Week 1 with my JT LE... (Likes and Dislikes)

[pparks72]

I was so thrilled on the day it came in that I forgot to video the delivery process.

Oh well, now on to the likes:
1. Design - I love the way this Jeep looks... I have already had someone approach me in a parking lot and asked if he could take some photos. That never happened when I was driving my 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
2. Cost - Yes it was an expensive purchase, however as little as 8 months ago a very similar build 2017 AEV Brute was listed at $85,000.00

Dislike:
1. Steering - Sloppy may not be the right word, but it is not as accurate as I would like. I did lower the tire PSI from 42 to 35 and not sure if that helped. Still considering buying a steering stabilizer upgrade
2. Mileage - Still on the first tank with an average 15.1 MPG. Ok maybe that's really not that bad when the last tank on the Honda was 17 MPG.

3. Key Fob - It's huge and both of mine have gaps in the seems. I have tried to press it together, but they just won't close.

I had my last truck for 9 years so I know it will take some time to get used to this Jeep and I am really looking forward to getting some miles on it.​

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[Alaska-HWY JK]

I was so thrilled on the day it came in that I forgot to video the delivery process.

Oh well, now on to the likes:
1. Design - I love the way this Jeep looks... I have already had someone approach me in a parking lot and asked if he could take some photos. That never happened when I was driving my 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
2. Cost - Yes it was an expensive purchase, however as little as 8 months ago a very similar build 2017 AEV Brute was listed at $85,000.00

Dislike:
1. Steering - Sloppy may not be the right word, but it is not as accurate as I would like. I did lower the tire PSI from 42 to 35 and not sure if that helped. Still considering buying a steering stabilizer upgrade
2. Mileage - Still on the first tank with an average 15.1 MPG. Ok maybe that's really not that bad when the last tank on the Honda was 17 MPG.

3. Key Fob - It's huge and both of mine have gaps in the seems. I have tried to press it together, but they just won't close.

I had my last truck for 9 years so I know it will take some time to get used to this Jeep and I am really looking forward to getting some miles on it.​

There’s no such thing as a steering stabilizer upgrade. You have one or you don’t. Did your last truck have a solid front axle?
I put a PR44 with Reid high steer knuckles on my JK in 2010, never did put a steering stabilizer on it. Hasn’t needed it. It’s a Huge sales gimmick. The stock one is fine. There’s more of those and cold air intakes that do nothing sold to uninformed people.
Don’t waste your money.

 

[Oilburner]

Oh well, now on to the likes:
2. Cost - Yes it was an expensive purchase, however as little as 8 months ago a very similar build 2017 AEV Brute was listed at $85,000.00

“Look Honey, I ‘saved’ us $30,000!”

 

[pparks72]

Can we just all agree that the steering is not 'great'? I've only owned Jeeps so this is not a new issue.... Can we cut the BS conversations on MPG? You bought a Jeep, grow up! The fact that anyone cares is telling.... Buy a VW and be mislead.... You own a JT....own it!

LOL, relax, take some time off...

 

[rvillano8188]

Can we just all agree that the steering is not 'great'? I've only owned Jeeps so this is not a new issue.... Can we cut the BS conversations on MPG? You bought a Jeep, grow up! The fact that anyone cares is telling.... Buy a VW and be mislead.... You own a JT....own it!

He said likes and dislikes cranky pants. People can have opinions.

 

[Phljeeper]

You can fix the giant key issue. AJT Design makes a replacement fob case that is much smaller and still works perfectly. The gas mileage will also improve. I am on tank 4 and now getting 17 average and I am now on 35s.

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