I know I’m late to the party, but I think this is a very good review. TH-camrs nowadays think all they have to do is turn on a camera and start talking. This reviewer did his homework, wrote a well thought out review, kept the info brief, to the point and the video tightly edited. He also picked a good topic, rather than the other 100 “walk around” videos that include the same repetitive coverage. Very nice, tight video. Reminds me of the Motorweek videos. 👍
Our 2019 4 door rubicon..is MY daily driver during our Maine winters--dependble any time, any weather, any situation especially when you have to get to work at the local ER.after 9 hrs I come outside after my shift..and see 4 ft of snow covering my drive..turn it on..shift into 4H and drive away....I LOVE MY JEEP!
I have a 2 door. I never take it off road and couldn't care less what people think of that, lol. Top down and the doors off every chance I get. It's a great feeling and it's a great vehicle.
The 2015 JK was a pretty good year according to repair data, that and the 2018. The 2 dr wrangler is quite versatile. With a few mods a 6'+ person can comfortably sleep inside. Great for camping and impromtu getaways.. we sleep 2 in ours. Once you figure it out, you'll appreciate it that much more. 👍👍
Glad to hear you liked the video. We still have not bought a Wrangler for ourselves. It is difficult to find a good one for a decent price. These Jeeps hold their value like crazy. Good luck in your search amd safe travels!
Good review. This is the exact same one I have in firecracker red and I absolutely love this vehicle and I use it as a Daily driver and have no complaints after owning for a month now.
I just purchased a two door wrangler. I went with the soft top and still think it is plenty quiet, not to mention 1500 cheaper. Go with the manual and that takes another 3000 off. That is what I did, and agree with everything you said. Love it.
Excellent choice, manual rrocks! If you don't need a back seat you can multiply the interior space with tons of clever storage and if you're a good puzzle solver, your storage top becomes one end of your sleeping platform. 👍👍
Renting a Jeep before buying is a great idea! Thanks for sharing your impressions of the experience. I know a little more about the 2 door Willys I’ve been interested in!
Great video. I totally agree. I own a 2019 ji unlimited and I am happy about it. Great and fun to drive. Love when other Jeep owners say the hello signal we all do when we approach another Jeep
Hey Bawson, that is awesome! The turning radius of the two door is insane! Have fun and we are glad to hear you found the video helpful! Take care and safe travels!
We had an 09 4-dr Rubicon JK and if you remove the rear seat on the 2-dr you will have nearly the same cargo hauling as the rear of the 4-dr. We found the 4-dr ride to be a bit smoother, but in the extreme outback, the 4-dr longer wheelbase was a disadvantage on the tight hairpin switchbacks in the mountains. We rarely hauled passengers around with the 4-dr and the main advantage we found was that we could tow 3500 pounds instead of 2000 pounds with the 2-dr models. If we get a 2-dr JL model, the rear seat will be stored in our storage unit as the cargo area would be great for those backcountry excursions to our gold mining claims with our Beagle Stella who loves viewing the wildlife as much as we do!
I bought the 2 door Sport S with a manual transmission. I so far have about 7k miles and average 25 to 29 mpg. Sometimes I wish I had more storage space or less movement with crosswinds on the highway, but I'm really happy with my decision to buy this Jeep.
Awesome, thank you for sharing your experience! I have always enjoyed driving manual transmissions, sadly you don't see them as an option in vehicles that much anymore. I am actually glad to hear that Jeep still offers it. Take care and safe travels!
Good review, thanks! Bought a 2019 JLU 4 weeks ago with 9000 miles and love it! We know the original owner traded up for a Sahara to get leather and 8.4 screen. Ride is good on A/S tires and with no wind in our face our 3.6 gets 28 MPG at 73 mph on the highway. No complaints!
I have two wranglers, a lifted 2013 2 Door Sport s and a 2020 4 Door Sport S Willys and alternate between the 2 as a daily driver, and they are both wonderful as a daily driver.
Thanks guys, A friend of ours has a 4 door Rubicon JK that he uses as his daily driver and loves it, I think his 4 had a much smoother ride than the 2 door we rented. We are going to try and rent a 4 door next to compare. I would love to get a Wrangler, I think they are best vehicle to tow :) Take care and safe travels!
I drive my 2019 Rubicon daily, and I love it. It is the most versatile, and in my case practical multi use vehicle. Plus it's is a ton of fun to drive. We own a 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir along with a 2015 F-150 Platinum. I love my truck, and her car is really luxurious, but the Jeep wins me over every day! The Jeep also wins on our bi-weekly trips which are about 270 miles one way because the dogs prefer it too!
I have a Jeep renegade trailhawk. I love the size of it etc. but I’m contemplating a two door wrangler. I want something more rugged. I love how the wrangler doesn’t have electric seats. Overrated if you ask me. I hear the rear seat can be taken out completely? Even better. These wranglers look way better as two doors.
I think the two door wrangler is the better looking as well and think its personally the way to go. We did not show it in the video, but yes the rear seat easily is removed giving you a ton of storage space back there. Since we dont have kids and rarely ever drive anyone around except for ourselves. I would remove the rear seat. We felt the Weangler was certainly rugged and a very solid vehicle. I hear good things about the Renegade Trailhawk too and hear they are very capable off road as well. Good luck! Decisions decisions lol
Seriously look at the base level without any extras, except the tow package and AT wheels which include the anti slip differential. That is all you need, unless you want air conditioning. Then get that too, but that is it. Why pay 3000 for the automatic transmission? Insane. (1500 for the transmission and 1500 for an engine that can be mated with it.)
