chorky
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I understand your point of view. And respectfully disagree. Jeep is innovating. Who else continues to keep updating a solid front axle option? Factory rear and front lockers? It took Toyota decades to finally get a sway disco. And their entine/trans is still terrible. What about all the super cool little easter eggs Jeep continues to put forth on their vehicles. And also building a vehicle that they well know people will alter and upgrade. I don't see Toyota building their trucks so that people can easily slap on a set of 35's with no mods, or 37's with just a small lift.Emphasized the exact issue with Jeep, and Jeep owner's tendency for apologism. Hear me out.
"Works just fine" is what I'd say buying a used car within a budget. That is not exciting. 16 mpg, 260 hp sucks. While my engine is reliable, my god it's slow, it's inefficient, and it doesn't make me smile to mash the gas. The 392 gets rave reviews because it has the Jeep soul, with commensurate power. Jeep needs a home run in this front.
Jeep is currently charging tomorrow's prices for yesterday's tech; they are. These are wildly overpriced for what they are. Then, let's look at the field. Who is INNOVATING these days? It isn't Jeep. Toyota's new Tacoma has a ton of nifty features. Same with the Bronco. Same with the Rivian. All these companies are taking the lead with innovation and improvement, while Jeep settles to the sea floor like a bloated whale. Who's dominating KOH and ultra4? Not Jeep. Portals on IFS cars are the future, just wait. Jeep needs to be aggressive, or they will be the next Honda after the 1990s.
I absolutely adore my gladiator. But it isn't alone in this segment, it has room to improve, and constructive criticism, and pushing Jeep to improve is what will make the brand better.
For what options there are out here. Jeep has hit the ball out of the park way further than anyone else IMO. My JTR is the most comfortable, plush, quiet, powerful, capable vehicle than any other vehicle I have ever owned. Far better than my previous 25 year old diesel pickup.
But - these are all first world problems. I agree that the prices are pretty insane. But compared to other countries, we still have it very very very good. Just a good thing to keep in mind.
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