Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
#71
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Did you see it yourself?
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
#72
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Did you see it yourself?
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
#73
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Did you see it yourself?
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
#74
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
hmm sorry i do know how to do that
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
#75
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
hmm sorry i do know how to do that
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
#76
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
hmm sorry i do know how to do that
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
#77
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
hmm sorry i do know how to do that
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
Dave Milne wrote:
> Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> looks like.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
> bac
> > lot
> >
> > Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > >
> > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > >
> > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > >
> > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
> for
> > > > > this truck.
> > > > >
> > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > > >
> > > > > What do you think?
> > > >
> > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> thing
> > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> 4-cylinder
> > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > >
> > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > >
> > > >
> >
#78
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
If you don't have a website where you can put pics, email them to me ( jeep
at milne dot info ), and I'll put them up for you. Then you post the link to
where I/you have put them.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800A4C.ED3793F3@cac.net...
> hmm sorry i do know how to do that
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> > looks like.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in
the
> > bac
> > > lot
> > >
> > > Dave Milne wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > > >
> > > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a
2.4L
> > > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really
suited
> > for
> > > > > > this truck.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee
down
> > > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not
available.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just
plain
> > > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than
17
> > > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just
not
> > > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> > thing
> > > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to
any
> > > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems
pretty
> > > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and
has
> > > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> > 4-cylinder
> > > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > > >
> > > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
>
at milne dot info ), and I'll put them up for you. Then you post the link to
where I/you have put them.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800A4C.ED3793F3@cac.net...
> hmm sorry i do know how to do that
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> > looks like.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in
the
> > bac
> > > lot
> > >
> > > Dave Milne wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > > >
> > > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a
2.4L
> > > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really
suited
> > for
> > > > > > this truck.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee
down
> > > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not
available.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just
plain
> > > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than
17
> > > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just
not
> > > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> > thing
> > > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to
any
> > > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems
pretty
> > > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and
has
> > > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> > 4-cylinder
> > > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > > >
> > > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
>
#79
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
If you don't have a website where you can put pics, email them to me ( jeep
at milne dot info ), and I'll put them up for you. Then you post the link to
where I/you have put them.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800A4C.ED3793F3@cac.net...
> hmm sorry i do know how to do that
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> > looks like.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in
the
> > bac
> > > lot
> > >
> > > Dave Milne wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > > >
> > > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a
2.4L
> > > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really
suited
> > for
> > > > > > this truck.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee
down
> > > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not
available.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just
plain
> > > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than
17
> > > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just
not
> > > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> > thing
> > > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to
any
> > > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems
pretty
> > > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and
has
> > > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> > 4-cylinder
> > > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > > >
> > > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
>
at milne dot info ), and I'll put them up for you. Then you post the link to
where I/you have put them.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800A4C.ED3793F3@cac.net...
> hmm sorry i do know how to do that
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> > looks like.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in
the
> > bac
> > > lot
> > >
> > > Dave Milne wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > > >
> > > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a
2.4L
> > > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really
suited
> > for
> > > > > > this truck.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee
down
> > > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not
available.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just
plain
> > > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than
17
> > > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just
not
> > > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> > thing
> > > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to
any
> > > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems
pretty
> > > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and
has
> > > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> > 4-cylinder
> > > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > > >
> > > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
>
#80
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
If you don't have a website where you can put pics, email them to me ( jeep
at milne dot info ), and I'll put them up for you. Then you post the link to
where I/you have put them.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800A4C.ED3793F3@cac.net...
> hmm sorry i do know how to do that
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> > looks like.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in
the
> > bac
> > > lot
> > >
> > > Dave Milne wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > > >
> > > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a
2.4L
> > > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really
suited
> > for
> > > > > > this truck.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee
down
> > > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not
available.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just
plain
> > > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than
17
> > > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just
not
> > > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> > thing
> > > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to
any
> > > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems
pretty
> > > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and
has
> > > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> > 4-cylinder
> > > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > > >
> > > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
>
at milne dot info ), and I'll put them up for you. Then you post the link to
where I/you have put them.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:42800A4C.ED3793F3@cac.net...
> hmm sorry i do know how to do that
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
> > looks like.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> > > i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in
the
> > bac
> > > lot
> > >
> > > Dave Milne wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > > > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > > >
> > > > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > > > Hi folks,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a
2.4L
> > > > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really
suited
> > for
> > > > > > this truck.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee
down
> > > > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not
available.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just
plain
> > > > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than
17
> > > > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just
not
> > > > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
> > thing
> > > > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to
any
> > > > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems
pretty
> > > > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and
has
> > > > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
> > 4-cylinder
> > > > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > > > >
> > > > > El Alumbrado
> > > > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
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