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By Far the Most Fun Vehicle I've Ever Owned!
hsteff, 11/03/2012
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'm a first time Jeep owner & I bought a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon because I've always wanted a convertible and also wanted a vehicle that could handle almost any off road trail and occasional deep snow. This past summer, I removed my hardtop and 4 doors and had my Wrangler in topless mode for 12 weeksit was the best summer Ive had in years. This fall, I participated in the 25th Ouray CO Jeep Jamboree where I learned how to properly drive my Jeep on mountain trails & was utterly amazed on how well engineered & tough Jeeps are to handle the wilderness to include traversing over fields of small boulders.
2013 Wrangler Sport
bomstead, 02/22/2013
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Finally sold my beloved 97 Wrangler Sport rag top and bought a 2013 Wrangler Sport with the T-Hard Top. My new Wrangler Sport has pretty much all the bells and whistles of a Rubicon, but for $15k less. Notably missing are the electric disconnect on the sway bar and the 4:1 Low range 4WD. Who cares? My Low range 4WD is something besides 4:1. Big deal. Took the back seat out of the last one, probably will with this one too. If you're at all interested in a Jeep, go to any dealer with lots of models and compare features and prices. You can get a loaded Wrangler Sport pretty cheap compared to a base Sahara or Rubicon - if you don't mind fabric seats. Drive one and you'll be hooked.
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The Last Car
robertolive, 02/22/2013
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I call this "the last car" because I will never drive anything else. That said, it is not a "car" as much as a street legal toy. A giant go-cart. The feeling of driving a jeep is incomparable, but certainly not for everyone. In fact, if you even have to debate whether you should; then you probably shouldn't. If you are comfortable, however, with the idea of changing a heavy stubborn top (hard or soft), having little freeway acceleration, and generally driving a giant go-cart; then this is the car for you! You have to be prepared to think of your Jeep as a street-legal toy to really appreciate it. (Also, get the manual transmission or just get yourself a minivan)
2012 JKU 35k miles in 1 year
Larry F, 04/09/2017
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you want a quiet ride this is not the vehicle for you. I have put 35k miles on the jeep in just over a year(travel for work etc). No issues what so ever except a faulty thermostat that was replaced under warranty. Stock tires (Wrangler sra) horrible in snow or even just rain, replaced with Goodyear silent armor AT and it's a world of difference(and maybe .5-1 mpg drop). During spring/summer I have averaged 21mpg on the highway at 80mph through MI/IN/IL. The winter months see 17-18 max. I love the jeep, great for road trips and hauling my 2 german shepherds. I have also used it to move and it can handle a lot with the tall rear area and no headliner to damage(get the hard top). I found a great deal at a Toyota dealership and even after a year owe less than its worth. The resale value is ridiculous on these vehicles. Plan on keeping until the new diesel JL comes out(hopefully next year)
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Improvements for Future Years
oldcoastie74, 09/01/2014
updated 09/05/2017
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have now owned my Rubicon Unlimited (automatic) for 60 months and 85000 miles, in Colorado, where snow and mountain jeep roads have tested it. I am still in love with it. The highway ride is fine. I switched from M&S tires to A/T and noted an improvement in both ride and mileage, with no noticeable loss of Off-road capability in the mountains. After the initial transmission cooler line problems were fixed under warranty, no futher repairs were necessary. I did wait a tad too long to replace the rear brake pads (70,000 miles) and had to also replace the disks. The Brake Lock Differential system apparently causes the rear pads to wear out before the front pads. I have been happy keeping my JKU pretty much stock, and it has had no problem handling the forest service and 4WD roads in the Colorado mountains. I am awaiting the 2018 JKU to see what improvements have been made. The rear-view camera and other safety features, along with the 8-speed automatic promised, will be looked at closely. Also, the front suspension, to see if improvements have been made to reduce the occasional "death wobble." Finally, I hope they will be improving the GPS system. The current one does not even tell you how fast you are going, let alone what the speed limit is. Given the wide variance in tire sizes used on the Jeep, it would be very helpful to know how fast you are really going.
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