Here Is Why I Bought a New Jeep Wrangler Instead of a Ford Bronco!

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  • @frankwrogg2515
    @frankwrogg2515 Před 3 lety +645

    Everything you need and nothing you don't.

    • @trailrunnah8886
      @trailrunnah8886 Před 3 lety +20

      Exactly! I think the only thing I would miss on a daily driver is the keyless entry. I actually really like the smaller screen and the fact that there are knobs for everything, my 4Runner is like that and that's one of my favorite things about it. Any vehicle that doesn't have manual controls for features is a deal-breaker for me.

    • @ANDYDARKO31
      @ANDYDARKO31 Před 3 lety +12

      @@trailrunnah8886 I guess it all depends on where you live but for me owning a soft top Wrangler I almost never lock the doors. If someone want in it’s pretty easy to get in plus when I take the doors off you can’t lock them anyway. I just don’t leave anything that I care too much about in the Jeep.

    • @broncofun5636
      @broncofun5636 Před 3 lety +9

      If you live in a place where you don’t need to lock your car - you can leave you car unlocked - I do it all the time

    • @trailrunnah8886
      @trailrunnah8886 Před 3 lety +10

      @@ANDYDARKO31 that's a really good point, they're so easy to get into anyway with a soft top. That does make sense to leave the doors unlocked, hopefully if they want to break into it they'll try the doors before they slash up the top.

    • @psyberiusblack
      @psyberiusblack Před 3 lety +8

      Used to be the tag line for Xterra adverts 😂

  • @Moonless6491
    @Moonless6491 Před 3 lety +580

    "I wanted the two door instead of the four door, partly because I don't have any friends." Felt that

    • @georged822
      @georged822 Před 3 lety +25

      Tommy, we are your friends ❤️

    • @theejoeylee
      @theejoeylee Před 3 lety +24

      Man that hit HARD.
      Me: 40 with no friends or kids ...oh boi

    • @jedironin380
      @jedironin380 Před 3 lety +13

      @@theejoeylee Same... at 57. ouch.

    • @derikhattingh952
      @derikhattingh952 Před 3 lety +3

      Hey Tommy. I'll be your friend! 😁

    • @Jv19979
      @Jv19979 Před 3 lety +8

      Get a 2 door and no one will ask for a ride lol. Me and my wife plan on having kids and I'm still getting a 2 door bronco. My parents had 2 door SUV and trucks when I was growing up. Never had a problem.

  • @brandon8217
    @brandon8217 Před 3 lety +187

    Says he doesn’t have friends. A minute later shows us the cutest heckin friend ever.

    • @THESLlCK
      @THESLlCK Před 2 lety

      there was more than one person in this video?

    • @lavapop1900
      @lavapop1900 Před 2 lety +5

      @@THESLlCK at about 0:24 there's a doggo

    • @THESLlCK
      @THESLlCK Před 2 lety +2

      @@lavapop1900 I must be blind because I cannot locate the canine

    • @emtguy1
      @emtguy1 Před 2 lety +3

      Doggo=best friend

    • @alanj7306
      @alanj7306 Před 2 lety

      He has man’s best friend..

  • @dexxmoore3279
    @dexxmoore3279 Před 3 lety +129

    Tommy, it’s extremely refreshing to see someone our age purchase something:
    1. Without going into debt.
    2. Isn’t the flashiest, top end trim in existence.
    3. Is spreading a message of “it’s perfectly okay to have what you need and nothing else.” Rather than, “If you don’t have a brand new 4 door rubicon fully equipped, you should even be looking at a jeep trail.”
    Thank you.

    • @kaisersoymilk6912
      @kaisersoymilk6912 Před 3 lety +4

      Also, luxury off-roaders are a contradiction: when you go off road you'll gonna ruin the painted fenders, so they better be hard unpainted plastic.

    • @RubesM
      @RubesM Před 2 lety +3

      For his purpose, yes I believe he got what he needed. I would have gotten the other little extras like the better radio, matching colored hard top, auto locks and power windows. I mean its nice to penny pinch at some things, but man its hard to swollow how much he paid for his wrangler without those basics. It's almost like he shoulda found himself a deal on a used wrangler with more features. Even though they dont really depreciate much, theirs gotta be one out there with better basic features for less in great condition. no?

  • @MrDefining
    @MrDefining Před 3 lety +123

    There's something to be admired about the simplicity of this Jeep

    • @matthewdufur5489
      @matthewdufur5489 Před 2 lety +2

      Once you go Wrangler there is nothing else. Biased opinion from someone that lives at 7,200 feet in elevation Rocky Mountains.

    • @hakankohkoinen8192
      @hakankohkoinen8192 Před rokem +1

      @@matthewdufur5489 living at sea level in sweden 😂 but there is nothing else like a wrangler

    • @matthewdufur5489
      @matthewdufur5489 Před rokem

      @@hakankohkoinen8192 I live in the Rocky Mountains but my 16 Unlimited has been all along the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. There is some great coastal off roading on the Pacific Coast.

