First Diesel Wrangler JL/JLU Reviews Are Out

[JAY]

See: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jeep-wrangler-ecodiesel-first-drive-reviews.41196/

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[RavensEyeOffroad]

Doesn't seem worth it to me.

 

[WXman]

$4,000 upfront charge to earn the privilege of burning fuel that costs $0.50/gallon more on average and is only sold at 51% of U.S. retailers, while adding 450 lbs. of weight to the vehicle, at the risk of five-figure repairs once it's just past warranty period.

I understand the desire for more torque. I just don't see the diesel being a smart financial decision for any buyer. FCA really should develop a small V8 for this truck like the Dakota had, or a turbo-charged I-6 gasoline engine.

 

[jurfie]

$4,000 upfront charge to earn the privilege of burning fuel that costs $0.50/gallon more on average...

I see this argument alot, but that's not the case in WA. Maybe it doesn't make sense in KY, but it does in other areas.

 

[futzin']

I see this argument alot, but that's not the case in WA. Maybe it doesn't make sense in KY, but it does in other areas.

That definitely doesn't happen here in KY!

FCA really should develop a small V8 for this truck like the Dakota had,

I feel like the 5.7 would work, but they must have their reasons for not using it. I don't even think the MPGs would be much different.

 

[furrymurray]

I don't think too many people are buying this Gladiator because its a smart financial decision. Not with so many choices of trucks that would be better financially. Just sayin

 

[Renegade]

I see this argument alot, but that's not the case in WA. Maybe it doesn't make sense in KY, but it does in other areas.

Holy crap you’re paying a lot for gas! It’s $1 per gallon cheaper here.

 

[smlobx]

I find it funny that people are bitching about a 4K option when they are considering a 60K vehicle...

 

[TheRealGinjaNinja]

Holy crap you’re paying a lot for gas! It’s $1 per gallon cheaper here.

I'm also in WA near Seattle and diesel is 20-30 cents CHEAPER than regular unleaded where I fill up. For the bean counters out there, redo cost analysis using those figures and it starts making sense. And yes, on the socialist side of the country everything is overpriced...

Cheers.

 

[noside85]

I find it funny that people are bitching about a 4K option when they are considering a 60K vehicle...

Yeah, but then it'll be 64k lol. I wouldnt pay it, just saying.

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

I see this argument alot, but that's not the case in WA. Maybe it doesn't make sense in KY, but it does in other areas.

its like they just moved everything up to diesel prices. O_o

 

[jurfie]

Holy crap you’re paying a lot for gas! It’s $1 per gallon cheaper here.

Well, actually we pay more than that in Vancouver, BC. Luckily I live minutes from the border and have a Nexus card, so I fill up in Blaine, WA and save about $20/tank. God bless America!

 

[WXman]

I find it funny that people are bitching about a 4K option when they are considering a 60K vehicle...

I didn't consider a $60k vehicle OR a $4k stand-alone option.

At that point I would have brought home something much nicer than a Jeep.

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

I didn't consider a $60k vehicle OR a $4k stand-alone option.

At that point I would have brought home something much nicer than a Jeep.

this. im not planning spending anywhere near 60k on a glad.

 

[smlobx]

The point is we all have our own idea of what any particular option is worth....if you don’t want to pay 4K for a diesel then don’t.

A diesel option will appeal to many and that’s,OK too. Just be glad your not thinking of putting one in a 3/4 or 1 ton truck...

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