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Smoky Mountain is sweet
JB, 11/20/2017
updated 05/20/2019
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Smoky Mountain 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had 1 JK and 3 JKU's. They are great. The 4 door is nicer, rides smoother, and in my opinion is the best way to go. There is not another vehicle made that compares to a Jeep. My current JKU is a Smoky Mountain. It gets more questions and comments than my other Jeeps did. They only made a few Smoky Mountain editions so I don't have to worry about jumping in the wrong Jeep by accident. Anyone who has never owned a Jeep is really missing out on a fun reliable toy that can double as a every day driver. Update, the seats are very uncomfortable I sold my Jeep because of the uncomfortable seats.
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2017 JKU Rubicon, my third Jeep
Chuck, 11/06/2017
updated 05/12/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
May 11 2022 and this is another update to my Jeep's review. The Jeep is now over 5 yrs old. I replaced the stock shocks. The shocks had seen better days. Replaced with Bilstein's shocks that were on sale. Yep, the old shock were indeed toast. The struts for the rear window failed and they were also replaced. Other than that there has been no major mechanical issues. I continue to change the oil every 5K, rotate tires and replace filters when needed. When I bought the Jeep I purchased the Chrysler life time warranty for it. Every five years the Jeep must be inspected. It was inspected Dec 2021 and passed the inspections. This covers the update for 2022. This is an update (Nov 6 2020) to my review. Additional oil changes, tire rotations and my 2017 is still mechanically bone stock. I use it often for off road with no issues. Original review begins here: My first Jeep was a 2010, a JKU Rubicon with the V6 3.8 motor with a manual trans. The engine upgrade in the 2017 (V6 3.6) is a day and night difference in performance. It's a much better performing motor than the old 3.8. The MPG in the 2010 (before major mods to the 2010) and 2017 are the same and I have a Auto trans in the 2017. I didn't buy the Jeep for an economy car. My 2nd Jeep was a 2015 JK (two door) Rubicon. Two doors does get better MPG but it's also weighs less than the four door. The 2017 JKU rubicon is white, purchased new on Dec 31, 2016, so it's almost a year old. To date I've had the oil changed twice and tires rotated twice. Zero mechanical problem or electrical issues. The present odometer reading is 7515. As with both of the other Jeeps, cabin noise is louder than a sedan. The noise is no louder than my previous two jeeps. On my 2015 I did buy the insulation panels which mount to the interior of the hard top. It does help to cool the interior during the summer. The heat doesn't transfer through the plastic hard top like it did without them. The 2017 is totally stock except for seat covers & insulation panels . I learned on my 2010 when I added after market front & rear bumpers, a Warn wench, and skid plates for the underside that my mileage really took a dive with all the extra weight; then, I installed a 4" lift kit and 35 inch tires and miles went further south. With that being said, I'm very content with the stock performance of the 2017 Rubicon. 2017: OTD price was 43,000.00 with a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty. UPDATED ON 11 - 01 - 2018. I replaced all four tires at 15500 miles. The stock muds tire, when worn are very, very loud. I bought a new set of tires and what's funny is the make/model of the tire I bought is now being sold with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. I instantly had a 4MPG increase. November 6, 2020 - My Jeep now has 38,000 miles on the odometer. The orginial mud tires did not wear well, meaning as the wore they got louder and l louder. In 2018 I purchased a set of Goodyear KT 02. They are not nearly as aggressive as the stock rubber on the Jeep, the do meet my needs and are much quieter. I continue to rotate tires, change oil & filter every 5K and air cleaner. I just bought differential oil and will change that as well. There have been no mechanical issues with this jeep. I continue to follow the maintenance schedule and so far, all is well. I'm enjoying the JKU Rubicon.
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Logan P, 09/08/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 3.6L V6 Automatic I purchased this vehicle CPO in June of 2020. It was 3 years old and had only 22k miles on it. Thank heavens we got the MPV CPO warranty AND the Fidelity Gold warranty. After just 2 months, the passenger front door lock actuator failed which is not covered under either warranty. Shortly after this, the driver rear brake caliper completely seized up at 60mph. 6 months later, the front axle and the steering stabilizer failed, 7 months after that, the engine began overheating when the vehicle was being driven on the highway at 70-75mph. I was told this was happening because it needed a coolant flush, which was performed by the dealer, problem continued. We stopped driving it for awhile and then when I went to move the vehicle out of my garage, the engine began to misfire. Took it in again and a fuel injector had failed which the dealer also blamed for the persisting overheating. Thought we were in the clear....NOPE!! Still overheating at highway speeds. Brought it back i again and the dealer discovered the radiator core had failed and as a result the Jeep is currently at the dealer awaiting a new engine....all at 54k miles. Trading it in as soon as we get it back! Avoid these things like the plague and get something else! Vehicle is a daily driver for my wife. Never goes off road, all services performed per the owners manual at Jeep Dealerships, it sits covered at her work and is garage kept when home. No modifications either.
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2017 Recon-A Great Jeep!
DCW, 08/28/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2017 Rubicon Recon from Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg, Idaho, in the Fall of 2017. It was a good experience, and may someday buy from them again if the need arises. I owned 3 Cherokee XJ's prior to getting this Wrangler; 1988, 1995, and a 1996. All 3 had the 4.0 L straight six, and all had close to or over 300,000 miles before I sold them and were still running strong. These vehicles really sold me on Jeep. But I'd always wanted a Wrangler, and when the Recon model came out, I knew it was the one for me. I debated about waiting for a JL but don't believe in getting a first year out model, as there are always some bugs. I'm happy I went the way I did. I have had zero problems with my Recon, and am currently at about 25,000 miles. I drove it stock for awhile, then put a Teraflex Ct3 suspension (3" lift), Falcon 3.3 shocks, Adams 1310 driveshafts front and rear, 17" Rugged Ridge Jesse Spade wheels and 315/70r/17 BFG KO2 tires. I also put a Warn 10s winch on, and am planning on making it a go anywhere overland vehicle. When the Jeep was stock I got about 22 mpg on the highway, and after all the mods I still get between 17 to 19 mpg. I like my Recon, it pulls amazingly. The BFG's are a decent snow tire, and winters in Washington can be fun. Whether I get 300,000+ miles on this rig like I did with my XJ's, only time will tell. But I love this thing.
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Fun but not practical
Tim, 07/17/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Jeep Wrangler is a really fun vehicle, especially if you would like to go offroading once in a while. We took ours offroading quite frequently when we got it only to find out that the mud and water from the offroading ended up damaging the transmission. We weren’t new to offroading by any means as we have done it nearly all our lives with vehicles other than the wrangler. There were some pretty hefty repair bills and mechanically the vehicle is sub par especially for the price tag. This kinda begs the question... if taking your Jeep onto the trails can do potentially serious mechanical damage to it what are they for? Pros: Good styling and appealing body Adequate for offroading (pay another 20k in improvements and equipment to really off-road) Fun to drive especially in standard Very easy to clean Easy to remove doors and the roof Great sound system The Jeep community AC and heating systems are phenomenal best I’ve ever seen in a vehicle Cons: Very noisy for all driving especially on the highway Very bad on fuel Limited passenger space Not very reliable Way too expensive for what you’re getting Embarrassingly poor stereo system with with poor functionality Very uncomfortable Ride Poor quality soft top will let you down Very underwhelming power will always leave you wanting more Manual transmission is fun but poorly engineered Braking distance will have you feeling unsafe You will almost certainly have it rained in at one point Loses excitement quickly Poor quality build will leave you feeling ripped off
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