Jeep Wrangler vs F-150
#51
Senior Member
That's funny. Jeeps have long been fashion accessories here in Utah. YJ, then TJ, then they new ones (I haven't kept up on my model codes since I don't "Jeep" anymore ...), all the same.
But go down to Moab, you will see some JKs that will blow your mind, both in how they look and what they can do.
But go down to Moab, you will see some JKs that will blow your mind, both in how they look and what they can do.
#52
I went from a jeep jk with 35s to F150... I was a truck guy for years and then I got my jeep and I loved it.. it would go anywhere and was AWESOME in the snow.. plus with the top and doors off.. you just couldn't ask for anything better.. but I only got 10mpgs and when I towed it was worse.. I sold it and got more then I paid even with the added stuff.. I now own 2 door f150 4x4 and it is more practical for me as I hunt, fish, camp.. here is my jeep and my truck
#53
Senior Member
I went from a jeep jk with 35s to F150... I was a truck guy for years and then I got my jeep and I loved it.. it would go anywhere and was AWESOME in the snow.. plus with the top and doors off.. you just couldn't ask for anything better.. but I only got 10mpgs and when I towed it was worse.. I sold it and got more then I paid even with the added stuff.. I now own 2 door f150 4x4 and it is more practical for me as I hunt, fish, camp.. here is my jeep and my truck
only 10 mpg? I didnt know they were that bad. My 97 on 35s gets about 13. Basically the same on my truck with 37s
#55
Senior Member
not even, i only have the 2.5 lol. Guess that helps a bit with gas. Ya they never should have changed the 4.0. I know a few guys who own both a JK and a TJ or YJ and their JK has had engine issues. Sucks because now people who dont know much about jeeps just think they have bad motors and dont kow how long the others have been around. Bad decision jeep, bad decision
#56
Wow.. 2.5 thats awesome. . And agreed. . Jeep has made a few bad decisions over the years.. dont get me wrong I loved my jeep and it did everything I needed it to.. I have to say my f150 is only getting 10.6 mpg in town with the 5.0 but it is just more practical for me..
#57
Senior Member
Wow.. 2.5 thats awesome. . And agreed. . Jeep has made a few bad decisions over the years.. dont get me wrong I loved my jeep and it did everything I needed it to.. I have to say my f150 is only getting 10.6 mpg in town with the 5.0 but it is just more practical for me..
#59
#60
I'd pick an older pick up, preferably straight axle, over a jeep any day.
If you pick up a 78/79 f150 with the straight axle, or 80-96 with ttb, you're in good shape for off road, and as a driver.
If you pick up a 78/79 f150 with the straight axle, or 80-96 with ttb, you're in good shape for off road, and as a driver.