Jeepwalker
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Just bringing up conversation here. No major questions to ask. Get your feedback on other rigs you've owned.
Story is, somehow the el-wife-y got the idea of wanting a Wrangler. At first I thought she wanted to get another Grand Cherokee.... which I was all for (Overland Summit!). Apparently she got the Wrangler bug. Ok fine. Found a few good ones on the interwebs. Flew out to LA (work trip ...wink) and bought a nice clean (used) '15 Sahara JKU (4-door). Not new but good enough for summer cruising. Not going to buy a WI rusted piece of crap. I looked at a couple JK's locally and man they start to rust! One we got, ..All the options, leather, subwoofer, top stereo, 3" AEV lift and aftermarket wheels/tires. Nice rig for 120k mi. That yr JK has a few less electronic nannies which I liked ...since I'll be maintaining it. We had some Rubicon's on the look-see list, but this was nicer and the eLSD is probably all we REALLY need for the dry-pavement driving it'll see most. The one we bought even came with a couple bullet holes (not-so-good part of town ...easy to fix). Drove er back 2300 miles ....took the slow route stayed in Vegas ....Moab for a few days, and CO too. Black Hills. That was all this past summer. We've been going to Moab since the early 90's so we know the trails we like to off-road/hike, etc.
Let me say, after driving a Jeep Wrangler all summer, it really makes ya appreciate how nice the H3 actually is! I'm not hating on Jeeps b/c I've owned quite a few (Cherokee's, older solid axle Grand Cherokee's), and still own a couple. I've rented/driven a few brand new Jeeps too, usually Grand Cherokee's ....but also a 2025 Rubicon last summer I drove for several days. I also test drove a few Bronco's she didn't want a Bronco. I probably would have went with a Bronco myself if they had a legit top, or at least a legit removable top (What is Ford waiting for??!!).
But anywhooo.....comparing to the Wrangler, the H3 is MUCH more comfortable to drive (ours has LUX & Adv Pkgs), and off-road (ours is pretty much stock). You don't have any of that annoying 'drumming' you constantly get inside the Jeep going down the highway. It's like riding inside of a giant subwoofer! H3 handling and steering is much nicer, Smoother riding, The rear door is better executed. It's wider inside. I like the seating position better. Monsoon stereo still holds it's own (better than the Jeep Alpine). I personally think the H3's look 'cooler'. And my (not extreme) off-roading in Moab, Colorado and other trails ...the H3 did did great. She's not suggesting we part with it, but it's DEFINITELY not going anywhere.
I know Wranglers have their own Party tricks that only they can do. I'm enjoying the Wrangler we bought, don't get me wrong, ...but every time I drive the H3 it gives me greater appreciation how GM got so many things right, on them.
What are your thoughts comparing your H3 to other rigs you own or have owned?
Story is, somehow the el-wife-y got the idea of wanting a Wrangler. At first I thought she wanted to get another Grand Cherokee.... which I was all for (Overland Summit!). Apparently she got the Wrangler bug. Ok fine. Found a few good ones on the interwebs. Flew out to LA (work trip ...wink) and bought a nice clean (used) '15 Sahara JKU (4-door). Not new but good enough for summer cruising. Not going to buy a WI rusted piece of crap. I looked at a couple JK's locally and man they start to rust! One we got, ..All the options, leather, subwoofer, top stereo, 3" AEV lift and aftermarket wheels/tires. Nice rig for 120k mi. That yr JK has a few less electronic nannies which I liked ...since I'll be maintaining it. We had some Rubicon's on the look-see list, but this was nicer and the eLSD is probably all we REALLY need for the dry-pavement driving it'll see most. The one we bought even came with a couple bullet holes (not-so-good part of town ...easy to fix). Drove er back 2300 miles ....took the slow route stayed in Vegas ....Moab for a few days, and CO too. Black Hills. That was all this past summer. We've been going to Moab since the early 90's so we know the trails we like to off-road/hike, etc.
Let me say, after driving a Jeep Wrangler all summer, it really makes ya appreciate how nice the H3 actually is! I'm not hating on Jeeps b/c I've owned quite a few (Cherokee's, older solid axle Grand Cherokee's), and still own a couple. I've rented/driven a few brand new Jeeps too, usually Grand Cherokee's ....but also a 2025 Rubicon last summer I drove for several days. I also test drove a few Bronco's she didn't want a Bronco. I probably would have went with a Bronco myself if they had a legit top, or at least a legit removable top (What is Ford waiting for??!!).
But anywhooo.....comparing to the Wrangler, the H3 is MUCH more comfortable to drive (ours has LUX & Adv Pkgs), and off-road (ours is pretty much stock). You don't have any of that annoying 'drumming' you constantly get inside the Jeep going down the highway. It's like riding inside of a giant subwoofer! H3 handling and steering is much nicer, Smoother riding, The rear door is better executed. It's wider inside. I like the seating position better. Monsoon stereo still holds it's own (better than the Jeep Alpine). I personally think the H3's look 'cooler'. And my (not extreme) off-roading in Moab, Colorado and other trails ...the H3 did did great. She's not suggesting we part with it, but it's DEFINITELY not going anywhere.
I know Wranglers have their own Party tricks that only they can do. I'm enjoying the Wrangler we bought, don't get me wrong, ...but every time I drive the H3 it gives me greater appreciation how GM got so many things right, on them.
What are your thoughts comparing your H3 to other rigs you own or have owned?
. Still got the 01 xj rust and all.
no lockers, just a full 2" lift, 30" MTs and 4.16 transfer case , and a good winch