Leaving work and throwing the top back relieved all my stress from that day. I didn't need a trail, but I'm certain that would have been great too. I've had three and we are without one at this time...that needs to change.
Owned 6 cherokees , all loaded. Last one was 2019. Loved it. Just got a Wrangler Unlimited high altitude with the sky one touch. IM IN LOVE. I am completely sold on wranglers and can’t imagine not having one.
The fact that little man fell asleep in the backseat with the top and doors off is HUGE on my list of making sure my kids are comfortable in the back seat.
I just drove from Ontario to Nova Scotia and after a week, returned back to Ontario. Great drive the whole way and never once felt like I would loose my sanity with a 9yr old, 6yr old and a 3 yr old in the back seat. They all had space and room to move, room for pillows and blankets. Did I mention the drive was straight thru!!! I was always ready to stop and grab a hotel for the night if need be, but everyone was good to go. My wife and I both pleasantly surprised with the results.
Totally agreed. In the end, numbers dont matter THAT much to me. Also, totally agreed about the community. I had a 2door Sahara and other Jeep owners would always give you a nod. Its cool.
@@johnnytran4720 Yes I got good amount of discount, but if you go to a Jeep dealer right now they will tell you there is no discount for the 2020s yet.
@@johnnytran4720 usually you'll pay more on an order. When I built ours - which is identical to the one in this video (bikini pearl) - it was $6,500.00 higher building it. Luckily, we found it on dealership lot. Still expensive, but cheaper than the build through Jeep.
I have a 2019 2 door JL Sport S, I daily drive it and love it. I’m averaging 24 MPG and it’s so comfortable. I hate to say it but I’m actually looking forward to snow soon. I can have a bad day at work but my one hour commute driving makes you feel happy driving this thing. The Jeep community is awesome. It doesn’t matter how big, what you’ve done to it, 2 door or 4 door or ages of them. Everyone’s Jeep is their own style and wrangler owners are great, you get this with no other brand. It’s a Jeep thing.
Hands down the best daily driver review. I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow and your video was just what I needed. Thanks for posting---liked and sub'd!
You only live once! So if it makes you happy then do it! The Rubicon is my dream drive I am saving up for 👍🌞. In life listen to your heart and follow your dreams.
Thats why im going with a wrangler or a bronco in the foreseeable future. I driven a damn car my whole life and im tired of dealing with potholes, tropical storm/hurricane flooding streets and barely being able to even move due to the low ass car
There are so many options with SUV's. Wranglers are good if you are a serious off roader, or HAVE to have the roof and doors come off. Otherwise, if you like luxury features, you might want to look at a Grand Cherokee.
I absolutely love my 2019 Jeep Wrangler! I got a 2 door since I never really have passengers, don’t really need much trunk space, and honestly was scared to be driving a “big car”. But now that I’ve had it for about 1 year now, I definitely am looking for a 4 door maybe in a few years. I am obsessed! Jeep life & never turning back!
I’ve been going back and forth on 2 door vs 4 door. If you never really have passengers or need much trunk space, what would cause you to want to go 4 door?
Well…I have a 2-dr, and I want a 4 door. I don’t know many 4-dr that want a 2-dr. I feel like, I would never get into a 4dr and wish I had a 2dr. But I would totally get into a 2dr and wish I had a 4dr.
@@michepriest I will answer this based on my personal experiences. This is the Internet, so I expect someone to chime in and tell me I’m wrong. 1. The longer wheel base of the 4-dr is easier to drive as a daily. I find that is gets tossed around a little less on the bumps, and the steering radius is much more…normal. 2. A comment about the steering. The 2-dr wheel base is very short. When you turn a tight corner, it feels weird because it turns to quickly. It almost feels like it can turn on top of itself. I life in Canada, so I’m in snow for months of the year. In the snow, the 4-dr is WAY more stable and predicable. 3. If you are going Offroad, the 2-dr can feel a little scary when you are making steep climbs or decent. Because of the shorter wheelbase, it’s more likely you can flip backwards. Or at least limit you because you think it will. With the 4-dr, you can climb better, but there is the chance that you may turtle on the rocks if you drive over something and get caught on your skid plate. I will 100% take getting the skid plate caught over the feeling of flipping. 4. More room is always better. You never know when you are going to have to get something that you could use a small truck for. It’s nice that way. You have the available room on the 4dr. 5. People love Jeeps and always want to go for a ride. More people in the 4dr.
@@scalefreakgaming this is super helpful, thanks! One of my concerns was flipping. Not that I do any off-roading, but safety, specifically flipping, was something that was giving me pause. What you’ve said makes sense. 4 door for me it is! Thanks again
Funny thing about Jeeps, WW2 they fought for freedom and liberty and so many decades later still offering it with those doors and top off. Great review brother, welcome to the Jeep family, everyone that has bought since this video. As you quickly learned, you didn't just buy a vehicle, you bought a whole new way of life with freedom and adventure. Get out there, explore and keep the rubber side down🤙
You sold me on the ability to carry a Happy Meal and chocolate milk in the center console ;-). Dad issues. Aside from that, this was one of the more "fitting" reviews I've watched. I have a family and have been looking at Jeeps pretty hard. I appreciate your "real world" review. Answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks!!
Love this video. I am looking at a Rubicon for my family daily and weekend warrior camping days. I got small children and this video answered so many questions I had.
1st first: your family is just BEAUTIFUL! I love seeing that little dude napping so peacefully! 🥰. Ok I drive a jacked up 97 Sahara on 33’s with modified fenders ( I had no choice, it had damage when I got it.) Black soft top, black windows, typical PNW machine. When I first had it, I was teetering on the bumper at night at the AutoZone putting in some oil, and another girl Jeeper in the nicest Rubi pulled up and asked if I need help and ducked me! It’s a small town out here, she said us girls need to stick together and help each other out. She made my night! I also get swarmed by other girl Jeep clubs, I’m thinking about it. Now the other car I’ve had where we swarmed other drivers in play, was murdered Minis. There was a group of us and we did it to any new mini driver we found. They would usually laugh. It’s good fun. This is one vehicle where we like em all! Old or new, I appreciate them all. And of course out here in the vineyard, I’m off road ALL THE TIME, and man if I see a puddle, I’m like a bad dog! I’m going in that thing to play! Unless I have somewhere I have to be, I’ll come home covered in mud! I actively seek out fun! I’ve had JEEPS for 25 years, I still have much love for my XJ’s, I have a 95 Arctic white 2 dr. Same 4.0 inline 6 engine 4x4, but I drive my wrangler. Maybe one day I’ll get a used JKU, mainly just for space, but I’m not getting rid of this rough bull, I love my Jeep! I hope to have him for the rest of my life! See ya out there ✌️ #OlllllllO #JeepLife
I literally just bought a 2021 Rubicon as a daily driver. 2022 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn as my pickup / too much for daily use. I love it man. I don’t regret it at all.
Currently in the market for a Jeep and I'm the type that researches everything. I've read nearly every article and thought I had watched every video but... THIS is the video that has truly helped my decision. I plan to use it for my everyday. Work commute, errands, long and short road trip with the kids... all of it. Now, I'm actually excited to sign! Thanks for a terrific family review. Cheers!
The hard part about articles and video’s now is...most people are sponsored, or want to be sponsored. So they will only way what they need to in order to get something. Me...I don’t want anything. I rented this for my own use and through...people need to know.