  • @josephwhiskeybeale
    @josephwhiskeybeale Před 3 lety +306

    It’s never a mistake if you’re happy with it. Congrats on your new Jeep Tommy.

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Před 3 lety +9

      Yep, i like that he got what he wanted rather than let the hype dictate it. While the Bronco is better than a wrangler on paper and in driving impressions, it's not a wrangler!

    • @donoberloh
      @donoberloh Před 3 lety +5

      Imho, you did great. I canceled my order for a Bronco because even though I reserved one the very first day, and Ford did capitulate late in the development to allow a manual trans with the Sasquatch pkg. I just could not justify waiting any longer, especially since I loath IFS and the Wrangler is still true to live axles. You Sir are a fantastic consumer. Great Price. I too like close to base trucks and Jeep with manual trannies and save the Monet for bells and whistles I really would rather spend my money on. All adventure-minded aftermarket upgrades. And Jeep’s are still the most popular vehicle to find quality after market accessories that dealers cant even touch.

  • @1leggeddog
    @1leggeddog Před 3 lety +106

    Looks like you picked a vehicle specifically for your needs.
    Which is what everyone needs to do, but few actually do.
    And of course, Blaze comes first ♥️

  • @travelingwithjoe216
    @travelingwithjoe216 Před 2 lety +42

    Congratulations! It’s great to see someone being conscious of their finances, but still getting an excellent and capable vehicle they can be proud to own. Fantastic choice!

  • @thomatically
    @thomatically Před 3 lety +22

    Your reasoning lines up nearly 100% with why I went with a manual wrangler with a v6 over anything else.

  • @lewisr7700
    @lewisr7700 Před 3 lety +601

    371 pounds is an absurd amount of weight? Let’s leave my mom out of this.

    • @hhiippiittyy
      @hhiippiittyy Před 3 lety +32

      Somebody break down a wall!
      We gotta get this guy's mom outta here.

    • @Ramblin_Rob
      @Ramblin_Rob Před 3 lety +7

      🤣 😆

    • @elchucofried5683
      @elchucofried5683 Před 3 lety +8

      @@hhiippiittyy break down the wall and go rent a fork lift

    • @djrekon1
      @djrekon1 Před 3 lety +10

      Yall need to stop lol

    • @brew1355
      @brew1355 Před 3 lety +7

      Literally laughed out loud!

  • @jcammons3692
    @jcammons3692 Před 3 lety +77

    Tommy has taken these channels to another level. His dad and others started it and made it great, now there are not really any other vehicle review channels that can come close. These dominate for accuracy and truth!! Great job. I applause you guys for working so hard to build an empire.

  • @markhuddle889
    @markhuddle889 Před 2 lety +83

    Great buy. Manual transmission, manual locks, manual windows-exactly the right way to go.

    • @JordonPatrickMears11211988
      @JordonPatrickMears11211988 Před 2 lety +2

      2 door, soft top, if only they didn't make everything in dash so fancy as well

    • @ToddAdams1234
      @ToddAdams1234 Před 2 lety +1

      Mark, does it have a real STICK to shift the transfer case?

    • @PlymouthNeon
      @PlymouthNeon Před 7 měsíci

      and a naturally aspirated v6 engine.

  • @marveltone1
    @marveltone1 Před 3 lety +35

    I love manual transmissions, windows and locks! My TJ has manual everything.

  • @marlowstewart9398
    @marlowstewart9398 Před 3 lety +100

    I LOVE that it’s got a manual trans, manual locks and roll up windows, THATS AWESOME! I thought those days were long gone, hell, even Polaris RZR’s can come with more options than your Jeep these days! I’m a Ford guy myself, but I think your reasons for buying were valid. You purchased what fit your needs best.

    • @jwingo7257
      @jwingo7257 Před 3 lety +2

      Yup, I love my 2018 2-door, manual soft top Wrangler JL.
      I love it’s retro, bare-bones quality with roll-up windows. The Jeep is so narrow, it’s a breeze to lean over and roll the passenger window down.
      Less things to break and a hell of a lot lighter. The “man-pedal” gives this light weight Pentastar powered Jeep excellent power control and acceleration.
      I only wish it had the upgraded Rubicon suspension and wheel wells to accommodate 35” tires like your Willi’s Sport version. Nice!!!!

    • @jmanlinc
      @jmanlinc Před 3 lety +3

      @@jwingo7257 honestly electric window regulators are no more likely to break than manuals, they just see 10 times more cycles in their life.

  • @1drummer172
    @1drummer172 Před 3 lety +223

    We all like what we like; we don’t have to make excuses for our choices.

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 Před 3 lety +2

      Merica...

    • @odys3803
      @odys3803 Před 3 lety +6

      Some people can't get that in their skull.

    • @itsmejongee
      @itsmejongee Před 3 lety +1

      Couldnt be that he wanted a new car now... and that he'd be waiting another year for a bronco.

