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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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I really want to get the JK unlimited X but don't know if I should wait till fall 2010 for the Pentastar V6...Is it still a rumor? I've read the existing 3.8L is still decent esp with simple mods like a new cold air intake and tuners. What should I do? I can't wait!
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Pentastar V6 for the 2011 is just what you said... a rumor. I would go ahead and pull the trigger on a new JK especially if you can cash in on the Cash for Clunkers deal while it still lasts.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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I just read it will be offered first in 2011 Grand Cherokee and be fully used in 2015...so I'm guessing the 3.8 will be around for a long time. Here is link:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/13/c...-pentastar-v6/

Isn't the cash for clunkers only for buying a new vehicle 3 - 4 mpg better than your old car?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:22 AM
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The all-aluminum DOHC Pentastar V6, as applied in the new Jeep, offers a 33% increase in power and 11% improvement in the torque department over the engine it replaces, for a husky 280 horsepower and 260 lb-ft -- all while returning 11% better fuel economy and helping Chrysler trim its overall, range-wide CAFE emissions by two miles per gallon by 2015.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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Advice from someone who did NOT wait and bought TWO vehicles with relatively new engines. I bought an '04 Ford Powerstroke with the new then 6.0 liter. Let's just say I ended up tradin it on the Jeep and leave it right there. Now my Jeep is in for drivability issues AFTER a new engine. Get the picture? Had I bought a 7.3 Powerstroke, instead of the 6.0, I'd still be in a Ford......and be happy. My advice is, no matter how attractive the 3.6 looks, don't get the first year production run......possibly not the second or third. Just my opinion though....for whatever that's worth.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:51 AM
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TY for the advice....I'm going to my dealership today
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 05:32 AM
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Took off all decals. Left the jeep on front. Going to line x the front grill soon. On my way to get night shades for the tail lights and signals.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fire66medic
Took off all decals. Left the jeep on front. Going to line x the front grill soon. On my way to get night shades for the tail lights and signals.
Wtf?
Granted it was funny reading how people were expecting the new engine for the 2010, but what is your post about??
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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Opps wrong post
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