I bought my JLUR May 21st 18” and it’s my daily rig now and have put 33k miles to date and only use my old daily superduty for hauling the trail rig now and wouldn’t change a thing . Absolutely love my JL 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
A vehicle that makes you feel that you don't have to be on vacation to feel like you're on vacation. And the little guy in the back seat slowly but surely fell asleep lol
This was a fantastic review. Didn’t find myself wanting to fast forward through any of it! Super helpful and real-world. Thanks for taking the time to do this so nicely.
After already learning most things about the vehicle thus turned out to be one of the best and most enjoyable to watch car reviews I have seen. Everything about it was genuine (great family btw) and it really gave a good glimpse into life with a Jeep from a family perspective. The real world practicality and safety concerns you guys addressed were awesome. I definitely want to see an updated video on your impressions once you guys have owned one for a year or so.
Thank you. That’s awesome. THIS Jeep was actually a rental for the week, so we didn’t own it. We do have a 2004 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ), which has been amazing. I have a couple video’s about that one too.
I just sold my F150 and bought a Jeep gladiator Rubicon in Sting Gray . Switched the tires for 37” Cooper AT3 XLT at the dealer (very light tire for their size). No lift required. I could not be any happier. It’s getting 19.9 mpg (better than my F150) hand calculated so far and has plenty of power. The bed isn’t big enough for a contractor but it holds my 4 wheeler just fine and it was on display with a sport bike in the back so I know that fits as well. I can already say that this is my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned a lot of them. I used to own a TJ and it handles, drives leapyears better than it and is completely capable of taking 4 people and all their gear wherever they want to go for a week or more. If you’re considering one, do it.
I like the Sting Grey Gladiator but if I get one it’ll have the black roof and fenders. This will be a very tough decision for sure. My wife almost has me convinced we’d be better off with the Wrangler Rubicon but the deciding factor will be the test drive between both.
Daniel Heyboer I got the black fenders and roof. Painted fenders get San blasted and the roof is likely to get scratched during removal plus it was about $1700 less. IMO it drives WAY better than a 4 door wrangler
No small kids, but love the H E double hockey sticks out of my Pumpkin Rubicon and yes I drive it on a daily basis great video ....where I live the streets are terrible had a Audi and dodging one always is a tail tail sign that ur gonna hit two more! So I got my Rubicon and instead of feeling like I’ve done damage it’s so nice to just roll through or bounce off of them. Jeep girl forever as you can see I love my baby!
That’s awesome. I know when I see construction zones in my Civic, I find another way. Then I go home, get the Jeep, and go back to the constructions zones :)
A month ago rented a Sahara for my daughter`s bday, she loves white jeeps. After that saw your video and got hooked. Today, put a deposit on a Sahara. Can`t wait to create those family memories. Not far away, in Hamilton. Cheers !!!
i was waiting for bear to mule kick the back of the driver seat and yell, "call me the kid one more time, bro!" this was the best jeep review i've seen so far.
Great video!! Just bought the 2019 Wrangler JLU Sahara with the sky one touch roof. Absolutely love it. Had 3 prior JKU Sahara and this is worlds ahead in everything.
They really are really nice. I was looking at an 2018 JKU last night. I’m not sure why I would need to add ANOTHER Jeep to the fleet. But...why not, right?
This has been the best Jeep review I’ve seen. It is nice to hear a perspective from someone who doesn’t already own one. You’ve answered a lot of questions for a casual looker
I have daily driven a lifted 2013 2 Door JK and a 2020 JLU Willy's, and I now plan to daily my new 2021 JLU Rubicon, and all three of these Jeeps make fantastic daily driving vehicles, especially in Seattle area weather conditions.
bought a brand new one in white in 2018 a willys unlimited, sticker was 37,883 and ive put another 11,000 in it in extras and I LOVE it, has taken 3 trophys at different shows etc.... and it is my daily.. actually have driven it to florida from massachusetts and it was awesome!
Totally it would. The TJ’s were pretty limited on rear cargo space. I know I wouldn’t be able to put my kid and my dogs in a TJ. I can put them in my LJ, and they would also fit in the JL.
Great real world ‘Family Perspective’ review! Love our Jeep JL unlimited- almost a year into owning. Our favorite family car- great in the winter, fantastic fun truck in the summer. Best of both worlds- Turbo 4 getting 22 combined.
I absolutely enjoyed your review. As a former Jeep owner, I totally understand what you mean about the culture (especially the "Jeep wave"). With my current car, I assumed that others with the same vehicle would give me a similar wave. But instead, they (the other owners) seem to be competitive. Whenever I had my Jeep Wrangler, it did not matter how customized another Jeep was or if it was stock, the other "Jeepers" and I always had pleasant conversations sharing our adventures with our Jeeps. I had a gentleman in his late sixties pull up at a gas station with his old military Jeep and we ended up going across to the Tim Hortons for a coffee where he gave me the complete history of the Jeep. Also, it was nice to see footage of our area in Niagara. Once again, great video - now I am inspired to trade in my car for another Jeep!
That would be so awesome to be able to just do that. Starts with a trip to the gas station, (which happens a lot) and ends with a great conversation over coffee
I bought my wrangler 3 weeks ago and I love it. I have watched hours of video on them before I bought and am still watching, every now and then I find a nugget I didn't know. I hadn't seen anyone mention how the back gate covered the panel where the bolts go. I wondered what would stop that flap from opening and the bolts bouncing around when doing some off-roading, now I know. My wife and I head to Niagara from Belleville every summer. I am really looking forward to it this year, maybe I can find some of those roads you referred to.
Have a TJ but looking at the JL for the wife daily. We had an XJ years back and having our girls grow up with that Jeep was fantastic, now looking to the JL to be that car with my grandchildren.. when they arrive, great review.
I have an LJ now (2004 TJ Unlimited), it's amazing. Over the last winter we went a little buck wild with modifications and love to get it in the trails. In time, we will pick up a JL like this one and turn it into an Overlanding Jeep. A daily driver for most days, but then in a day we can put all the gear on to live on the road for a while.
My wife has the four cylinder turbo jeep. She gets an average of 21 miles to the gallon during the warm months, and the jeep can accelerate quite nicely with the turbo.
There are so many reviews of people saying jeeps are prone to break down, they aren’t safe, they’re noises, they don’t drive well...yet, everyone I’ve met with a wrangler LOVES it. 🧐
Great review I'm buying a jeep for my next vehicle and this answered all my questions. I'm a photographer so being able to remove the roof & doors is great too. Thanks for this.
WE had a Lexus CT200h a few years back and honestly....we purchased a JK Sahara and it was more comfortable than the Lexus! My wife and I could not get over that.
Jeeps are the best vehicles ever made,,, my 16 JK Rubicon I love .... I had 15 sport but had get a Rubicon!! Of corse I have had 2,YJ,,, TJ ,, and now 2,JKs now!! If possible and God allows it I'll always own a Jeep! I have goal to get my wife a JL soon as my house gets built!! Love your videos ...... welcome to the wonderful Jeep community ✌️👍
Smiles per mile the jeep is a great commuter car. I had a TJ for years but my JLUR is as nice as most SUV's but capable and can go topless and doorless easy.
