Man...I got passed by a prius.
JK Freak
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by VETTETHRET
Thats the greatest story EVER!
Coming from a backround of multiple 1000+ HP Viper and Vettes and everything in between (And owning 2010 & 2011 JKU Rubicons, I can honestly say the 2012 is LIGHT YEARS ahead in power AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE ON THE STREET. It really is like a small V8 compared to the 3.8. I really think the 3.8 is almost dangerous from lacking power. I tooK a trip up to S.F. from Newport Beach on the flatest stretch of road you've ever seen and basically had to floor my 2011 because the head wind was keeping me from going past 75 mph, AND I went through 4 tanks of gas on that trip. If possible, upgrade to a 2012, forget the blower on the pre 12 because you still have that garbage tranny. Just my 2 cents from personal experience.
JK Enthusiast
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From: O
I won't name car brands because unlike me, other people own cars that are not Jeeps and I don't want to offend anyone, unintentionally. So, All summer long I get cut off, buzzed by, revved on, tailgated. I know it isn't personal, I see it all the time towards many other drivers. I just shrug at it and feel good that I don't act like a complete a$$ all the time when I drive. Seems people are always in a hurry and they don't care who gets railroaded, as long as they make it to their destination on time or look good doing it. I don't get in a hurry. BUT when winter comes that is MY time to wreak the havoc on the A$$es that have been pricks all summer long. Winter is when I leave the snow storm in their face and keep on truckin.
What goes around comes around.
I am sure that somewhere that Prius was headed to a sad tree that needed a good long hugging.
What goes around comes around.
I am sure that somewhere that Prius was headed to a sad tree that needed a good long hugging.
JK Freak
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Fort Benning, GA
HA HA... That sucks. I own both a Jeep and Prius. They both are great cars. They Prius does have some pick up and we use it for loooonnggg family drives. I got the Jeep primarily for me.. but lately its become the primary family car,
LOL... Love the gas mileage on the Prius but hate the "Prick" vibe it gives.. 
haha... That's why i got the Jeep. I know how you feel about the highway ability of the jeep, but i just got my jeep out this pass week on the trails (for the first time) and the family loved it!!!! NO way I could of done that with the Prius.
LOL... Love the gas mileage on the Prius but hate the "Prick" vibe it gives.. haha... That's why i got the Jeep. I know how you feel about the highway ability of the jeep, but i just got my jeep out this pass week on the trails (for the first time) and the family loved it!!!! NO way I could of done that with the Prius.and to the OP. Prius' aren't slow. And I'm not afraid to put my foot in it, I'll get what? 30 mpg? instead of 45.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: El Centro, CA
People ask me to race cuz i used to have a 07 mustang fixed up fastest car ive owned...but now im in a jku and they ask to race it so i tell them ill race but i pick the track. Im now undefeated and their cars now have bumps and dents on them from bein so low. Jeeps arent fast...but they are great off road and they are convertables for the ladies 
then when you take them out offer to get the door for her and just remove it lol
then when you take them out offer to get the door for her and just remove it lol[ good one
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Mobile, AL
Originally Posted by IKE2011
X3. Wait till winter and you will be blowing his doors off!!!! He will be crying about all the dang Jeeps that are buzzin by in the snow...
JK Enthusiast
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From: Encino
Cruising along I-10 and a Prius comes whizzing (literally) up beside me. Now I know jeeps aren't fast; they aren't designed to be. But I tried to race him and I lost! He didn't even know we were racing!
I'm going to look in to speed mods now. If it were an airplane I'd be smoothing out those rivets...
So, what's the best bang for the buck for horsepower? It's an 08 2dr on 35" w/ 4". I need a regear I know but anything else? Anybody turbo'd these things?
I'm going to look in to speed mods now. If it were an airplane I'd be smoothing out those rivets...
So, what's the best bang for the buck for horsepower? It's an 08 2dr on 35" w/ 4". I need a regear I know but anything else? Anybody turbo'd these things?
