American Auto Failures: JEEP 

Thank you for the sub my friend. More content like this will be posted. It hurt me to make this, but it had to be done. Jeep is such a wonderful brand, its personal for me. Maybe this will change ideas at Jeep leadership.

If you are spending that sort of cash they better get you a,loaner for overnight repairs without being told.

The second you have ANY issues with that BMW, GET RID OF IT! If you don't it will cost you dearly.

Gone are the days when BMWs and Mercedes Benz made cars that a person could drive for years, sell it, and the next owner could drive it for more years. Those car makers found out that they couldn't make money on cars that lasted for at least 500 thousand miles. German engineering went out the window. Now they make cars that are meant to be leased for 3 years and then turned in for a newer model.

Jeeps have always been POS...you kids want to look cool. This is the price you pay.

I totally agree. I can’t believe what is happening to such a wonderful brand.

Those 392s are gonna be over $100k now. Insane.

@@GrymmEvil It's such an insane price, they are literally just trying to milk as much money as they can out of the Wrangler community.

@@A-BombEnergy People buy them too because of the lure of "exclusivity" so Stellantis just learns the wrong lessons from it. We've been wanting a factory V8 Jeep for YEARS but not current Jeep and not a four door only IMO.

@@GrymmEvil I would LOVE a factory V8 but not in that price range. I can accept the 4 door though, we differ there :) but yeah, I can pick up what you are putting down.

No, Jeeps are trash and always have been and always will be. Nothing new.

@@doctordetroit4339 I disagree that they always have been, but I do agree but they always will be moving forward.

​@@doctordetroit4339they were good before Daimler. After that it went downhill immediately

Can't, CAFE standards for fuel economy and car size make it impossible. A car needs to have x mpg per square foot and it goes up every year, having exceeded reasonable expectation so manufacturers must pay fines for not meeting it. So they build bigger, dumber cars and pay the government fines who pays them grants and both take your money for a garbage product you can't afford and don't want

Unfortunately that's what people are going after. That's why the High trim level Chevy and Ford pickups sell so well and why they have gotten so feature rich.

Honestly, I completely agree. I purchased a BMW M340i and aside from my house, that was the biggest purchase I have ever made. If it wasn't due to the fact that I need a performance car for my business, I simply wouldn't do it. And that wasn't even 80k.

we need to get back to the 18k to 35k jeeps

Lol the process is easy to fix. Quit voting in Democrats. Have Term limits and don't allow conceted people to go to Congress. ( And when I say connected I mean on a multi national level Connected to huge Multi National companies. We need to shut off the idea of being lifelong government officials getting wealthy by corporate donors and worldwide elites.

Actually, it depends. In talking with my local Lamborghini dealer, I can order a new Huracan and it will be delivered in about two years. This is the price I pay to buy one at MSRP with no markup while the used car market prices are still insane. And all these prices are north of $230K. So I'd say if I can get a 2 year old Huracan with low mileage with documented service for $100K, I'd buy it in an instant much less at $80K!🙂🙂🙂

lol tell that to Any German manufacturer. No one wants an 80k jeep is what you’re saying.. People who can spend that for a car sure as hell don’t want a bullshit ass jeep.

At minimum, I wish they would just create the minimalist Jeep and have it be a heritage line. Thanks for the comment my friend.

@@A-BombEnergy The off-road duty of the original Jeep has been filled by SxS and UTV's like Polaris line-up. Likewise the Toyota 4runner is a better general-purpose vehicle than the Jeep. So the Jeep's only loyal customers are those that want the image and recognition of owning an American icon. Jeep doesn't need to be a good to sell to these loyal customers, and they are enough of them to keep Stellantis in business.

When they got rid of the xj the writing was on the wall 😢

The TJ is great, but I cant stand the idea of having the engine run by a computer. putting a down payment on a CJ5 with a chevy 350 small block swapped into it soon.

@@00x0xx I agree, it's like the people that still buy catilacs and Buicks because they think they're still good vehicles. Toyota is following the same notion that more technology makes a better car like most companies now on the other hand, the biggest problem with modern cars and trucks. You don't need your car to be constantly connected to a network or have different drive modes, you only need to know how to operate it

In the next episode, I will discuss who still owes money from the bailout....

I guess it's a toss up between people upset about bail outs, and people who lost there jobs because there was no bail out. The politicians tend to prefer the former.