I traded my 2017 1500 Ram for a JK and coudn't be happier. I loved my truck and was worried I would have buyers remorse,but not at all. It is a way of life and We have seen so much more of Arizona that we would have never seen. I think you have your wife convinced to buy one...:)
I've owned a 2012 JK for like 7 years now. Absolutely love it, even though the 2012's had a lot of issues (sensors, heaters.. lot of things that failed). I'm actually trading it in on a 2021 Rubicon right now, which will end up being essentially identical down to the color. Wranglers are outstanding all purpose vehicles. They're big enough to fit a lot of passengers comfortably. They have a ton of cargo room, as much as a truck with a canopy if you fold down the back seats. They're great in bad weather. They're convertibles. They're very off road capable. They're built to be modified. Honestly, they have basically all the pro's a person could ask for and only a couple of cons. The gas mileage is terrible, they have the aerodynamics of a shed (wind really pushes them around), and they are noisy inside as a result of the lack of floor insulation and whatnot (there's removable carpet, and under that is just the metal body of the car.. with a drain hole for water, should you want to literally hose the thing out.). That's really all there is.
HAHA! A Shed!! I love it. I ended up buying an 2004 TJ Unlimited (LJ). I have a 71 Litre tank that I average 300km per tank. So I get it. Congrats on the upgrade. I know that 3.6L engine is way better.
@@scalefreakgaming welcome to the family! Have you joined a Jeep club yet? Check out Blue Water Jeep Club on the shores of Lake Huron but members everywhere. I'd love to have you in the club and be looking for your request on FB. Great review as many have said. We pick our 6th Jeep up this weekend and yes Bikini Pearl 2019 Rubicon. I'm stoked, the wife is stoked and our 3 kids are stoked. Remember Blue Water Jeep Club, FB, I'm waiting for you guy's! It's a family thing, it's a Jeep thing! Remember keep the rubber side down🤙
I think your Review is easily the most helpful one I found on RUclips. Great to see the Wrangler is great as a family car. My family (wife and 4yo girl) have the dream/plan of moving to Canada and start a new life, more so for my little girl. Hope we can make it happen. If so, Wrangler is my vehicle of choice for whatever Canada has to offer. From Buenos Aires, Argentina, hope you and your lovely family are having a great time. Thx for the awesome review.
I’m 15 and I’m looking for my first car. My dad’s friend is selling a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited (4 door, hard top, etc). Pretty good miles, never been run hard, etc. After this, I think I’m gonna stick with it!
jordan I just got mine today! It was 9k flat out. If you keep an eye out and ask around, I’m sure you’ll find one. It rides amazing and is fun to drive.
It’s my midlife crisis vehicle.. and as that it’s the perfect daily.. just gotta get used to the scary steering situation in the rubicon.. lol .. love my jeep
Love my JLUR, best vehicle purchase ever. I've owned MB, Audi, Ford, Toyo, etc and this jeep just makes driving fun and interactive again like when I just got my license to drive. I will never sell mine. I also own an older 97 TJ which is fun but not like the new JL for "daily driving."
Awesome!!! I have a feeling that I will end up getting rid of both my Civic’s and getting two Jeeps. A JLUR for my wife, and an order TJ or YJ for me. Which I’m sure my work will frown on since I sell Honda’s.
Great review. When I first talked about buying my 2018 Punk'n Sahara, I was kinda surprised when people would ask "for a daily driver?!?". OF COURSE! I love it and haven't regretted it one bit.
Thanks for the review, and I have always loved the Jeeps regardless of what people may say about the newer models. I truly believe that a vehicle will respond to how it is driven, along with regular maintenance. I lost mine a long time ago due to finances, but always missed it every since. For me, I treat all of my vehicles with Lucas oil products and never seem to have any problems. For now, YUP, I am that guy that sees you in a shiny Wrangler, or Gladiator Jeep truck, and I am totally green with envy!!! I don't care what people may have to say, these are some highly awesome, sexy, beautiful, and super capable vehicles! In fact, I would bet that many of the naysayers are more jealous than anything. Feed those babies some Lucas, and they will run forever - Transmission too; Just keep all the tires the same size on the outer diameter for the constant AWD models - Never use a tire out of size for those, and all should go well.
I have to say, at the very beginning of the video, when you said you weren't going to do any off-roading to put the jeep through a real test, I thought you wouldn't like it. I didn't believe you would "get it". There was no way you would get the true feeling that we Jeep people get. However, you GOT it. You picked up on the culture right away. When you buy a Jeep, it's not simply a vehicle, it becomes a way of life and as all these other people are my witnesses, I promise you your family will change so much about who you are and what you do from now on. Your weekends will be different, your vacations will immediately change, and you will feel like part of a large, extended family. So with that, I'll give you a big Jeep wave and hopefully I'll see you on a trail somewhere.
Thank you this note. And yes, it’s everything you just said. It’s an amazing experience. For my family, this time with the Jeep was an ah-ha moment. The moment we realized, “THIS is what we were looking for!” “THIS is that family thing we can enjoy for years” It’s something we can do with a group. It’s something we can do just us. I have been bit by the big. Need me a Jeep.
@JayJay Me too, same scenario. I was early to mid 20s and had a Scrambler. Great looking Jeep. I use it as a truck and figured if nothing else I would have 4 wheel capabilities when it snowed, which in Dallas is rare. So, I never got to really have fun with it.
Obviously, these things aren’t cheap. I have been tossing around the idea of getting a JKU for a few years until I can afford a JLU, but really...it’s the JLU that I want.
The JKU's are super awesome as well. We had a new leftover JKU Rubicon demo as a loaner for a couple of days until they gave us a JLU Rubicon loaner while waiting for mine to arrive. It was a great Jeep. Definitely two totally different Jeeps as far as refinements, design and features, but still very similar at the core if that makes sense. My youngest daughter has our 2007 JKU X. It's not a Rubicon, but it's KILLER!!! I don't believe you can go wrong either way, and when you're ready to move to a JLU, the JKU will probably still be worth what you paid for it. Amazing how well these bad boys hold their value despite there being a million on the road.
Tremendous review! We have a 2018 JKU (so a lesser version of what you reviewed) and have taken it from Washington state for three road trips (so far) down to Disneyland, Tucson, Las Vegas, etc. It's a great daily driver (as you mentioned, doors off/tops off are pretty simple) and comfortable for long road trips, too. The Wrangler affords so much flexibility for families (we have 4 of us) that you can enjoy driving it during any season, in any environment, and adjust accordingly. That's worth some coin to me, and add in the culture component you mentioned, and it's the best vehicle I've ever owned, hands down. In fact, I got the jeep grill/windshield logo tattooed on my forearm after owning it for 6 months, as it was that big of a game changer for me/our family. Youngest LOVES pulling up to school and just jumping out the doorless Jeep, for example.
You even got the tattoo? That's amazing. I love that idea. These things are awesome. And I think I have spent more money on my LJ than I have myself in the last few years. It never stops.
It can be overloading when you see all the ideas that people have and share. The first step is get the Jeep, that simple. They are very capable machines offroad and as your skill grows, so will your keen sense of what you will want to do. You sound like you've paid a lot of attention to everyone and their opinions, now go make your own and have excitement doing it. Most importantly, keep the rubber side down doing it lol..🤙
We tried. The beach was paaaaaaaaacked. One of our main beaches is closed from flooding. So everyone is channeled to another one. Ever heard the Rush song, Lakeside Park? Well, that’s us. And it’s flooded.
