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52k for a 2 door base wrangler?! Holy shit

Jeep: LISTEN HERE. Make a BARE BONES Wrangler with a rear locker for 35k or less. It should be fairly simple. Sincerely, everyone.

Charging $4,500 for automatic transmission as an add-on is insane considering automatic is the standard and manual would be the rare choice.

52k plus 35s, a lift, a new top, and installation. Probably 60 grand into wrangler that doesn't even have a locker. Should have had Tommy help you find your "cheap" Jeep.

Think about it, $52K for a 'base' Wrangler. While Ford Ranger Raptor - fully loaded, lockers, adjustable suspension, 400hp etc is $57K. Stellantis' pricing is insulting.

Alex, see if the company will buy you some BFG KO3 tires to test. It's a new tire that a lot of us KO2 owners are curious about. As part of a series with your Jeep it would be great to know how the tires handle different situations. It could be an ongoing series. Test MPG, mud, rock, and snow. I think this would be a popular series. Just a thought.

People keep referring to this as a base Jeep. It’s not. With the options, it’s essentially filling in for the absence of a 2 Door Sahara that is no longer available on the JL. With that said, the price is bonkers. I love Jeeps, but I can’t fathom spending that with the other options that are on the market.

Just got my “Cheap Jeep”, 2007 Rubicon loaded, low miles, mint condition, for $15,000. Plenty of $$$ left over to make it a beast! Couldn’t be happier and I didn’t have to sell my soul to the devil! lol

Im blown away at the 2024 costs, I bought a 23 JL Sport and paid $33K OTD with an automatic. If Jeep was smart, they'd keep the costs lower on the base Wrangler. $52k is entry level lux money IMO.

That price tag is bonkers!

All I can say is good luck. The 5 door wrangler here costs almost as much as a top spec of the Landcruiser you get in the US. Nuts. My experience with Wranglers isn't great. Had a 2017 1 year old with max 20k miles. Electronic safety aids periodically disconnected off road when you needed them. The roof leaked. The front axle literally almost fell off while driving on the road. The rear main oil seal failed just outside of warranty and that was the final straw. Based on industry data my experience is not unique. On a mopar "factory" lift, the ride of the Jeep was poor but liveable for me but, was painful for some others and even led to some falling sick. The interior noise was on the louder side but liveable. Again, the main thing that killed was the atrocious reliability for something that was effectively brand new.

I’m 48 years old and I remember going to car lots with my dad when I was 18 and you could get new 4x4 vehicles for 18,000 dollars now the 18,000 4x4 vehicles are almost 50,000 dollars. Good lord .

Love Jeep Wrangler. I have been a Jeep Wrangler owner most of my life. But to be honest, Jeep has priced them selves out of peoples garage. That is the only reason they would see their sales drop. The price. Everything else about Wrangler is perfect.

52K?.... Ridiculous... But go with KO3s

Thanks for being transparent. 👍 With that being said, with all those options, you could have got the rear locker with a Willy's for less than that at certain dealerships. I've been looking at a 2024 2 door manual in Anvil or that siege green color. 🤓

Honestly I respect you decision Alex because at the end of the day it’s your money so spend it the way you want. On another note you could have gotten so many more better vehicles for $52,000-$60,000! The Colorado ZR2 MSRP’s as $48,000 so you could probably get it for $52,000. It already comes with great suspension, lockers, good tires, plenty of skid plates, and a whole lot luxurious interior. Also for $52,000-$60,00 I’m sure you could get a Bronco Sasquatch edition. I need not saying that the Bronco is ten times better than the Jeep unless you put 40s on it. This is a head scratcher 😅.

My 2020 Wrangler S 2 door went everywhere stock. It was like a mountain goat. People modify these things when they generally don't need to. Just put more protection on it line rock rails and go have fun.

Too bad you didn't buy the one from Tommy, you know, the one he said he wanted because it was basic. I think he kept it three months.

$52k for a Sport S is insane. Hence why at least here in the Phoenix valley dealerships are overstocked with Jeep Wranglers!

