Compared you who put down Jeep rock crawlers while humble bragging about your boat and cars? I owned Jeeps for 11 years and just sold mine for the Grenadier, and as an actual member of the military I don't need to show people my PP or a big gun. I wasn't going to say anything in the last post but then you posted this. Maybe quit while you're ahead and keep it civil.
I sold my diesel Gladiator Rubicon for this exact reason. The Gladiator was a great platform for the diesel - I think it’s the engine the truck should’ve had from the beginning. When it worked as planned, it was exceptional. Unfortunately, the myriad sensors, EGR, waste gates, etc., made it far too complicated. I was irregularly, but frequently enough, being put in to limp mode when towing on an extended incline - which is virtually every road in western Colorado. I fear the reliability and performance of the diesel engine is doomed in the U.S.
Ineos guy was pissed, because he was hoping for a company paid trip to Africa for a rescue. Some of that was in areas with no roads. Back from Moab with 75 Grenadiers ( and a permit for only 50 so that was all allowed on the trail rides, full disclosure next year allowed 300 ) and, you guessed it...Its early, but reliability has been strong, modifications and work so far pretty easy. You also know you are wheeling something over built on a level you wont find anywhere else.Enjoying yourself, Doc? Just rubbing the diesel in our faces at every opportunity? So hurtful - so spiteful - so needlessly cruel.
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It won't be long - many are above 15k and counting - I'm at nearly 18 and not even a year in.
I don't think he was talking about you. He was probably talking about that troll, I've blocked him so no idea what trash he was talking.
Not really, just trying to be accurate, but the diesels are really good now that you mention it.
You’re a sick-o. This is just gratuitous violence at this pointNot really, just trying to be accurate, but the diesels are really good now that you mention it.
Thank you for your service. What branch? I was active duty Army for many years. I am a huge military guy, but Jeeps…..well…..I’m only picking. I have said before I don’t care what anyone owns as long as they are happy. Don’t buy or customize anything unless it makes YOU happy.
You wrote “ I happen to hold Toyota in very high regard when it comes to reliability”…..
Hate to hear about your bad experience with a BMW engine. The ones I have owned have been some of the smoothest running engines I have ever owned. Hey at least we agree on your last paragraph, and only time and miles will tell if the b58 was a good choice by Ineos.
Wait you can block someone on here? For real? How does it work? If that person posts in a thread you are following you just don’t get notified by his post only? Do tell……..
Click on the picture next to their name. Then in the lower middle of the pop up, click the ignore box.
You wrote “ I happen to hold Toyota in very high regard when it comes to reliability”…..
Then I assume you know what’s going on with their new twin turbo v6? I have a 2022 Tundra and just waiting on that recall letter or email. So far around like 100k newer Tundra’s are getting entire engine replacements. Many others have lots of mechanical issues. I tried to view the Tundra forum page but had way too many negative people on it. This forum has some, but most are non owners. The Tundra forum were all owners complaining. Knock on wood, mine has been great since I bought it new.
No I meant in general. I’ve owned a Jeep, enjoy renting a Jeep, love a Jeep. I especially like those by RubiTrux out of Boone- they do a nice job and tend to steer very clear of the aesthetic I’m referring to. My perhaps poorly articulated point was that a lot of OEM companies and aftermarket manufacturers for American trucks have gone very very aggressive / in your face with their design language. In my opinion. And for me, I don’t like it.
. If you are, and you like it, you do you, I’m just doing me. I added some general visual pics of my modified Jeep issue -again for me- below. It’s just something I wouldn’t be seen in. I believe it communicates a message that I have no interest in communicating, and attracts attention that I’m not looking for.
They’re clearly trying to compensate for . . . It’s kind of like the off-road version of an incel with a black trench coat. I can almost smell the Doritos from here.No I meant in general. I’ve owned a Jeep, enjoy renting a Jeep, love a Jeep. I especially like those by RubiTrux out of Boone- they do a nice job and tend to steer very clear of the aesthetic I’m referring to. My perhaps poorly articulated point was that a lot of OEM companies and aftermarket manufacturers for American trucks have gone very very aggressive / in your face with their design language. In my opinion. And for me, I don’t like it.
I was actually looking at a Wrangler from Rubi when I ultimately decided to go with the Grenadier for my off roader. Probably would have gone with both if the better half would allow it. I knew that I wanted to heavily modify whatever I got and I just felt like the best looking jeep -for me- was a factory Jeep. The Grenadier just looked more refined and came with the added bonus -for me- of betting on the underdog.
I’d add I’m probably a bit biased, as you many of you know we are between New York and Florida. SoFlo Jeeps is near our neighborhood. They typify what I’m referring to. I have yet to see anyone over 30 driving one like that though
As for the boat, maybe it’s a humble brag but wasn’t intended that way. The engines on it served as a great example of how a given engine may be detuned/uptuned? for a given application, which was directly relevant to the conversation; I.e. how a manufacturer tunes an engine is predominantly an engineering decision, not a cost savings or cutting corners decision. I suppose I could have said “I have lots of personal experience with XYZ” vs. “I have this in my boat.” Apologies if I hurt delicate sensibilities. That said, if you find yourself undamaged and you’re out east on Long Island, open door policy for boat rides
As for big guns, I like and own. I just don’t want to look like I’m armed to the teeth and fit for purpose in Afghanistan while going past an elementary school on my way to get milk.
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