@@alexgamble4718 Yeah, but when our country finally goes bankrupt because our government spend money on stupid shit like it's going out of style a WHOLE LOT MORE people are gonna lose their jobs. Then the politicians are going to lose alot more then their jobs!

It's a sad truth...it's unbelievable. I hope this video gets seen by Jeep leadership. Maybe they will change?

Chrysler has been a debt juggernaut that is a zombie producer since the GFC

Good, they are fiat Italian junk of crap that need to stop existing

That's the plan.

Just like Harley Davidson

Preach brother.

But there are way too many people out there who still are going to buy these overpriced cars and don´t realize how much they are getting screwed.

Problem is people would like the dealers if it wasnt a ram rod scam job. If we get rid of them now you cant go see the vehicle in person before you buy it.

Well….. The manufacturers have gone to NTSB With hat in hand asking for regulations that require expensive technology that isn’t necessary for purchasers but can’t opt out of. And then the dealership isn’t helping the situation

it's the states that force it

Can I ask you a serious question? The only “negative” (and I use quotations because I don’t think you mean to be negative) comment I’ve gotten is about the museum bit. Is me highlighting the high prices, lack of customer service, and poor manufacturing not clear enough in the video to where the only thing I hear a complaint about is the museum piece? I feel like those items I highlighted have very clear fixes, literally do the opposite. The impetus behind the museum, (which God help me I’m going to make it even more clear in the next video) is because I met a Porsche employee before and after he did the Porsche museum and track tour. The after was surprisingly different than the before. Thanks for commenting though, hope you have a great day.

Theyll be selling the same crap in 10 years and itll be even worse

Wow this is a wild story to hear! I’m actually very surprised of the honesty of the sales manager. The GCs can be a decent vehicle but it’s so luck of the draw and that’s just wrong. Did your friend ever get rid of the GC? Thanks for commenting brother, sorry for the late reply, trying to be better at responding. Have a great weekend my friend. -Brandon

Totally agree with sir. It’s why and so many jeepers keep them. Thanks for commenting my friend

Agreed! No Jeep since has been worth owning

4.0 was better with the AMC XJ Cherokee AW4 transmission. Nothing reliable from Chrysler.

And the 4.0 is so much better than the 3.8 pentastar.

The TJ frame is very susceptible to rust failure vs the older YJ frame. The coil springs are nice, but might as well get a nice 4.0 ZJ / WJ Grand Cherokee and build it up for the same price of a stock TJ with a good frame.

Man that is nuts! Its like the simplest jobs get messed up. I changed the oil on my JL today and it was so easy, the trick though...you put 5 quarts of oil in...no more...no less...tough stuff haha.

It's a Jeep bro, coulda just ran it for 1000 miles or so and had it burn off or leak a few quarts, it changes its own oil!

Hey, I am really happy to hear that you are doing well with you Lexus. I have to say, that is a beautiful car and I imagine it will outlast 99% of cars on the market. Nobody can question the Toyota reliability. I saw those things everywhere in Africa, they usually had some interesting equipment mounted on them too...

Wish we could follow the Japs on reliability

The new Lexus GX is amazing. I agree with you. You made the right decision

GX and Land Cruiser are the best vehicles ever built. There's absolutely no comparison with any Chrysler product. You definitely made the right decision.

The problem is now even Toyota is having problems. They had to stop making the venerable 4.7 and 5.7 V8's. The new engines are having too many failures. Best you can say now is the (2023+) toyotas are the "Least Worst". When they used to be The Best.

You are not wrong at all. I bought my 2018 Jeep JL Manual Transmission...thinking "oh the manual will be bullet proof." NOPE. I have had the slave cylinder go out 3 times. Then I just recently had it overheat on me, and it was because of the metal cooling pipe got a pin size hole leak. What a horrible time it was replacing that pipe. Took 3 weeks with me every day working on it for about 1-2 hours.

​@A-BombEnergy which cooling pipe, located where?

Wow! What a story good sir, I have heard many like this too. I have to say, my 2018 JL left me stranded once...and it was a horrible day at work and being stranded just intensified the complication of the day. My TJ and XJ has never left me stranded...so I fell ya. What kind of Subi do you have?

The oil cooler on the 3.6 Pentastar.... thank the accountants for this cost cutting choice... I would never use plastic on this or place it there...

Sad but truly understood. I'm in a 03 TJ , 4.0, 5 spd. Mnl.that is going to be my last vehicle. Well unless it gets totaled in an accident, it doesn't leave the road.

