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re: Jeeps: What’s the Verdict?

Posted on 11/8/25 at 4:00 am to
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33472 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 4:00 am to
I’ve got a ‘23 4 door
Love it. Have had no problems so far. 40k+ miles. It’s a daily driver. A bit of a PITA to take on long trips due to its lack of aerodynamics but the adaptive cruise control makes things easy. Better gas mileage in town that highway (usually 16-17 mpg)
It’s got a 2” lift
Posted by MikeAV8s
Member since Oct 2016
2187 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 4:11 am to
If you like the wrangler, get it. My wife drove one for 3 years and loved it. She is 55 and not a lesbian. She hates the duck thing and when someone left one on her jeep she throws it away. She is friendly by nature so she doesn’t mind waving at folks. Reliability is about the same as most modern vehicles. Certainly as reliable as a bronco. Life is too short to let anyone try to shame you out of driving what makes you happy. My wife drives a Toyota now and is miserable. Will be getting another wrangler soon and could not give two shits what anybody says. She loves them. That’s all that matters to me.
Posted by FahQGump
Auburn, Al
Member since Dec 2021
1291 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 4:25 am to
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Imagine me doing the jeep wave into a
thumbs down.





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Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
19365 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 4:39 am to
If you want to drive one, just drive one.

At the end of the day, no one that matters is gonna really care what you drive.

And if you are happy with it, that’s great
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
134888 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 5:35 am to
Gays and girls
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
33524 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 5:42 am to
I was interested in the Jeep Gladiator but my buddy's wife just picked up a 2024 Wrangler that she absolutely loved until electrical issues started happening within a couple months of owning it.

From what I've learned in my research into the brand is that they can be fun vehicles but you better learn to wrench on cars or have a good relationship with your mechanic. Not all of them have the issues but there are a lot of them that do have issues.

In regards to the whole "duck" scene, I would put that scene over "coal rolling" folks, Harley-Davidson riders and the "imports only" queers. The Jeep people get togethers appear to be more fun than aforementioned meets.
Posted by SECSolomonGrundy
Slaughter Swamp
Member since Jun 2012
17968 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 5:55 am to
Not sure about the newest model with stock tires, but i drove a 2021 4 door wrangler with 35s for a little bit and that thing would bounce me around like a donkey. I hated driving it on the interstate. I got lots of compliments but i couldnt stand it as a daily driver.

Also hated the tech in there. I am old now and i want some luxury in my daily ride.
This post was edited on 11/8/25 at 5:57 am
Posted by sharkfhin
Water
Member since Sep 2008
4680 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 6:13 am to
Just for show. Pulling power sucks. If you dont have a boat over 2500lbs then your good. Make sure you get all power and digi dashboard. Personally I gave up on them because I didnt want a v6 anymore. Great engines in them but I wanted a v8.
Posted by jake wade
North LA
Member since Oct 2007
2297 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 6:13 am to
Quality issues, over priced, not the best ride for an everyday driver.

That said, I would still like to have another just for a weekend toy.
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17879 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 6:15 am to
We have an '11 Wrangler and love it. Sucks on the interstate or for long hauls. Can be a grocery getter, with the backseats removed. It isn't practical, but it's fun. Like most people's first love interest.

They also seem to hold their value for resale.
This post was edited on 11/8/25 at 6:16 am
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
72512 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 6:19 am to
quote:

AcadieAnne
Gonna need comprehensive pics (of you) for a legitimate discussion.

TIA
Posted by TigersnJeeps
FL Panhandle
Member since Jan 2021
2606 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 6:25 am to
Owned Jeep CJ7, 2000TJ and 2015 JK Unlimited. Only the TJ was bought new

All have been used as daily drivers with latter 2 also sometime vacation drives. 50mile round trip commute

Did 8000miles to Utah pulling a trailer with the 2015 earlier this year.

All have been modified by me or previous owner.

My opinion (biased as I have liked them since riding in a CJ-3B as a kid). YMMV

Pro:
- always a smile on my face while driving
- depending on top etc, can be made a convertible with no doors
- 2 doors are quite maneuverable
- fun on trails
- instant group of like-minded folks (if desired)
- easily modified to taste

Cons (most on newer models)
- quality can be suspect (not just jeeps it seems)
- can get sucked into modding and spending $$$
- getting harder to work on
- Jeep dealer service depts love your money
- front and rear solid axles mean a typically rougher ride
- can be noisier, esp if aggressive tires.

As others mentioned, Bronco is probably a smoother ride due to independent front suspension and is a newer clean-sheet design.

Test drive both, read reviews, browse forums and FB pages and pick your poison.

In the end, neither compare to their forebears IMO
Posted by Macfly
BR & DS
Member since Jan 2016
9906 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 6:49 am to
Not all quacked up to their selling price, exorbitant aftermarket bolt-on parts and many of them don't go off road.
Posted by andwesway
Zachary, LA
Member since Jun 2016
2663 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:00 am to
I love them, but would not buy one past 2020.
Posted by Barbellthor
Columbia
Member since Aug 2015
10533 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:03 am to
quote:

My husband

...pics? How does this work?
Posted by marcus3000
Member since Jan 2018
931 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:13 am to
The oil pan is plastic, and Stellantis, the corp that owns Jeep/Ram/Chrysler, is a dumpster fire. They've rebranded and priced Jeep as a luxury brand when it's clearly just a cash grab.

If you want a commuter get something made to commute, not a performative off-roader that will never off-road.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
72512 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:15 am to
quote:

Barbellthor
quote:

quote:

My husband
...pics? How does this work?
Assuming you’re female, the protocol is that you first post pics of yourself here then ask for this husband pics.

Conversely, if you’re not female, please post your request on the Texas A&M bored here.

TIA
Posted by stout
Porte du Lafitte
Member since Sep 2006
178869 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:26 am to
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It’s a lifestyle personality identification statement more than a means of transportation. More often than not it doesn’t reflect as a good person driving the vehicle.


It sucks this is the perception for people like me who has owned many Jeeps way before people douched them up like they have today.

I've had CJs, TJs, and JKs. Haven't bought a JL, but I do have a Gladiator, which I don't really like that much, but got a great deal on. I have been looking for another JK two-door as a beater. I miss my last one and wish I had never sold it.

BTW 2 doors Jeeps >>>>>>> 4 door college girl SUVs
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
15533 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:37 am to
Are you planning on going off road a lot? If not, zero reason to pay for a Jeep.

They don’t tow well nor are they a smooth commuter drive. Also noisy.

Do you just want to overspend and look cool for selfish reasons, or do you want a functional vehicle and save money for your family?
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
5831 posts
Posted on 11/8/25 at 7:39 am to
Try the Bronco too. Not the sport. The full size one.
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