2012 is basically just an interior upgrade
JK Enthusiast
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Sticker was $37,745. I'm in Dallas, Tx.
Congrats, if you don't mind me asking, what was the factory sticker? What city are you in? I am in Orange County, CA and the local dealers here seem to want to deal, but not knowing what the sticker was on your deal makes it difficult to gauge local offers.
Thanks!
Paul
p.s., I bet the black with black matched roof looks GREAT.
PJ
Thanks!
Paul
p.s., I bet the black with black matched roof looks GREAT.
PJ
JK Newbie
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From: Sylvan Lake, AB
Your Rig Must love the gas
Holy cow!!!! Today I test drove a top of the line 2012 Rubicon Unlimited Automatic (Yes with a matching top and fender flares). Anyways leather interior and navigation, basically "THE WORKS". Let me tell u this, in town there was ALMOST no difference!!! It shifted a lot but lacked that ummfff that I truly thought this new engine was going to have!!! Yeah when I was on the highway u could feel a bit more power but "it's a jeep" screw the highway!!! My 2010 auto with 5.13's felt the same as the 2012 around town. What a unbelievable disappointment!!! Now if u put larger tires on u r back to the same dogging as before!!!!
Now as to when I did feel a different was when I drive a 2012 2door bone stock and manual. Grant it the jeep had the smallest wheels possible and it was lighter but this was when u could really feel it just wanting to take off an when u did u could hear a different engine. Here is the problem, I want 4door and even though I enjoy manual i have driven it my whole life that now I enjoy auto.
BASICALLY, 4dr auto was a huge disappointment! And the 2dr manual with tinnie tiny none jeep looking wheels felt good.
I leave u with this.......NOTHING!! Once again I really wanted to upgrade to the 2012 but in my opinion not with it!!! I hate saying that cause I was a big fan of it coming out. All I will feel that changed is the interior and to me it's not worth it!
I guess i will be supercharging
All of u that r on the fence with having to pick between a 2011 DEAL or a 2012. I would heavily recommend save the cash and get the 2011 deal. Just regear it cause I WILL have to anyways with the 2012 and/or supercharge it. With the saved cash u can have more HP at the rear wheel with a RIPP supercharge 2011 then with a 3.6L 2012
Now as to when I did feel a different was when I drive a 2012 2door bone stock and manual. Grant it the jeep had the smallest wheels possible and it was lighter but this was when u could really feel it just wanting to take off an when u did u could hear a different engine. Here is the problem, I want 4door and even though I enjoy manual i have driven it my whole life that now I enjoy auto.
BASICALLY, 4dr auto was a huge disappointment! And the 2dr manual with tinnie tiny none jeep looking wheels felt good.
I leave u with this.......NOTHING!! Once again I really wanted to upgrade to the 2012 but in my opinion not with it!!! I hate saying that cause I was a big fan of it coming out. All I will feel that changed is the interior and to me it's not worth it!
I guess i will be supercharging
All of u that r on the fence with having to pick between a 2011 DEAL or a 2012. I would heavily recommend save the cash and get the 2011 deal. Just regear it cause I WILL have to anyways with the 2012 and/or supercharge it. With the saved cash u can have more HP at the rear wheel with a RIPP supercharge 2011 then with a 3.6L 2012
JK Freak
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From: N. Prov. , RI
Originally Posted by Flip94ta
Well atleast you guys saving a few thousand on 2011's can save up for your 3.8L rebuild at 50,000 miles.
JK Enthusiast
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From: North Texas
JK Freak
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From: Clearwater, Florida
BTW, I saved over 6k getting a new 2011 JKU Rubi over a 2012. I'm extremely happy with my choice
JK Freak
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From: N. Prov. , RI
Originally Posted by 181
I know right, all the Grand Cherokee, Charger, Challenger, Avenger, Durango, Journey, Town & Country, Chrysler 300, Chrysler 200 & VW Routan forums are chock full of complaints.
JK Enthusiast
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From: North Texas
Well will you please enlighten us all with what information you might have. A google search for "pentastar engine recall" literally shows nothing. I been lurking on the GC forum quite a bit in the last 6 months as the wife is wanting one, and in that time have not seen a single post on a motor issue anyone has had.
Last edited by 181; Aug 14, 2011 at 09:54 AM.
JK Newbie
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From: Arlington , VA
I have a 2008 2-dr X auto and a 2012 2-dr Sport auto. Maybe the OP accidentally left the emergency brake on because the 2012 feels like it has 2 extra cylinders. And...my 2012 has 3.21s (victim of the early order gearing mixup). I already have installed an AEV 3.5" lift, spare tire carrier (with stock bumper), Pintlers, and 35" km2s. I'm regearing to 4.10 next week. Since my use is onroad (and deep snow) driving, opting for the Sport versus Rubicon, paid for my AEV/BFG upgrades, As for saving money by buying the old model, do the math. You will lose an equal amount on the 2011 on resale - so you are giving up the upgrades for basically no saved money in the long run.