How exactly is the pentastar not also a minivan engine, its in Chrysler minivans and the volkswagon? It does seam to be better though.

 

Hush your mouth, we will not stand for this back talk. The 3.6 was blessed by the baby Jesus and has special healing properties! :-).

 

One could also argue that it's the Grand Cherokee or Charger engine. Just sayin'...

 

Pentastar all the way!!

 

The pentastar is a platform engine. Chrysler will equip many of their vehicles with it.

So far I know its in the Charger, Challenger, 200, 300, JK, Cherokee, all mini-vans, avenger and some others. I think Lancia is going to use it in a few vehicles, as is FIAT. It has good potential, I guess we will see what they do with it. Probably turbo, and direct injection similar to the ecoboost motors.

I really can't complain about the motor yet as I've only had it for 600 miles or so. My 2011 had 8k on the ticker, and I really couldn't complain about that save for the lack of power at highway speeds. I would like to get off the paved path more often, but I work too much.

 

I just test drove a new 2012 6 speed two door and I was not impressed. I have an 08 rubi, this was a sahara. I took it for a drive and put it through it's paces and found I like mine much better. This Jeep only had 76km on it so maybe the engine has to be broken in.

I wouldn't trade mine on a new one.

 

I love mine, drove a 2011 with 3.8 and couldn't bring myself to trade my TJ on it but when I tested the 3.6 it was night and day difference in my opinion.

 

Awesome! I drove 2008 and have a 2012.... new engine is great!

I have 5000 miles on it and haven't had an issue. I drive about 100 miles a day.

 

 

Actually, you're right. Mine's a '12 JKUR manual tranny. Shifting was a frustrating experience, until 1,450 miles. Sensitive, grabby clutch; shifting wasn't smooth. I only noticed the extra power in the higher gears 4-6. However, I was alway so disappointed with my 3.8 automatic, no get-up and go. I need to know that the power is there when I need it. With the 3.6 it's there and after break-in it shifts like butter.