where is Nathan?
the next Jeep I get will be a Wrangler for sure
Who owns a wrangler? Im thinking about getting one. Possibly a Rubicon. Hows the gas, I hear its awful but I dunno.
make a test with out doors, top and windshield! just for fun :P
Hmmm, buy a Jeep Wrangler because you can take off the doors and the roof? Oh also you can lower the front windshield so you can go gorilla bad ass off roading. Hmmm, I'll stick to my TOYOTA FJ Cruiser. Nope, I cannot take my doors or roof off technically but my FJ Cruiser has never sprung a leak when it rains. I like that my FJ Cruiser is a GREAT daily driver and as worthy an off road vehicle.
breeze787 haha I always see fjs stuck on the trail! Jeeps are always pulling them out!!
check out the other youtube videos showing the exact opposite. Just what is "DEATH WOBBLE" and "HOOD FLUTTER"? I've never experienced it with my FJ Cruiser?
is it easier to drive than a grand Cherokee? cause the grand Cherokee has too many blind spots
BUT, when I took it to the road again I could hear the water splashing when I hit the breaks. So I took off the freedom top piece on the drivers side and realized that the water was INSIDE the piece. YES, WATER INSIDE MY ROOF!!! There is a small fabric hole in the front side, and there´s where the water got out, so it´s there where it got in. The other detail is that once I stopped in a red light, the car started shaking as if it had a cold!!! It was the fan working making it shake. Not fun!!!
It's a Jeep thing. Most people don't understand that.
what if i just want a jeep because they look fun to drive and are very flexible
Zappy595 Same here. What if?
Jeeps are great and surprisingly fuel efficient to drivers that know their potential. Moral: don't give stethoscopes to a mechanic
Boy, I really want an 80's - or 90's Wrangler with no roof, doors, radio, AC, etc. Unfortunately, it's too expensive to buy, maintain and insure. For now, I'll keep riding my motorcycle instead. :'(
Well that was a FJ this is a JK and I had mine for about a year now with no issues. Here in the UK Land Rover drivers constantly break down let alone a few minor issues you are complaining about.
What's with the shortcut at 4:50? Totally unnecessary.
Jeep or Hummer? Which is better?
Jeep!
gargilbert Well....I should expect that answer on a Jeep video I suppose.