    • @dgproductionsrc3760
      @dgproductionsrc3760 Před 3 lety +1

      lmao she can walk :)

    • @ChrisSoignier
      @ChrisSoignier Před 3 lety

      You would do the same if your videos were your primary source of income!

  • @kalbs89
    @kalbs89 Před 3 lety +193

    The Bronco seems amazing but I agree about the “first year” concern.

    • @donoberloh
      @donoberloh Před 3 lety +4

      I had a deposit down the very first day, but I got real tired of waiting past each and every advertised deadlines. I know that anyone who bought the top of the line and got a low build number can resale it without even taking it off the lot and probably make a real pretty penny.

    • @hitman74
      @hitman74 Před 3 lety +25

      Every year is a year 1 with jeep

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hitman74 negative. My diesel gladiator has been flawless across 10k miles

    • @MikeHunt-hn8gq
      @MikeHunt-hn8gq Před 3 lety +3

      It's a ranger. It's been around for years

    • @MrLuisinho90
      @MrLuisinho90 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mattbrew11 try 100K miles

  • @walkaboutmotors
    @walkaboutmotors Před 3 lety +12

    Your viewpoint is the reason I watch TFL……. Love seeing vehicle reviews of base model vehicles instead of the top of line models. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!!

  • @willieguapo
    @willieguapo Před 3 lety +148

    Never thought I'd see the day a base model no frills car would cost $35,000

    • @e92miami
      @e92miami Před 3 lety +29

      Jeep Wranglers have always been the most overpriced vehicles out there.

    • @superx9619
      @superx9619 Před 3 lety +14

      Even a base model Dodge Grand Crappyvan is 30k

    • @jeepguy04
      @jeepguy04 Před 3 lety +5

      Crazy bought my 99 2 dr 14.000

    • @wildcatoutdoors
      @wildcatoutdoors Před 3 lety +14

      Government regulations, Labor Unions, and fan boys have ruined literally everything from vehicles to sidexsides..... they do not deserve our business and the free market dosen't deserve our meddling.

    • @superx9619
      @superx9619 Před 3 lety +10

      @@wildcatoutdoors labour unions are the worst. Assembly line workers at these union factories get $30+ per hour plus generous benefits and pension. Ridiculous.

  • @hedydd2
    @hedydd2 Před 3 lety +94

    If Blaze grows much more you'll need an air-conditioned livestock trailer, towed behind the Wrangler to carry him around.

    • @TFLoffroad
      @TFLoffroad  Před 3 lety +21

      Blaze agrees!!

    • @joezephyr
      @joezephyr Před 3 lety +6

      @@TFLoffroad To carry the dog, fold up the back seats or remove the back seats as I do.

    • @nielsdebakker3283
      @nielsdebakker3283 Před 3 lety +2

      Just remove the rear bench.

    • @MisterMikeTexas
      @MisterMikeTexas Před 3 lety +1

      And then he'll need a Cummins Diesel powered Ram to pull the trailer!

  • @michaelbiggins9829
    @michaelbiggins9829 Před 3 lety +40

    Tommy, Congratulations on your new car! I have roughly the same veh, 21 2 door Willys but auto and hard top. You mentioned how you are not thrilled it’s the steering or on road ride. I too had that initial reaction. Eventually I realized that the dealership hadn’t reduced the air pressure in the tires during prep. All four tires were over 45 psi and should be in the mid 30’s. It was like riding on rocks until I aired down.
    Toward the end of your video you were scrolling through the settings in the dash screen and I noticed your tire pressures were also all in the mid 40’s. Reduce those down to 36 or so (we have different tires, so whatever is recommended on your door sticker) and it will make all the difference in the world. No more wandering steering or jarring suspension over expansion joints. Good luck, hope this helps, and enjoy!

  • @barciniega
    @barciniega Před 3 lety +5

    Respect man. You knew what you wanted and how much you were comfortable spending; and you went for it.

  • @Eliasw86
    @Eliasw86 Před 3 lety +27

    No power windows, no power lock, limited slip diff, 4low, centre locking diff. Nice ride!! 😎

    • @connor3288
      @connor3288 Před 3 lety +3

      Correction: part time 4wd, has no center diff

  • @norootsnoproblem
    @norootsnoproblem Před 3 lety +69

    If I were in the market for a Jeep that would be the one. Nice Jeep, congrats!

  • @Ta50039
    @Ta50039 Před 3 lety +15

    Congrats on the first new vehicle purchase. Love the breakdown of your thought process - I think that will be really helpful for others even if they come to a different conclusion. You started with your needs, and then ordered what you needed. Great video.

  • @davidlehman7150
    @davidlehman7150 Před 3 lety +5

    Tommy, you're an over-thinker and I like it! I'm an early reservation holder on the Bronco, still waiting, and actually reconsidering all the tech I've added to my order. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your craft making relevant content!