My wife has a 93 4.0 with only 64,000 miles on it hard top a/c that the options. Been offered $12,000 This jeep is a keeper. Had a 2014 rubicon unlimited x package and sold it in 2022 with 5,500 miles on it. Just didnt feel like a real jeep. No ruff ride and as big as a tahoe just not a good trail vehicle. The other option I forgot its automatic just plain 3sd no overdrive this jeep cost me $16,000 never again will jeeps be this cheap also a 54 M38A1 and a Cj5 plain jane 3spd stick 258 6cyl

Yes, the new ones are junk. only good for a Hemi retrofit. I got a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 285k still going maybe 10k in repairs in 29 years with that including 6 sets of new tires.

Great Content BTW, liked and Subscribed, hopefully this gets some reach.

Brother, you are preaching some serious truth in this comment. My family has been a LOYAL Jeep family for a long time too, and I bought my first Jeep in 2018 after a deployment. Got ripped off by the dealer (they undercoated it and hid rust) and luckily, I was able to trade it in at a dealership in upstate NY and they didn't care about the rust. Got my Jeep JL brand new but it was such a stretch to purchase because how expensive it was. I cannot imagine now buying a Jeep for what they are asking. I just bought a 2022 BMW M340i...and WOW is that car a blast and its cheaper than MOST Jeeps. I still have my Jeeps and I love them...but I am not sure if I'll ever buy a new one. How do you like the Gladiator? I rented on in FL a year-ish go and I loved it tbh...almost considered getting one but I just couldn't do the price. Thanks for the sub and comment, it really helps.

​@@A-BombEnergyI love the Gladiator. It’s exactly what I wanted in a Jeep truck - a Wrangler with a bed. It did take some getting used to though, as my previous two Jeeps before the Gladiator were a '14 JK 2-door, and a '99 TJ 2-door before that. The Gladiator is over double their length. However, now that I’m an older dad, I needed that extra space. With that said, this purchase is the one that made me start to see the failings of Jeep, and made me rethink my brand loyalty. I almost went with a Tacoma as you can get more features for about 10k less. Jeep didn’t even have adaptive cruise control until this year in any of their vehicles, and still, they won’t include it in sport models. With all that said, I love taking the top off so I still went with the Jeep. I’ve heard rumblings that Stellantis is starting to get the message, and maybe rethinking their pricing, and It appears they have begun to at least acknowledge they have to keep up with technology features to stay relevant. Here's hoping anyway.

Range Rover? For a similar price I could certainly get a better Bronco right now.

Very true but… Ford is horrible as well now. Nothing worse than Stellantis, but in the last 20 years I don’t think an automaker’s reputation has dropped more than Fords. My business has 3 very nice Lariat F150s less than 10 years old and all less than 120k total all highway miles. All 3 have had to have complete transmission and engine replacements. If you want a current off-road vehicle, there’s only 2 choices: Suburu for fireroads and Toyota for the harder stuff. Everything else is a fools errand.

Brother, you couldn’t be any more correct. You should see what they said about me and this video in the forums, boy am I hated there lol. I can’t remember the exact term, but there is a psychological condition that people have when they defend something purely based on the fact that they own it. They feel you are attacking them and not the product. In the forums I got slaughtered because I own a BMW…how dare I exercise my right to drive what I want. What’s going to be more wild, is I am doing a video on Ford next, just posted the trailer, give it a look at let me know what you think. The full film will be out in June. Thanks for the comment brother, it was refreshing to read.

People were draining the 1 quart of oil when they got the free oil change. They weren't paying for oil changes...although I am sure some do pay for them, but I doubt they are draining 1 quart of oil. I used my 4 free oil changes and drained 1 quart out every time. After the 4 free changes were used, I now change my own oil. It's simple and it doesn't get overfilled.

on new vehicle sometimes it is best to get the dealerships to do the oil changes for warranty coverage.

@@A-BombEnergy With all the extra oil you drained, you almost have enough oil for another oil change! You'd just have to find another quart somewhere. Lol

Draining the oil is the easy part, try getting off the oil filter by hand.

@@boskey10 use a filter wrench...lol

You speak nothing but truth. My companies would never be bailed out and I wouldn't want that. If I run my companies in the ground, then its my fault.

@@A-BombEnergy It's all about quarterly profits not about the health of the company due to BS in the US legal system companies traded on the stock exchange have a legal duty to maximize profits for investors even if it means driving the company into the ground, even Toyota NA has this problem.

