Considering used Wrangler 392 - thoughts?

[Decay]

What this country needs is a 6.4 1500!

 

[45-70govt]

I would not bother with the 392 Wrangler either. The 392 version is just something that Hellcat kind of guys buy to step into the Jeep world. The 3.6L Wrangler is the better and (much cheaper) way to go for sure. If you still crave more power then put the RIPP supercharger kit on it. I put the blower on mine and the extra 100HP was plenty to keep me interested, even when off the trails. If I wanna go fast I take the Hellcat. If I want a fun day in the mountains, or just to go get groceries the Jeep is the way to go.

 

[Bobo]

Don't all the 392's have issues with cam oiling and wiping lobes eventually?

Never heard of that issue on the 392s
5.7 Hemi has the oiling issue with the lifters, but it's an easy enough fix, if you're willing to do it.
My 2013 Ram 5.7 lost two lifters and destroyed my cam at 187,000 miles (I bought it new) Did all the upgrade stuff and a tune and it is now at 245,000

 

[Bobo]

Never driven one myself, but have read many reviews that shared a similar experience to what Speedy! had.

I'd try to rent one for at least a few days & see if it's what you really want. For me, even tho I love 'motor music', in some vehicles it gets to be too much & becomes irritating after a while. Add to that the intrinsic nosiness in the cabin & harsh ride and, well .................

The other thing is the (annoying AF) MDS on the 392 . It doesn't seem to bother some, but I came to hate it in the short time I had the DDSRT. Again, you need to experience it for a bit to see if it's intrusive given your driving habits & speed limits on local roads etc.

Need the HCDD, those don't have MDS

 

[EricG]

Everything ideologically about Jeeps is cool, everything about them in reality sucks LOL

My cousin has a 392 Wrangler, he goes off roading with it all the time and it is super fun and capable.

We dreamed about rides like these when we were kids, so cool to have them now!

 

[Bobo]

Wife's 04 Wrangler was nearing the end of it's body life so I bought a 24 Wrangler M6, I absolutely hate it, everything is wrong but likely it's the gvt's fault. I like the idea of a 392 but new they are over $100k!?!??! WTF?!?!?

Durango is not an option, removing the roof for the summer is what makes the Wrangler all worthwhile.

You now having me thinking.....

I'm sorry you're not liking the Wrangler! That's not good I wish there was something I could do to help.
Although the 392 MOAB Wrangler is now $79,995 instead of like $104k start
They dropped the price $20K which is a small step in the right direction.

Also, the GT Durango is available with the 5.7 for like $43 and the RT Durango with the 6.4 is coming soon at $49k
My wife wants to replace her Cherokee with another Durango (we had a 2018 GT V6), either the 392 or the HCDD, which is like $80.5k now

As a company, they really are trying to fix the last four years of crap, I can see it internally

 

[Bobo]

Everything ideologically about Jeeps is cool, everything about them in reality sucks LOL

My cousin has a 392 Wrangler, he goes off roading with it all the time and it is super fun and capable.

We dreamed about rides like these when we were kids, so cool to have them now!

If you understand those facts, then you understand the whole Jeep thing! You should be in Toledo for the Jeep fest in August each year, there's thousands of Jeeps from all over the world here!
We put the wife's Wrangler in the All Jeep Parade every year, I wish they would add plant tours into the fest so people could see the build and assembly process.

 

[572 savoy]

Had 2 392 Rubicons. Frankly 2 to many doors. It's a SUV not a Jeep. Now have manual transmission, 4:88 gear 2 door Rubicon running on 35's. A proper Jeep! Way more fun even though it's only a V6! Ymmv.

 

[Speedy!]

6.4 Durango for $49K.....MUST RESIST!

 

[MuscleCat]

6.4 Durango for $49K.....MUST RESIST!

I'm trying to wait for the '27 TRX to upgrade. I've been patient with my '19 Ram 1500 Classic (only 45K miles).
The price point of that Durango RT with a 392 and ordering banks opening next month is going to be difficult to avoid!!

