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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Reviews
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon hit the market in 2003. The Wrangler Rubicon is essentially a Jeep Wrangler TJ that comes loaded with some extra offroad options such as: Dana 44 axles front & rear, air lockers front & rear, 4:1 low-range transfer case, 31" tires, 6 cylinder engine, cool rims, and few more cosmetic features.
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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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Number of Reviews: 6
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Awesome Right Off The Lot |
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Date: Aug 03, 2007
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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Vehicle: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Summary:
My 2006 Rubicon is the second Jeep that I have owned, my first was a 97' TJ. The interior upgrades are perfect, the 6-Spd Manual rocks in the city and on the trail. Straight from the dealership the Jeep was a monster. No upgrades and I hung with and out performed friends with other models. Added a KN Filter Charger/Intake System and gained throttle response and 2-5 mpg on the highway. A must for the I6 engine. I have about 20k miles with only a wiper motor going out. Jeep replaced it in no time. The ride and cab noise is all Jeep, Mud Tires are loud, but another reason to own a Jeep. It isn't a vehicle for spoiled lazy people. I wouldn't trade my Rubicon for anything. Any Jeep owner looking for a new one, the Rubicon is worth the money, it screams to be taken off road, handled Mud, Hill Climbing, Rock Crawling, Sand Dunes, and Snow Drifts like a champ. Easy to engage the 4-wheel drive. Shift on the Fly four wheel drive is almost immediate, nice for slick days. Sub Woofer in the center console, and the satellite radio are a nice touch. Great Music on the trails and in town. Wonderful to ride with the top and doors off, the best convertible on the market.
Strengths:
Lockers, Goodyear MTR's, Dual Tops, Sound System, 6-Spd Manual, Dana 44's, Rims are Great Looking and Trail Practical, Interior is Perfect, Easily Upgraded, Fun to Drive, Cheap to Maintain. Tight turning radius is great for getting into tight spots.
Weaknesses:
Can get Uncomfortable on long trips, Gas Tank could be bigger. Wranglers in general get squirrely on slick roads, so much torque. It just takes a little getting used to.
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Arctic Circle and Back |
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Date: Jun 18, 2007
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Shreveport, LA) |
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Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Summary:
I bought my "Rubi" for the specific purpose of driving the thing with my family of three to the Arctic Circle and back from Louisiana. It was a 12,500 mile journey. I built a small offroad trailer to haul our junk and spare parts and off we went.
I took things like a fan belt, u-joints, every tool I had, oil, gas, stuff to fix the radiator, and on and on. I only every used the extra gas. Yes, the Alcan does have gas stations but they all close by 9:00 p.m. and it isn't even dark yet. So we did use the extra gas. My Rubi "Pork Chop" made the trip with just oil/filter changes and tire rotations. Not a single problem with any system on the jeep. Not one!
Pork Chop is my third jeep. I really enjoyed my first two and traded in my second for the Rubicon. I've never looked back and never regretted the purchase. In fact I will be purchasing a JK for my wife next summer.
Strengths:
In a nutshell:
Durability, quality of construction and design, best out of the box for what it was intended.
Weaknesses:
Canadian gas prices
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Best yet |
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Date: Mar 31, 2007
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Florida) |
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Vehicle: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Summary:
This is my 2nd Wrangler loved the 1st, this one is better. Off road this thing is great. Put the top down on road, and its not just transportation anymore, its just plain fun to drive. May not be for everyone, you have to like being a little different and like having fun. Living in Florida there is plenty of time to enjoy the open air, and still a lot of places to off road. I have not had any issues with anything so far. Everything just works.
