Basically, I want a Suv/truck, something that I can go anywhere in, that gets good gas mileage. This is what I had in mind, it doenst have a powerfull engine, but in a jeep its really not needed. With the 6 speed manual trans it gets over 21mpg on the highway, which is the best ive seen on and suv/truck, that can actually offroad. What do you guys think. I like the unlimited because its acually alot bigger, so I could put more stuff inside of it. Any other sugestions. Every other truck ive looked at got at best 16mpg, which I just cant handle doing.

 

Jeeps rarely match their EPA mileage.

How much off-roading do you really plan on doing?

 

My 2003 Jeep Wrangler only got around 16-19 miler per gallon on the highway when new. Since the 6" lift 456 gears and the 35's I am only getting 12-15 miles per gallon on the highway.

 

i have a automatic 2006 jeep unlimited stock and it gets horrible gas mileage. i get around 225 miles on a 19 gallon tank. that's like 12 miles per gallon. i wouldn't get a jeep if you are worried at mpg.

 

great truck. i had an '05, but i agree with everyone else. there is no way you'll get 21mpg unless you're going 35 in 6th with the top up and the a/c off. don't buy one if gas mileage is your thing. what about a honda ridgeline? i'm not a fan, but it may meet your requirements better than the jeep.

 

Hmmm, reading all the reviews about the unlimited, most reviews said they netted about 20mpg combo city/highway.

 

Driven as a car in the situations legal-z mentioned, I believe it.

Driven as "real" Jeep Wrangler drivers do, I don't. Especially if you're serious about off-roading. Bigger tires, lift kits, major gear reductions, winches, skid plates, etc all add a lot of weight and drag. IMO if you are serious about off-roading, buy an older Wrangler and don't DD it. If you just want a truck to play in the mud once in a while the Unlimited will probably be OK.

 

Ok, I like being outside, I love going to the middle of nowhere, the mountains, and I love to drive, I really like driving on remote trails, need something thats big enough to fit people and haul my stuff, This summer I want to drive to alaska......

 

get a wrangler, they are amazing JEEPS (they are NOT cars).

mines the one on the left (yellow) and my friends is on the right (green) mines a 04, his is a 06 65th aniversery. right now their stock but this sumer we are (or me at least ) going with a mild lift(2-3 inches), and 33 inch tires. for a jeep that will be mostly DDed you dont need any bigger than 33s. the new JKs are great. alot better, and safer than a tj. if you are concerned about gas mileage and what not, and your willing to wait a little while, wait for the diesel wrangler to come out. once the ULSD comes out, i bet diesel prices can drop below gas, and the jeeps CRD would get pretty good mileage. i mean ****, i get 16 all city now. so its not that bad.

 

Yea I think my minds made up. I just test drove a brand new unlimited, and I have to say its really nice. It had the 6 speed and the navi. Jeep for sure improved the interior a whole hell of alot. Its not a box on wheels like other jeeps. It actually has sound deadining, and power windows, and locks. It had a confortable ride, the ride wasnt that harsh. I was speaking with my buddy who lives in northern cali, he has a 07 unlimited, and says if he skips shifts, and keeps the rpms down he get over 21mpg. Which is awsome. I have to say that the new v6 engine, does lack some power, but hey Its a jeep doesnt need big hp. I am going to go this week some time and see what kind of pricing they will give me. I hope they decide to give me a killer price because auto sales are down, and I know first had dealerships are hurtin

 

gl, wranglers are still sellin like hot cakes. i was going to get a JK but im not going to pay 20k for a base model JEEP. so i got my 04 tj with only 9k miles on it! the thing looks freakin new!

if you can, get dual tops and power windows. it helps the resale value alot

oh also check out www.jk-forum.com im on there, user name jblankster. stop in extremely helpful and hell i dont even have a jk LOL

 

Wait until they put the 3.0L turbo diesel.

Thats when Ill look at one and then buy a veggi oil converter and make my own go go juice!!!!!!!!

How is that for a plannn?

And Yes Jeeps "wranglers" are alot of fun!!!!!!!!!

 

^thats a good idear, i cant wait for the diesel. its le way of the future

 

I bought my 07 Jeep brand new back in September. Up until 6-7k miles on the odometer I was getting about 16-17mpg city/hwy. Now I'm right over 9k miles and I'm starting to see better gas mileage. I do mostly city driving and I'm averaging a little over 17mpg and about 19-20mpg on the highway.