Fiance's New Ride

94FormulaBird · 05-29-2014, 01:00 AM

We have been talking for the last 3-4 years that we wanted a jeep for our next vehicle...her biggest concern was how rough the ride was gonna be so we went to test drive some and drove one home.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
3.6L V6, 5 speed auto, 32in BFG Mud Terrains from the factory

Ill get some more pics up later...

Shane361 · 05-29-2014, 02:04 AM

Beautiful! We love our 11 Wrangler! It actually is a great drive, good vision, easy turn radius. Wife's 3rd Jeep.

94FormulaBird · 05-29-2014, 02:18 AM

we absolutely love this thing...got a few more bells and whistles than I wanted but it was for her so I didn't press the issue...came with the upgraded touch screen head unit with built in navi, voice control and blue tooth phone connection, sat radio, she wanted an auto since she works downtown...i wanted the 6speed...she won....she wanted interior something other than black but apparently that is rare so we went with cloth seats over leather with the idea that black leather baking in the sun wouldnt feel to great...it has Dana44 front and rear axles with front and rear lockers, sway bar disconnect, hill assist/descent, rock slider rails...all in all more than we need but the stuff is there just in case...i have some friends that do the uwharrie trail in NC and feel more than capable to tag along...

Shane have you done anything to your '11? and little mods that are worth it until the warranty runs out?

04ctd · 05-29-2014, 07:43 AM

a guy at church bought one of these last week, and a buddy bought two last night, at Hoover instead of Hendrick (that looks like Hendrick near Otranto), they must be nice!!

we had a RUL when they first came out, with the 4:10's and in line 6.
AWESOME vehicle. just too cool.
MPG was pure misery though

will she have the hand strength to put up the top & up & down without you?
my wife wanted to drive it to work with top up (not muss hair) then drive home with it down, but she could not get the old style top open & closed

a little FB birdie told me someone else has a new car today? why no pics?

ForceFed4g63 · 05-29-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 04ctd

a guy at church bought one of these last week, and a buddy bought two last night, at Hoover instead of Hendrick (that looks like Hendrick near Otranto), they must be nice!!

we had a RUL when they first came out, with the 4:10's and in line 6.
AWESOME vehicle. just too cool.
MPG was pure misery though

will she have the hand strength to put up the top & up & down without you?
my wife wanted to drive it to work with top up (not muss hair) then drive home with it down, but she could not get the old style top open & closed

a little FB birdie told me someone else has a new car today? why no pics?

I'd be hesitant to post pics of that thing too lol

MonteC · 05-29-2014, 08:03 AM

My mom has an 07 with the 3.6. The tcase was Leaking and fixed under warranty. My dad replaced the egr valve. Now its having an issue with the multifunction switch turn signals and head lights work erratically. I think it has around 60k miles and is going to need tires soon.

She likes it and I guess it hasn't had too many problems.

MonteC · 05-29-2014, 08:04 AM

Noisey as shit on the interstate as the top gets older.

BIRDMAN · 05-29-2014, 08:42 AM

It's a Jeep thing....lol

New 4door Rubicon? Baller!

Shane361 · 05-29-2014, 09:48 AM

Rather the auto, by the time I shift it is time to shift again...and again.

jmd · 05-29-2014, 09:55 AM

congrats! looks great!

RoadconeTuning · 05-29-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 04ctd

a little FB birdie told me someone else has a new car today? why no pics?

Why ya gotta be puttin' peoples bidness on da streets?

GreebeanZ28 · 05-29-2014, 12:09 PM

Less jeep pics. More lady friend pics.

jmd · 05-29-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

Less jeep pics. More lady friend pics.

Pesce Nero · 05-29-2014, 03:11 PM

very nice and they never seem to drop in value.

Foose04 · 05-29-2014, 06:56 PM

Nice! Who's the friend?

bambooi · 05-29-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

Less jeep pics. More lady friend pics.

94FormulaBird · 05-30-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Foose04

Nice! Who's the friend?

my sister...

94FormulaBird · 05-30-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

Less jeep pics. More lady friend pics.

perhaps some topless shots in the future....and doorless

bambooi · 09-09-2015, 10:41 AM

How's it holding up? I'm thinking about getting one of these.