I daily drive an automatic 2014 Rubi X 2 door for the past 6 years (stock form) to and from work and many weekend off-roading trips here in Phoenix, Arizona. Has 80k miles on it now, no issues with reliability, just regular maintenance (change fluids, tires and brakes as needed)
I was thinking the same thing. The Mrs wants one, but I want to make sure she knows what it would be like to live with a Wrangler as it does stuff differently. spending several hundred dollars to find out you don't like a vehicle could be priceless.
Does this mean that we may be seeing a Jeep in your future? My limited experience with a Jeep definitely showed how tight a turning radius they have. I cannot imagine many vehicles being able to turn in as small of a space as they do. Great review.
I rented one of these for 3 weeks in USVI. It was great! Every positive you described, I can confirm. The speed limit was 25mph where we were so it is nice to hear that it is quiet at highway speeds. Thanks so much for the review!!
I have considered a Jeep as a towed vehicle but have concern over the ride comfort. Off-roading is fine but that only makes up a small portion of our driving. The 4 door's wheelbase is about 21.5 inches longer and that could help the ride.
Appreciate this review. I'm getting anxious to upgrade our Jeep Patriot toad to a Jeep Wrangler, and am quite curious how the two door will work as a daily driver. Test drives are in the future of course, but it sounds like I'll be well satisfied. As an aside, I thought to myself, "That looks a LOT like Indiana!" I grew up in Montgomery County, so I kept trying to resolve roads into someplace I've been around Crawfordsville! Thanks again.
Hi John, We did rent this Jeep in Indiana, just outside of Fort Wayne. Sabrina and I are split right down the middle on this one, She really liked the look of the jeep and how everything functioned, but feels the overall rough ride would be a no go for an everyday commuter. I on the other hand loved just about everything about it and could definitely see me driving this everyday. Since we share a vehicle though we will need to continue our search for something we both enjoy to drive. Test drive is certainly a must and if you can rent one for a weekend we think that would be even better. We rented this from National for $60 dollars a day. Good luck and have fun shopping :)
@@blueweb00 Just over 600 miles on it. Good fuel economy and awesome performances. Downside : a little bit noisy in hard acceleration but quiet at highway speed.
Forget the Jeep Kenny, you and Sabrina do excellent reviews!! Well, I don't like that hard to adjust seat while door is closed, and that loud rear wiper! Jeep would do well to see this review and fix those things. Otherwise it seems like it'd be a great driver for many people, especially up north. If I lived in snow country, I'd definitely want 4x4.
We had a Jeep before we went full-time. We do miss alot, great compact vehicle that gets you from point A to Z! However we have a Travel trailer now that's perfect for us. Great review guys👍
Thanks for sharing your owners experience. I have always liked the Wrangler and thought it would be a great all season vehicle. Take care guys and safe travels
Excellent review!! I've wanted a Ford Bronco 2 door for the past 2 years, but I think next year I will get a 2 door Jeep wrangler sport; They are more readily available and do not have the insane mark ups. If having a convertible suv with great 4x4 means having poor to mediocre gas mileage and a sometimes bumpy ride, so be it 😂💯!!!
Hi Jon, I don't think you will regret getting a two door Wrangler. I finally bought one in December last year and absolutely love it! I think other than them being readily available, you will find there is a very strong after market for these vehicles and you will be able to make your wrangler truly yours. I have zero regrets on my purchase and love the the ride, even if it is a little bumpy 🤣 Safe travels and happy shopping!
It's not a daily driver in my opinion. It's the best tow vehicle I love my JK and won't be without one. You guys would be well served with a jeep. I have the Say-in -play braking system so all I have to do is connect and go. This system is expensive but it's the best for a gas coach.
Great review, Kenny. It is nice that you got it a little dirty during your test. I think what you said about the ride is pretty common with Jeeps. I think it is a trade-off people are willing to make knowing they can get anywhere. The other issues are pretty minor compared to the benefits you highlighted. If I had to tow a vehicle, it would be on my short list of choices.
Thanks guys:) I wish we could have found an off-road area to really test it out, but at least Indiana has a lot of roads that are not paved. I agree I think the trade-offs are to be expected with this type of vehicle, with just a few mods you can turn it into a rock crawler and from what I've seen in other videos they are pretty impressive. The Wrangler is on my short list to tow as well, but I still need to convince Sabrina as well lol. If only we could tow two vehicles :)
We are going to rent a 4 door next time and see how it compares, Sabrina prefers the 4 door and I like the 2 door. I know the 4 door is more practical, but I really like the compact size of the 2 door.
Hi AG, yeah the ride is a bit rough and unfortunately a deal breaker for us. The new Ford Bronco is coming out and is supposed to have a much better ride and still be very off road capable. We are looking forward to checking it out when arrives at dealers.
All good points I agreed with your points also the doors close or open on an angled driveway. I felt the cargo space only adequate for two people for a road trip I think the jeep was a good third vehicle but I stopped using it as my primary.