Glad you found “the culture” and enjoyed it. Have driven 4-5 different Jeeps over the past 30 years and will never own anything else? Summer time you get “fun in the sun” and winter time one of the most capable 4WD vehicles ever built. Currently own a mint condition 2001 TJ with only 195,000 Klms on it. would love a new Gladiator, but not the payments so I will stick with my TJ for the next few years and buy another used Jeep down the road! :)
This was a fun video. When you talked about feeling bad for being occupied and not waving, I laughed because I have felt that, and wanted to go back and wave too. My wife thinks I'm nuts. Haha
We just bought a 4xe rubicon for a daily driver, in Switzerland the price is €90,000. It's amazing as a daily driver and so much fun! Seriously hate the sky one touch though!
@@scalefreakgaming it's a little tight when you go camping for a weekend but it works. We enjoy ours and getting to beautiful locations we could never get to in our Civic or Odyssey.
I live on a farm and work in tech and have a 2009 jk unlimited she is now 10 years old and let me tell you it is an amazing daily driver and also an amazing vehicle to use off-road and around the farm. I've only ever had to do general maintenance on it. Daily driver for 10 years with zero breakdowns what more can you ask? Being in Australia of had to add a sunshade to the top to allow me to have a top off during summer.
That’s awesome to hear. We also had to add the top to mine to keep the sun off us. It was fun at first to be completely topless, but...skin cancer is a major concern.
Just started my research on jeeps in general. Will be looking for purchase in the spring and trying to find out which Jeep will be best for me. Daily driver in WI, won't be doing much off road if any
Recently bought a 2019 Rubicon 2 dr as my daily driver. Its great! Super easy to park and I don't care if it gets dinged in a parking lot, or gets rock chips like I do my other vehicles. I yanked out the backseat the first day so plenty of room for dogs too. I say definitely get white. I had a black JK, a silver TJ (2006) and a blue TJ (2000). So far white has been the best choice. Hides scratches and water spots well. I cannot think of a better all around daily driver.
The Jeep is the best daily, if you are having a bad day you can just hit trail on the way home
Or, there is a ton of traffic and you need to drive over the curbs to clear it all:)
CHEAP JEEPER hahahha that’s right
CHEAP JEEPER so true!
Leaving work and throwing the top back relieved all my stress from that day. I didn't need a trail, but I'm
certain that would have been great too. I've had three and we are without one at this time...that needs to
change.
Only for the wealthy. $40k for base level trims isn’t for the average person. Hope the broncos are more realistic with pricing.
Owned 6 cherokees , all loaded. Last one was 2019. Loved it. Just got a Wrangler Unlimited high altitude with the sky one touch. IM IN LOVE. I am completely sold on wranglers and can’t imagine not having one.
@KFC Man my last Cherokee was a high altitude.
Sooooo agreed. I will always have a Jeep now
I love how the kid completely knocked out that’s how nice the ride is for him 😂❤️
Yeah, he loves the rides in the Jeep’s. ;All the fresh air knocks him out. Therefore, WE also like the rides in the Jeeps.
The fact that little man fell asleep in the backseat with the top and doors off is HUGE on my list of making sure my kids are comfortable in the back seat.
Jeep did an amazing job keeping the wind down.
I just drove from Ontario to Nova Scotia and after a week, returned back to Ontario. Great drive the whole way and never once felt like I would loose my sanity with a 9yr old, 6yr old and a 3 yr old in the back seat. They all had space and room to move, room for pillows and blankets. Did I mention the drive was straight thru!!! I was always ready to stop and grab a hotel for the night if need be, but everyone was good to go. My wife and I both pleasantly surprised with the results.
This is seriously an awesome review, so different than the technical reviews.
No need for the numbers. You can see that on every other video and article.
agree! Best review I've seen!
Totally agreed. In the end, numbers dont matter THAT much to me. Also, totally agreed about the community. I had a 2door Sahara and other Jeep owners would always give you a nod. Its cool.
This has been the most helpful. Everyone online is so technical. Happy meal skit - 🔥
Great vid. Did you buy a Rubicon?
You guys seem like great parents. God bless your beautiful family.
Thank you! We do our best
I live in Ontario and factory ordered my 2020 Rubicon in Firecracker red. yes they are expensive yes I will not do offroad, but hell I love it
They really are that amazing
With a loaded rubicon coming in at $58,000 going off road for me would be hitting a puddle of 1 inch at the mall parking lot!
Were you able to get any discount on a order rubicon?
@@johnnytran4720 Yes I got good amount of discount, but if you go to a Jeep dealer right now they will tell you there is no discount for the 2020s yet.
@@johnnytran4720 usually you'll pay more on an order. When I built ours - which is identical to the one in this video (bikini pearl) - it was $6,500.00 higher building it. Luckily, we found it on dealership lot. Still expensive, but cheaper than the build through Jeep.
I have a 2019 2 door JL Sport S, I daily drive it and love it. I’m averaging 24 MPG and it’s so comfortable. I hate to say it but I’m actually looking forward to snow soon.
I can have a bad day at work but my one hour commute driving makes you feel happy driving this thing. The Jeep community is awesome. It doesn’t matter how big, what you’ve done to it, 2 door or 4 door or ages of them. Everyone’s Jeep is their own style and wrangler owners are great, you get this with no other brand.
It’s a Jeep thing.
This has been an amazing community. Such a change from other things I’m a part of. Thank you for commenting
Armando Sturzenegger This was a rental, so it was an Auto.
Armando Sturzenegger I have an auto. I drive way too much stop and go traffic commuting to work to mess with a clutch.
What motor?
What is your avg speed? Highway miles or like 45mph? Thank you
Hands down the best daily driver review. I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow and your video was just what I needed. Thanks for posting---liked and sub'd!
Richie Colon that’s super awesome! Good luck!
Did you end up getting the Wrangler?
@@Simkuwhen he seen it’s 40k for the most basic car ever he got a sports car fuck jeeps over priced
This review is by far the most entertaining one I’ve watched
That's awesome. Thanks for the feedback. I like to see that.
You only live once! So if it makes you happy then do it! The Rubicon is my dream drive I am saving up for 👍🌞. In life listen to your heart and follow your dreams.
It’s an amazing Jeep. If you can get yourself one...do it.
This was the best review I’ve seen on a wrangler it was straightforward and no fanboy antics
Thanks for watching. And no...no fan boy. I like a good vehicle. No matter the brand.
I also have a 2018 jeep jl Rubicon. Its my first and I absolutely love it!
Wow. That's an epic way to start.
Looking for a jeep after being tired of driving a low car in my city. Tired of these curbs and potholes!
I was the same way...so I bought a Jeep and sold the low car. Now, it’s less jarring on my system
Same !!!!
Thats why im going with a wrangler or a bronco in the foreseeable future. I driven a damn car my whole life and im tired of dealing with potholes, tropical storm/hurricane flooding streets and barely being able to even move due to the low ass car
There are so many options with SUV's. Wranglers are good if you are a serious off roader, or HAVE to have the roof and doors come off. Otherwise, if you like luxury features, you might want to look at a Grand Cherokee.
Mannnn I feel the same! I have an Audi S3 in NYC and although I love my car the streets suck.
