Used 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon SUV Review
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Is this really legal?
georgiadog69, Arlington, VA, 03/08/2012
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
I just bought a 2012 Unlimited Rubicon.
So far, I love it.
Don't get hung up on the reviews.
It's a Jeep.
It should be no surprise that it doesn't ride or perform like a luxury sedan.
One thing buyers should be cautioned about though is that Jeeps do not come with an owner's manual.
Is it just me, or is it absolutely absurd that a $40,000 vehicle, or any vehicle for that matter would not … come with an owner's manual.
If you want one you have to buy one from the Jeep website for $50.00!
How can that possibly be legal?
At a minimum it is pathetically cheap.
Jeep is cheap!
By Far the Most Fun Vehicle I've Ever Owned!
hsteff, O Fallon, IL, 11/03/2012
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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.
Improvements for Future Years
oldcoastie74, Aurora, CO, 09/01/2014
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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.
2012 JKU Rubicon
stylee6, Rockford, IL, 05/29/2013
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
Excellent vehicle
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Superior off-road capability
- Pro:strong engine
- Pro:surprisingly fun to drive around town
- Pro:two- and four-door variations
- Pro:rough-and-tumble image
- Pro:it's a convertible.
- Con:Soft top is difficult to use and creates security issues
- Con:noisy cabin
- Con:choppy ride
- Con:long braking distances
- Con:poor side crash ratings.
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