I LOVED my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I rarely washed it and never felt any shame about it. I had If for about 10 years and only gave it up when the transmission went. I will by another used one some day. “It’s a Jeep Thing”. My Jeepers know what I’m talking about 👍🏽😃
just bought the 2017 under 100 000 Kilometers on it. Ya a bit pricy but that's not unusual for Jeeps. Now mine is a lower model I guess. It has the single key, no electronics on it. Noticed the stiffer ride, but again would rather bump a bit than float around for the next mile or two. Again love the simple temperature controls . My wife has the Journey and the climate controls almost need an engineering degree to run it . Another love of my Jeep and a lot of people probably won't get it, but I love not having keyless entry, and not having power windows. Would however like a bit more storage with the rear seat down,,, but it's a Jeep 2 door and I knew before I bought it that storage is tight with the seat down. Now my seat does not stay up well when folded forward so that goes against mine, but found a fix for it with a strap that goes from roll bar to roll bar. All and all love my Jeep.
God bless you for showing the seat adjustments- I’ve been thinking about a jeep but I’m on the shorter side and this video really helped me see that it’s a good choice 👍🏻
Sabrina you look so good in that Jeep. It fits you so well. A Jeep girl to the core. Even driving 75 it's all you. Ok Kenny I think I said everything you told me to.
The rough ride is also due to it having a solid front axle, no independent suspension fluff here. Owner of 2011 4 door rubicon lifted on 35's. I sometimes lean my shoulder against the B pillar so my head does not bobble around so much. jeep wranglers ride rough but you can go places with them and climb stuff that breaks other vehicles.
My experience owning one so far... Every ad, pamphlet, sales literature and even the sales pitch at the dealership revolve around it's off road capabilities. Yet doing things I did on a weekend basis with my 20 year old Wrangler TJ Sahara caused the yolk on the front inner axle to fail, taking out a ball joint and snapped an ear off of the now cheap aluminum steering knuckle. All on a brand new 2019 Wrangler JL Rubicon! First they tried to brush me off due to evidence of mud under the vehicle (for real?). The argument quickly escalated that I possibly hit something despite 0 damage on any other components. They wouldn't say I did hit something for sure, but since it was a possibility... they had an argument. It was also a possibility a part failed... just saying. When making it clear I couldn't be without a vehicle any longer and that I have to get it fixed, I asked if it needed anything else. They didn't know, as they didn't inspect it. They just saw it was broke and dirty and essentially just said nope unless I paid up. I was told they could see if anything aside from what they could see by looking behind the tire was broke, but I'd have to pay for a full inspection. At one point I was given the option to pay in "advance" to speed up the repairs and if the warranty kicked in, I'd be reimbursed. Ya, right... Being jerked around between the dealership and customer service, I took my jeep elsewhere to get fixed. Doing so apparently waived my right to complain anymore or receive compensation. But after 2 weeks of being without a vehicle... it had to be done. It turned into 3 weeks after everything was said and done. That's what 60k buys you! I've posted this a few times on Jeeps facebook page. Which are all deleted and I am blocked now from commenting. Guess your only allowed to tell people to go ahead and void your warranty work, it's fun!
Thanks for this reply. I'm looking into getting a 2dr JL but might go to a JK. I'm hearing too many stories about the lack of strength the JL has when off roading. Granted, I will be offroading on some weekends at an OHV park (Hollister), and using it as a daily. I still want it to perform without pouring hella aftermarket parts into it (at first).
I'm a jeep cat, not hard core but I'm on my 2nd Jeep (2015) & im leaning toward a 2021 2 door Rubicon. It's just my little lady & I and we have other vehicles so room isn't an issue. I love the 2020 but since Covid the 2021 models aren't out yet & you can only build a 2020 model which I'm sure it's at least 90% the same but I'll have to wait & see. Just subscribed to your channel, happy trails :)
That is always a good idea, I don't hear too many bad things about the Wranglers reliability, no worse than any other vehicle anyway and I have never seen one broken down on the side of the road :)
..it can be hit or miss with both Jeep and CR. Take their information into consideration, but don't make your decision solely based on what they say/print. I bought a VW in the early 2000s and I'm sure VWs got horrible reviews from CR at that time. However, I got 15 years/141k miles out of the car with only minor annoyances but not deal breakers.
Yes absoultely!! We tried to rent one while we were in Vegas to take off-road, but they were so expensive. Anywhere from $250 for half a day to $400 a day and all the places we called said they prefer for us not to go off road, so we gave up. National Car Rental had this Jeep in Indiana and was only asking $65 a day so we jumped on it, I guess they figure they are safe since there is not any off roading in the area lol.
I live in northern Indy, right under 465. I excited to get a 2 door new Jeep to do the normal 465 stuff and to go up north and see the family between the Indiana/Michigan border. I’m interested in getting the 6 speed manual instead of the awesome new 8 speed auto. I hope it has at least cruise control since I gotta deal with the northern 465 highway traffic and going up north, the long 37 drive. I have a 95 straight 4, so this (even Bare bones base) model will be so crazy to me.
Hi Stephen. For our dog it was very easy, but she is a good jumper (able to jump over 4ft walls). She was able to jump on the front seat then move into the back of the Jeep. We only rented the Jeep for the weekend so we don't have it anymore to show new videos of it.
I have rented few Wranglers over the years and yes they are not Honda Civics but it was fine . I think the Ford Escape I drove as a rental once was way worst than the Jeep.
Hi. I really want to buy 2019 Jeep JLU sports or sahara but i heard so many complaints about issues such as steering weels, welding and wires etc... jeep has been my dream car since i moved to us. I dont know much about cars but i really want to own one. Should i get one? Or not? What do u think about all the issues? Should i wait for another year hoping the company addresses all the problems? Thank you :)
I did the same thing as you and had almost an identical Wrangler as a rental. I loved it! Super surprised on how well it was to drive and it was extremely fun! I still don’t think it’s a great daily driver but I’m not looking for one as a weekend toy. I think that it’s the perfect 2nd/3rd car to have as it give you a lot of utility and open air experience.
