WHY I'M SELLING MY JEEP 392 - I've had enough!

This is a quick longterm owner's review covering the reasons why I am selling this vehicle for my latest test vehicle - the '23 Lexus GX 460 Black Line Edition. Stay Tuned for more on that!

[mikesters]

That driver seat was leaning pretty far back. Tilt it up some and bam, car seat fits easily.

[UncmmonSense]

Love my 392. I use mine as a daily and family hauler. It does require some compromises so can't fault you for selling. It definitely isn't as plush as a regular SUV but that is one of the reasons I got it. I didn't want an appliance. I wanted something with a little character. I've driven my 392 from Chicago to Atlanta a couple of times per year with family. Definitely louder than a regular SUV, but tolerable imho.

[tadlockard]

The Wrangler 392 is an excellent multi purpose vehicle. Plenty of room for car seats if you size them correctly, and plenty of room for gear as well. Of course the handling of a low setting sports car won't be there, but you gain the ground clearance and don't have to fear potholes, curbs, parking blocks, etc. You also get the flexibility of having a convertible, along with being able to strip it further by removing the doors. The power and sound of the 392 is a reward every time. The exhaust also has a quiet mode, which may be useful at drive throughs. Road trips at reasonable speeds allow the MDS to kick in, and 17 mpg+ can be achieved. Being aggressive on the throttle will definitely drop city mileage, but 14 city is possible as well. However, adding to operating costs are the requirements for premium fuel only, as there is no knock sensor in the engine to compensate for lower grade fuel. Special Penzoil oil is also recommended/required, which adds to oil change costs. In summary, the Wrangler 392 is an excellent multi purpose vehicle, unique in the market in its overall capabilities, but more costly to own and operate as well.

[robertmansfield]

I have owned 3 jeeps and driving a 2018 JLU and love it. I would suggest you never own another jeep in your life. One min. your bashing it and then the next min. your telling everyone how great it is. Not sure the reason for your video. Reliability? There are a lot of old jeeps on the road still running. Like my 2003 TJ. If want room for kids and everything you own, buy a large cargo van. Not sure why you got your jeep anyways? By the sounds of it the Lexus GX 460 is the greatest car in the world and everyone should go get one before they are all gone.

[americanpatriot]

The wrangler 392 is my 3rd wrangler and I love it dearly. I was able to fit 2 car seats in the back of my jeep with no problem and still had room left over. Not sure which car seat you bought but you can squeeze it in.

[jstorm]

right off the bat in the beginning you said your only 5'9" but you got the seat leaning back further than someone over 6 foot. You can tell by how far it leans back past the door frame. Im 6'4" and i don't lean back that far in my Rubicon.

[mikefly]

I have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe and with the electric motor in series with gas engine, it has so much power, and a great alterative to the 392. The interior is upgraded as well, since I have the leather seats. Good luck with the GX460, as I think that is really an excellent vehicle, and a vehicle I would consider buying as well as a next vehicle. The reliability of the GX460 is really unbeatable. I know people with 200K + miles on their GX and have not have any issues.

[igloo]

Maybe I’m missing something here but it seems that all your negatives should have come to light when you test drove the Jeep before buying it. And as far as advertised gas mileage, they’re all misleading on the stickers for all vehicles. This is based on non real world estimates lol. Maybe consider a long term strategy aka future kiddo before pulling the trigger on a new vehicle next time it seems this was a spontaneous purchase🤷‍♂️

[brianwatkins-vilf]

I just picked up my factory ordered 23XR a couple of weeks ago, but on Monday I received the confirmation for a 20th anniversary 392. So I’m not sure how or what to do with my current 392.
What’s your opinion on how not to lose in switching over to the 20th anniversary?
Who and how did you sell your 392 ? Did you trade it in for the Lexus or did you sell the 392 to another dealer and bought the Lexus from another ?

[robertf]

I had my Jeep 392 for about 10 months before I traded mine off. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it. For 100 grand I was expecting a little more. It was powerful, fast and was built for fun. But, totally unpractical for using it the way I was. The Jeep couldn’t pass a gas pump without having to stop. Small gas tank was an annoyance. Also for me at the price point of the vehicle , it just wasn’t working for me in that I was terrified of off roading it and tearing it up or scratching the paint. I feel what your saying.

[wranglerlifeever]

As a long time Wrangler owner, and I have owned a few…I agree with a lot of his points. What people do not understand is that a Wrangler is more of a toy or a 2nd or 3rd vehicle to enjoy (not a daily driver).
People get blinded by how cool a Wrangler looks and that you can remove the doors, its a convertible, its a 4x4. Once you drive one or own one, you realize they ride pretty bad, drink gas, they are small, hardly any cargo room, they are expensive to own and insurance is expensive, road trips are borderline brutal due to lack of comfort and noise.

A Wrangler is a live axle, 4x4 that was meant to be driven off road mainly. If you try to just drive this daily and haul your family and kids around on the roads/highways you will begin to hate it

[jacquelynavila]

I’m test driving a 392 currently, and I enjoy the speed and sound so far. But also, I have an RC350 F-sport and that black line is sexy!

[BovDrives]

Subbed! I see the PA plates, where are you located?

[YotaRunner]

I appreciate your candor! Best of luck with the GX and congrats on the new addition to the family!

[manimalworks]

The problem with my 2016 GX460 is that it never had any problems, I lost all the car repair skills gained from owning the Buick Enclave

[jeepsrt]

As much as id like to have one... i just wonder with that price tag if its more worth just goin up to the ram trx

[radiumrf]

Thank you for the video. I got Qx80 recently, compare with Escalade, it doesn’t make any noise in cabin, better visibility, better made, rides better, cheaper to buy and maintain.

[williamchase]

This would be the same as when you get your new Lexus SUV taking it off road and complaining that it doesn't perform as well as the Jeep. When your review something you have to do it within the context of what it was built for. You keep saying you understand that but then you don't apply the understanding to the review

[ColonelBravo]

To each his own, I totally seriously understand. I have a much larger car seat in the middle with two bigger kids sitting on each side of it. No problem. Brought my daughter home in a 2012 rubicon, riding my youngest around now in a 392 with the car seat no problems. It checks all the boxes for me, plus my fuel mileage in the city is about 14 which isn’t any worse than my old F150. 17 to 18 on long trips. I’m not planning on ever getting rid of it if possible. Enjoy your new Lexus though. A lot of times, the wife will be happier in a car like that. I get it

[JoshuaEatonCA]

I love how your number one reason is the fact that you push your seat back so far that you're almost sitting in the backseat and complaining about not having a room

I also love how your second reason is basically oh my God I bought a hundred thousand dollar Jeep with a massive V8 engine in it and it gets really crappy fuel mileage. I mean so far the reasons are pretty ridiculous