Isn't that wild how much you paid? But to be honest, I would pay that too. You have a quality vehicle and as long as the frame is good and it's not plagued with rust, engine and transmission (or in your case clutch) replacements are something you can do in your garage. What color is your rig?

I am going to Moab next year I khakis tan jeep. I also own a base 2011 Nissan frontier with 2.5 liter and manual transmission. Someone put a million miles on it. I saw the price was 8200 with 128k miles I purchased it in 2019. It has been reliable got 172k miles on it. Cost me 2 oil change a year and I replaced all 4 tires for 380 bucks. I use it to haul my dirt bikes.

​@@A-BombEnergyI need to fix the rust on my 2004 Rubi. People keep asking why fix, buy newer... they just don't get the sharp decline in quality when the TJ line ended.

Your on the right track, honestly going back to before 2003. Sticking with the 4.0, and avoiding everything later model with the v6 motors. As a mechanic I've installed probably 10 or more 3.8 and 3.3 v6, and rebuilt 2 4.0 motors (that ran perfectly but knock or smoke from piston flop). If you want a solid 4x4 Toyota 4 runners are in the same neighborhood price wise, or, if it's just a small 4x4 toy your looking for.... Mahindra roxor. Straight axle, small, jeep looking, reliable 4 cylinder turbo diesel..... Just throwing out some other angles to avoid the pitfalls of what jeep stand for. Jeep Just Empty Every Pocket

Sounds like me and you have a lot in common! Rebuilding these bad boys is really fun and mind blowing with simplicity but yet they are built so well. I cannot believe what is happening to such a wonderful brand. Thank you for sharing my video with them, please feel free to reach out if you need any assistance with that situation. If they do get a new one...manual 3.6 is the only way to go.

Tell them to get a grand cherokee ZJ or WJ with the 4.0 they still are reliable while also being pretty nice vehicles

1992 4x4 Laredo, 5-speed is my daily. Love my lil shitbox (even though she has drinking problems, grumbly old gal....).

@@antoniusp3295 Wow you got a rare one! Impossible to find a manual version! My 92 Laredo is an automatic...tbh I am shocked it is still running haha, maybe our girls can talk about their drinking problems hahaha!

Thank you kind sir! I have heard this story many times about former Jeepers switch to Toyota or other brands. I am really like BMW...

I am with you! I also worked for Jeep as a tech, manager and warranty auditor. I now own a 4Runner.

I’m so glad you picked up on some of the underlying themes of this video. Bless you. I’m working on a Ford video…that will blow your mind. Some of the stuff I found blew my mind! Thanks for commenting! Hope to see you in the comments when I upload that one 🇺🇸💪

Should see what those grads are doing to the railroads of America. It’s insanity

It isn't just the USA...

But the golden parachutes contradict that statment!

@@stevebell4906well how else are you going to attract all these brilliant and talented executives

I absolutely love those oldie brands! I hate to say even old (Pontiac isn't old!). You speak a lot of truth my friend. Thank you for the sub, I hope to see you in the comments on the next documentary film. Coming soon :)

The chicken tax is keeping Ford and Chrysler alive. Otherwise they'd get ravaged by foreign auto manufacturers

@@ILovePancakes24the chicken tax needs to be “CANCELLED” we need Toyota “HI-LUX” I wish a Canadian Economist would chime in Why no genuine Japanese trucks get imported into Canada ????

​@ILovePancakes24 maybe they should actually innovate and learn to compete on the market, rather than the government holding their hand.

Cafe were put there for a good good reason back then and it should still stay that way

Hey thats great news! What did you end up getting? I have owned/own many Jeeps and even my 2018 JL isn't horrible to work on. It took time to learn some things with it though.

You are a success story of someone who owned a JK and upgraded to a Ford and doesn't regret it. That 3.8L was a turd, its like you said, no horsepower. I can't believe they even put that engine in their lineup. The 4.0L destroys that engine in almost every measure...in fact...all measures. Have you looked at getting an old Wrangler and using it to go places your ford cant? Thanks for the comment.

Jku ain't too bad, it is a jeep after all not a hot rod😂 And from the sounds of some forums the 3.8 was more reliable too. Also that explorer is really reliable my mom has one at like over 150k miles hope you enjoy it ❤

@@sixpest The Duratech 3.5/3.7L engine (used in the Explorer, Flex and other lines) is a good motor, but the water pump is driven off the timing chain. A horrible design and very costly repair! You'll never really know when it'll go bad, and when it does, it floods the engine with coolant. Before you know it's leaking (internally) you've wasted crank\con rod bearings. With 150K on the clock it's not if but when will it leak and nuke the motor. Google it.