Hi Jake, I would love to own one someday and I agree I think of them more as expensive toys lol. It was a lot of fun to have for the weekend and I certainly see the appeal of them now. Take care and safe travels!
I've had a 2011 JKU , now because it's only my Wife and I we have a 2019 Renegade and 2018 JK Sport with the Soft Top , I'm a little Biased, I've always Loved Jeeps one Day I want to have a World War ll Willys flat Fender in my Garage parked next to my 2018 JK Sport..
I own this same grey Jeep. I've had it for 600+ miles over 2 weeks now. If you use ethanol free gas it gets 26+ mpg. I use it to go to work everyday. It's very easy to drive and comfortable. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't want a Jeep over some turd toyota or whatever other crap car.
We are going to rent a Unlimited next, I think Sabrina would like it better. One thing that I forgot to mention in the video as a dislike was that Belle did not like that the rear windows do not roll down lol, so she would like the four door as well.
Hi Jason, I really don't know for sure, but I'm going to lean towards no. I don't remember there being that much interior space. I guess maybe you could have it come out the back window with a flag on it, but I know that wouldn't be ideal
I know I’m late to the party, but I think this is a very good review. TH-camrs nowadays think all they have to do is turn on a camera and start talking. This reviewer did his homework, wrote a well thought out review, kept the info brief, to the point and the video tightly edited. He also picked a good topic, rather than the other 100 “walk around” videos that include the same repetitive coverage. Very nice, tight video. Reminds me of the Motorweek videos. 👍
Thank you for so many kind words. We definitely take review videos serious, since we know people are watching them to make some serious decisions.
All my friends are trying to convince me not to get a Jeep but the more I learn about them the more I want one 😂
Mee tooooooo🎉😂
Oh shut up
Did you get it?
I am curious as well! Hopefully they respond and let us know
Our 2019 4 door rubicon..is MY daily driver during our Maine winters--dependble any time, any weather, any situation especially when you have to get to work at the local ER.after 9 hrs I come outside after my shift..and see 4 ft of snow covering my drive..turn it on..shift into 4H and drive away....I LOVE MY JEEP!
Around town for 500 miles? That is a huge town.
Yep, that's the mid west for you! Lots of space out there. We didn't even cover all if it.
Okay? I was like where tf you going “around town” for 500 miles? That seemed like a lot to me and my city is enormous.
@@darksoulenvoy932 probably a large empty county.
I’ve thinking about a Jeep. This video was very helpful. Thank you
Hi Ivan, glad to hear you enjoyed the video and found it helpful:)
I bought a 2 door wrangler around 6 months ago and I absolutely love it!
You ever get it?
I am too
I have a 2 door. I never take it off road and couldn't care less what people think of that, lol. Top down and the doors off every chance I get. It's a great feeling and it's a great vehicle.
I love my 2 door 2015 Jeep wrangler. I have had it three months , will never be without one now. I make up reasons to go for a drive.
I finally bought a Jeep Wrangler last year and I agree, I think I will always own one from now on. Safe travels and have fun!
The 2015 JK was a pretty good year according to repair data, that and the 2018. The 2 dr wrangler is quite versatile. With a few mods a 6'+ person can comfortably sleep inside. Great for camping and impromtu getaways.. we sleep 2 in ours. Once you figure it out, you'll appreciate it that much more. 👍👍
finally! a review for ones not interested in off roading! TY!!!! it was very helpful
Glad to hear you liked the video. We still have not bought a Wrangler for ourselves. It is difficult to find a good one for a decent price. These Jeeps hold their value like crazy. Good luck in your search amd safe travels!
Good review. This is the exact same one I have in firecracker red and I absolutely love this vehicle and I use it as a Daily driver and have no complaints after owning for a month now.
I just purchased a two door wrangler. I went with the soft top and still think it is plenty quiet, not to mention 1500 cheaper. Go with the manual and that takes another 3000 off. That is what I did, and agree with everything you said. Love it.
Excellent choice, manual rrocks! If you don't need a back seat you can multiply the interior space with tons of clever storage and if you're a good puzzle solver, your storage top becomes one end of your sleeping platform. 👍👍
Short video, but all the right info was there. You pretty much sold me on the Jeep Wrangler!
Short, sweet, and informative.
Glad you liked the review Eliot, take care and safe travels!
Renting a Jeep before buying is a great idea! Thanks for sharing your impressions of the experience. I know a little more about the 2 door Willys I’ve been interested in!
It is certainly a fun vehicle and renting it for a weekend was so much better than a short test drive with a sales person lol
Great video. I totally agree. I own a 2019 ji unlimited and I am happy about it. Great and fun to drive. Love when other Jeep owners say the hello signal we all do when we approach another Jeep
We thought it was fun to receive a few waves on our weekend with the jeep. Seems like a great community
This video was helpful in helping me pick my 20 Wrangler Sport S. The turning ratio helped me choose a 2 door. Thanks!
Hey Bawson, that is awesome! The turning radius of the two door is insane! Have fun and we are glad to hear you found the video helpful! Take care and safe travels!
