I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.



In article <lHy7e.1284$8x1.580@news02.roc.ny>,
"Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote:

> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:d8d31$425e01a9$943f9512$13604@STARBAND.NET...
>
> >
> > Bryan, my 2000 TJ has *never* delivered better than 17, and I usually
> > expect 14. That little engine is so anemic and the Jeep is geared so low
> > that 70, for me, is wishful thinking. Here in West Texas the speed limit
> > is 75, but most traffic travels between 85 and 90, and 100+ on lonely
> > desert highways is to be expected. The only time my Jeep sees the highway
> > (and just about the only time it sees pavement) is when it's being towed
> > behind my RV.
> >
> > Maybe it's the new 6-speed that makes the difference.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
> Bill,
>
> The 6 speed helps, and the 2.4 is, IMHO, an improvement also, with more
> power than the 2.5
> I would not want to try to keep up with traffic at the speeds you describe,
> and I don't think my TJ would be up to that either.
> But I can do 70mph fine on the interstate, with some drops to 5th gear and
> 60-65mph on the longer or steeper hills, or against strong headwinds.
> My good mileage I attribute to spending most of my time on rural roads at
> 45-55mph.
> For what it is worth, I have test driven several 2.5 Wranglers, and was put
> off by the poor performance, and I did not want to buy a 6 cylinder, as
> whatever I own must also do double duty as my daily driver. I drive a lot as
> part of my job, and so every mpg means a great deal.
> The 2.4 caught my attention, and with the addition of the 6-speed, it was
> time to go to the dealership and try again.
> I was pleased with the improvement over the 2.5/5-speeds.
>
> Of course, I wouldn't mind a 6 cylinder Rubicon, but banks are funny about
> wanting their payments on time !
> :-)
>
> Bryan

--
o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻŻŻ )_)

 

I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.



In article <lHy7e.1284$8x1.580@news02.roc.ny>,
"Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote:

> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:d8d31$425e01a9$943f9512$13604@STARBAND.NET...
>
> >
> > Bryan, my 2000 TJ has *never* delivered better than 17, and I usually
> > expect 14. That little engine is so anemic and the Jeep is geared so low
> > that 70, for me, is wishful thinking. Here in West Texas the speed limit
> > is 75, but most traffic travels between 85 and 90, and 100+ on lonely
> > desert highways is to be expected. The only time my Jeep sees the highway
> > (and just about the only time it sees pavement) is when it's being towed
> > behind my RV.
> >
> > Maybe it's the new 6-speed that makes the difference.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
> Bill,
>
> The 6 speed helps, and the 2.4 is, IMHO, an improvement also, with more
> power than the 2.5
> I would not want to try to keep up with traffic at the speeds you describe,
> and I don't think my TJ would be up to that either.
> But I can do 70mph fine on the interstate, with some drops to 5th gear and
> 60-65mph on the longer or steeper hills, or against strong headwinds.
> My good mileage I attribute to spending most of my time on rural roads at
> 45-55mph.
> For what it is worth, I have test driven several 2.5 Wranglers, and was put
> off by the poor performance, and I did not want to buy a 6 cylinder, as
> whatever I own must also do double duty as my daily driver. I drive a lot as
> part of my job, and so every mpg means a great deal.
> The 2.4 caught my attention, and with the addition of the 6-speed, it was
> time to go to the dealership and try again.
> I was pleased with the improvement over the 2.5/5-speeds.
>
> Of course, I wouldn't mind a 6 cylinder Rubicon, but banks are funny about
> wanting their payments on time !
> :-)
>
> Bryan

--
o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻŻŻ )_)

 

I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.



In article <lHy7e.1284$8x1.580@news02.roc.ny>,
"Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote:

> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:d8d31$425e01a9$943f9512$13604@STARBAND.NET...
>
> >
> > Bryan, my 2000 TJ has *never* delivered better than 17, and I usually
> > expect 14. That little engine is so anemic and the Jeep is geared so low
> > that 70, for me, is wishful thinking. Here in West Texas the speed limit
> > is 75, but most traffic travels between 85 and 90, and 100+ on lonely
> > desert highways is to be expected. The only time my Jeep sees the highway
> > (and just about the only time it sees pavement) is when it's being towed
> > behind my RV.
> >
> > Maybe it's the new 6-speed that makes the difference.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
> Bill,
>
> The 6 speed helps, and the 2.4 is, IMHO, an improvement also, with more
> power than the 2.5
> I would not want to try to keep up with traffic at the speeds you describe,
> and I don't think my TJ would be up to that either.
> But I can do 70mph fine on the interstate, with some drops to 5th gear and
> 60-65mph on the longer or steeper hills, or against strong headwinds.
> My good mileage I attribute to spending most of my time on rural roads at
> 45-55mph.
> For what it is worth, I have test driven several 2.5 Wranglers, and was put
> off by the poor performance, and I did not want to buy a 6 cylinder, as
> whatever I own must also do double duty as my daily driver. I drive a lot as
> part of my job, and so every mpg means a great deal.
> The 2.4 caught my attention, and with the addition of the 6-speed, it was
> time to go to the dealership and try again.
> I was pleased with the improvement over the 2.5/5-speeds.
>
> Of course, I wouldn't mind a 6 cylinder Rubicon, but banks are funny about
> wanting their payments on time !
> :-)
>
> Bryan

--
o_o_o_o
/| ,[_____],
|ŻŻŻL --O|||||||O-
()_)Ż()_) ŻŻŻŻŻ )_)

 

"aGraham" <aarongraham@mac.com.removeme> wrote in message
news:aarongraham-93CD93.15173714042005@corp-radius.supernews.com...
>I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
> to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
> around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
> would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.
>

My father-in-law had an old *****'s when my wife was very young. Lot's of
fun memories for him (and her). He swears it would go anywhere, and won a
few bets by chaining it up to some friends pick ups and seeing who could
pull who !
Of course, they didn't have 4 wheels drive, either.

Our new TJ has brought back some old memories for her, and inspired new
ones, as it has prompted us to take some wonderful rides in the mountains
with our son.

Bryan

 

"aGraham" <aarongraham@mac.com.removeme> wrote in message
news:aarongraham-93CD93.15173714042005@corp-radius.supernews.com...
>I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
> to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
> around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
> would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.
>

My father-in-law had an old *****'s when my wife was very young. Lot's of
fun memories for him (and her). He swears it would go anywhere, and won a
few bets by chaining it up to some friends pick ups and seeing who could
pull who !
Of course, they didn't have 4 wheels drive, either.

Our new TJ has brought back some old memories for her, and inspired new
ones, as it has prompted us to take some wonderful rides in the mountains
with our son.

Bryan

 

"aGraham" <aarongraham@mac.com.removeme> wrote in message
news:aarongraham-93CD93.15173714042005@corp-radius.supernews.com...
>I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
> to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
> around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
> would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.
>

My father-in-law had an old *****'s when my wife was very young. Lot's of
fun memories for him (and her). He swears it would go anywhere, and won a
few bets by chaining it up to some friends pick ups and seeing who could
pull who !
Of course, they didn't have 4 wheels drive, either.

Our new TJ has brought back some old memories for her, and inspired new
ones, as it has prompted us to take some wonderful rides in the mountains
with our son.

Bryan

 

"aGraham" <aarongraham@mac.com.removeme> wrote in message
news:aarongraham-93CD93.15173714042005@corp-radius.supernews.com...
>I used my '48 ****** for about 6 months to commute a 40 mile round trip
> to college. Was a fun ride, no highways. Got a lot of strange looks
> around campus, and should could fit in about any open parking spot. I
> would not recommend it but it sure was a fun ride.
>

My father-in-law had an old *****'s when my wife was very young. Lot's of
fun memories for him (and her). He swears it would go anywhere, and won a
few bets by chaining it up to some friends pick ups and seeing who could
pull who !
Of course, they didn't have 4 wheels drive, either.

Our new TJ has brought back some old memories for her, and inspired new
ones, as it has prompted us to take some wonderful rides in the mountains
with our son.

Bryan

 

All: Thanks for the information/opinions, this is very helpful. I'll
probably have more questions if/when I actually get around to doing
this.

Thanks again!

steven

 

All: Thanks for the information/opinions, this is very helpful. I'll
probably have more questions if/when I actually get around to doing
this.

Thanks again!

steven

 

All: Thanks for the information/opinions, this is very helpful. I'll
probably have more questions if/when I actually get around to doing
this.

Thanks again!

steven