2012 Wrangler information thread
JK Freak
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From: Johns Creek, GA
Originally Posted by JKnewb
OUCH!!! Just got a quote from my car insurance company. Switching from 07 JK to 12 JKU... $230 more per 6 months! That's nuts!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Evergreen, CO
JK Enthusiast
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From: Fishers, IN
Mine is here!
Just got word it has been delivered! Now they have to "prep" it. So I cant pick it up until 0930 tomorrow :(
FYI manager said they got one that was not an order, so if you want to test drive one in the Indy area head to Tom O'Brian on 96th street asap! AND IF THEY LET YOU DRIVE THE 2 DOOR SILVER RUBICON I WANT NAMES SO I CAN SMACK SOMEONE!!!
I feel like a kid at Christmas.... first jeep... not gonna get any sleep tonight!
FYI manager said they got one that was not an order, so if you want to test drive one in the Indy area head to Tom O'Brian on 96th street asap! AND IF THEY LET YOU DRIVE THE 2 DOOR SILVER RUBICON I WANT NAMES SO I CAN SMACK SOMEONE!!!
I feel like a kid at Christmas.... first jeep... not gonna get any sleep tonight!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Upstate, NY
Can I ask what insurance provider you're using? I'm with USAA and usually get the best rate around but now with the increase I'll be sitting at just about $1200 a year. I haven't paid anything like that since I was 17 with a camaro!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Evergreen, CO
Allstate with multiple car (6 + motorcycle) + homeowners insurance discounts
JK Enthusiast
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From: Oklahoma
Originally Posted by Rick in Colorado
I was surprised in the other direction on my 2012: $206/six months total for full coverage.
JK Newbie
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From: tulsa, oklahoma
Originally Posted by Blackbelt Chick
Wow! I have Allstate with 3 vehicles and homeowners and they quoted me $508/6mo....I have a $500 deduct....that is a crazy difference in price and I have been with them since 1998.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Colorado
got to testdrive a 2012 4door Rubicon today. 
What a difference over the 2010 I had. off line it feels a tad quicker (about the same). As soon as you hit 25/30mph, the engine trans really show their advantage. It pulls strong! Don;t get be wrong, it's no Hemi, but is quite a difference to me over the 2010. When you are doing about 40mph, and stomp it, it pulls strong as well. I did not get it up to highway speeds, but am hoping to in the future...if we can make the numbers work.
The onther things i noticed:
The rear compartment/ floor has a nice liner/ finish to it.
The hardtop has a different feel to it. I know in 2011 they changed it up some, but never noticed the difference in finsihed material or wider rear window. It's noticeable where the blindspot is back there. somewhat better.
Dash materials are soft/ padded. center council is padded too. no more smacking your elbow on that thing. lol
Power mirrors are a nice touch as is the climate control.
For those that want a more rugged feel to their JK's, the 2010 older fits that bill better. For those of us (like me) that want a more upsacale feel to it, this is better!!
This one also had the painted hardtop. gives the JK a different look. I'm still undecided if I like it or not. I can see scratches/ pinstipe buffing out easier...for those of us that wheel, but detail the hell out of our trucks when we're done.
"Tiptonic" shifting is fun! Anothe rnice feature I like with the new engine.
Engine bay is tight in there! Not much room for anything else. The throttlebody is up close to the front!!! however, the airbox/ filter looked to be in the same spot. I'm not 100% on the use of available snorkels or not yet. ...have to do more research on that.
Oeverall, I'm sold. If I can make the numbers work, I'll be out of my HUMMER and back into a JK again. If not, anyone that wants a built H2, come get this thing.
What a difference over the 2010 I had. off line it feels a tad quicker (about the same). As soon as you hit 25/30mph, the engine trans really show their advantage. It pulls strong! Don;t get be wrong, it's no Hemi, but is quite a difference to me over the 2010. When you are doing about 40mph, and stomp it, it pulls strong as well. I did not get it up to highway speeds, but am hoping to in the future...if we can make the numbers work.
The onther things i noticed:
The rear compartment/ floor has a nice liner/ finish to it.
The hardtop has a different feel to it. I know in 2011 they changed it up some, but never noticed the difference in finsihed material or wider rear window. It's noticeable where the blindspot is back there. somewhat better.
Dash materials are soft/ padded. center council is padded too. no more smacking your elbow on that thing. lol
Power mirrors are a nice touch as is the climate control.
For those that want a more rugged feel to their JK's, the 2010 older fits that bill better. For those of us (like me) that want a more upsacale feel to it, this is better!!
This one also had the painted hardtop. gives the JK a different look. I'm still undecided if I like it or not. I can see scratches/ pinstipe buffing out easier...for those of us that wheel, but detail the hell out of our trucks when we're done.
"Tiptonic" shifting is fun! Anothe rnice feature I like with the new engine.
Engine bay is tight in there! Not much room for anything else. The throttlebody is up close to the front!!! however, the airbox/ filter looked to be in the same spot. I'm not 100% on the use of available snorkels or not yet. ...have to do more research on that.
Oeverall, I'm sold. If I can make the numbers work, I'll be out of my HUMMER and back into a JK again. If not, anyone that wants a built H2, come get this thing.
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Wilmington, DE
Just picked mine up at Heritage Owings Mills. Good group of guys there. It's a 23S Sport with connectivity, power, Sirius, and tinted sunshade. I'm loving the additional power and it averaged 23 MPG on the ride home. I'm glad I waited for the Pentastar to take the plunge into Jeep ownership.
I apologize for the picture quality.
I apologize for the picture quality.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: West Chester, Pa.
2012's arrived!!!
The 2012 Wranglers are arriving on dealer lots today in the Philadelphia vacinity:O) Yesssss!! I will be ordering one this November, after the new "late availability" colors show up. Drove one right off the truck (Sahara Unlimited) and found it to be a bit quicker with more pull after say 30mph on up through the midband. What really struck me was the way the engine sounded....like a cat purring
Meow likes it alot. The new polished chrome wheels look great and not overdone at all. Otherwise it's the same as the 2011's. Winter Chill perhaps with the chrome group and Saddle leather?? Colors are posted on driveoffroad.com, FYI
Meow likes it alot. The new polished chrome wheels look great and not overdone at all. Otherwise it's the same as the 2011's. Winter Chill perhaps with the chrome group and Saddle leather?? Colors are posted on driveoffroad.com, FYI