  • @motorhead_jt21
    @motorhead_jt21 Před 3 lety +27

    My dog also struggles in the heat so my Gladiator’s rear vents really come in handy for him. It’s something I really didn’t even think about when I got the truck, but I definitely appreciate them for my bud on hot Texas days

  • @Doncan0823
    @Doncan0823 Před 3 lety +61

    Totally agree with your logic Tommy. That would be exactly how I would order a Wrangler too. Great buy. Enjoy it.

  • @robertish4917
    @robertish4917 Před 3 lety +30

    "I don't have any friends"
    Well, me neither.......

    • @ct4074
      @ct4074 Před 3 lety +2

      Who does in America? You can always make friends with an Antifck or BLaM'r...

    • @DaveBattle
      @DaveBattle Před 3 lety +1

      You guys should find a weekend and not hang out with each other. :)

  • @Deetroiter
    @Deetroiter Před 2 lety +2

    Manual locks, windows, etc means less to go wrong! And cheaper to fix! Also…we’re your friends, Tommy!

  • @chrisecker9341
    @chrisecker9341 Před 3 lety +29

    Absolutly like your choice! A very basic Jeep always has an appealing minimalistic charme.

    • @jaymoar3561
      @jaymoar3561 Před 3 lety +5

      Good choice of going to the mechanic every month. Only new vehicle with so many problems.

  • @NemeanLion-
    @NemeanLion- Před 3 lety +31

    I respect people that go for the bare bones wrangler. It’s meant to be a rough vehicle. It’s personality is spartan by nature. It’s not meant to be a soccer mom transport. You can trace that back to its roots in the military.

    • @anthonywheeler6133
      @anthonywheeler6133 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s weird too, since FORD built a bunch (300,000) of GPWs during WW2. WILLYs built a bunch of MBs (363,000).
      www.motortrend.com/news/ford-gpw-military-jeep-history
      I love ALL vehicle in their barebones configuration because they’re easier to repair and cost less to maintain.

    • @fixman88
      @fixman88 Před 3 lety +2

      @@anthonywheeler6133 And it was Ford who actually came up with the slotted grille idea (the original ones were wires welded together and Ford discovered that it was quicker and cheaper to make a stamped metal part with slots).

  • @deanobeidallah6541
    @deanobeidallah6541 Před 2 lety +8

    Love the configuration. But if Jeep would lower the price of these to around $25k they would sell 10 times as much. They over price it because they know people who love them will pay that much. But people on the fence have other options.

  • @judekudera1141
    @judekudera1141 Před 3 lety +2

    This was refreshing! A few years ago, I was driving my old 1991 Jeep Wrangler - very basic compared to modern Jeeps. Your Jeep reminds me of my Jeep. Also, it seems no matter what kind of Jeep Wrangler you have, another Wrangler driver will generally give the “Jeep Wave” - it is a good feeling whenever I get that wave! I pulled into a gas station once and by chance, I saw a gentleman with an old military Jeep and someone with the latest Rubicon. We ended up having a coffee talking about Jeeps and mutual respect for each other’s vehicles. Enjoy your new ride!

  • @nobiggeridiot
    @nobiggeridiot Před 3 lety +122

    371 lbs is like carrying around an extra floridian passenger, full time. Who also doesn't pitch in for gas.

    • @SniperVIIUS
      @SniperVIIUS Před 3 lety

      It also has more HP with the larger motor so it will be quicker all around.

  • @rileysrcaroom3351
    @rileysrcaroom3351 Před 3 lety +34

    I hate that it’s so hard to find a base option in stock. Kudos to Tommy for ordering what he wanted. And it’s an instant classic.

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Před 3 lety +4

      Yep, they make it hard on purpose to get a base model. Fully stocked lots of mid and upper trim vehicles, but if you want a less premium model you need to special order it and wait... They want you to lose patience.

    • @Zhaopow3
      @Zhaopow3 Před 3 lety +3

      Same with the upcoming f150 lightning. They create a base model they never make so they can list the starting price way low

    • @connor3288
      @connor3288 Před 3 lety +2

      Imagine you own and dealership and maintain a selection of new cars in inventory. Why would you get a base model no options manual trans? Your profit margin is slimmer, and there are far less people interested in a base no option sport than a mid or upper level model. If you want a bare bones wrangler just email the dealers within x miles, 25,50,100 doesnt matter, telk them what you want and make them compete for best price

  • @datapro007
    @datapro007 Před 3 lety +9

    Tommy - this is a very helpful, pragmatic review. Thank you!

  • @psychosooner1
    @psychosooner1 Před 3 lety +10

    Bought a 2021 2 door Rubicon at the end of May, so far so good.

  • @DuckSherminator
    @DuckSherminator Před 3 lety +11

    I'm happy to see others enjoy the bare bones, no thrills experience ! Less things to go wrong 👍

  • @wyrickb
    @wyrickb Před 3 lety +4

    I didnt even know you could get something so basic. You look so excited, cant wait to see you offroad in it!

  • @andrewcox7179
    @andrewcox7179 Před 3 lety +1

    Love how you are excited about the simple things! After driving all those fancy rigs I bet it's easy to get used to that luxury. This jeep seems perfect for your needs! Congrats on the new ride.