Strengths:
Fun, great looks, best off road out of the box, good resale value
Weaknesses:
poor gas mileage
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Great jeep...it knows where its' home is. |
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Date: Aug 09, 2006
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Scottsdale, AZ) |
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Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Summary:
This is my 3rd Wrangler ('88 YJ, '99 TJ and now '03 TJ Rubicon). Living in a area where the "top-notch" models are a must, I see a lot of Rubicons that will never see the dirt...both parties lose in this case. Because of the different gearing ratios, this jeep isn't as "peppy" as the standard I6 jeep (it'll do 75 mph...but just doesn't enjoy it). First gear is even more useless for street driving. Then you add on for all the off-road advantages the Ruby comes with...I have to wonder why someone who is not an off road fan would ever buy this! This is a Jeep made for dirty fun...and at that it is wonderful. It looks great, gets okay gas mileage, and is a blast to drive. For anyone who already knows that they love Jeeps, the Rubicon is the way to go!
Strengths:
Anyone who has looked at a Ruby knows about the add-ons. They are worth it! Great off-road potential right out of the box. Little after market performance upgrades are required...unless you off-road 90% of the time. Bottom line...it's the best (and not to mention 1/2 the cost of a H2...)
Weaknesses:
For its' original intent...none. Not as comfy at high speeds (not that the standard I6 is a caddy). Seems slower at accelerating than my older TJ.
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Rubi Rocks |
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Date: Aug 09, 2006
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Fort Bragg, NC) |
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Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Summary:
I have an 04 Wrangler Rubicon which I bought new. Haveing had 2 Jeeps prior, an 89 and a 00. I would have to say this one is the best. I do a lot of wheeling and this is a very capable rig. The only things I would change (and I have) are as follows. The location of the locker pumps. Stock they are on the tranny skid pan in the mud and water. I relocated mine to the try right in front of the driver side forewall. This lets you hear when the pumps are runing and keeps them out of the muck. Also the air lines will tend to crack and wear out pritty fast and if you try to lock the axels the pumps will just run and run and you will never know it,(unless relocated), putting unneed stress on the pump. Possibly burning it up. So to fix this issue replace the week air lines with some more durable fuel hose. As for the lockers, stock they can only be engaged in 4w low. You can rewire the switch very easy and allow you to use them in any range wich is nice. The only other Rubicon suggestion I would have is that you must rotate your tires often as they will tend to wear fast and uneven. Overall this is an awsome rig and it should not be keept on the road and in mall parking lots. So if you are in the market for a Jeep and dont plan on wheeling it please do the comunity a favor and go for a Sport of Sahara. Both are great Jeeps and will do the job. See you on the trails.
Strengths:
The axles and lockers are a great "out of the box" feature. Also you can get all the extras you would like, ie the a/c, dual tops, full doors, and whatever else you may like. The tires also rock, a little bigger would be nice but the MT/R is an awsome tread. The whole drivetrain is great, with the 4.0, low gears and dual D44's. Also the lack of a slip yoke rear drive shaft is a time and money saver.
Weaknesses:
The U joints are not strong enough to run lockers. This would be one of the first upgrades I would recomend if you are buying a pre minivan Rubicon(I believe they have stronger joints). The locker air lines will crack. Also the tow hooks on all the newer TJ's suck if you plan on really pulling. They will pull up and out of the fram so replace them. I am not the only one I know of with these issues.
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Maximum Jeep |
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Date: Mar 22, 2006
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Omaha, Ne) |
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Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Summary:
After giving my son the 97 Sahara and buying the wife an 03 Liberty Ltd., I figured I'd try to be content with my F250 V-10... until the gas prices went nuts. So back to the dealership in search of another Sahara. All the Sahara's had automatics so I went with the Rubicon with a 5spd. Gotta say I love it! I was used to the Wrangler ride and average 16-17mpg around town, which is twice of what the F250 got. If you're looking for luxury, smooth quiet ride, and great mpg, you really need to pass the Wrangler by. If you already own one and aren't happy with it, you need to go back on the drugs you were taking when you test drove and bought it. I'm 51 yo and not a rock crawler. But for the money and resale on these Jeeps you cant go wrong.
Strengths:
Does every thing well so far.
Weaknesses:
Sounds trite, but I sure wish I could find the Sahara carpet kit I install it. The insulation and extra carpeting would be real nice.
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