Bear! You are so adorable! I can’t wait till you get your own Jeep! ✨✌️✨ you’re going to be awesome, hunting down adventures. Stay blessed!
I absolutely love my 2019 Jeep Wrangler! I got a 2 door since I never really have passengers, don’t really need much trunk space, and honestly was scared to be driving a “big car”. But now that I’ve had it for about 1 year now, I definitely am looking for a 4 door maybe in a few years. I am obsessed! Jeep life & never turning back!
I’ve been going back and forth on 2 door vs 4 door. If you never really have passengers or need much trunk space, what would cause you to want to go 4 door?
Well…I have a 2-dr, and I want a 4 door.
I don’t know many 4-dr that want a 2-dr.
I feel like, I would never get into a 4dr and wish I had a 2dr. But I would totally get into a 2dr and wish I had a 4dr.
@@scalefreakgaming what are the trade offs? Besides space. I’m thinking a 2 door would be more fun to drive, no?
@@michepriest I will answer this based on my personal experiences. This is the Internet, so I expect someone to chime in and tell me I’m wrong.
1. The longer wheel base of the 4-dr is easier to drive as a daily. I find that is gets tossed around a little less on the bumps, and the steering radius is much more…normal.
2. A comment about the steering. The 2-dr wheel base is very short. When you turn a tight corner, it feels weird because it turns to quickly. It almost feels like it can turn on top of itself. I life in Canada, so I’m in snow for months of the year. In the snow, the 4-dr is WAY more stable and predicable.
3. If you are going Offroad, the 2-dr can feel a little scary when you are making steep climbs or decent. Because of the shorter wheelbase, it’s more likely you can flip backwards. Or at least limit you because you think it will. With the 4-dr, you can climb better, but there is the chance that you may turtle on the rocks if you drive over something and get caught on your skid plate. I will 100% take getting the skid plate caught over the feeling of flipping.
4. More room is always better. You never know when you are going to have to get something that you could use a small truck for. It’s nice that way. You have the available room on the 4dr.
5. People love Jeeps and always want to go for a ride. More people in the 4dr.
@@scalefreakgaming this is super helpful, thanks! One of my concerns was flipping. Not that I do any off-roading, but safety, specifically flipping, was something that was giving me pause. What you’ve said makes sense. 4 door for me it is! Thanks again
Funny thing about Jeeps, WW2 they fought for freedom and liberty and so many decades later still offering it with those doors and top off. Great review brother, welcome to the Jeep family, everyone that has bought since this video. As you quickly learned, you didn't just buy a vehicle, you bought a whole new way of life with freedom and adventure. Get out there, explore and keep the rubber side down🤙
Right! It's such an amazing life style and community that you can get into. It's like you have a friend no matter where you are.
You sold me on the ability to carry a Happy Meal and chocolate milk in the center console ;-). Dad issues. Aside from that, this was one of the more "fitting" reviews I've watched. I have a family and have been looking at Jeeps pretty hard. I appreciate your "real world" review. Answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks!!
HAHAAH! Right? Before kids, do you ever think that would have been a consideration?
@@scalefreakgaming ...Nope.....other items yes, but not Happy Meals ;-)
Our family of 4 with a large dog loves ours. Kids love the top off and doors off even from the car seats.
Perfect, just the review I was looking for
Awesome! Thank you for watching
Love this video. I am looking at a Rubicon for my family daily and weekend warrior camping days. I got small children and this video answered so many questions I had.
That’s awesome man. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope if you get one that it works out like I explained
Guys thank you the 3 of you …..what a lovely video..x
Thank you for watching, and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated
1st first: your family is just BEAUTIFUL! I love seeing that little dude napping so peacefully! 🥰.
Ok I drive a jacked up 97 Sahara on 33’s with modified fenders ( I had no choice, it had damage when I got it.) Black soft top, black windows, typical PNW machine.
When I first had it, I was teetering on the bumper at night at the AutoZone putting in some oil, and another girl Jeeper in the nicest Rubi pulled up and asked if I need help and ducked me! It’s a small town out here, she said us girls need to stick together and help each other out. She made my night!
I also get swarmed by other girl Jeep clubs, I’m thinking about it.
Now the other car I’ve had where we swarmed other drivers in play, was murdered Minis. There was a group of us and we did it to any new mini driver we found. They would usually laugh. It’s good fun.
This is one vehicle where we like em all! Old or new, I appreciate them all. And of course out here in the vineyard, I’m off road ALL THE TIME, and man if I see a puddle, I’m like a bad dog! I’m going in that thing to play! Unless I have somewhere I have to be, I’ll come home covered in mud! I actively seek out fun!
I’ve had JEEPS for 25 years, I still have much love for my XJ’s, I have a 95 Arctic white 2 dr. Same 4.0 inline 6 engine 4x4, but I drive my wrangler.
Maybe one day I’ll get a used JKU, mainly just for space, but I’m not getting rid of this rough bull, I love my Jeep! I hope to have him for the rest of my life!
See ya out there ✌️
#OlllllllO #JeepLife
Me and my wife own 2 wranglers jk and jl use them both as daily driver very seldom taken off road love them.
This, I love you hear. That’s the goal. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Is the ride rough? (From a guy who never owned a Jeep)
Texas Guy not the 2018s and up. They’re like a regular suv with off-road capabilities. I own a 2020 JLU Sahara
I literally just bought a 2021 Rubicon as a daily driver. 2022 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn as my pickup / too much for daily use. I love it man. I don’t regret it at all.
Saw my first rubicon today. So stunning.
Currently in the market for a Jeep and I'm the type that researches everything. I've read nearly every article and thought I had watched every video but... THIS is the video that has truly helped my decision. I plan to use it for my everyday. Work commute, errands, long and short road trip with the kids... all of it. Now, I'm actually excited to sign! Thanks for a terrific family review. Cheers!
Turbo diesel rubicon is my dream. I’d love to own one.
The hard part about articles and video’s now is...most people are sponsored, or want to be sponsored. So they will only way what they need to in order to get something.
Me...I don’t want anything. I rented this for my own use and through...people need to know.
I bought my JLUR May 21st 18” and it’s my daily rig now and have put 33k miles to date and only use my old daily superduty for hauling the trail rig now and wouldn’t change a thing . Absolutely love my JL 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing. They are really amazing. But a super duty sounds like no slouch either
A vehicle that makes you feel that you don't have to be on vacation to feel like you're on vacation. And the little guy in the back seat slowly but surely fell asleep lol
He always does. Jeep rides always make him pass out.
This was a fantastic review. Didn’t find myself wanting to fast forward through any of it! Super helpful and real-world. Thanks for taking the time to do this so nicely.
Thank you for the feedback. And thank you for watching.
I just bought a 2016 unlimited and omg I love it.
Yes!! That’s awesome!!
best video out there was looking for a video of jeep for families
Thanks for watching!
After already learning most things about the vehicle thus turned out to be one of the best and most enjoyable to watch car reviews I have seen. Everything about it was genuine (great family btw) and it really gave a good glimpse into life with a Jeep from a family perspective. The real world practicality and safety concerns you guys addressed were awesome. I definitely want to see an updated video on your impressions once you guys have owned one for a year or so.
Thank you. That’s awesome. THIS Jeep was actually a rental for the week, so we didn’t own it. We do have a 2004 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ), which has been amazing. I have a couple video’s about that one too.
