2012 is basically just an interior upgrade
JK Junkie
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From: Folsom, CA
The 12 auto was a lot nicer drive than the 11 (or my 08).
The interior upgrade was from 10 to 11. The 11 to 12 updage was motor and auto tranny.
I really like the 12. I just can work the numbers to a new jku with my mods. It looks like a MDS 5.7 for me...
The interior upgrade was from 10 to 11. The 11 to 12 updage was motor and auto tranny.
I really like the 12. I just can work the numbers to a new jku with my mods. It looks like a MDS 5.7 for me...
JK Enthusiast
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From: Burbs of Chicago
Sooo...this is basically a "rip the 2012" thread?
Like it or not, the 3.6 is here.....and for some people, every little bit of fuel economy matters.
Why not just give a thumbs up to all of the new Wrangler owners?
Like it or not, the 3.6 is here.....and for some people, every little bit of fuel economy matters.
Why not just give a thumbs up to all of the new Wrangler owners?
JK Enthusiast
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From: SLC, UT
JK Enthusiast
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From: North Texas
I'm happy the Pentastar came out, it made it possible for me to get my loaded 11 unlimited for 7K less than what they were asking.. plus the 0% saved me around another 4k in interest fee's.. sure a couple hp would be nice, but the money I saved will pay for a Ripp, or a crate hemi and tranny.. 
JK Enthusiast
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From: Whittier, CA
I'm happy the Pentastar came out, it made it possible for me to get my loaded 11 unlimited for 7K less than what they were asking.. plus the 0% saved me around another 4k in interest fee's.. sure a couple hp would be nice, but the money I saved will pay for a Ripp, or a crate hemi and tranny..
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JK Enthusiast
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From: North Texas
I want to know who is going to be the 1st to market with a turbo kit for the Penta motor?? Hmmmmm smaller quick spooling turbo, about 8-10 psi, you get all the grunt of a Hemi with the economy of a V6. Plus the guys at elevation don't lose all their horsepower. 
JK Enthusiast
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From: West Chester, PA
Wikipedia says:
"The Pentastar engines will be made in Trenton, Michigan and Saltillo, Mexico. The Saltillo, Mexico plant is set to begin production in the 2012 model year (with parts machined in Toledo, Ohio)."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Pentastar_engine
I already feel bad for the people who were oh so excited to get their pentastars. But maybe this time Juan and Miguel are better trained and more properly motivated by the cartel wars, so pentastars will probably be just fine.
"The Pentastar engines will be made in Trenton, Michigan and Saltillo, Mexico. The Saltillo, Mexico plant is set to begin production in the 2012 model year (with parts machined in Toledo, Ohio)."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Pentastar_engine
I already feel bad for the people who were oh so excited to get their pentastars. But maybe this time Juan and Miguel are better trained and more properly motivated by the cartel wars, so pentastars will probably be just fine.
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JK Freak
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JK Newbie
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I test drove a 2012 Sahara Unlimited with a manual transmission today.
Keep in mind that I have nothing to compare it to as I've not driven another JK, but the engine was more than adequate. I test drove it with about 850 lbs of people in it including me (every seat had a butt in it). Off the line it wasn't too impressive if you were starting just above idle, but it pulled well throughout the middle and upper rpm range. It's peppier than my Suburban anyway.
I didn't think to look what gears it had, I assume it did not have 4.10's.
I'm probably going to pull the trigger on a Rubicon this fall.
Keep in mind that I have nothing to compare it to as I've not driven another JK, but the engine was more than adequate. I test drove it with about 850 lbs of people in it including me (every seat had a butt in it). Off the line it wasn't too impressive if you were starting just above idle, but it pulled well throughout the middle and upper rpm range. It's peppier than my Suburban anyway.
I didn't think to look what gears it had, I assume it did not have 4.10's.
I'm probably going to pull the trigger on a Rubicon this fall.
JK Enthusiast
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From: North Texas
Haha, they were not happy with me after the week of negotiations.. I have affiliate pricing, so went into the deal with 1% below invoice already, and talked them down another 3K from that price.. from $31900 sticker (34ish out the door) to $29000, then to $26,400 out the door with tax title and everything else..
72 months at 5.25 was like 4000 total in interest fees, and at 0% well its 0!
Im happy!
72 months at 5.25 was like 4000 total in interest fees, and at 0% well its 0!
Im happy!