Hold up. The automatic is a $4500 OPTION NOW?! 🤯 In all seriousness, I'm excited to see this series continue. There's something about a stock Jeep off-road that's a lot of fun to watch! Speaking of which, it looked like the Jeep traction control system did a nice job despite not having lockers available. 🤙

Great Jeep, but unfortunately that’s what is wrong with Jeep. My 2021 2 door JL Rubicon was ordered during COVID and listed 55k (I had affiliate pricing through my work so I got it significantly cheaper). Mine has pretty much everything except leather and the automatic. I thought that was too much for a Jeep then, and now 52k for a non-lockered Jeep is crazy. This is where Jeep is going wrong… especially since I just bought an old Jeep (and I’m remembering how great they were).

No wonder Jeep sales are so bad! To charge $50k + on a base 2-door is criminal! That being typed, congrats Alex! Glad you got out from under that Land Rover mistake!

Paid $42k for a 2door Rubicon in 2021. Kept it a year and upgraded to a 4Runner. My TRD Off road premium 4Runner was $48k. You got hosed !

As for the clank... When you park your Jeep, put it in neutral, apply the parking brake, and take your foot of the brake to let out any tension in the drivetrain, THEN put it in park. The clank could just be because it was parked under tension and when that tension is released some gears somewhere in the drivetrain and banging together.

People are crying over $45k TRD offroad tacomas with a locker and a sway disconnect, but they totally forget $50,000 2 door Wranglers and Broncos exist.

Some type of front sway bar disconnect would be money well spent. The typical quick disconnects are the cheapest but also can be kind of a pain. I’ve ran both tires and prefer the Toyo Open country AT3.

I don't think Jeep should be charging extra for transmission options no one else does... Or certainly not 4500 dollar difference. Also just too much for a jeep no locker. Like it's not the same but to put it into perspective my buddy bought an 89 Jeep Cherokee used that has the 4.0, manual 5 speed, with an off-road winch bumper and winch, plenty of lights, tow lights and tow bar, and really aggressive mud tires for 2200 dollars. It can go anywhere that Wrangler could and for about 600 bucks if not less my buddy can put in a touch screen radio with a backup camera. And it might have lockers I don't quite know we've never been in a situation it couldn't go as is. It went thru 8 inches of hard snow in rwd no problem while me and my other friend had to put out rigs in 4hi to get thru it. But yeah his brake caliper has already seized but for 400 bucks he's replaced both front brakes and completely flushed his brake fluid system. Basically I just wouldn't spend 52k on a brand new jeep when a used one can be made to match or exceed a newer one off road anyways but they aren't too uncomfortable on the road either. And with enough knowhow you can put new tech into an older jeep for way cheaper than a new one evidently. Like an 8th of the price cheaper. And the cost of ownership would be way lower vs brand new. Just no warranty really.

I had a 2021 Rubicon and I beat it off road hard! It was bulletproof! Now I have a 2024 Rubicon XR and it’s amazing!! Congratulations!

I would really like to see fuel economy, acceleration and braking numbers before and after your lift and tire mods.

You're on drugs with that $52K. Definitely could have found a Rubicon for that price.

Nice 2 Door. Looking forward to seeing the upgrades and testing. Try the new KO3 tires. I am waiting to see some reviews on them. I picked up a 2024 2 door Willys so I received the rear lockers, rock sliders and 33-inch KO2 tires

Should have started with a Willys or Rubicon. I built them on jeeps website for around 49 and 56 grand respectively

Their heads bobbing in unison while talking about solid axles reminds me of the Bohemian Rhapsody scene from Wayne’s World!

Congrats on the new Jeep! But I’m curious how much is TFL paying this guy to be able to afford a brand new 2500 ram diesel and a $50k wrangler 😂

Wildpeaks are good, but since you’ve got them on your Ram perhaps go for something else so you can compare. I’ve had great luck with Nitto Ridge Grapplers on both a JK and 4th gen 4Runner.