Kid has coolest hat ever, huge GB fan myself, and just bought my first Wrangler JK.
That’s so awesome! I hope you are enjoying it. Yeah, he loves that hat. Wears it most days
I just sold my F150 and bought a Jeep gladiator Rubicon in Sting Gray . Switched the tires for 37” Cooper AT3 XLT at the dealer (very light tire for their size). No lift required.
I could not be any happier. It’s getting 19.9 mpg (better than my F150) hand calculated so far and has plenty of power. The bed isn’t big enough for a contractor but it holds my 4 wheeler just fine and it was on display with a sport bike in the back so I know that fits as well.
I can already say that this is my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned a lot of them. I used to own a TJ and it handles, drives leapyears better than it and is completely capable of taking 4 people and all their gear wherever they want to go for a week or more.
If you’re considering one, do it.
Thank you for taking the time to write this. The Jeep community have been amazing with their feedback.
Glad you are happy with your Gladiator
I like the Sting Grey Gladiator but if I get one it’ll have the black roof and fenders. This will be a very tough decision for sure. My wife almost has me convinced we’d be better off with the Wrangler Rubicon but the deciding factor will be the test drive between both.
Daniel Heyboer I got the black fenders and roof. Painted fenders get San blasted and the roof is likely to get scratched during removal plus it was about $1700 less.
IMO it drives WAY better than a 4 door wrangler
No small kids, but love the H E double hockey sticks out of my Pumpkin Rubicon and yes I drive it on a daily basis great video ....where I live the streets are terrible had a Audi and dodging one always is a tail tail sign that ur gonna hit two more! So I got my Rubicon and instead of feeling like I’ve done damage it’s so nice to just roll through or bounce off of them. Jeep girl forever as you can see I love my baby!
That’s awesome. I know when I see construction zones in my Civic, I find another way. Then I go home, get the Jeep, and go back to the constructions zones :)
A month ago rented a Sahara for my daughter`s bday, she loves white jeeps. After that saw your video and got hooked. Today, put a deposit on a Sahara. Can`t wait to create those family memories. Not far away, in Hamilton. Cheers !!!
YES!!! How awesome is that?!!! Check out the Hamilton Area Jeep Club on Facebook. I'm on there. Same with the Niagara Area Jeep Club.
@@scalefreakgaming Thanks. Time to put put Fb on my phone :) Can`t wait to hit some trials.
i was waiting for bear to mule kick the back of the driver seat and yell, "call me the kid one more time, bro!" this was the best jeep review i've seen so far.
Hahaha! That actually would have been pretty funny
Great video!! Just bought the 2019 Wrangler JLU Sahara with the sky one touch roof. Absolutely love it. Had 3 prior JKU Sahara and this is worlds ahead in everything.
They really are really nice. I was looking at an 2018 JKU last night. I’m not sure why I would need to add ANOTHER Jeep to the fleet. But...why not, right?
Ever had any real crazy issues?
This has been the best Jeep review I’ve seen. It is nice to hear a perspective from someone who doesn’t already own one. You’ve answered a lot of questions for a casual looker
Thank you for watching.
I have daily driven a lifted 2013 2 Door JK and a 2020 JLU Willy's, and I now plan to daily my new 2021 JLU Rubicon, and all three of these Jeeps make fantastic daily driving vehicles, especially in Seattle area weather conditions.
Wow, that’s a nice collection,
bought a brand new one in white in 2018 a willys unlimited, sticker was 37,883 and ive put another 11,000 in it in extras and I LOVE it, has taken 3 trophys at different shows etc.... and it is my daily.. actually have driven it to florida from massachusetts and it was awesome!
That’s awesome! If you have an IG, let me know
bajabilly1261
I had a TJ for 5 years and had 2 cars seats in it. It was a Sport S and worked fine.
Totally it would. The TJ’s were pretty limited on rear cargo space. I know I wouldn’t be able to put my kid and my dogs in a TJ. I can put them in my LJ, and they would also fit in the JL.
Great real world ‘Family Perspective’ review! Love our Jeep JL unlimited- almost a year into owning. Our favorite family car- great in the winter, fantastic fun truck in the summer. Best of both worlds- Turbo 4 getting 22 combined.
That’s awesome. I ended up getting a 2004 LJ. Gas mileage. Nope
I absolutely enjoyed your review. As a former Jeep owner, I totally understand what you mean about the culture (especially the "Jeep wave"). With my current car, I assumed that others with the same vehicle would give me a similar wave. But instead, they (the other owners) seem to be competitive. Whenever I had my Jeep Wrangler, it did not matter how customized another Jeep was or if it was stock, the other "Jeepers" and I always had pleasant conversations sharing our adventures with our Jeeps. I had a gentleman in his late sixties pull up at a gas station with his old military Jeep and we ended up going across to the Tim Hortons for a coffee where he gave me the complete history of the Jeep. Also, it was nice to see footage of our area in Niagara. Once again, great video - now I am inspired to trade in my car for another Jeep!
That would be so awesome to be able to just do that. Starts with a trip to the gas station, (which happens a lot) and ends with a great conversation over coffee
I had a JK and loved every second of it.
They are so nice
I bought my wrangler 3 weeks ago and I love it. I have watched hours of video on them before I bought and am still watching, every now and then I find a nugget I didn't know. I hadn't seen anyone mention how the back gate covered the panel where the bolts go. I wondered what would stop that flap from opening and the bolts bouncing around when doing some off-roading, now I know. My wife and I head to Niagara from Belleville every summer. I am really looking forward to it this year, maybe I can find some of those roads you referred to.
WAVE OR SELL IT!!
At least that’s what I’ve learned.
Haha! Maybe not to that extreme
Have a TJ but looking at the JL for the wife daily. We had an XJ years back and having our girls grow up with that Jeep was fantastic, now looking to the JL to be that car with my grandchildren.. when they arrive, great review.
I have an LJ now (2004 TJ Unlimited), it's amazing. Over the last winter we went a little buck wild with modifications and love to get it in the trails.
In time, we will pick up a JL like this one and turn it into an Overlanding Jeep. A daily driver for most days, but then in a day we can put all the gear on to live on the road for a while.
My wife has the four cylinder turbo jeep. She gets an average of 21 miles to the gallon during the warm months, and the jeep can accelerate quite nicely with the turbo.
I heard that engine is pretty good.
There are so many reviews of people saying jeeps are prone to break down, they aren’t safe, they’re noises, they don’t drive well...yet, everyone I’ve met with a wrangler LOVES it. 🧐
Y'all get some snow up in canada, so yes the jeeps can be a daily driver. I live in central alaska and we have two jeeps - a gladiator and a wrangler.
A longer 4dr for sure. The shorter wheel base 2dr can be sketchy sometimes.
Wow , you are the best. All the other reviews people talk to much. You get right to the point. I still want the rubicon jeep
Great review I'm buying a jeep for my next vehicle and this answered all my questions. I'm a photographer so being able to remove the roof & doors is great too. Thanks for this.
As a photographer, that’s going to be awesome.
Thanks, you answered my question about fitting 3 child seats in the back, awesome thank you
Glad I could help. Thank you for watching.
A good no nonsense review...Thanks!
Yay! Thanks for watching. And thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.
WE had a Lexus CT200h a few years back and honestly....we purchased a JK Sahara and it was more comfortable than
the Lexus! My wife and I could not get over that.
