should I trade in the 08 for a 12....is the dash and penstar/trans worth it?
06-04-2013, 08:11 PM
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should I trade in the 08 for a 12....is the dash and penstar/trans worth it?
should I trade in the 08 for a 12....is the dash and penstar worth it?
I am currently in an 08 JKUR with a lot of upgrades and have spotted a stock jkur 2012 that would cost about an additional $5-7k
difference.
I would be selling the loaded up 08 and starting over with the 2012
Question is....is the new dash and Penstar really worth it or should I spend the coin on a supercharger and add a few more upgrades?
I am just so sick of the dog 3.8.....both in mpg and power...
Hemi cost is out of the question and I don't have time to do it myself.
Really want a honest opinion on the penstar.....
I am currently in an 08 JKUR with a lot of upgrades and have spotted a stock jkur 2012 that would cost about an additional $5-7k
difference.
I would be selling the loaded up 08 and starting over with the 2012
Question is....is the new dash and Penstar really worth it or should I spend the coin on a supercharger and add a few more upgrades?
I am just so sick of the dog 3.8.....both in mpg and power...
Hemi cost is out of the question and I don't have time to do it myself.
Really want a honest opinion on the penstar.....
06-04-2013, 08:25 PM
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I've owned two 08s and two 12s. The 12 brings the happy back to driving a Jeep, even on 37s.
Do it if you're ready to start over. It gets expensive buying all those parts again.
Marcus
Do it if you're ready to start over. It gets expensive buying all those parts again.
Marcus
06-04-2013, 08:25 PM
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I have really enjoyed my 2013. The power is nice and if your not going to upgrade the motor then I say go for it. Have you by chance looked onto a LSX swap? Also lets see some pics of your Jeep you have now.
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06-05-2013, 02:19 AM
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I have a 2012. The engine/transmission difference is remarkable. I suggest you drive them back to back to see if it is enough of a difference to warrant the expense.
06-05-2013, 03:03 AM
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I love my 2012. I know we're not talking about race cars here, but 0-60 in 7.5-8 sec vs 10-11 is a pretty significant difference for on road performance. The dash I could care less about, but I'm running 35's on 3.21's for now still and can get 15-17 mpg if I drive nice. Go drive one and see for yourself!! 
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06-05-2013, 07:34 AM
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Not worth it to me. As a matter of fact I think the interior on the newer jeeps is a bit much for my taste. I like the simplicity and plastic dash of my 09. Makes for easy cleaning and suits the exterior appearance. So justifying 5-7 grand for a little more power is flat out dumb if you ask me