Awesome! The biggest reason I’ve never seriously considered getting a F150 Raptor is the size. Just not practical to drive in a city. (also, the terrible fuel economy) I am very interested in a Ranger Raptor. I really hope it has an available stick shift. Also, hopefully it has a decent towing capacity, if I buy a…

Wrong. I’ve owned Wranglers for many years. Most owners would never buy from a Chinese company. Most likely they will hold on to their current Jeep, or possibly switch to a new Bronco. Can’t wait to hear Trump explain how the Chinese owning Jeep is making America great again.

It could still have a lever with selec trac. Pretty sure the XJ with the 242 had 2wd, awd, 4hi, N, and 4lo.

This drive me crazy. I can drive for miles in traffic following someone w/o touching the brakes, while they tap the pedal every 10 seconds.

Why is it FWD biased in tow mode?

Why do you think the NSG370 Wrangler 6 speed is “excellent”? I’ve been not so impressed with it. I prefer the NV3550 from the TJ.

Everytime I go to a dealer, my reciept shows mileage in and and mileage out.

Wrong. Turbo’s never had the runny egg headlights. Thoses were only on the 986 Boxster, and 996.1 911's.

Depends on what you want. If 35" tires is your goal, probably buy a Rubicon. If 40" tirea are your goal, probably buy a sport.

How do you figure? This is a regular Rubicon, but with added cosmetics. It’s even more plush than a regular Rubicon. The only significant part to me is the thicker front axle tubes, and end forgings. Everything else can easily be added to a regular Rubicon after the fact.  

Recon packages is avaiable for both the 2 and 4 door.

For simple things an oil filter or RTV, I usually go to Napa. Parts I usually get from a brand specific site like Quadratec, or Pelican. I’ve discovered Amazon is really great for odd ball tools. Recently I’ve used them for hose clamp pliers, and exhaust hanger pliers.  Plus a 8mm square drive socket for the coolant…

1. It needs to have some sort of resemblance to the original. In my opinion, the most important part is the ridges at the edges of the hood/top of front fenders

I think GM was much more open. GM knew it was a problem, didn’t try to cover it up. GM issued a TSB so dealers could fix any igntion switches that cusomters thought were bad. This TSB was issued well before the media got the story. Also, GM engineers drove the vehicles at the proving grounds with a bad switch. They…

Very interesting. Can’t wait to find out more about the “auxiliary emission control devices”. So far, to me, just having different emissions at speeds higher than tested does not seem like a defeat device. VW, however, having different controls when the steering wheel is not turned, definitely is a defeat device.  

I don’t see why it needs to be BOF ability when the capabilites offered by a unibody Grand Cherokee or Range Rover are plenty for basically everyone. Not to mention Chrysler isn’t exactly known for great quality or great dealers. Never been to a Land Rover dealer, but I know I would feel much better dropping 100k at…

Just because you have money doesn’t mean you want to waste it. Tell me about cigarette boat sales and usage when fuel prices are really high.

Weird, it seems they plan on doing body on frame. That may have worked in the 90's, but I don’t possibly see how they can compete with a Range Rover using a Ram frame. Not to mention the undoubted terrible fuel economy. Possibly a luxury version of the Rescue concept?

Very interesting. They’d be fools to not do a full length sun roof/targa top. Maybe use cloth like the KK Liberty.  I’m assuming it won’t be a real convertible, since there are rumors the JL Wrangler might not even be one!

Seems like a cool idea. I could have a ATS-V all summer, then an Escalade all winter. Would be cheaper than 2 car payments.