2024 Jeep

A while back I started a thread asking how to drive a manual transmission car. It turned into a pretty good discussion. Anyway, this is the Jeep we recently bought. We had to order it special, because it's just the basic, no frills whatsoever model.

Anyway, here are some pictures. I know there are lots of Jeep fans here.

@Johnnu2 would like this Jeep. It's got roll up windows! You have to use a key to lock and unlock the doors. There is no lane keeping assist, no automatic dimming mirrors. It doesn't have adaptive headlights or adaptive cruise control. It does have a stereo and a/c, but no heated or ventilated seats. Heck, the seats are just cloth, so no cows were harmed in the making of this Jeep.

We were thinking about a golf cart for down here at the beach, and thought a Jeep would be more practical. And honestly, this didn't cost much more than a nice golf cart.

Plus, Jeeps are so fun to drive. We've had a couple of the 4 door models in the past. Around town, a Jeep is the best thing to drive. Great visibility, and the turning radius is so tiny. They are prefect in parking lots.

The color is called "High Velocity" We ordered a green Jeep, but they painted it this color instead. I'm glad they did it too. I just love this color.






It's a 6 speed. The engine is made in Mexico and the Transmission is made in Japan.



Since we ordered it, we optioned the heavy duty tail gate support bracket. I don't exactly remember why, but we talked about it and thought it was a good idea.

And since it's a soft top, we also optioned the tinted windows because this isn't something we could have done easily after buying the Jeep.

Four cylinder or 6?


That looks just about perfect. I might have gotten a hard top though. I have an 06 Wrangler Unlimited with a soft top and I worry about a miscreant cutting the top to break into it.

I love a manual transmission; drove with one from 1973 to 2011.

Hope the color doesn't attract bugs.

It's the 3.6 liter 6 cylinder.

Bugs! Oh my… Over Christmas I was driving just after it got dark. The bugs were hitting the windshield and it sounded like rain drops. They were so thick. But it was after dark, so I don't think they could see the color.

Kevin,
You will either form a long term liking of Jeeps or never get another. My every day local driver is an old 2004 TJ, won't be without a Jeep till I'm
too old and decrepit to climb in and out.
The trick with soft tops is never leave anything in the Jeep and keep the doors unlocked.
Looks like fun.

That sure is a nice looking jeep. That black contrasting off that High Velocity really makes it pop. I am also a jeep driver.

Nice.

But are they really true to the Jeep spirit?

What?! No lift kit, big tires, winch, high-lift jack, steel bumpers and rock sliders? Gotta get after it, buddy!

I admit, I've done all that and more to my 2013 4-door ("JKU" in Jeep code). And the most fun you'll have is driving with the top down and doors off ("naked" in Jeep code) on a nice spring day. Most fun vehicle I've ever owned.

Well Kevin, you have lifted a significant burden off of this old man's soul (really). It makes life worth living just knowing that I may, some day, still be able to buy a car that doesn't control ME. MANY THANKS...there is hope..!!!!!
I've been known to pay extra money for a manual rear-view mirror as opposed to one that pretends to know when I'm being blinded from behind.

J.

I've owned a '75 CJ-5, '83 CJ-7, '87 YJ, '01 TJ, '11 JK, and now a '22 JL. I normally opt for all the heavy duty stuff in the suspension and drivetrain and keep it simple inside but on my current Wrangler I got all the heavy duty drivetrain and suspension parts plus every high tech option available on a Willys minus the subwoofer…that being said Wranglers aren't for everyone.

The thing I like is to see folks spend tens of thousands on aftermarket parts so they can cruise the blvd. The first thing I look at is the undercarriage. You can tell in a heartbeat if it's ever been off pavement.

Johnnu2 said:

Well Kevin, you have lifted a significant burden off of this old man's soul (really). It makes life worth living just knowing that I may, some day, still be able to buy a car that doesn't control ME. MANY THANKS...there is hope..!!!!!
I've been known to pay extra money for a manual rear-view mirror as opposed to one that pretends to know when I'm being blinded from behind.

J.

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Johnnu2, it's really funny. This Jeep requires a key to lock and unlock the doors, yet it has a push button starter.

And it has a manual light switch. If it's dark I have to remember to turn on the lights myself!

Amazing what we get used to in those cars with all the frills. It's definitely noticed when I drive this Jeep.

We have one….its the daughters and yes, it doesn't go off road. I'm fine with tha

My Jeeps had 2.5 4 cylinder or 4.0 in-line 6 cylinder. Both were literally bullet proof and the only issue was with the 2.5 at around 200K when I had to replace the timing chain and grind the valves. All five 4.0 engines ran into the 200K range w/o internal repairs.
I most certainly would pass on anything currently coming out of Mexico.

In the current Jeep lineup, the Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and Gladiator are all assembled in the US. The Wrangler and Gladiator are made at Jeep's headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. The Cherokee is produced at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, which also produced the now discontinued Jeep Patriot, and the Grand Cherokee is made at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan. While these models might use some foreign parts and components, they are made in America. However, Jeep now operates ten plants located across the United States, Italy, Brazil, China, India and Mexico to help support the Jeep's growing international reputation. The Renegade, Compass, and a foreign model of the Cherokee are currently assembled outside US soil.

Very nice! I like the manual transmission. Still drive my 6 speed BMW 330i.

Jeepnik said:

The thing I like is to see folks spend tens of thousands on aftermarket parts so they can cruise the blvd. The first thing I look at is the undercarriage. You can tell in a heartbeat if it's ever been off pavement.

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Used to work with a guy who was a Jeep fan, who was always having issues with his work vehicles breaking - guess they couldn't take abuse like the Jeep he owned! Of course, I think the only parts left on his Jeep that actually came from the Jeep factory were the seats (& I'm not sure about those ;^)!