  • @vegvisir6695
    @vegvisir6695 Před 3 lety +19

    Made the same choice…with a hardtop and 2.0 turbo. Love it! Looking forward to more videos.

    • @DUNEATV
      @DUNEATV Před 3 lety +2

      👍🏻

    • @LukeEdward
      @LukeEdward Před 3 lety +3

      ME TOO! I have an eTorque 4CYL, 2-door, (albeit I converted it to a hard top after the fact) and would get this again in a heartbeat. With the extra torque from the mild hybrid system I can act a fool all the time. Ever scared folks doing a fun, smokey drift for a couple hundred feet? Plus, I get 27mpg on long trips

    • @resistthesystem6145
      @resistthesystem6145 Před 3 lety +4

      Wife has the 2.0, love that engine!!!

    • @fadihamza2749
      @fadihamza2749 Před 3 lety +2

      We also got the 2.0. Love the power, sound and MPG’s of that engine.

    • @DUNEATV
      @DUNEATV Před 3 lety +1

      My 3.8L E-torque is awesome too. Really fast across the light!

  • @oliverallen5324
    @oliverallen5324 Před 3 lety +14

    I’ve enjoyed this video more than most TFL segments. I’m looking forward to more of this.

  • @ShawDAMAN
    @ShawDAMAN Před 3 lety +22

    Actually like the choice, with the manual trans and minimal electronics there's not a lot to break on there and being your first car you're gonna maintain it meticulously. I don't see myself buying a new Jeep but if I did it would be one like that!

  • @dr.jasonfielding9667
    @dr.jasonfielding9667 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations on the new Willys Jeep, Tommy. You did such a great job making this video. I love watching you and your dad‘s channels

  • @hotwheels100
    @hotwheels100 Před 3 lety +32

    Excellent choice! This should keep you and the channel on Mark Allen's Christmas card list and guarantee that elusive invite to EJS every year. 😂

  • @teto6180
    @teto6180 Před 3 lety +22

    I love that you took the time to really look at the pros and cons. This shows you really do love cars lol. Congrats! I’ve yet to buy my first new but I’m holding off because I want to see what the new bronco ends up doing.

    • @Bike_Voucher
      @Bike_Voucher Před 3 lety

      Did you consider 4xe? (I know you said no to 4 door)
      I’ve got a 2020 3.6 JLUR and the future of that has me curious

  • @ebikeengineer
    @ebikeengineer Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations on your first new vehicle Tommy! Thanks for showing us around the Willies edition, most channels focus on the Rubicon, it's interesting to see how the other models are configured. Tough choice to make Bronco vs Jeep; I'm a Jeep fanboy and at my age I'd have a hard time turning down the on road comfort of the IFS. Enjoy the vehicle and keep up the good work!

  • @daysofrc7263
    @daysofrc7263 Před 2 lety

    Tommy, as car guys, I totally relate to what you say. We tend to like something from everything out there. At the end of the day, you buy something that you’ll enjoy because you like something about it. Plus, you’re young, enjoy the Wrangler and if your next car happens to be a Porsche Macan, so be it! You drive what you like, don’t worry about bias. But I appreciate you saying that and always being unbiased about your cars!

  • @DH-wm8pd
    @DH-wm8pd Před 3 lety +7

    Congratulations great choice. I work at Jeep I helped launch the 392 the phev and a 3L diesel Jeep Wranglers so I'm proud of what I do. More things to come in the future you just wait and see #JeepLife #JeepFuture

    • @trailrunnah8886
      @trailrunnah8886 Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome! I'll probably never be able to own one, but I can't put into words how much I love the 392 Wrangler. I doubt I'll ever get to drive one, but I'm just happy that it exists. It's like that Meme...
      Ford and GM: "we're now transitioning to electric cars". Meanwhile at Stellantis: "let's Hellcat the minivan!"

  • @CommuterAndCoffee
    @CommuterAndCoffee Před 3 lety +80

    All valid points… I’d have to go with the 4 door myself (kids) but smart decision going with a proven/durable rig for your first new buy. Hope keep offers discounts when things calm down and everyone runs to Ford for new Broncos. Great video Tommy!!!!

    • @odys3803
      @odys3803 Před 3 lety

      Only if it's a daily driver, there's a guy who turned JKU into 7 seater.

  • @lilymae4131
    @lilymae4131 Před 2 lety

    My first new Jeep was a 1976 CJ5 base model with manual and the 232 cid Inline 6. It didn't have air conditioning, or power windows, it had windows that opened with a zipper. It also didn't have any door locks as it had the soft doors. It was great off road and I loved that Jeep. Yours is nicely equipped with just a few options, and I bet much more comfortable than the one I started with. It looks great in red with the Willys package, smart buy! Congrats on your new vehicle, nice choice.

  • @gerardtrigo380
    @gerardtrigo380 Před 2 lety +1

    My first CJ was a bare bones CJ-7 in 76. The only options were power steering, power brakes, T-18 4 Speed Transmission, Locking Differential with 4.11 gearing, removable hard top and heavy duty alternator and cooling. I paid $3,700 for it and sold it 10 years and 300,000 miles later for $3,500.

