[Willys]

With the Recon coming soon I imagine it's going to attract both existing Jeep owners along with people who are new to Jeeps.

If you currently own a Jeep or have owned them in the past share them here. If you haven't owned a Jeep before share what convinced you to get the Recon as your first one.

For me, my Jeep list isn't long. I currently drive a 2016 Grand Cherokee and the only other Jeep I owned was a 2004 TJ that I absolutely adored. It'll be great to be able to take the doors and roof off again.

 

[allterrain]

Started with a Jeep Liberty that I bought off of my neighbor, then traded that in for a manual transmission Jeep Patriot and finally to the JK Wrangler I bought 5-6 years back.

 

[bek]

With the Recon coming soon I imagine it's going to attract both existing Jeep owners along with people who are new to Jeeps.

If you currently own a Jeep or have owned them in the past share them here. If you haven't owned a Jeep before share what convinced you to get the Recon as your first one.

'97 Jeep TJ
'17 Jeep JK
Ford Bronco on order

Here's the thing... I am a convertible kind of guy. But I am 53, a big guy, and had knee surgery last year. I've had my share of sporty little convertibles, but getting into a car that's 6 inches off the ground is no longer for me. I don't really go off-roading, except for a little creek bed in the mountains of West Virginia, and that's rare. A push button top in a vehicle that sits up high, has a sporty feel, hopefully with lots of interior space and a luxurious interior and a smooth ride? Oh yeah, I am all about that. The EV thing is a big bonus. I am not used to saving on gas... I won't know how to handle it. lol

The Bronco may be a holdover for me, since you can take the t-tops (hard top) out pretty quick and easy, and it's IFS so the ride should be a lot better than the Jeeps I am used to. So I'll have to decide at some point if I want the Bronco or the Recon. Leaning towards the Recon, although I like the looks of the Bronco a little better.

 

[Willys]

'97 Jeep TJ
'17 Jeep JK
Ford Bronco on order

Here's the thing... I am a convertible kind of guy. But I am 53, a big guy, and had knee surgery last year. I've had my share of sporty little convertibles, but getting into a car that's 6 inches off the ground is no longer for me. I don't really go off-roading, except for a little creek bed in the mountains of West Virginia, and that's rare. A push button top in a vehicle that sits up high, has a sporty feel, hopefully with lots of interior space and a luxurious interior and a smooth ride? Oh yeah, I am all about that. The EV thing is a big bonus. I am not used to saving on gas... I won't know how to handle it. lol

The Bronco may be a holdover for me, since you can take the t-tops (hard top) out pretty quick and easy, and it's IFS so the ride should be a lot better than the Jeeps I am used to. So I'll have to decide at some point if I want the Bronco or the Recon. Leaning towards the Recon, although I like the looks of the Bronco a little better.


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Great look Jeeps @bek! Welcome to the forum! How long have you had both of them for?

Sounds like the Recon should tick a lot of your boxes. Especially the space and the ride quality. Which Bronco model do you have on order?

 

[bek]

Great look Jeeps @bek! Welcome to the forum! How long have you had both of them for?

Sounds like the Recon should tick a lot of your boxes. Especially the space and the ride quality. Which Bronco model do you have on order?

Hey Willys!

Nice to meet you. Appreciate the response to my post.

I had the TJ for many years. Bought the JK in '18 and it's my primary vehicle. I just retired, but prior to that I used my JK to travel across country for work. It was a huge upgrade over the TJ, but not the greatest vehicle for long distance driving. lol

I ordered the Wildtrak back in June '21. Intended for it to replace my JK as my primary ride, and once I get it I'll be doing a road trip around the US and parts of Mexico. I figure if the Recon is as good as I'm hoping, I'll sell the Bronco when the Recon is available (and after my road trip) and the Recon will be my last primary vehicle. Not too concerned about charging stations and that sort of thing, but maybe a little concerned about the longevity of the battery. I plan on living as long as possible, and if the Recon rides as good as I'm expecting (no drive train, quiet, smooth, etc), I'll probably keep it forever.

