ambrose
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I think I already mentioned elsewhere, but yeah, this is my first Jeep. I've test driven a Wrangler a few times over the years, the first time in 98. Always felt a tad too unrefined for my tastes, and I didn't have any big plans to do much off roading. The last time I considered/drove (a Willy's) was 2015. I liked it a lot, but I still had a longer commute at the time, and wasn't sure I'd want it for that. Still seemed to be missing conveniences I'd grown used to.
So anyways, I started thinking about it again in Fall 2017, and that's when I discovered the upcoming JL. The more I watched vids on it, the more I drooled. Now I've had my Rubicon JLU for about 6 weeks, and I still love it a ton, love driving it every time. I was even thinking about writing a letter to the designers. LOL It's just amazing how they struck the balance between off-road capable and on-road comfort. I really like the way it handles. I like the "feel" on the road (and off the road, what little I've done of that so far). I love the remote keyless entry (one of those things I'd grown used to). The Alpine stereo is totally awesome. The big touch screen is great, and having Car Play is super, although I actually quite like the factory radio UI--even the nav (which I usually hate factory). I like the knobs and thoughtfully-selected (physical) buttons. I like the dash interface. Heated steering wheel is a must around here, and the defrost options as well. Remote start--heat up. Wifey loves the seat warmers. Already enjoying the freedom top (on a few select days so far). One of my friends with a Jeep asked about power mirrors--I forgot those were new in JL.
The shifter looks great, and I love the Rubicon interior with the black leather and red stiching, and the red dashboard is sexy. Sway bar/lockers are very conveniently located/easy to use. I love all the little easter egg type things. The 8-speed auto is great so far. The thing has great get up and go for its beefiness. Visibility in back is basically as good as not having a tire--I hear that's improved. Like the little storage in back, too. Can't wait to take things off (doors, top), and I hear that's easier now; I might take the windshield down for a bit, just for kicks--and cuz it's easy.
I also _really_ like the exterior tweaks. Slightly leaning back, vents on the sides, tweaking of the grill design. Rubicon hood is rad. I like that I won't have to deal with hood jitter thanks to the new clamps. I really like the steel bumpers and LED lights.
Pretty much the only thing I don't like so far, and I REALLY don't like it, is the stupid auto shut off thing. I wish I could permanently turn that off!
But really, I pretty much love this thing to death and am trying to figure out where I can get off road more often around here.
So anyways, I started thinking about it again in Fall 2017, and that's when I discovered the upcoming JL. The more I watched vids on it, the more I drooled. Now I've had my Rubicon JLU for about 6 weeks, and I still love it a ton, love driving it every time. I was even thinking about writing a letter to the designers. LOL It's just amazing how they struck the balance between off-road capable and on-road comfort. I really like the way it handles. I like the "feel" on the road (and off the road, what little I've done of that so far). I love the remote keyless entry (one of those things I'd grown used to). The Alpine stereo is totally awesome. The big touch screen is great, and having Car Play is super, although I actually quite like the factory radio UI--even the nav (which I usually hate factory). I like the knobs and thoughtfully-selected (physical) buttons. I like the dash interface. Heated steering wheel is a must around here, and the defrost options as well. Remote start--heat up. Wifey loves the seat warmers. Already enjoying the freedom top (on a few select days so far). One of my friends with a Jeep asked about power mirrors--I forgot those were new in JL.
The shifter looks great, and I love the Rubicon interior with the black leather and red stiching, and the red dashboard is sexy. Sway bar/lockers are very conveniently located/easy to use. I love all the little easter egg type things. The 8-speed auto is great so far. The thing has great get up and go for its beefiness. Visibility in back is basically as good as not having a tire--I hear that's improved. Like the little storage in back, too. Can't wait to take things off (doors, top), and I hear that's easier now; I might take the windshield down for a bit, just for kicks--and cuz it's easy. I also _really_ like the exterior tweaks. Slightly leaning back, vents on the sides, tweaking of the grill design. Rubicon hood is rad. I like that I won't have to deal with hood jitter thanks to the new clamps. I really like the steel bumpers and LED lights.
Pretty much the only thing I don't like so far, and I REALLY don't like it, is the stupid auto shut off thing. I wish I could permanently turn that off!
But really, I pretty much love this thing to death and am trying to figure out where I can get off road more often around here.
