Jalopnik obviously doesn't understand the Jeep
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JK Freak
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Jalopnik obviously doesn't understand the Jeep
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JK Freak
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Seriously guys. This quote said it all for me:
OH NO! Not parting lines in the plastic!
It's reviews like this that dilute niche market products like the Wrangler and try to make them into everyone's vehicle. And then they wonder why the general public doesn't buy them, and they have to wait for a product refresh that goes back to its roots before successfully marketing to their target niche market.
Micah
So what does the 2011 have over the 2010? An interior you can live in. Gone is the chintzy plastic, hollow, rattly construction, obvious parting lines and non-existent door-side arm rest.
It's reviews like this that dilute niche market products like the Wrangler and try to make them into everyone's vehicle. And then they wonder why the general public doesn't buy them, and they have to wait for a product refresh that goes back to its roots before successfully marketing to their target niche market.
Micah
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I would have like to see them improve the durability of the interior--and add the door armrest!--but still retain the more utilitarian design elements rather than soccer mommiefy it.
Regarding this line from the article: "The gear selector and transfer case shifter have a good solid engagement." I wonder if the editors have ever had their transfer case become disconnected from the shift lever. More importantly, I wonder if Jeep fixed that cheap plastic joint so that it won't fail as easily as it does on the earlier model JKs. I wonder if those editors even realize how much of a problem that is, or if they are just suckered into eye candy.
Regarding this line from the article: "The gear selector and transfer case shifter have a good solid engagement." I wonder if the editors have ever had their transfer case become disconnected from the shift lever. More importantly, I wonder if Jeep fixed that cheap plastic joint so that it won't fail as easily as it does on the earlier model JKs. I wonder if those editors even realize how much of a problem that is, or if they are just suckered into eye candy.
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When you read the entire article, I think they got it right:
"So what does the 2011 have over the 2010? An interior you can live in. Gone is the chintzy plastic, hollow, rattly construction, obvious parting lines and non-existent door-side arm rest. In their place you get an interior that looks like it was actually, well, designed."
"So what does the 2011 have over the 2010? An interior you can live in. Gone is the chintzy plastic, hollow, rattly construction, obvious parting lines and non-existent door-side arm rest. In their place you get an interior that looks like it was actually, well, designed."
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JK Freak
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As a long time Jalopnik fan; I was very disapointed. Here is the comment I posted:
While I am not in the camp that thinks the 2011 is "awful" I tend to believe that the new additions are not directed at the audience I am a part of. I would take the 2010 interior and $1k over the 2011 changes.
The new windsheild accent in the bottom corner is a nice touch though.
Sorry, I don't think the new "additions" are worth the extra 1,000 tacked on to an already expensive offroad minivan. Fancy door arm rests? Great for the soccer moms who never take the doors off I guess. I love my 2010 2dr; hopefully we can still be friends.
The new windsheild accent in the bottom corner is a nice touch though.
