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T_Hase89

T_Hase89

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Anyone here own or have driven the new Turbo 4 JL? I’ve owned a 3.6 JKU and loved it but curious about the other alternative. I know the diesel is coming (4 door only..) but don’t want to pay the premium as I’m seriously considering a 2 door JLR as my next jeep. Keep it stock and just enjoy it and stay away from the my tire is bigger than yours mind set
 
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T_Hase89 said:
Anyone here own or have driven the new Turbo 4 JL? I’ve owned a 3.6 JKU and loved it but curious about the other alternative. I know the diesel is coming (4 door only..) but don’t want to pay the premium as I’m seriously considering a 2 door JLR as my next jeep. Keep it stock and just enjoy it and stay away from the my tire is bigger than yours mind set
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The 2.0 is quite peppy, and the 3.6 is tried and true. Can’t go wrong with either I wouldn’t think. I haven’t read of any issues with the 2.0 yet, but it’s only been 2 model years now. 2 door JLR would be nice

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The 3.6 JL is what we bought. Tried and true engine. As the old saying goes....there is no replacement for displacement.
 
I drove a mostly stock JL 4Door Sahara with the 2.0 and was really impressed. It really got up and boogied when i got into it.
 
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I drove a couple with a hard top and found them to be nice and quiet. I have heard of some people having issues though.
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Yeah it seems strange some people say it sounds like a hurricane and others whisper quiet.

Wonder if it’s a quality control problem?
 
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve read some info on the hard top / noise issues along with the other problems and will be mindful of that when the time comes.

As much as I love my TJ, starting over with a zero mile Jeep that I can do with what I want (I should of bought a stock TJ) sounds appealing. Build me a nice off road trailer for off road / camping / hunting and go on a cross country trip. No a chance in hell I’d do that in my 208k TJ without going through every nut , bolt and part on it lol
 
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