Whats the difference between a 4 door Jeep Wrangler and a Rubicon?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by DBasher

How dare you! That's like saying Gas Monkey builds a better Camaro than Steilow....SMH.

Good day sir!

I'll fall on a sword later today.....

[DBasher]

Work truck? Done.

[69hugger]

Sorry to say so, but the caption should be "I meant to put it in reverse....now what do I do?"





Bill

[fesler]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Sorry to say so, but the caption should be "I meant to put it in reverse....now what do I do?"





Bill

I like how he needed the little rock to get on the big rock

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by fesler

I like how he needed the little rock to get on the big rock

Off roading is not about being an idiot.... it's about "getting it done" - whatever that takes. You can't climb a vertical wall if the front of the vehicle engages the wall before your tires do. If you can just drive around, and up and over stuff, without getting out of the cab, then you're not really off roading. Stick to going to the mall.

[Solid LT1]

Do yourself a serious favor and go out and drive that Wrangler in Bay Area traffic especially on a rainy day and decide if you really want to drive an ill handling POS like a Rubicon is especially in the rain on a highway. Disclaimer, I have owned TJ Wranglers since about 2006 and having had a TJ Rubicon on its OEM Goodyear MTR tires, I'm a little jaded. The XJ might be more civilian but, I'm thinking not. One good thing about a Wrangler, your never tempted to drive far enough over a posted speed limit to make the possibility of getting a speeding ticket a reality if you have any sane bones in your body. Then there is the old saying....JEEP....stands for Just Empty Every Pocket and this can be true on a relatively stock Jeep too.

[glassman]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Mike,
I know this will have very little chance of helping, but stranger things have happened....
Skoal recently had a giveaway of a new Jeep built by Starwood Motors. Completely customized with all the goodies (Kevlar paint?). "Retail value" of over $100k. Also included are kayaks, tents, & other camping stuff. Total retail was over $125k.
A friend of mine's son won the thing. Problem is, he is in his early 20's, has had some driving issues, and currently has a restricted license. The insurance is out of sight. AND, although they gave him $37k for taxes, it isn't enough. SO, it has to go. It was delivered to him a couple weeks ago & is now sitting in his garage. 0 miles. He is going to work with Starwood Motors to sell it, but that costs money, & if it interests you, there is money to be saved.
Here is a link to one of their "project builds".
http://www.starwoodmotors.com/projectjeeps/nomad.php

It may actually be this vehicle, or one very similar. I'm not sure as I haven't seen it in person.
Anyway, if this is inline of what you are looking for, PM me. I will connect you. He is getting ready to ship it back to Texas for selling it, but it is in Minnesota right now.


Bill

Yeah, pretty badass for sure. Not lookin to go that highend however, but if the price was right

Originally Posted by DBasher

How dare you! That's like saying Gas Monkey builds a better Camaro than Steilow....SMH.

Good day sir!

Their not? on the other hand, imagine googleing Steilow and coming up with this thread, like, wtf?

Originally Posted by DBasher

Work truck? Done.

Exactly!! or an old scrambler that has a current driveline in it, hmmmm

Originally Posted by Solid LT1

Do yourself a serious favor and go out and drive that Wrangler in Bay Area traffic especially on a rainy day and decide if you really want to drive an ill handling POS like a Rubicon is especially in the rain on a highway. Disclaimer, I have owned TJ Wranglers since about 2006 and having had a TJ Rubicon on its OEM Goodyear MTR tires, I'm a little jaded. The XJ might be more civilian but, I'm thinking not. One good thing about a Wrangler, your never tempted to drive far enough over a posted speed limit to make the possibility of getting a speeding ticket a reality if you have any sane bones in your body. Then there is the old saying....JEEP....stands for Just Empty Every Pocket and this can be true on a relatively stock Jeep too.

A basic Rubicon wont be too bad, least not any worse than some of the trucks ive driven over the years....but ima keep it simple kinda guy, well, cept for the camaro...wait, it rains here? haha

[DBasher]

Originally Posted by Solid LT1

Do yourself a serious favor and go out and drive that Wrangler in Bay Area traffic especially on a rainy day and decide if you really want to drive an ill handling POS like a Rubicon is especially in the rain on a highway. Disclaimer, I have owned TJ Wranglers since about 2006 and having had a TJ Rubicon on its OEM Goodyear MTR tires, I'm a little jaded. The XJ might be more civilian but, I'm thinking not. One good thing about a Wrangler, your never tempted to drive far enough over a posted speed limit to make the possibility of getting a speeding ticket a reality if you have any sane bones in your body. Then there is the old saying....JEEP....stands for Just Empty Every Pocket and this can be true on a relatively stock Jeep too.

The TJ (older) and JK (new style) are a night and day difference and the AEV is far better than the stock JK. I daily drove a lifted TJ, it wasn't fast, it was loud with no carpet and a soft top/bikini top. What it was.... a ton of fun off-road and on nice days.....I also had a VW Baja as a daily, dumb. The newer Jeeps feel a bit more solid and even with a soft top are a lot quieter. The only AEV rig I've ridden in was Weld's and I was impressed, nothing like a buddies LJ (long wheelbase TJ) on 35's. Speeding? No, more likely to get pulled over for mudflaps or lighting. I'd love to have a new Jeep Wrangler, nothing else made compares to how basic and capable they are. It's like any other hobby, if you get the bug it's going to cost you some coin.

[DBasher]

Mike, if you like the looks of them and feel it may be a good fit for what you need, get one. A Rubicon with a basic 2" lift (get good shocks) will clear 35's and you'll have a great all around rig. The Rubi comes with 4.10 gears, with 35's you won't need to regear.

You'll be out stacking rocks and having a blast!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Don't get one and just drive it to the friggin' Mall either !!! That's for your Porsche....

did seig photoshop that for you?