  • @chauncey_vw5015
    @chauncey_vw5015 Před 3 lety +11

    Congratulations Tommy on your new purchase. I enjoy your reviews and I don’t personally see any real bias in your takes. Keep up the good work!

  • @kevingroulx9205
    @kevingroulx9205 Před 3 lety +18

    Hi Tommy:
    Thanks for sharing your purchase experience with us.

  • @cliffordkoloski
    @cliffordkoloski Před 2 lety +1

    I thought this was an excellent review. I work social media for an automotive group outside of Pittsburgh and we handle both Chrysler and Ford among others. You were spot on as far as availability of the Bronco as well. I also am taking the wait and see approach with the Bronco. It is definitely a great competitor for the Bronco. Look forward to your next review.

  • @byungs
    @byungs Před 3 lety +6

    Nice buy! Also I honestly like having manual adjust climate controls. Sometimes when its 75 degrees Im cold. Sometimes when its 45 degrees out, I'm hot. With a manual control, I can set the air how I like it. I'm not always happy with the temp that automated climate controls set.
    Sometimes I feel that automakers put all this junk in cars just so they can justify making higher trim levels and upcharging people.

  • @ColJonSquall1
    @ColJonSquall1 Před 3 lety +44

    Guessing you were missing your 2-Door JK, and felt the need to buy a JL to replace it?

  • @hoosierman706
    @hoosierman706 Před 3 lety +13

    Really like your Jeep! I am one of the lucky ones, My Big Bend 2 door is going to be built in August. Good choice on seat color, I do not like all black interiors either and ordered mine with the Sandstone accents. Black seats show dog hair too! Did not realize they even made totally manually key operated vehicles anymore! Have fun and enjoy you new ride!

  • @jeffstewart3978
    @jeffstewart3978 Před 2 lety

    My very first vehicle I bought was a 1982 CJ7 in college, straight inline 6, manual 5 speed, very basic...and I loved it, very simple like your jeep...even more so. I have owned countless cars and trucks since...some very expensive with all the luxury as well. That CJ7 is the one I'm still the most fond of. I had some great fun memories and experiences that I won't ever forget... 4 wheeling with friends, weekend getaways, cruising with the top off on summer nights with my girlfriend, friends, by myself, etc. Good luck, you'll have fun with it I'm sure.

  • @richardb.5691
    @richardb.5691 Před 3 lety

    This vehicle actually looks really nice. I like the roll down windows, manual locks, 6 speed manual, naturally aspirated 6 cyl. These will last longer than the actual vehicle. All those fancy electronic gizmos will be nothing but trouble eventuality. I was not aware that there are vehicles available that don't have those fancy and unnecessary electronic junk. Good job explaining the vehicle and the options you have on it.

  • @leodalion333
    @leodalion333 Před 3 lety +6

    I absolutely love reviews like this where you hear about the actual cost of a realistic car... It one speced to the 9's.

  • @patrickirish8110
    @patrickirish8110 Před 3 lety +10

    Sweet ride, Tommy! Great choice for your first, new vehicle paid for with your own coin.

  • @crittendon1000
    @crittendon1000 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats and welcome to the Jeep family. I kind of assumed that you'd be getting the turbo given your location, but I agree the pentastar is a proven engine.

  • @user-cx2bk6pm2f
    @user-cx2bk6pm2f Před 3 lety

    You got it Tommy. That 3.6 Pentastar, if anything happened, you can find parts ANYWHERE, including tons and tons of people who can work on it.

  • @bigt4135
    @bigt4135 Před 3 lety +8

    I have a 2019 wrangler rubicon, 2 door, manual. I paid $36k. I has keyless entry, the bigger screen, and power windows. I traded in my 2017 4 door rubicon with every option. When I saw a 2 door manual, I knew I had to buy it. Even though the new one has less options, I like it a lot better. I just wish I had off road trails where I live.

    • @jimmyr1683
      @jimmyr1683 Před 3 lety +1

      I paid $38k. 2020

    • @CoveringFish
      @CoveringFish Před 3 lety

      Why buy a rubicon if you don’t have off road trails

  • @porschejim
    @porschejim Před 3 lety +8

    Wow ! can't wait to follow this series! I ordered the same EXACT build around the same time!!!

  • @717UT
    @717UT Před 2 lety

    You're views and pragmatism ring true with me. Getting to have these excellent soliloquies from you Tommy is of great value. Great work on your channel 👍🏻

  • @GP9railfan
    @GP9railfan Před 2 lety

    Congrats Tommy! That is a beautiful Willys, & looks awesome in red. We just bought a JT Willys and it’s been a blast. You’re right, a Willys is everything you need, and nothing you don’t for regular off roading.

  • @morganml3983
    @morganml3983 Před 3 lety +8

    Congratulations!!!, i didn't know it was that much smaller than the bronco but it looks good and the Willys package is perfect.

