JK vs JKU
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
I tried it, and I don't really get very much of a thrill out of playing in the typical off-road playgrounds where two door Jeeps are common. I go on serious expeditions and, being an avid amateur photographer and videographer, carry too much gear to use a two door.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,589
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From: Pasadena Maryland
I have a 2011 2 door. I believe the 2 door is more manly of a vehicle. More reasons below.
1. You can take less people with you. Unless you want more people get a JKUMV so when you go hiking, get lost you have more to eat.
2. Having a JK is more of a challenging vehicle. People think that size matters. Well, my friend it is actually how you use it.
3. Breakover angle...it costs more money, higher lift and larger tires to outfit a JKUMV compared to a JK.
4. A JKUMV looks like a glorified grocery getting, mall crawling, waxed up Hummer and are sometimes mistaken for one. A JK is a manly 2 dr full of awesome rugged goodness in a little package (which I might add with the same engine as JKUMV).
5. A JKUMV is more area to clean, which costs you in water, cleaning products, oh and time as well...wait! I don't clean my manly JK anyway.
6. I have just enough room for an extended weekend out it the sticks with my wife and dog. If I had gotten a JKUMV I would have had to take my kids too! Whew!
7. A JKUMV is the new mini van(MV). The JK is, well still a Jeep.
8. The mods for the JKUMV will cost you more than the rugged, manly JK.
9. When you see a JKUMV they always seem like they are just perfectly detailed, waxed up, and tires all shiny looking when I go through the drive through at Starbucks.
10. Chicks dig JK's.
11. Dogs dig JK's.
12. They cost more and to fill up too!
I will add more at later date.
1. You can take less people with you. Unless you want more people get a JKUMV so when you go hiking, get lost you have more to eat.
2. Having a JK is more of a challenging vehicle. People think that size matters. Well, my friend it is actually how you use it.
3. Breakover angle...it costs more money, higher lift and larger tires to outfit a JKUMV compared to a JK.
4. A JKUMV looks like a glorified grocery getting, mall crawling, waxed up Hummer and are sometimes mistaken for one. A JK is a manly 2 dr full of awesome rugged goodness in a little package (which I might add with the same engine as JKUMV).
5. A JKUMV is more area to clean, which costs you in water, cleaning products, oh and time as well...wait! I don't clean my manly JK anyway.
6. I have just enough room for an extended weekend out it the sticks with my wife and dog. If I had gotten a JKUMV I would have had to take my kids too! Whew!
7. A JKUMV is the new mini van(MV). The JK is, well still a Jeep.
8. The mods for the JKUMV will cost you more than the rugged, manly JK.
9. When you see a JKUMV they always seem like they are just perfectly detailed, waxed up, and tires all shiny looking when I go through the drive through at Starbucks.
10. Chicks dig JK's.
11. Dogs dig JK's.
12. They cost more and to fill up too!
I will add more at later date.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 157
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From: York, PA
Lack of cargo room held me back for years until the JKU arrived. I was spoiled by my old 20-inch stretched CJ-6. And I was enlightened with a possible 4-door when the Darkar concept was shown. In stock form, I think the JK looks great, but the JKU looks a bit akward until it's lifted a bit.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,448
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From: Danville, Indiana
Mark, I think your Jeep is the most interesting I've seen, ever. How many miles do you have on it?
Mine has moved in an expeditionary direction since I bought it and made mild mods to it. I carry too much stuff for a 2 door, as well. Especially hunting/camping/fishing gear, and I tow a fishing boat. The 2 door would tow my boat, too, but not with as much stability.
Love the pics of your JK, Mark, and also the experiences you share on the forum!
Mine has moved in an expeditionary direction since I bought it and made mild mods to it. I carry too much stuff for a 2 door, as well. Especially hunting/camping/fishing gear, and I tow a fishing boat. The 2 door would tow my boat, too, but not with as much stability.
Love the pics of your JK, Mark, and also the experiences you share on the forum!
Last edited by dmwil; Jan 4, 2014 at 07:09 AM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Ottawa, Canada
[QUOTE=Mark Doiron;3800998]I tried it, and I don't really get very much of a thrill out of playing in the typical off-road playgrounds where two door Jeeps are common. I go on serious expeditions and, being an avid amateur photographer and videographer, carry too much gear to use a two door.
I see you have a friend with a Land Rover Defender and therefore must be used to more serious arguments than JK vs JKU ...lol. just came back from Land Rovers myself.....
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I see you have a friend with a Land Rover Defender and therefore must be used to more serious arguments than JK vs JKU ...lol. just came back from Land Rovers myself.....
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JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,800
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From: Midwest City, OK
I see you have a friend with a Land Rover Defender and therefore must be used to more serious arguments than JK vs JKU ...lol. just came back from Land Rovers myself.....Attachment 521140
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