94FormulaBird · 09-09-2015, 11:48 PM

absolutely love it...had zero issues with it so far...and the mpg isnt horrible...gets 16-17 city and 17-18 hwy...figure better for non rubicon models...only thing ive done to it is install a receiver and hitch...we did take the rock sliders off and I found a good deal on some sahara side step...wife is short so she wanted them...theyll work until I buy some integrated step/sliders...too damn expensive to lift...lift means new tires...new tires mean new rims...so ill worry about that when these tires wear out

05-29-2014, 01:00 AM	#1
94FormulaBird Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 763	Fiance's New Ride We have been talking for the last 3-4 years that we wanted a jeep for our next vehicle...her biggest concern was how rough the ride was gonna be so we went to test drive some and drove one home. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 3.6L V6, 5 speed auto, 32in BFG Mud Terrains from the factory Ill get some more pics up later... __________________ Last edited by 94FormulaBird; 05-29-2014 at 01:03 AM.

05-29-2014, 02:04 AM	#2
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Beautiful! We love our 11 Wrangler! It actually is a great drive, good vision, easy turn radius. Wife's 3rd Jeep. __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

05-29-2014, 02:18 AM	#3
94FormulaBird Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 763	we absolutely love this thing...got a few more bells and whistles than I wanted but it was for her so I didn't press the issue...came with the upgraded touch screen head unit with built in navi, voice control and blue tooth phone connection, sat radio, she wanted an auto since she works downtown...i wanted the 6speed...she won....she wanted interior something other than black but apparently that is rare so we went with cloth seats over leather with the idea that black leather baking in the sun wouldnt feel to great...it has Dana44 front and rear axles with front and rear lockers, sway bar disconnect, hill assist/descent, rock slider rails...all in all more than we need but the stuff is there just in case...i have some friends that do the uwharrie trail in NC and feel more than capable to tag along... Shane have you done anything to your '11? and little mods that are worth it until the warranty runs out? __________________

05-29-2014, 07:43 AM	#4
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	a guy at church bought one of these last week, and a buddy bought two last night, at Hoover instead of Hendrick (that looks like Hendrick near Otranto), they must be nice!! we had a RUL when they first came out, with the 4:10's and in line 6. AWESOME vehicle. just too cool. MPG was pure misery though will she have the hand strength to put up the top & up & down without you? my wife wanted to drive it to work with top up (not muss hair) then drive home with it down, but she could not get the old style top open & closed a little FB birdie told me someone else has a new car today? why no pics? __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. Last edited by 04ctd; 05-29-2014 at 07:45 AM.

05-29-2014, 08:03 AM	#6
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	My mom has an 07 with the 3.6. The tcase was Leaking and fixed under warranty. My dad replaced the egr valve. Now its having an issue with the multifunction switch turn signals and head lights work erratically. I think it has around 60k miles and is going to need tires soon. She likes it and I guess it hasn't had too many problems. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

05-29-2014, 08:04 AM	#7
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Noisey as shit on the interstate as the top gets older. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

05-29-2014, 08:42 AM	#8
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	It's a Jeep thing....lol New 4door Rubicon? Baller! __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

05-29-2014, 09:48 AM	#9
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Rather the auto, by the time I shift it is time to shift again...and again. __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

05-29-2014, 09:55 AM	#10
jmd Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,177	congrats! looks great! __________________ Cadillac man

05-29-2014, 12:09 PM	#12
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Less jeep pics. More lady friend pics. __________________

05-29-2014, 03:11 PM	#14
Pesce Nero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,680	very nice and they never seem to drop in value. __________________

05-29-2014, 06:56 PM	#15
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	Nice! Who's the friend? __________________ 12 GMC Denali HD: 4x4, 12" Bullet Proof, 24x12 American Forces, 40x15.50 Toyo M/T's, h&s mini max, deleted, 5" axle dump, S&B intake,tractions bars, air bags. 04 GMC 1500RST: TMS Iron 347/S480/4l80E - 9.63@143.22 05 GMC 2500HD: LLY@372HP/669TQ, 4x4, 8" FabTech, 4.56 gears & 37" Toyo M/T's

09-09-2015, 10:41 AM	#19
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	How's it holding up? I'm thinking about getting one of these.

09-09-2015, 11:48 PM	#20
94FormulaBird Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 763	absolutely love it...had zero issues with it so far...and the mpg isnt horrible...gets 16-17 city and 17-18 hwy...figure better for non rubicon models...only thing ive done to it is install a receiver and hitch...we did take the rock sliders off and I found a good deal on some sahara side step...wife is short so she wanted them...theyll work until I buy some integrated step/sliders...too damn expensive to lift...lift means new tires...new tires mean new rims...so ill worry about that when these tires wear out __________________