We had an 09 4-dr Rubicon JK and if you remove the rear seat on the 2-dr you will have nearly the same cargo hauling as the rear of the 4-dr. We found the 4-dr ride to be a bit smoother, but in the extreme outback, the 4-dr longer wheelbase was a disadvantage on the tight hairpin switchbacks in the mountains. We rarely hauled passengers around with the 4-dr and the main advantage we found was that we could tow 3500 pounds instead of 2000 pounds with the 2-dr models. If we get a 2-dr JL model, the rear seat will be stored in our storage unit as the cargo area would be great for those backcountry excursions to our gold mining claims with our Beagle Stella who loves viewing the wildlife as much as we do!
I bought the 2 door Sport S with a manual transmission. I so far have about 7k miles and average 25 to 29 mpg. Sometimes I wish I had more storage space or less movement with crosswinds on the highway, but I'm really happy with my decision to buy this Jeep.
Awesome, thank you for sharing your experience! I have always enjoyed driving manual transmissions, sadly you don't see them as an option in vehicles that much anymore. I am actually glad to hear that Jeep still offers it. Take care and safe travels!
What year?
You glad you got the manual kinda tuff decision?
We have the four door, and we love it.
The four door isnt a real Jeep lol
Bobby Lewis fuck off
@@BobbyLewis yes it is
@@nathanplace9526 no lol. And skywalk, calm down, go outside and breath some air.
Bobby Lewis headass
Good review, thanks! Bought a 2019 JLU 4 weeks ago with 9000 miles and love it! We know the original owner traded up for a Sahara to get leather and 8.4 screen.
Ride is good on A/S tires and with no wind in our face our 3.6 gets 28 MPG at 73 mph on the highway. No complaints!
I have two wranglers, a lifted 2013 2 Door Sport s and a 2020 4 Door Sport S Willys and alternate between the 2 as a daily driver, and they are both wonderful as a daily driver.
Good Review. I use the 4 door Wrangler JL Rubicon version for our TOAD. Just got the towing package installed. Love it!
Thanks guys, A friend of ours has a 4 door Rubicon JK that he uses as his daily driver and loves it, I think his 4 had a much smoother ride than the 2 door we rented. We are going to try and rent a 4 door next to compare. I would love to get a Wrangler, I think they are best vehicle to tow :) Take care and safe travels!
Plus Matt/Maria own a JK and a golden eagle TJ (I believe). Join the club - get one!
I somehow forgot about Matt & Maria's JK, They have driven us around before too :) I am working on it, hopefully someday soon we will have one.
I have the 2019 Wrangler Sport S two door and love it! Thanks for the review!
I drive my 2019 Rubicon daily, and I love it. It is the most versatile, and in my case practical multi use vehicle. Plus it's is a ton of fun to drive. We own a 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir along with a 2015 F-150 Platinum. I love my truck, and her car is really luxurious, but the Jeep wins me over every day! The Jeep also wins on our bi-weekly trips which are about 270 miles one way because the dogs prefer it too!
I have a Jeep renegade trailhawk. I love the size of it etc. but I’m contemplating a two door wrangler. I want something more rugged. I love how the wrangler doesn’t have electric seats. Overrated if you ask me. I hear the rear seat can be taken out completely? Even better. These wranglers look way better as two doors.
I think the two door wrangler is the better looking as well and think its personally the way to go. We did not show it in the video, but yes the rear seat easily is removed giving you a ton of storage space back there. Since we dont have kids and rarely ever drive anyone around except for ourselves. I would remove the rear seat. We felt the Weangler was certainly rugged and a very solid vehicle. I hear good things about the Renegade Trailhawk too and hear they are very capable off road as well. Good luck! Decisions decisions lol
Seriously look at the base level without any extras, except the tow package and AT wheels which include the anti slip differential. That is all you need, unless you want air conditioning. Then get that too, but that is it. Why pay 3000 for the automatic transmission? Insane. (1500 for the transmission and 1500 for an engine that can be mated with it.)
I daily drive an automatic 2014 Rubi X 2 door for the past 6 years (stock form) to and from work and many weekend off-roading trips here in Phoenix, Arizona. Has 80k miles on it now, no issues with reliability, just regular maintenance (change fluids, tires and brakes as needed)
Excellent video! A perfect balance of brevity and attention to detail. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoyed filming this video and definitely had fun driving the Jeep around
I have a 2 door JL Rubicon with the rear seat removed as my daily driver. I enjoy my Wrangler more than a Range Rover I previously owned.
I am still shopping for a 2 door wrangler and plan on removing the back seats as well. It's only my wife and I and small dog. Safe travels!
I was thinking the same thing. The Mrs wants one, but I want to make sure she knows what it would be like to live with a Wrangler as it does stuff differently. spending several hundred dollars to find out you don't like a vehicle could be priceless.
It’s a nice way to review the Jeep. Rent it, use it, play with it in the real world and review it. A nice practical review.
Does this mean that we may be seeing a Jeep in your future? My limited experience with a Jeep definitely showed how tight a turning radius they have. I cannot imagine many vehicles being able to turn in as small of a space as they do. Great review.
I rented one of these for 3 weeks in USVI. It was great! Every positive you described, I can confirm. The speed limit was 25mph where we were so it is nice to hear that it is quiet at highway speeds. Thanks so much for the review!!
I had a 4 door wrangler as a loaner, it was a great daily driver, just too narrow for my height but drove great.
I rented a 4 door one in Vegas years ago. It was very nice. It wasn't loud at all, as many people said.
I have considered a Jeep as a towed vehicle but have concern over the ride comfort. Off-roading is fine but that only makes up a small portion of our driving. The 4 door's wheelbase is about 21.5 inches longer and that could help the ride.