I try not to trade in and out of vehicles, but I'm not letting the Bronco go after all the time I've waited. I really do think the Recon will be my final vehicle, though. The Wranglers have just enough interior space to be comfortable, but I wouldn't mind a little more, and that automatic top sounds great. I've found in recent years I just don't even take the top off my Jeep anymore. It's just too much hassle for a run across town.

I know there aren't many people in the forums yet, so I'm happy to be an early joiner and see all the news as it hits. lol I figure the forum will heat up over time as the Recon draws nearer. Pretty sure I'm gonna buy that sucker.

-Brian

 

[JeepNCrowd]

First Jeep was a 2011 Jeep Liberty KK, then owned a '15 Grand Cherokee WK2, a '96 Cherokee XJ, and now a '20 Gladiator JT.

 

[Dral97]

Hi folks, new to the forum. Glad someone started this to keep us in the know.

Anyway, past jeeps: 97 TJ, 04 TJ, 16 75A JKU.

Have had a 95 YJ since 2015 and just got a 392 last Saturday.

Also got this just before the holidays:

 

[Willys]

Hi folks, new to the forum. Glad someone started this to keep us in the know.

Anyway, past jeeps: 97 TJ, 04 TJ, 16 75A JKU.

Have had a 95 YJ since 2015 and just got a 392 last Saturday.
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Also @bek I picked up a used FE just before Christmas.
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Welcome to the forum @Dral97! That's a really clean YJ that you have! How many miles are on it? Also how do you find the Bronco and Wrangler are compared to each other?

 

[Dral97]

The YJ has about 140k on the ole ticker.

I typed this up over on the 392 forum comparing the Bronco vs 392. Honestly, if it was between a Bronco and a regular JLU, I think I might take the Bronco. Bronco vs 392 is no question though. 392 all the way.

I got the Bronco (First edition, not raptor) Christmas eve. Picked up the 392 last Saturday. First impression is that the Bronco will be a daily driver. Not because I necessarily enjoy driving it more, but the bronco won’t be a forever ride, the 392 likely will. I want to extend out the 392 as much as I can in terms of miles I put on it.

Interior: The Bronco interior is a decent amount more roomy and comfortable.

Ride: The Bronco FE’s all have the Sasquatch package. Analogous to XR in a way. Stock tires on that, you ‘feel‘ the road a lot more (more tire noise) than the 392. So win for 392 there. The 392 takes bumps in the road worse, but hey…solid axle. In general the 392 rides better though on flat nice road/highway, but overall the Bronco just seems to handle a bit better when you add other elements into it.

Noise: Geez, no contest. The bronco gets a whistling noise at certain speeds and cross winds. 392 is relatively quiet even with SOT…and I can judge that owning a 95 YJ soft top that I just drove 3 hours on the highway last weekend going to get the 392. I was just telling my friend last weekend about people talking about wind noise with these and Broncos on the forums. I get that these are newer vehicles, but I said “Anytime I see people complain about road noise, I wish I could take them for a ride on the highway at 70 mph in my YJ”. That actually doesn’t bother me at all. I’ve had 2 TJs, a YJ, a JKU, and now these. I know what to expect and am instead pleasantly surprised if wind noise isn’t that much.

Fun factor: Both rock. I’ll have to wait until next summer. I have half doors on the 392 as well as SoT, so 392 win. And I mean…c’mon. 8 cylinder that’s just not even a contest.

Overall, just as expected, the Bronco just feels more like a day to day driver while the 392 is more of a fun blast that I won’t drive every day, but will more thoroughly enjoy driving when I do.

 

[JSichthus]

Previous:
02 Liberty
08 JKU
97 TJ
08 JK
13 JKU
14 JKU

current: 20 JTR
20 JLU
18 GC
The Gladiator is likely getting replaced next week with a 23 Mojave. Not sure if the Recon will replace the JLU (wife’s Jeep) or the GC (my commuter).

 

[Cysco]

Past - 2016 JKU Backcountry Edition

Present - 2018 JLRU