You spent $52k on a Jeep and now have to spend thousands more to mod it for off road use? Might as well get a Bronco with Sausquatch Package.

Lift kits? Done on a weekend with a couple of cold ones!! $52K for a 2 door sport… 😮 As for tires, look into the Baja Boss from Micky thompson! Great video and hoping you guys are going to film this entire build and as each new mod is added you take it out to see the changes??

I never understood spending a ton of money on a brand new vehicle, then take it off road to bash it around. Buy a used one from some girl who decided she didn't like her base Jeep as much as she thought.

I put a Clayton Off-road Overland 1.5” lift with the heavy duty springs and “regular” Fox shocks on my wife’s Gladiator. It rides pretty well. I think you will be satisfied.

I paid a good amount less than that for my 2024 Willys 4xe. Those rebates here in the springs really helped.

Tires!!! Nitto Recon Grappler. Size 295/70/18 in the SL load range. This is going to be one of the lightest and durable tire you can get that's around the 35" mark. For the way your talking about using your jeep they would be great. You don't need the very heavy E load range tires on your jeep. This is only going to kill your fuel economy and the power of your jeep. If your street driving and some trails you shouldn't have to give up the drivability of your vehicle. The fuel economy hit that is taken when going to larger offroad tires is NOT effected as much by size as it is weight. This is the exact tire I'm running on my 2023 F150 Tremor ecoboost. I haven't lost any measurable fuel economy at all from factory tires. Infact I have been able to get over the epa rated fuel economy with this tire. Ride and traction in all conditions has been great. I also tow heavy and often. Heavy towing had dropped the factory general grabber ats by 45% in only 4k miles. I have just over 7k miles on the Recons without any notice of treadwell or cupping. Even if you don't pick this tire please look at the specs and weigh of the tires you choose. The closer to the weight of your factory tire the more stock like your fuel economy and on road feel will be. Looking forward to seeing more.

I heard that annoying noise coming from the Jeep as well. It sounded like a couple of loose Millennials. I had been in a friendly argument with a friend of mine who does not like TFL, and I defended them. I've had to raise the white flag over the past couple of months, as TFL has been handed over to youngsters who think they know 10x more than they actually do, and who are afraid to drive off-road vehicles over anything more challenging than a bumpy road. TFL should add two letters to its name, for Neutered and Millennials.

Please compare this jeep to TFL's 1944 Jeep. On road and off road.

lol if that’s cheap. Man U rolling in cash. 😂

Not even a locker at that price lol 😂..you should of got the gladiators that they couldn't sell and put over 30% off .. could of got a loaded gladiator for the same price. Or with the money your putting into it a ranger raptor lol

I have the same Jeep Wrangler and I have been able to do very difficult trials with it. It's been a great vehicle. You really don't need a rubicon.

Unbolt your sway bar dude it only takes a second.

I don't know what to say about what has happened with vehicle prices except that, NO, WE'RE NOT CHEAP SKATES. THIS IS JUST OUT OF CONTROL. I have 80k miles on my 2016 JKU hardtop with a 3½" lift on 35s. Based on these ridiculous prices out in the market, I'm more in love with it every day. This is just insane. Of course, sales are down. How could it go any other way. I could pay $700-800 a month, but I WOULD NEVER... It's transportation, not real estate.

Congratulations on the New 2024' Jeep!! Right On Alex!!! Looking forward to the modifications later on. Awesome video

My 2 door bronco cost me 64. But it came from the dealer with 35s, suspension upgrade, front and rear lockers, and a sway bar disconnect. I think going “cheap” might actually be way more expensive and painful to add those capabilities in the aftermarket. Just getting a rubicon might make more sense.

Roman’s paying him six figures 😂 maybe

The craziest inflation gripe I will give is this. I bought a 22 2dr Rubicon, loaded except for the plastic bumpers (which I knew I was replacing), and cloth seats (which was preferences). Bro I paid $53k 2 years ago!

Disconnecting your swaybar is extremely helpful and free :)

In 2018, you could get a brand new base model 2 door wrangler for less than 35k after tax…. Today, you can’t find any off-road vehicles (new) for less than 50k. That’s seriously insane.