 

[MikeD1]

Need the HCDD, those don't have MDS

I've tried several times to snag one of those, but the 100k+ price point is just too big a gulp for a Durango IMO.
In retrospect (that 20/20 hindsight is always the best ) should have just kept the '18 R/T and dropped a blower in it.

 

[Speedy!]

I'm seeing a ton of DDHC that I guess are leftovers going for $70-$80s brand new 2023s and 2024s.

 

[2ndAmend]

I'm sorry you're not liking the Wrangler! That's not good I wish there was something I could do to help.
Although the 392 MOAB Wrangler is now $79,995 instead of like $104k start
They dropped the price $20K which is a small step in the right direction.

Also, the GT Durango is available with the 5.7 for like $43 and the RT Durango with the 6.4 is coming soon at $49k
My wife wants to replace her Cherokee with another Durango (we had a 2018 GT V6), either the 392 or the HCDD, which is like $80.5k now

As a company, they really are trying to fix the last four years of crap, I can see it internally

It would be perfect were it not for the diffs. The only diff offered in the X was the 3.42 open, need to drive in 3rd around town and 6th is useless unless going downhill on the highway. $4k+ to swap to a 4.11 so that ain't happening. The '04 had 3.73? posi.

And it does not drive smooth, at constant speed it is constantly lurching, dealer and rep said it is the VVT. Apparently it is only noticeable on the M6, which apparently no one but me wants. The wife is very happy.

It is a unique vehicle, fun to drive, especially with the M6, convertible in summer, 4wd for winter, easy to drive and park anywhere. Just not as much fun as the TJ, so sad I had to replace it.

 

[72 440 Barracuda]

I saw it first hand on a friends 392 Scatpack.


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I personally did a cam / lifter / MDS delete in a 60k mile '13 Charger 392. Parts alone it was about $3K a couple years ago...
I put a Hellcat oil pump and lifters with a non-MDS cam (MDS delete) and it's still going strong at 130k ish miles...
Everything I read pointed to oiling issues (oil
Pressure). Cheaper than replacing the motor with the same parts (about $10K when I made the change).

 

[Bobo]

I'm trying to wait for the '27 TRX to upgrade. I've been patient with my '19 Ram 1500 Classic (only 45K miles).
The price point of that Durango RT with a 392 and ordering banks opening next month is going to be difficult to avoid!!

I have a 13 Ram Express 5.7 with 245,000 and a 2024 Ram Classic Warlock 5.7 I’ve had it 14 months and have 39,000 on it.
The quad cab 24 is a great truck and I hate to part with it but I have a 26 Jeep Grand Wagoneer limited that was going down assembly line on Friday so should be completed by now and should be here in a couple weeks, I hope!

 

[Wizza]

I have had a 21 Wrangler 392 for two years now this month and have completely enjoyed every part of it....had a 2010 JK before and this beats it on every front for enjoyment and comfort.

And yeah the skinny pedal application with performance exhaust button pressed makes me smile....it performs exceptionally in comparison to the JK off road with our Virginia trails, rocks and obstacles so much better with lockers and my full MetalCloak skids....lots of security in the ride and I gained a ton of confidence with local events that pushed me beyond that limit, but nowhere near the jeeps limit.

Jeeps are adult Lego kits.....I love messing around with mine

 

[Unholy707]

They're 90% plastic, and they all eventually leak water into the cabin. Mopar sells an official air purifier to tackle mold and mildew smell for the interior (yum). Be sure to get one of those, or an ozone generator

 

[SilverBillet]

They're 90% plastic, and they all eventually leak water into the cabin. Mopar sells an official air purifier to tackle mold and mildew smell for the interior (yum). Be sure to get one of those, or an ozone generator

Most who have vehicles like that never take them off-road anyways.

 

[MikeD1]

I'm seeing a ton of DDHC that I guess are leftovers going for $70-$80s brand new 2023s and 2024s.

What site are you using to see these ?? All I keep seeing are the storm damaged/repaired? ones @ Rob (and I do mean ROB) Lambdin in Davie.
I wouldn't buy a Vespa from that place !!!

 

[Speedy!]

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