First Drive: 2012 Jeep JK review

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Aug 29, 2011 | 02:21 PM

#16

Evilpopcorn

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From: Converse, Texas

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by Burgy

Did I hear right that all new 2012 models receive the same transfer case as the Rubicon now? Also, what front axle and rear are they putting on the standard 2012 models? I'm thinking about buying a base model now that they put in the Penastar v6.

I'm guessing D30

Sep 5, 2011 | 06:39 PM

#17

Jmb94

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From: Owensville, MO

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.9

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Originally Posted by kickniteasy

tell this to someone that is about to write a 30K check for a car. Just saying, whether you actually did damage or not no one wants to pay new car prices for a used car. I bet if you told someone that was about to buy that "I took it out and floored it to post a review on a forum" the deal would sour pretty quickly. My point is, this is why I only buy a new car if I see it come off the truck....if someone's going to floor it and I'm paying a new car price I sure as hell better be the first one to have fun in it. See also...the techs at the BMW dealer that got fired for taking a new 1M out for a joy ride.....not unlike what you did.

So you wouldn't buy a vehicle that has been test driven? Do you think that dealers shouldn't let test drives happen? Would YOU buy a car before driving it? Because I sure as hell wouldn't.

And I also wouldn't buy a car from a dealer who doesn't know first hand what it can and can't do.

Moron.

Sep 6, 2011 | 06:55 AM

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N20jeep

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Year: 92

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

just for clarification, i am not a dealer. i am modifying a jeep that has already been purchased.

Sep 6, 2011 | 07:34 AM

#19

ZeeJay95

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From: just north of memphis, TN

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 6 cyl

an important read if you're considering modding a '12 with automatic transmission:
http://motorcitymusclecars.com/jeep/...ter-limp-mode/
I'm sure somone will figure out a way around this soon enough...

Sep 6, 2011 | 07:42 AM

#20

N20jeep

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Year: 92

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by ZeeJay95

AEV supposedly has a fix for this, we will see.

Sep 6, 2011 | 04:55 PM

#21

N20jeep

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Year: 92

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Burgy

the non-rubicon models still only get the regular 241 t case.

and the front axle on non-rubi's is still a dana30

Sep 9, 2011 | 06:16 PM

#22

Fasthawk99

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Model: Cherokee

I traded in my09 unlimited cause of the 3.8 and the interior. I have a 6 speed with 35s and the power was adaquate, but the interior drove me nuts. No place to put anything, so if you travel in it you have to keep your wallet in your pocket. I talked to wife into getting ride of it about 7 months ago and putting more money into the cherokee. I test drove a new jk unlimited and there a huge difference. I love the new auto vs the old auto. I have to wait 2 years with the new car and then im getting another one, or the gladiator is suppose to be out then I will grab on reguardless of price or options.