Good Info, Quick and straight to it. Good Format.
Thank you, that is how we like to watch review videos, so we try and make ours the same.
Appreciate this review. I'm getting anxious to upgrade our Jeep Patriot toad to a Jeep Wrangler, and am quite curious how the two door will work as a daily driver. Test drives are in the future of course, but it sounds like I'll be well satisfied.
As an aside, I thought to myself, "That looks a LOT like Indiana!" I grew up in Montgomery County, so I kept trying to resolve roads into someplace I've been around Crawfordsville!
Thanks again.
Hi John, We did rent this Jeep in Indiana, just outside of Fort Wayne. Sabrina and I are split right down the middle on this one, She really liked the look of the jeep and how everything functioned, but feels the overall rough ride would be a no go for an everyday commuter. I on the other hand loved just about everything about it and could definitely see me driving this everyday. Since we share a vehicle though we will need to continue our search for something we both enjoy to drive. Test drive is certainly a must and if you can rent one for a weekend we think that would be even better. We rented this from National for $60 dollars a day. Good luck and have fun shopping :)
I just buy a 2019 Wrangler sport with the 2.0 turbo. Im already in love ❤️
Dom Goulet how is the 2.0 turbo so far?
@@blueweb00 Just over 600 miles on it. Good fuel economy and awesome performances.
Downside : a little bit noisy in hard acceleration but quiet at highway speed.
Forget the Jeep Kenny, you and Sabrina do excellent reviews!! Well, I don't like that hard to adjust seat while door is closed, and that loud rear wiper! Jeep would do well to see this review and fix those things. Otherwise it seems like it'd be a great driver for many people, especially up north. If I lived in snow country, I'd definitely want 4x4.
We had a Jeep before we went full-time. We do miss alot, great compact vehicle that gets you from point A to Z! However we have a Travel trailer now that's perfect for us. Great review guys👍
Thanks for sharing your owners experience. I have always liked the Wrangler and thought it would be a great all season vehicle. Take care guys and safe travels
@@MovingForwardAdventures thanks guys and you too 😊!
Excellent review!! I've wanted a Ford Bronco 2 door for the past 2 years, but I think next year I will get a 2 door Jeep wrangler sport; They are more readily available and do not have the insane mark ups. If having a convertible suv with great 4x4 means having poor to mediocre gas mileage and a sometimes bumpy ride, so be it 😂💯!!!
Hi Jon, I don't think you will regret getting a two door Wrangler. I finally bought one in December last year and absolutely love it! I think other than them being readily available, you will find there is a very strong after market for these vehicles and you will be able to make your wrangler truly yours. I have zero regrets on my purchase and love the the ride, even if it is a little bumpy 🤣 Safe travels and happy shopping!
@@MovingForwardAdventures Awesome! Glad you are enjoying your Jeep. I look forward to Fall 2024 when I get a 2 door jeep!!
30 years technology, blast from the past 🎉
Thank you I love going back and watching your first video it’s kind of funny how nervous you all were about taking rv out first time
Good video I guess a German Shepherd would have to enter from the rear. I drove the four-door and it sure is a lot smoother and I loved it in a manual
We test drove a 4 door and agree the ride is much smoother and with the extra space probably much more practical too for everyday life
I’m glad to see you have a seatbelt restraint for your dog! Very important!!
It's not a daily driver in my opinion. It's the best tow vehicle I love my JK and won't be without one. You guys would be well served with a jeep. I have the Say-in -play braking system so all I have to do is connect and go. This system is expensive but it's the best for a gas coach.
Great review, Kenny. It is nice that you got it a little dirty during your test. I think what you said about the ride is pretty common with Jeeps. I think it is a trade-off people are willing to make knowing they can get anywhere. The other issues are pretty minor compared to the benefits you highlighted. If I had to tow a vehicle, it would be on my short list of choices.
Thanks guys:) I wish we could have found an off-road area to really test it out, but at least Indiana has a lot of roads that are not paved. I agree I think the trade-offs are to be expected with this type of vehicle, with just a few mods you can turn it into a rock crawler and from what I've seen in other videos they are pretty impressive. The Wrangler is on my short list to tow as well, but I still need to convince Sabrina as well lol. If only we could tow two vehicles :)
This is my dream vehicle but I think the 4 door. Great video!
We are going to rent a 4 door next time and see how it compares, Sabrina prefers the 4 door and I like the 2 door. I know the 4 door is more practical, but I really like the compact size of the 2 door.
I had a two door about 15 years ago- love it but life hit in the way and had to get a different vehicle, I hope to get another one.
I want one but the bumpy ride and cross wind is a major issue for me 😩 I would want to drive long distance
Hi AG, yeah the ride is a bit rough and unfortunately a deal breaker for us. The new Ford Bronco is coming out and is supposed to have a much better ride and still be very off road capable. We are looking forward to checking it out when arrives at dealers.
Great reviews Man, thank you for sharing.
I drove the 4 door sport wrangler for two weeks, I’m absolutely obsessed, I just wish it was better on gas
All good points I agreed with your points also the doors close or open on an angled driveway. I felt the cargo space only adequate for two people for a road trip I think the jeep was a good third vehicle but I stopped using it as my primary.