Right? That’s awesome. They do have a good ride.
Jeeps are the best vehicles ever made,,, my 16 JK Rubicon I love .... I had 15 sport but had get a Rubicon!! Of corse I have had 2,YJ,,, TJ ,, and now 2,JKs now!! If possible and God allows it I'll always own a Jeep! I have goal to get my wife a JL soon as my house gets built!! Love your videos ...... welcome to the wonderful Jeep community ✌️👍
Thank you man!! That’s awesome. I would like to get my wife a JL as well. And me too. Haha
Smiles per mile the jeep is a great commuter car. I had a TJ for years but my JLUR is as nice as most SUV's but capable and can go topless and doorless easy.
Just ordered a 2020 Unlimited Rubicon 3.0 Turbo Diesel. So excited to take delivery! ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽
Please please please let me know the detail. Steve wants to get one too.
I traded my 2017 1500 Ram for a JK and coudn't be happier. I loved my truck and was worried I would have buyers remorse,but not at all. It is a way of life and We have seen so much more of Arizona that we would have never seen. I think you have your wife convinced to buy one...:)
Arizona? Totally jealous. Check out some of the new videos. We bought a 2004 LJ
Terrific family review of the Jeep Wrangler. 👌
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
I've owned a 2012 JK for like 7 years now. Absolutely love it, even though the 2012's had a lot of issues (sensors, heaters.. lot of things that failed). I'm actually trading it in on a 2021 Rubicon right now, which will end up being essentially identical down to the color.
Wranglers are outstanding all purpose vehicles. They're big enough to fit a lot of passengers comfortably. They have a ton of cargo room, as much as a truck with a canopy if you fold down the back seats. They're great in bad weather. They're convertibles. They're very off road capable. They're built to be modified.
Honestly, they have basically all the pro's a person could ask for and only a couple of cons. The gas mileage is terrible, they have the aerodynamics of a shed (wind really pushes them around), and they are noisy inside as a result of the lack of floor insulation and whatnot (there's removable carpet, and under that is just the metal body of the car.. with a drain hole for water, should you want to literally hose the thing out.). That's really all there is.
HAHA! A Shed!! I love it.
I ended up buying an 2004 TJ Unlimited (LJ). I have a 71 Litre tank that I average 300km per tank. So I get it.
Congrats on the upgrade. I know that 3.6L engine is way better.
@@scalefreakgaming welcome to the family! Have you joined a Jeep club yet? Check out Blue Water Jeep Club on the shores of Lake Huron but members everywhere. I'd love to have you in the club and be looking for your request on FB. Great review as many have said. We pick our 6th Jeep up this weekend and yes Bikini Pearl 2019 Rubicon. I'm stoked, the wife is stoked and our 3 kids are stoked. Remember Blue Water Jeep Club, FB, I'm waiting for you guy's! It's a family thing, it's a Jeep thing! Remember keep the rubber side down🤙
Have owned 19 Jeeps in my time on the planet. Bought my first Rubicon this year. Yeah, it's my daily driver here in Montana.
I think your Review is easily the most helpful one I found on RUclips. Great to see the Wrangler is great as a family car. My family (wife and 4yo girl) have the dream/plan of moving to Canada and start a new life, more so for my little girl. Hope we can make it happen. If so, Wrangler is my vehicle of choice for whatever Canada has to offer. From Buenos Aires, Argentina, hope you and your lovely family are having a great time. Thx for the awesome review.
Thank you! That’s awesome!
A Jeep most certainly has what’s needed for life in Canada.
I’m 15 and I’m looking for my first car. My dad’s friend is selling a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited (4 door, hard top, etc). Pretty good miles, never been run hard, etc. After this, I think I’m gonna stick with it!
Brody P same here, looking to get a jeep as my first car.. a little steep in price though haha
jordan I just got mine today! It was 9k flat out. If you keep an eye out and ask around, I’m sure you’ll find one. It rides amazing and is fun to drive.
Brody P oh wow nice! how many miles did yours happen to have on it?
jordan 171k but it hasn’t really be road rough so it wasn’t that big of a deal
I’m in the middle of buying one rn and your video super sold me. Great work!
It’s my midlife crisis vehicle.. and as that it’s the perfect daily.. just gotta get used to the scary steering situation in the rubicon.. lol .. love my jeep
I love my jeeps so much .. best review ever 🥰🥰
Thank you! Thank you for watching,.
Hello from SC USA . Really loved your video. I’m going to be getting one by next July. This video is one of the best jeep videos I’ve watched.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I really hope you enjoy getting one
Love my JLUR, best vehicle purchase ever. I've owned MB, Audi, Ford, Toyo, etc and this jeep just makes driving fun and interactive again like when I just got my license to drive. I will never sell mine. I also own an older 97 TJ which is fun but not like the new JL for "daily driving."
Awesome!!! I have a feeling that I will end up getting rid of both my Civic’s and getting two Jeeps. A JLUR for my wife, and an order TJ or YJ for me. Which I’m sure my work will frown on since I sell Honda’s.
I agree I’ve owned 19 vehicles including a TJ and the Rubicon Gladiator I just bought is my absolute favorite
Great review. When I first talked about buying my 2018 Punk'n Sahara, I was kinda surprised when people would ask "for a daily driver?!?". OF COURSE! I love it and haven't regretted it one bit.
Thanks for the review, and I have always loved the Jeeps regardless of what people may say about the newer models. I truly believe that a vehicle will respond to how it is driven, along with regular maintenance. I lost mine a long time ago due to finances, but always missed it every since.
For me, I treat all of my vehicles with Lucas oil products and never seem to have any problems.
For now, YUP, I am that guy that sees you in a shiny Wrangler, or Gladiator Jeep truck, and I am totally green with envy!!! I don't care what people may have to say, these are some highly awesome, sexy, beautiful, and super capable vehicles! In fact, I would bet that many of the naysayers are more jealous than anything. Feed those babies some Lucas, and they will run forever - Transmission too; Just keep all the tires the same size on the outer diameter for the constant AWD models - Never use a tire out of size for those, and all should go well.
I have to say, at the very beginning of the video, when you said you weren't going to do any off-roading to put the jeep through a real test, I thought you wouldn't like it. I didn't believe you would "get it". There was no way you would get the true feeling that we Jeep people get.
However, you GOT it. You picked up on the culture right away. When you buy a Jeep, it's not simply a vehicle, it becomes a way of life and as all these other people are my witnesses, I promise you your family will change so much about who you are and what you do from now on. Your weekends will be different, your vacations will immediately change, and you will feel like part of a large, extended family.
So with that, I'll give you a big Jeep wave and hopefully I'll see you on a trail somewhere.
Thank you this note. And yes, it’s everything you just said. It’s an amazing experience.
For my family, this time with the Jeep was an ah-ha moment. The moment we realized, “THIS is what we were looking for!” “THIS is that family thing we can enjoy for years”
It’s something we can do with a group. It’s something we can do just us. I have been bit by the big. Need me a Jeep.
@JayJay Me too, same scenario. I was early to mid 20s and had a Scrambler. Great looking Jeep. I use it as a truck and figured if nothing else I would have 4 wheel capabilities when it snowed, which in Dallas is rare. So, I never got to really have fun with it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions for the family vehicle perspective.
