2023 Wrangler JL 2.0 rental review
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I’m a fair amount taller than her - and the angle the Jeep seat travels up and forward is pretty clever - and we don’t fight over who gets memory 1 or 2 like the other rides
I agree, the JL is much more comfortable than it should be for the off road beast that it is.
I’m Jeep shopping now and trying to decide between JK and JL. I’ve heard the JL is actually less spacious than the JK. However, reading this makes it sound like the JL is comfortable, for the most part. I’m 6’ 2”
My YJ’s fun factor made up for the lack of comfort. My new Jeep needs to double as family hauler/spare car.
My YJ’s fun factor made up for the lack of comfort. My new Jeep needs to double as family hauler/spare car.
I was in Florida several months ago so I decided that since I've seen the popularity of Jeep's on the road rising I rented a Wrangler Hardtop Hybrid for the week. I put approximately 750 miles on it during a 3 day rental. Although it wasn't sluggish I found the narrow door opening would take some getting used too. I didn't expect the road noise to be what it was either and appeared to be coming mostly through the hardtop. Also, until I got use to it's handling characteristics it reminded me of driving a go-cart and guess it is due to the short wheel base and with me being accustomed to the longer wheel base full size pickups. Other than that it wasn't bad and am not knocking it or anyone that owns one.
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It drives like older SWB PU’s did when they had a Dana 44 and rb steering … They could go to IFS for road warriors - but off-road dominance would end right there …
Our 24 has power seats and I assure you it won't be fording any water 
Keep the doors closed, a steady bow wave, and you will be fine.Our 24 has power seats and I assure you it won't be fording any water
My heated seats have been soaked more than twice. Utterly SOAKED. I wasn´t brave enough to try them until they fully dried out. When dry, they worked fine. I wonder what Jeep would say about the power seats, or if any thought was given to them being able to handle a short bit of getting wet or some level of submersion? Then again, maybe they think people ordering power seats only want an ice cream Jeep? Lol. I would not be surprised if they can handle it.
JL/JT are lifestyle vehicles. When you try and box them in and compare to other vehicles, they fail miserable when it comes to ride quality and creature comforts. Off Road and they are in their own category and probably the largest supported aftermarket of any vehicle.
I drive a 2017 F150 as a work provided daily driver. I really enjoy that truck and sometimes wonder why I like my Jeep so much. Should I just sell the Jeep? It’s an awfully expensive weekend ride that isn’t the most useful vehicle.
Then I drive the Jeep and all thoughts of loving my F150 vanish….its just so fun to drive.
Keep in mind I don’t own muscle cars because I become a child behind the wheel of a high horsepower car, and I’m almost 50.
I'm the same way because for me SUVs are impractical. But the wife would kill me if I sold it. She also needs a truck for work but would like to ditch her '08 F150 for a JT.
But I have no interest in paying for a JT right now.....
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