  • @warrenparlee8083
    @warrenparlee8083 Před 3 lety +6

    Congrats. I like how you thought about your financial limits as well as your intended use, then matched those needs to the vehicle. Nice!

  • @melsilva9158
    @melsilva9158 Před 3 lety +1

    Tomas, I wrapped my plastic wheel in a "wheelskins" leather wrap that I installed myself. Great upgrade.

  • @henrikhkarpynskyi8712
    @henrikhkarpynskyi8712 Před 2 lety

    I got 2 door Wrangler 10 years ago and with 2 kids it was sufficient for everything we do (including hauling football gear).We even packed for 1 week lake trip including linens just to see if we could (trick is to use cabin space on the sides as well :) ). It is fun vehicle that also very practical for 90% of the cases.

  • @jonathanphillips3612
    @jonathanphillips3612 Před 3 lety +7

    Love how you kept it old school Tommy😉👍🏻

  • @D.N.R.911
    @D.N.R.911 Před 3 lety +7

    How refreshing to see a base model vehicle review, hope you enjoy the ride 🤓

  • @Dr_Reason
    @Dr_Reason Před 3 lety

    My wife speced a 6 speed Sahara, lots of upgrades but cloth seats. Also the limited slip rear Dana 44 and off road Bridgestones. We love it.

  • @patelliott39
    @patelliott39 Před 2 lety +1

    No keyless entry = waterproof key. Way better for those of us that surf! Plus you always look like a gentleman for your passengers 😆 Love that my jku is all manual

  • @FlatFifties
    @FlatFifties Před 3 lety +10

    Custom seat covers. They fit like a glove, so much so that at a glance they look like a factory option. Saddle Blanket tan would look great.

  • @peterpontikos3786
    @peterpontikos3786 Před 3 lety +14

    being an Owner of a very capable ARB modified 2019 Jimny, I agree with your POV, reliability, keeping it light.. following the Modus Operandi of the Father of motorised offroad & remote travel-> Ralph A. Bagnold; founder of WWII's "Long Range Desert Group", author of The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes(1941).The essence is to keep vehicles light, and disregard all non-essentials..

  • @faulkjarrett
    @faulkjarrett Před 2 lety +1

    I love these videos. So thorough! 👍🏻

  • @zeanjinsan
    @zeanjinsan Před 2 lety

    THNX Tommy! Congrats on your purchase and most thoughtful / honest review ! Appreciate all your reviews and the energy / effort it takes to make them so as to share with one and all.
    It never mattered what others thought or now think of our tastes / decisions. At all. InJoy Your Wrangler Willy's !! ( Best of the "Willies, Willis,
    Willy's and Willys' " is Wile e Coyote ;-)

  • @markhinkle3234
    @markhinkle3234 Před 3 lety +8

    I love how basic it is. This would be the one I would buy if I didn’t have my LJ. Awesome!

  • @joelkirsch3473
    @joelkirsch3473 Před 3 lety +7

    Awesome vid Tommy! I’m ordering a 22 Willys once ordering opens up. This plus your other video on the willys were really helpful.

  • @jeffh7021
    @jeffh7021 Před 3 lety

    Its perfect Tommy, like my when my 71 fj40 was stock. All the fun stuff without the electrical nightmares you can sometimes get with loaded rigs. Congratulations.

  • @bradcomis1066
    @bradcomis1066 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the way you spec'd the original base model. The Willys is great though too and probably makes more sense for the amount of offroading you'll do. GJ.

  • @number1heatrocka287
    @number1heatrocka287 Před 3 lety +10

    Excellent choice and congrats! Willys is by far the best value for Wrangler 👍

  • @billseiler4952
    @billseiler4952 Před 3 lety +15

    Save the Manuals !!!
    Good job Tommy

  • @stelios3589
    @stelios3589 Před rokem

    Definitely the most accurate and truthful wrangler review on youtube, well said

  • @dougpendleton1266
    @dougpendleton1266 Před 3 lety

    Congrats on your purchase! I bought a new Wrangler in 2004 and I still love it. The key in my opinion is don't trade it in when you outgrow it, and you will outgrow it. Just buy the next vehicle and keep this one for fun!!

  • @ipdjbt
    @ipdjbt Před 3 lety +64

    Well, the Bronco still isn’t available. So there’s that.

    • @justinwingfield2271
      @justinwingfield2271 Před 3 lety +3

      That’s true

    • @theodavis9778
      @theodavis9778 Před 3 lety +1

      @J Maxes: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. You are TOO funny ……

    • @Armandinho8
      @Armandinho8 Před 3 lety +2

      Thinking the same thing... I had a deposit on a new Bronco but this wait is just too anticlimactic.
      Decided to keep my TJ and s5 instead.

    • @leonphelps7364
      @leonphelps7364 Před 3 lety +2

      Good choice, I am a Ford guy and have a 2 door wildtrack Bronco on order since the day they took reservations. My vehicle will not be built until the 2023 Model year, I have a 2019 2 door Rubicon and may not part with it when the Bronco finally gets built. For all the faults of the wrangler for on road driving the off-road capabilities make up for them.