I LOVED my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I rarely washed it and never felt any shame about it. I had If for about 10 years and only gave it up when the transmission went. I will by another used one some day. “It’s a Jeep Thing”. My Jeepers know what I’m talking about 👍🏽😃
The early 90's XJs with the 4.0 are wonderful machines. I'm a sucker for wind wings.
just bought the 2017 under 100 000 Kilometers on it. Ya a bit pricy but that's not unusual for Jeeps. Now mine is a lower model I guess. It has the single key, no electronics on it. Noticed the stiffer ride, but again would rather bump a bit than float around for the next mile or two. Again love the simple temperature controls . My wife has the Journey and the climate controls almost need an engineering degree to run it . Another love of my Jeep and a lot of people probably won't get it, but I love not having keyless entry, and not having power windows. Would however like a bit more storage with the rear seat down,,, but it's a Jeep 2 door and I knew before I bought it that storage is tight with the seat down. Now my seat does not stay up well when folded forward so that goes against mine, but found a fix for it with a strap that goes from roll bar to roll bar. All and all love my Jeep.
God bless you for showing the seat adjustments- I’ve been thinking about a jeep but I’m on the shorter side and this video really helped me see that it’s a good choice 👍🏻
I plan on purchasing a jeep this year! Thanks for the review!!
literly perfect for me! also jeeps have been my favorate car since i was 8 years old
Sabrina you look so good in that Jeep. It fits you so well. A Jeep girl to the core. Even driving 75 it's all you.
Ok Kenny I think I said everything you told me to.
Lol yes that was perfect Lou! Your check is in the mail😂🤣 Sabrina laughed pretty hard from your comment😁
The rough ride is also due to it having a solid front axle, no independent suspension fluff here. Owner of 2011 4 door rubicon lifted on 35's. I sometimes lean my shoulder against the B pillar so my head does not bobble around so much. jeep wranglers ride rough but you can go places with them and climb stuff that breaks other vehicles.
I always love a Jeep Wrangler see yah guys and Bell too happy Easter
My experience owning one so far...
Every ad, pamphlet, sales literature and even the sales pitch at the dealership revolve around it's off road capabilities. Yet doing things I did on a weekend basis with my 20 year old Wrangler TJ Sahara caused the yolk on the front inner axle to fail, taking out a ball joint and snapped an ear off of the now cheap aluminum steering knuckle. All on a brand new 2019 Wrangler JL Rubicon!
First they tried to brush me off due to evidence of mud under the vehicle (for real?). The argument quickly escalated that I possibly hit something despite 0 damage on any other components. They wouldn't say I did hit something for sure, but since it was a possibility... they had an argument. It was also a possibility a part failed... just saying. When making it clear I couldn't be without a vehicle any longer and that I have to get it fixed, I asked if it needed anything else. They didn't know, as they didn't inspect it. They just saw it was broke and dirty and essentially just said nope unless I paid up. I was told they could see if anything aside from what they could see by looking behind the tire was broke, but I'd have to pay for a full inspection. At one point I was given the option to pay in "advance" to speed up the repairs and if the warranty kicked in, I'd be reimbursed. Ya, right...
Being jerked around between the dealership and customer service, I took my jeep elsewhere to get fixed. Doing so apparently waived my right to complain anymore or receive compensation. But after 2 weeks of being without a vehicle... it had to be done. It turned into 3 weeks after everything was said and done.
That's what 60k buys you!
I've posted this a few times on Jeeps facebook page. Which are all deleted and I am blocked now from commenting. Guess your only allowed to tell people to go ahead and void your warranty work, it's fun!
Thanks for this reply. I'm looking into getting a 2dr JL but might go to a JK. I'm hearing too many stories about the lack of strength the JL has when off roading. Granted, I will be offroading on some weekends at an OHV park (Hollister), and using it as a daily. I still want it to perform without pouring hella aftermarket parts into it (at first).
I’m probably getting one this weekend I’m I’m very excited. Fingers crossed 🤞
It’s a year later did you get it ?
I'm a jeep cat, not hard core but I'm on my 2nd Jeep (2015) & im leaning toward a 2021 2 door Rubicon. It's just my little lady & I and we have other vehicles so room isn't an issue. I love the 2020 but since Covid the 2021 models aren't out yet & you can only build a 2020 model which I'm sure it's at least 90% the same but I'll have to wait & see. Just subscribed to your channel, happy trails :)
Touched on some areas other reviewers missed. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video, I tried to hit everything that was important to me without drawing it out too much. Take care and safe travels!
Sounds great. But I always like to see what Consumer Reports has to say. Reliability is very important to me. Good luck.
That is always a good idea, I don't hear too many bad things about the Wranglers reliability, no worse than any other vehicle anyway and I have never seen one broken down on the side of the road :)
..it can be hit or miss with both Jeep and CR. Take their information into consideration, but don't make your decision solely based on what they say/print.
I bought a VW in the early 2000s and I'm sure VWs got horrible reviews from CR at that time. However, I got 15 years/141k miles out of the car with only minor annoyances but not deal breakers.
That’s was weird about the back windshield wiper! Mine is silent.
Just what I was looking for. I am looking for a city use Wrangler. What model will you suggest?
Got a 2021 Rubicon 2dr...I love it!
I could see you guys riding around the desert of Arizona top off
Yes absoultely!! We tried to rent one while we were in Vegas to take off-road, but they were so expensive. Anywhere from $250 for half a day to $400 a day and all the places we called said they prefer for us not to go off road, so we gave up.
National Car Rental had this Jeep in Indiana and was only asking $65 a day so we jumped on it, I guess they figure they are safe since there is not any off roading in the area lol.
