Why are They Lying to Us?

"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars)
03/12/2016 at 08:31 • Filed to: Jeep

I drove a JK Unlimited, like the one pictured, in mild wind and the thing was all over the place. So it’s not really easy to drive.

Doesn’t matter, I still #DEEP(ly) love the JK.

Well, and to be fair, the, “easy to drive,” could refer to one of those, “if you have a pay stub with you, you can take this vehicle home,” way of car sales.

DISCUSSION (29)

Nibby > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 08:35

I’ve driven one at 80mph+ a few times. It gets scary.

Berang > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 08:40

I’m wondering what “hard to drive” might mean in a modern context.

Jack Does Cars > Nibby
03/12/2016 at 08:52

I had that ‘16 Sahara as a rental in Ohio, and I drove it 70 MPH on a highway at dusk, with mild wind. I have done scarier things, but this is towards the top of the list.

Jack Does Cars > Berang
03/12/2016 at 08:53

Every time you hit the horn, a throwing star darts out of nowhere and hits you in the face.

Nibby > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 08:54

The one I had was a 2011, which had the minivan engine from the late 80s/early 90s.

Jack Does Cars > Nibby
03/12/2016 at 08:59

The 3.7 or the 3.8? Because at that time, they were just flip flopping that engine every year until the Pentastar came out halfway through the 2012 model year.

Nibby > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 09:13

3.8L

Berang > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 09:13

Another fine Takata product.

Jack Does Cars > Nibby
03/12/2016 at 09:14

Jack Does Cars > Berang
03/12/2016 at 09:15

DAMN SON

Nibby > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 09:29

It was suffering.

LongbowMkII > Berang
03/12/2016 at 09:29

I knew we shouldn't let the ninjas into the product development room.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Berang
03/12/2016 at 09:43

Well, it's this Jeep; how are we supposed to text while driving if a mild wind is blowing us off course?

BreakMyWallet > Berang
03/12/2016 at 10:39

not quite awake yet, but i’m sittin’ here lol-ing

Chasaboo > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 10:58

They are crap cars, and a friend who owns says, that’s the charm, driving something that is just so horrible on the road.

COMTNDRVR > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 11:06

I used to have a ‘99 TJ with the 2.5 and would drive between Denver and Colorado Springs frequently (75mph, heavy cross-winds). I only almost died a few times...

Jack Does Cars > Chasaboo
03/12/2016 at 11:11

Many of my friends want them as their first cars, but I try to sway them to a Renegade or a Toyota Tacoma or something, because they’re better in every way.

Jack Does Cars > COMTNDRVR
03/12/2016 at 11:12

Did you suffer from the TJ death wobble?

COMTNDRVR > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 11:18

I never did! I once started violently hydroplaning at around 70 mph going downhill though...

That's gonna leave a mark! > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 12:15

Cause like its called marketing?

Jack Does Cars > COMTNDRVR
03/12/2016 at 12:22

Well. That causes issues.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 12:32

These (along with things like the Z car, old, unreliable convertibles, and Miatae - I’m 6'3 and 320 lbs) are what I like to call “crazy girlfriends.” They’re fun to have on the weekends but he'll to live with every day

greasemonkey235097 > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 12:43

70mph, 80mph, i have own a tj and a yj for more than a decade, its an off road vehicle, not a highway cruiser, if you can’t judge the limitations of a vehicle why test them? You want to cruise at those speeds, buy a camaro convertible or a subaru.

190octane > greasemonkey235097
03/12/2016 at 13:18

Is it possible to get a YJ to 80 mph not going downhill/off a cliff?

I had a ‘95 YJ with the 2.5 and 31" wheels. We were headed into Barstow from Calico one time and got hit with a bad headwind and the only way I could make it back up the hill at faster than 35 mph was to tuck in behind semis.

Who would’ve thought that a tall brick wouldn’t be aerodynamic and cut through the wind?

190octane > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
03/12/2016 at 13:19

Never heard that but I agree 100%.

Jack Does Cars > greasemonkey235097
03/12/2016 at 13:26

True, but a majority of people that buy them use them as everyday drivers, and it’s sometimes hard to find good, legal, off-roading in my area.

greasemonkey235097 > Jack Does Cars
03/12/2016 at 13:38

I agree, but push it to that speed is just asking for trouble

jkm7680 > Jack Does Cars
03/14/2016 at 19:00

Nearly every fucking teenager I know wants a Wrangler. Even though they’re mostly crap cars for spoiled frat bros.

Jack Does Cars > jkm7680
03/14/2016 at 19:26

You have just described the entire male student body at my, and every other school in my area. Just ask Slant6.