What is everybody’s thoughts on the 392 and 4EX?
I have been seriously considering getting a 392. A couple months ago I called around to a few dealers, actually found one equipped like I want, but everybody wanted $15k over sticker for them. I know new cars are in a state of insanity (as is much of every other industry), but that was a hard pill to swallow.
I really like the idea of the 392, it just appeals to my insane speed side. But recently I have been thinking of the 4XE.
I am not new to hybrid vehicles, used to have a Camry Hybrid. It was one of the best cars I have ever owned, cost of ownership was crazy cheap. But when I owned it, my commute to work was 60 miles one way, 5 days a week. Miles really added up. Now my commute is between 22 and 24 miles depending on my route one way, 3 days a week (other 2 days I work from home, so no meaningful driving). As such, fuel consumption is NOT a concern (my wife works in big oil, so I am generally happy with higher gas prices).
That said, the 4XE has a few strong points. Same torque as the 392, but at a lower RPM. (Great for general driving and off-road). It is nearly silent when running full electric. That would be a great benefit while hunting as my eveperience on a Ranger EV and an electric golf cart is phenomenal. You can really get right up on wildlife before they notice you. Not possible in an ICE, especially a 392. Last, parking, most stores are installing EV only parking up front for charging. 90% of the time this is empty. With a 4XE I could utilize that as a convenience.
But, the 392 is 0-60 in 4.0 seconds. The 4XE is 5.5 seconds. That is significant. Price is a consideration, but only from a cost benefit analysis, not an affordability position. I love power and speed. My wife is considering buying an Audi SQ7, so if she does, that could be my speed fix car (3.6 seconds) if she ever lets me drive it. But she is hesitant due to Audi durability. (We have owned an Audi A4 before, loved it. It was our favorite “car” we have owned, but maintenance and general durability was poor.)
So, if those were the only 2 models of wrangler offered, which would you get and why?
If the gladiator was offered with those drivetrains, I would consider them, but I like the maneuverability of the wrangler. The gladiator just can’t replace my truck for trailer hauling. Just does not have the guts needed for my travel trailer, and my boat would be at its limits.
I have been seriously considering getting a 392. A couple months ago I called around to a few dealers, actually found one equipped like I want, but everybody wanted $15k over sticker for them. I know new cars are in a state of insanity (as is much of every other industry), but that was a hard pill to swallow.
I really like the idea of the 392, it just appeals to my insane speed side. But recently I have been thinking of the 4XE.
I am not new to hybrid vehicles, used to have a Camry Hybrid. It was one of the best cars I have ever owned, cost of ownership was crazy cheap. But when I owned it, my commute to work was 60 miles one way, 5 days a week. Miles really added up. Now my commute is between 22 and 24 miles depending on my route one way, 3 days a week (other 2 days I work from home, so no meaningful driving). As such, fuel consumption is NOT a concern (my wife works in big oil, so I am generally happy with higher gas prices).
That said, the 4XE has a few strong points. Same torque as the 392, but at a lower RPM. (Great for general driving and off-road). It is nearly silent when running full electric. That would be a great benefit while hunting as my eveperience on a Ranger EV and an electric golf cart is phenomenal. You can really get right up on wildlife before they notice you. Not possible in an ICE, especially a 392. Last, parking, most stores are installing EV only parking up front for charging. 90% of the time this is empty. With a 4XE I could utilize that as a convenience.
But, the 392 is 0-60 in 4.0 seconds. The 4XE is 5.5 seconds. That is significant. Price is a consideration, but only from a cost benefit analysis, not an affordability position. I love power and speed. My wife is considering buying an Audi SQ7, so if she does, that could be my speed fix car (3.6 seconds) if she ever lets me drive it. But she is hesitant due to Audi durability. (We have owned an Audi A4 before, loved it. It was our favorite “car” we have owned, but maintenance and general durability was poor.)
So, if those were the only 2 models of wrangler offered, which would you get and why?
If the gladiator was offered with those drivetrains, I would consider them, but I like the maneuverability of the wrangler. The gladiator just can’t replace my truck for trailer hauling. Just does not have the guts needed for my travel trailer, and my boat would be at its limits.
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