I am thinking about getting a wrangler as my first car! Thank you
The rental was a lot of fun! To be honest though I now waiting to check out the new Bronco, it looks pretty cool too!
Great photo at the end, nice sunset :)
Thanks Tom :)
That back windshield wiper is very loud... good lord.
Simply , if you love it, you won't complain about it. It's a jeep thing u will never understand.
I try the Wrangler JL Unlimited sahara and its just Waw no problem for daily drive
I live in northern Indy, right under 465. I excited to get a 2 door new Jeep to do the normal 465 stuff and to go up north and see the family between the Indiana/Michigan border. I’m interested in getting the 6 speed manual instead of the awesome new 8 speed auto. I hope it has at least cruise control since I gotta deal with the northern 465 highway traffic and going up north, the long 37 drive. I have a 95 straight 4, so this (even Bare bones base) model will be so crazy to me.
Great review and perspective. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How easy was it for the dog to get in and out thru the side door? Can you show that? Great video!
Hi Stephen. For our dog it was very easy, but she is a good jumper (able to jump over 4ft walls). She was able to jump on the front seat then move into the back of the Jeep. We only rented the Jeep for the weekend so we don't have it anymore to show new videos of it.
@@MovingForwardAdventures thank you! I’m thinking I could take back seats out and let them in thru the back.
We have a 2 door Sahara Wrangler for our toad. We love everything except the mileage. This thing is a GAS HOG!
I have rented few Wranglers over the years and yes they are not Honda Civics but it was fine . I think the Ford Escape I drove as a rental once was way worst than the Jeep.
Old jeeps best jeeps
I even like the 4 door model
We were in our friends four door model last week and both really liked it. There was a big difference in the ride quality
my dream car, the only thing stopping me besides the high price is the due economy which really bad.
Great review! I think this Jeep is exactly what you need for our next trip to Moab!! 😁🙌🚚
Yes 🙌! I still wish we had a Wrangler while we were all in Nevada, but Moab will be an even better spot, when are we going? Lol
@@MovingForwardAdventures hmmm, gotta come up with a good excuse as to why we NEED to be there... 🤔💭🚍🚐🚚🚛
So if I got a Jeep with the roll up windows would there be a way for me to convert them to automatic?
nope
Jl wrangler seats are awful my back hurts me so much I even went to the dr . Any advice ? Or I’ll sell it and get Dodge Ram
I liked it. I gave it a thumbs up 😃
Its all I needed to hear....I'm selling my Yaris to get one of those!!!
good review, but that cross wind that you feel is not the cross wind, it's the soft suspension (it's a terrible feeling).
Great job with your video. I will be checking out your podcast.
What year is that one? Back space is not that like I thought.
Hi. I really want to buy 2019 Jeep JLU sports or sahara but i heard so many complaints about issues such as steering weels, welding and wires etc... jeep has been my dream car since i moved to us. I dont know much about cars but i really want to own one. Should i get one? Or not?
What do u think about all the issues? Should i wait for another year hoping the company addresses all the problems?
Thank you :)
That’s why I got a 2017 2D JKR... got it for 11m now and being very happy
Thank you so much from the Netherands 🙏🧡👌👏
I did the same thing as you and had almost an identical Wrangler as a rental. I loved it! Super surprised on how well it was to drive and it was extremely fun! I still don’t think it’s a great daily driver but I’m not looking for one as a weekend toy. I think that it’s the perfect 2nd/3rd car to have as it give you a lot of utility and open air experience.
Hi Jake, I would love to own one someday and I agree I think of them more as expensive toys lol. It was a lot of fun to have for the weekend and I certainly see the appeal of them now. Take care and safe travels!
nice video.. what's your opinion on high speed noise ?
It was better than we expected it to be, it is not quiet like a Volvo xc60 or even Ford escape, but it wasn't loud enough either to bother us.
@@MovingForwardAdventures your answer gave the full confidence to select jeep over FJ cruiser.. thanks again
i know you said it was quiet, but can you elaborate? a lot of people say it is noisy, i am thinking about buying one
I've had a 2011 JKU , now because it's only my Wife and I we have a 2019 Renegade and 2018 JK Sport with the Soft Top , I'm a little Biased, I've always Loved Jeeps one Day I want to have a World War ll Willys flat Fender in my Garage parked next to my 2018 JK Sport..
My dream car ☺️
We had a lot of fun driving it around for weekend. It definitely has a cool factor to it.
Great review thank you.
Thank you Joe!
Does it make issues often WITHOUT taking it off-road?
I own this same grey Jeep. I've had it for 600+ miles over 2 weeks now. If you use ethanol free gas it gets 26+ mpg. I use it to go to work everyday. It's very easy to drive and comfortable. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't want a Jeep over some turd toyota or whatever other crap car.
I guess toyota is cheaper. I hate all japanes cars in this price range.
Great video... Thanks for posting...
I have a 2017 unlimited jeep I love my jeep
We are going to rent a Unlimited next, I think Sabrina would like it better. One thing that I forgot to mention in the video as a dislike was that Belle did not like that the rear windows do not roll down lol, so she would like the four door as well.
Hello I’m looking to get a 2 door Jeep do you think a 6’3” surfboard would fit in it?
Hi Jason, I really don't know for sure, but I'm going to lean towards no. I don't remember there being that much interior space. I guess maybe you could have it come out the back window with a flag on it, but I know that wouldn't be ideal
Ty for the review 👍🏽
no problem, glad you enjoyed it!