    • @AudiSportFan1970
      @AudiSportFan1970 Před 3 lety +1

      You stole my comment LOL!!!

  • @Lianpe98
    @Lianpe98 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm glad the interior isn't totally black. I also love how simple the interior is spec'd😁

  • @TexasTruckChannel
    @TexasTruckChannel Před 2 lety +1

    Tommy - Congrats on the new rig, its awesome! I thought the Willy's came with Firestone MT's, not BFG KM2's. Is that something new?

  • @IanPayne
    @IanPayne Před 3 lety +20

    As someone that drives a 2020 Suzuki Jimny I like this.

    • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
      @imnotusingmyrealname4566 Před 3 lety +5

      That definitely the best pick out of these 😉

    • @joshuastateham
      @joshuastateham Před 3 lety +3

      Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than either the Bronco or Wrangler and better spec'ed than the base model of both. Definitely my pick (if living outside of the US)!

    • @connor3288
      @connor3288 Před 3 lety +1

      And we cant have 2020 jimney's here till 2045.... Yeah usa freedom alright, government telling us what cant be sold here and what we cant import. Used to have an 88 samurai, which we could get the modern version

    • @willmoyano8511
      @willmoyano8511 Před 2 lety

      How’d you get that. But as someone who owns a 2002 Chevy Tracker 2door I agree with you

  • @positivitywins9213
    @positivitywins9213 Před 3 lety +3

    Congrats Tommy! 👍🏼 The Jeep and the Bronco are both great vehicles. Happy 4th of July Everyone! 🇺🇸

  • @rogerjohnson2515
    @rogerjohnson2515 Před 2 lety

    Tommy, thanks for sharing. You answered a lot of questions that I had. Your videos are enjoyable and you do a great job explaining things. Beautiful dog. Keep the great videos coming, thanks.

  • @travispuls8561
    @travispuls8561 Před 3 lety

    I went the same direction with my Base Sport Gladiator. No frills, no power anything, and I love it. Check out the Threedom key fob to save some space in your pockets. Bit pricey but it’s about half the size. Enjoy!

  • @Joe-sh2tf
    @Joe-sh2tf Před 3 lety +7

    LOVE BASIC!! Less things that will break!

  • @paladin11C40
    @paladin11C40 Před 3 lety +48

    The 2.7L has been around since it was put in the 2015 F-150, I have heard good things about that engine.

    • @user-bq6iw1rd6y
      @user-bq6iw1rd6y Před 3 lety +3

      Can't get it with a manual though

    • @bobbydellaserra441
      @bobbydellaserra441 Před 3 lety +2

      @@user-bq6iw1rd6y can only get the manual with the smaller motor. And then we wonder why manual trans sales are down.
      Sometimes I wonder if I'm not the last person to still want to DRIVE my truck instead of ride along inside it.

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 Před 3 lety +2

      The 2.7 in my 2018 F150 was so bad that ford bought it baxj

    • @MrLuisinho90
      @MrLuisinho90 Před 3 lety +3

      @@bobbydellaserra441 still, a 2.3 manual Bronco would be quicker than the 2.0 & 3.6 Wrangler. I fail to see what's wrong with it. It's been proven in the Mustang for the last 6 years or so.

    • @bobbydellaserra441
      @bobbydellaserra441 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MrLuisinho90 that may be true. Probably true actually. And I'm not shitting on the 4banger. I'm only pointing out how we can't get the more powerful engine option with the manual trans option and that for this reason the manual trans will have terrible sales numbers further killing the manual trans in the future.

  • @Sithlord224
    @Sithlord224 Před 2 lety

    Idc what trim you buy. If you can walk into a Jeep dealer, not get ripped off, get the most bang for your buck, and buy outright, you win! Nice Tommy. Not the route I wouldve gone personally but you got what you wanted. Thats what matters

  • @bdokey2
    @bdokey2 Před 3 lety

    I'm 71 years old so most of my vehicles were manual windows, key doors and dash knobs, I liked them. Getting that Willys Sport option was a good deal.

  • @DUNEATV
    @DUNEATV Před 3 lety +24

    I did the same...I bought the 2021 2DR Rubicon. I had many of the same reasons. BTW I’m getting 22-23 MPG after it had about 5000 miles.

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 Před 3 lety +3

      Which engine is in your Rubi ?

    • @Glamisemt24
      @Glamisemt24 Před 3 lety +3

      What did the total price look like

    • @DUNEATV
      @DUNEATV Před 3 lety +5

      @@rickreese5794 3.6L E-torque

    • @DUNEATV
      @DUNEATV Před 3 lety +4

      @@Glamisemt24 Total With tax was 55K...its fully loaded with 100K mile warranty.

    • @Glamisemt24
      @Glamisemt24 Před 3 lety +4

      @@DUNEATV thanks, I'm on the fence on which to get, pricing seems similar,