Great review and video! Just turned the first 1,000 on the odometer of my new JLU Rubicon, and I honestly couldn't be any happier with it!
Obviously, these things aren’t cheap. I have been tossing around the idea of getting a JKU for a few years until I can afford a JLU, but really...it’s the JLU that I want.
The JKU's are super awesome as well. We had a new leftover JKU Rubicon demo as a loaner for a couple of days until they gave us a JLU Rubicon loaner while waiting for mine to arrive. It was a great Jeep. Definitely two totally different Jeeps as far as refinements, design and features, but still very similar at the core if that makes sense. My youngest daughter has our 2007 JKU X. It's not a Rubicon, but it's KILLER!!! I don't believe you can go wrong either way, and when you're ready to move to a JLU, the JKU will probably still be worth what you paid for it. Amazing how well these bad boys hold their value despite there being a million on the road.
You assume I would sell the JKU. :)
I would keep that for me, and give the JLU to my wife :)
Nothing wrong with having multiple Jeeps.
GOOD CALL!!! :)
I just bought a Rubicon Gladiator. Congrats and enjoy!
I have a 2020 JEEP WRANGLER Willys in 2drs in red . Love it!
Tremendous review! We have a 2018 JKU (so a lesser version of what you reviewed) and have taken it from Washington state for three road trips (so far) down to Disneyland, Tucson, Las Vegas, etc. It's a great daily driver (as you mentioned, doors off/tops off are pretty simple) and comfortable for long road trips, too. The Wrangler affords so much flexibility for families (we have 4 of us) that you can enjoy driving it during any season, in any environment, and adjust accordingly. That's worth some coin to me, and add in the culture component you mentioned, and it's the best vehicle I've ever owned, hands down. In fact, I got the jeep grill/windshield logo tattooed on my forearm after owning it for 6 months, as it was that big of a game changer for me/our family. Youngest LOVES pulling up to school and just jumping out the doorless Jeep, for example.
You even got the tattoo? That's amazing. I love that idea.
These things are awesome. And I think I have spent more money on my LJ than I have myself in the last few years. It never stops.
I find that the "overloading" videos are a great source for Jeep stuff ideas. I've spent so much mentally, I'm scared to buy a Jeep now. Lol
Overloading? Or Overlanding?
It can be overloading when you see all the ideas that people have and share. The first step is get the Jeep, that simple. They are very capable machines offroad and as your skill grows, so will your keen sense of what you will want to do. You sound like you've paid a lot of attention to everyone and their opinions, now go make your own and have excitement doing it. Most importantly, keep the rubber side down doing it lol..🤙
The JL is so capable , well worth the money also keeps its value really well.
Completely agree’d. It’s an amazing rig.
take it on the beach and enjoy your jeep its well worth it, fun at any age my mom at 80 loved it. OBX
We tried. The beach was paaaaaaaaacked.
One of our main beaches is closed from flooding. So everyone is channeled to another one.
Ever heard the Rush song, Lakeside Park? Well, that’s us. And it’s flooded.
And if you haven’t heard it...get on that.
I had a jeep for about a month and a half before getting rid of it. It sucked as a daily driver but it was cool for the summer with the doors off
your kid's Thor blanket, lol. awesome review...
Love my 2019 Rubicon unlimited
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I Have to say, that Im thinking about rubicon a long time. But now, I think that I’ll hit that like rockstar!
Glad you found “the culture” and enjoyed it. Have driven 4-5 different Jeeps over the past 30 years and will never own anything else? Summer time you get “fun in the sun” and winter time one of the most capable 4WD vehicles ever built. Currently own a mint condition 2001 TJ with only 195,000 Klms on it. would love a new Gladiator, but not the payments so I will stick with my TJ for the next few years and buy another used Jeep down the road! :)
I think I’m the next handful of year, we may also pick up a JK or a JL
This was a fun video. When you talked about feeling bad for being occupied and not waving, I laughed because I have felt that, and wanted to go back and wave too. My wife thinks I'm nuts. Haha
HA!! Now, my kid gives me crap.
“Dad! You didn’t Wave! That’s okay, I waved for you”
Awesome video dude, thanks. And beautiful family.
Thank you!!! Thank you watching and taking the time to comment. I read these to my kid and he loves it.
Thanks guys !! Great video/awesome Family.!!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Can confirm first hand, this Jeep was epic. It was my taxi to Rib Fest. :D
Hell yeah, park it...anywhere :)
My dream car right here ❤️
that's a good dream for sure.
Buying one as my daily in Michigan Detroit area, snowy winters, potholes all summer, need it
Snow for sure! And potholes are the worst.
We just bought a 4xe rubicon for a daily driver, in Switzerland the price is €90,000.
It's amazing as a daily driver and so much fun! Seriously hate the sky one touch though!
Being as we only do live once, I'm really considering this bikini pearl Jeep, or a lightning blue GT350!!!
Oh man! Is there a chance you can get both? They are both amazing.
Bikini was discontinued.....so grab a 2020 Bikini color JL while you can
Great video! You are absolutely correct, these are great family vehicles!
Totally. Especially if your family is into going off on the trails
@@scalefreakgaming it's a little tight when you go camping for a weekend but it works. We enjoy ours and getting to beautiful locations we could never get to in our Civic or Odyssey.
Not the safest tho. I own one but...its a tin can
Thank you for your video. I've been on the fence with what style of Jeep I want. Your video was clear and very informative!
Thanks! I hope you get one.
Great video. I’m convinced now. Thanks!
Hope you get one
I don’t know the way these streets are in Raleigh NC. I think a jeep would be fine
I might head that way next summer to go see Carter Customs to get some parts for my Mustang
@@scalefreakgaming watch out for the highways out here too. Big potholes and uneven roads not to mention tons of little gravel rocks.
I live on a farm and work in tech and have a 2009 jk unlimited she is now 10 years old and let me tell you it is an amazing daily driver and also an amazing vehicle to use off-road and around the farm. I've only ever had to do general maintenance on it. Daily driver for 10 years with zero breakdowns what more can you ask? Being in Australia of had to add a sunshade to the top to allow me to have a top off during summer.
That’s awesome to hear.
We also had to add the top to mine to keep the sun off us. It was fun at first to be completely topless, but...skin cancer is a major concern.
Just started my research on jeeps in general. Will be looking for purchase in the spring and trying to find out which Jeep will be best for me. Daily driver in WI, won't be doing much off road if any
Then, check out the Sahara. You can option that out reality nice.
Recently bought a 2019 Rubicon 2 dr as my daily driver. Its great! Super easy to park and I don't care if it gets dinged in a parking lot, or gets rock chips like I do my other vehicles. I yanked out the backseat the first day so plenty of room for dogs too. I say definitely get white. I had a black JK, a silver TJ (2006) and a blue TJ (2000). So far white has been the best choice. Hides scratches and water spots well. I cannot think of a better all around daily driver.
We ended up buying an LJ. It’s been amazing. Still going to get a JK or JL in the future, but this will help us learn
@@scalefreakgaming Good call. My 2006 was an LJ Rubicon. I should have kept and built a trail rig. Jeep should go back to that inline 6.
No way!!! Have you seen the prices on some of those things now? LJ is rare as it is. The LJ Rubicon is a once in a lifetime.
@@scalefreakgaming The Holy Grail of Jeeps is a low mileage 2005 LJ Rubicon Saraha.