Add some sway bar diconnects. They will help quite a bit with articulation. The tractiom control did netter than I thought it would with a wheel up. That price point is crazy. Good luck with your build.

Makes you realize you don’t need all the lockers and stuff. Just skid plates and a good traction control mapping system

Those Landrover Discovery's sure came and went fast. Never got to see those build up videos/series as mentioned.

At 69 years of life, I have seen a lot of price and merchandise changes. The big difference is the gadgets and toys people feel compelled to have. My first Jeep was a '63 Willey's Wagoneer with a 389 Pontiac. That Jeep was bottom of the line and well used in 1982. In the present time I have 2 Jeeps. A '96 ZJ project vehicle, and a '23 JLU Sport S. The ZJ was free, and the JLU had a sticker of $50k. Vehicles of any type are expensive! But Jeep Wranglers tend to be more to buy, and could end up costing double the purchase price, or more. I bought the Wrangler to tow behind our '18 Ram 2500 4wd 6.7L and camper, as a touring vehicle. The out the door price was $1k more than the truck. But just adding step sliders and a Roadmaster All-terrain tow bar with brakes. Cost about 12% of the cost of the Wrangler. So just be real, Jeeps are fun, but very expensive at any vintage!

Welcome to the family, rock sliders are a worthwhile investment

Even with an extended warranty do not let the jeep dealership find out you went off road with it !

Discount tire has the GoodYear Territory MT in a 315/70/17 on sale right now for 186 a tire. They’re the OEM Sasquatch package tire. Great deal. Also, I just picked up a 2024 Willys 4xe from Mark Dodge for 38,281. Shop around next time. Unless you got that jeep for 33k, not worth it.

Get rubicon take off axles. Beefier axles, better gearing for your 35 and lockers all in one. Easy to do when you out in the lift. For tires, looks like you want commuter/hybrid. Check out nitto ridge grapplers

Looking forward to seeing the modifications coming up. I did use Granger when buying an extended warranty for my Ranger Tremor. Very easy and simple to do online. Saved lots of money.

Tires and lift = mall crawler. Lockers first always.

I bought a 2020 JLU Willys for 33k used, only 30K miles. Yes it’s missing some safety tech but it’s more capable than this new 2-door, still feels pretty darn new, and has an LSD at least.

So does Tommy still have his Willys? You could test them against one another after you lift yours and see how they do

Good thing you never got the manual , the torque less 3.6 does not play well . They need to be re geared first, i recommend 4:56 spicer gears and while you are at it, a set of Tru Trac diffs . And a sway bar disconnect .

Very nice Wrangler! Looking forward to the upgrades and future videos. I’m Stoked, I scored a YJ recently (4 inch lift, 33’s, sliders, light bars, etc.) for a fraction of this cost. Less than 1/5 actually.

I got a 22 2 door rubicon for 48k back in 2022, I guess I bought at a good time. You should do front bumper with winch and front sway bar quick disconnects.

I heard tire selection. Cooper's have served me well, and good year duratracs. Currently have the cooper's on the jeep, and good year territory (bronco-trx stock tires) on my f150. Super happy with both

I just think it's crazy that you can get $20,000 worth of options on a $30,000 vehicle.

Stellantis is charging ridiculous prices for all their vehicles! Both Jeep and Dodge. On a separate note I enjoyed this video of a stock Jeep Wrangler on the trail.

The traction control is working pretty decent. As you teeter totter the jeep with the left front wheel dangling over a foot in the air and drives right through the dangle. But $52k for a Sport S? That’s some serious ouch money for the cheap Jeep!

Kind of stupid, the prices these days ... But why I'm here! The auto transmission in our 2019 JLU is pretty damn good. On the highway, on down hills it actually has great hold back ... Sometimes I have to hit the gas, cuz it's slowing us down. The technology could only get better in a 2024? As for off road... If it has manual mode, that works great when things get tougher. I'm a manual transmission kinda guy, but these days, how I look at it ... Get an Automatic and Ride the breaks a bit if you need to. Brakes are cheaper and easier then a clutch.

