2012 Likes and Dislikes?
Mine has almost 2000 miles on it now, the only thing I dislike is the radio, I do not have the infinity system, and the regular radio and speakers sound really bad. So drive one with the infinity system and one without.
just traded in my 2007 Rubicon Unlimited for a 2012 -
it is a completely different vehicle - the new engine and transmission are fantastic and a huge improvement -
if there are any cons is that it is too luxurious for a typical jeep - so it is missing that rugged simple interior -
personally i like it but some other jeepers will not...
also, i do wish the gas mileage would be better -
but boy do i enjoy driving it every day and i can't wait to get it off road -
it is a completely different vehicle - the new engine and transmission are fantastic and a huge improvement -
if there are any cons is that it is too luxurious for a typical jeep - so it is missing that rugged simple interior -
personally i like it but some other jeepers will not...
also, i do wish the gas mileage would be better -
but boy do i enjoy driving it every day and i can't wait to get it off road -
Love it! My first jeep, wish I had one earlier, but I am glad I waited for the 2012. Seriously, I have about 2300 miles on it and this thing puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it.
If there was one thing I would change it would be the heated seats/remote start feature. It was ~14 degrees this morning and it would be nice to have the heated seats come on when I remote start it. I'm soft, I know.
If there was one thing I would change it would be the heated seats/remote start feature. It was ~14 degrees this morning and it would be nice to have the heated seats come on when I remote start it. I'm soft, I know.
Some of the trails in the Sierras can become very dusty during the summer months and into fall until the rains start again. With the top and doors off and the windshield up on a 4x4, the dust blows from the rear of the vehicle into the cab. On my previous 4x4, the windshield was very easy to drop and the air over the front really helped keeping out the dust. The visibility was also great without the top and doors on and the windshield down.
I truely wish the Jeep was designed in a fashion to allow for the windshield to be lowered without such a great hassle as it is now. I read about others lowering their windshields and how bad it looks and what a bother it is (plus the fact that it may not seal up as good) so I have decided not to try it.
Other than that, I love the Jeep and look forward to many great trips in it.
I truely wish the Jeep was designed in a fashion to allow for the windshield to be lowered without such a great hassle as it is now. I read about others lowering their windshields and how bad it looks and what a bother it is (plus the fact that it may not seal up as good) so I have decided not to try it.
Other than that, I love the Jeep and look forward to many great trips in it.
had a 2001 and testdrove a 2011 before getting a 12. Love the power. Gas is better then my 2001 but i hear only a hair better then the 2007-2011. It is very capable off road even in the mud with the stock tires. The power is a great help. I really like the interior now as a daily driver then my old one. The inside feels significantly bigger up front and ofcourse having the extra 2 doors helps alot. Now with the interior being a bit more "luxury" there is the concern about getting it dirty. This past weekend I could not even see my radio face as it was so covered in dust. However it is still rugged enough to leaf blow out, hose out the floor then use spray and towel on the dash to shine right back up. One other aspect about the 2007 range is the plastic headrest was replaced with a full cloth headrest.
I do feel the loop exhaust hitting with minor lift and that darn vacuum pump is a pain but not the end of the world.
I do feel the loop exhaust hitting with minor lift and that darn vacuum pump is a pain but not the end of the world.
The infinity is awesome, the new motor is awesome.
The hard top is a must especially for the $700 they charge. you can get a lift from amazon for $100 to take the top off.
Def get the 3.73 gears if you do not get a rubi,
def get the limited slip, it makes the jeep feel great off road
uconnect is awesome if you are a cell phone user
I installed heated seats in mine. i love them, the factory option for $200 would be a pretty good buy as well considering it took me 2 weeks to get mine right.
Its my first jeep, and it is better than I hoped.
The hard top is a must especially for the $700 they charge. you can get a lift from amazon for $100 to take the top off.
Def get the 3.73 gears if you do not get a rubi,
def get the limited slip, it makes the jeep feel great off road
uconnect is awesome if you are a cell phone user
I installed heated seats in mine. i love them, the factory option for $200 would be a pretty good buy as well considering it took me 2 weeks to get mine right.
Its my first jeep, and it is better than I hoped.
2nd jeep (first was 2.5 TJ)
No oil problems what so ever but I'm just approaching 5k miles.
Get the jeep, my first car was a jeep. Girls love em
No oil problems what so ever but I'm just approaching 5k miles.
Get the jeep, my first car was a jeep. Girls love em
Last edited by NOVA2012JK; Dec 23, 2011 at 07:40 AM.
I've only had my for a month and a half (1300 miles) but I can say that it is a blast to drive and the new motor (which is in the Ward top 10 engines) is awesome. I've owned about every Jeep motor (360, 304, 4.2, 4.0 and now the 3.6) and can say that it is worth going to the 2012. The ride is awesome and the vehicle handles very tight and responsive. Just my HO.
My only caveat is don't spend the $$$$ for the 730N radio (please).