The clank is normal. My Gladiator has the same noise at about 7mph, every time I drive it. Something is engaging, I heard it may be the ABS.

I paid 67k out the door for a 24 Gladiator Rubicon X, sticker MSRP WAS $72k it came with Rockside engineering rocksliders, half doors a Warn Zeon 12-S winch, and of course pretty much every option available. A 3.5" Clayton lift, AEV rims, 37's and a regear is happening soon. I love the truck it's extremely comfortable.

I would have told Alex@tfl go get the lockers first!!! That keep is very capable out of the box! I would day lockers are a must if you are planning on going off roading alot, then everything else as far as tires go a set of km3 work just fine! Also get a sway bar disconnect kit that will help on the articulation part of the Jeep!!

Keep this series going! Cannot wait to see how it turns out.

Alex you've seen it 1000's of times......put the lockers in asap. Lockers, lift, tires, skid plates and rock rails are mandatory. But Alex if you're happy we're happy. Good for you man! It's your money and to each our own as they say.

That’s crazy. My parents just bought a gladiator rubicon with lockers and everything for $48k

Put some Iroks radials on there! Not as practical, but definitely cool as hell

I got a Rubicon 2.0 turbo 8 speed with the Xtreme recon package (lifted on 35 from factory) for 58k and it had no discount as it was custom ordered. I added all the goodies like steel bumper, hard top, etc You are paying almost the same for a 2 door base? I would have custom ordered rather than getting overpriced options. As you up the trim, the options are included for “free”

These modern prices are insane. JEEP! Make a truly base Jeep with 44's and lockers front and rear.

I know Wildpeaks are great tires, but I think it would be cool to see you guys use a less expensive tire, maybe even not everyone knows the brand tire, and do review on them. Not everyone has money for expensive tires and you guys have done lots of stuff with really good name brand tires.

Would DEFINITELY go with lockers first; you’ll get much more capability and control with stock tires and no lift WITH lockers than you would with bigger tires, a lift kit, and NO lockers.

Lat year I bought a 2010 Rubicon with 85k for 13 thousand dollars from a dealership. I saved a lot

Maybe you can find some low mileage 35" KO2 Rubicon "takeoffs"? I sold all 5 of mine at 4000 miles, wheels and tires for $900. They didn't sell fast. I started out asking $1200. It took two months to find a buyer.

Looks good. Rock sliders and all terrain tires were a must when I got my Wrangler Sport. Have fun.

$50K, and you are still only getting a basically stock mallcraller 😵‍💫, that’s crazy 😢. Can’t wait to see the next video 🤗

I started with a 2018 Stock Sahara JL and modded it for off-road. I later just got a 2024 Rubicon X with it all prepared for off-road from the factory. Not cheaper exactly, but you know how it’ll perform with all the mods by doing a test drive and it’s all covered under warranty.

I really want a jeep but I feel like I should just go and get a 10k nearly 20 year old JK and put some new shocks on it. Jeep knows what they got, apparently.

We have base model jeeps for 39 to 44k at our local dealers. That sir definitely wasn’t a base model lol

The Cooper Wild trex is an amazing tire, great price, great in every condition..long lasting.. But tire howel is pretty loud. But worth it..

lol 1k miles and already have to bring it into the dealership to look at a weird noise?! That’s almost worse than me when I had to have the entire engine replaced at 28k miles. Mine is a 2020 wrangler w/ the 4cyl turbo.

You MUST buy and install JKS Quicker Disconnect Sway Bar Links

Nitto trail grappler is a awesome tire in my opinion. Nokian outpost at is a good tire also. They are made in Dayton Tennessee.

the rear window needs a philadelphia eagles sticker on it!

nice jeep, love the color. too many negative comments, it is his money he can spend it the way he want. Some of us work had for our money and like to reward ourselves with something nice.

Next Venture makes the sliders you want if you never wanna think about sliders again