I've heard this and its probably true. Remember Cash for Clunkers...

​@@A-BombEnergy Cash For Clunkers is the biggest affront to the middle class in my lifetime. They knew exactly what they were doing.

@@jamesgizasson I can't argue with this. I remember seeing it and thinking "wow thats a good idea" but then I didn't understand the ramifications from that. The marketing got me. But you are correct sir. -Brandon

A lot of truth in this statement. I believe in Ethical Capitalism. It is a real concept and it's how I execute with my businesses. Thanks for the comment my friend.

Really it's the MBA culture. Make numbers for the month or the quarter regardless of the damage it causes in the future. They'll figure out how to cut costs to make up for future losses when the time comes. Numbers, numbers, numbers. Examples are Jeep haphazardly releasing the Ecodiesel in 14' despite Detroit engineers telling Fiat that the VM Motori engine would not work well in the application (US fuel and emissions systems are different than EU). They pushed it out anyway to pull sales to VM Motori (also owned by Fiat) and to rush to market. They lost their butts on it between EPA lawsuits, extremely high warranty claims, class action suits resulting in high legal fees, a $3K+ rebate to all buyers and extended warranty coverage on emissions systems, which are unreliable to begin with. Their crappy EGR coolers, plastic oil coolers, plastic intakes and other cheap parts failed and led to engine fires (EGR coolers started intake fires) and recalls. I have a 2014 JGC Summit and it had the entire exhaust/catalyst system replaced under recall the first year ($8K retail cost), it had the front timing cover seal and front main seal fail under warranty ($1700 retail), the EGR cooler recall (unsure of cost) resulted in intake, valve covers, injector tubes and turbo hoses being changed under the recall as they were all melted due to EGR cooler failure (was close to burning). 4,000 miles later (at 64K), the engine seized up without warning on a 225 mile road trip. It also had the leather dashboard delaminate under warranty ($1700) and it's delaminated again (not fixing it). Factory warranty expired and extended warranty has spent $22K to date and I'm pending a $9K transmission replacement as mine is throwing codes and flare shifting (warranty is dragging feet hoping it'll last until October when it expires). Trade in value is around the price of the transmission. The new engine with 25K on it is using a quart of oil per 500 miles and has already had a timing cover leak repaired, I don't have much faith in it and will dump it before the warranty runs out. I paid $58K new for it and am pretty sure that much has been spent on it in repairs between FCA and my extended warranty. I like RAM, Jeep Chrysler/Dodge vehicles, but I would never buy one again unless maybe it came with a bumper to bumper 100K factory warranty and a free loaner car whenever it has to go in the shop. That isn't going to happen as they know their quality isn't good enough to manage it, so I'm looking at other brands. I have 5 months before the warranty runs out and I don't want to own it one day after!

Thank you! More to come too, let me know if there is anything in particular that interests you.

And mechanics are leaving at a furious pace. I have to wait at least 4 weeks for a basic repair.

They dont want us working on our own stuff because they make them so junk and expensive. Reliability and afforfability means different things to us than it does to the auto industry

No the US government did, they cat sell a modern vehicle without a backup camera. And that's just one rule

Add in NO DIPSTICK for transmission! I don't care how good fluids have become.....fluid changes are cheaper than parts!

I cannot agree more. They seem to think they are invincible...I don't get it. Treat the customers like we are the lifeline of the company...oh wait we are. I own two small businesses and I cannot imagine for the life of me treating my customers that way. What kind of Toyota are you looking at? 4Runner? Taco?

@@A-BombEnergyHaving owned 5 Toyotas over the last 20 years, I am totally sold on them and wouldn’t consider any other brand. While there are undoubtedly some Toyota stealerships around, my dealership repair shop is as honest and competent as any that I have ever worked with.

Its like tesla saying they sell every cybertruck they make but then they dont want you selling it for a year. Surrree bud. So popular new yorkers who dont even drive still havent bought one.

Yup, I’ve seen that so many times. I don’t understand how they can run the company like that and not produce results. Ford is doing similar things too. I’m making a film about them as we speak, I just uploaded the trailer a few days ago. Check it out and let me know what you think. 🇺🇸🫡

I am sorry to hear this, I understand it. It was a struggle for me to afford my JL when I purchased back in 18. I hope you are able to find something you enjoy and be happy with your purchase. Thanks my friend.

Never gets old ;)

My fellow americans are not really all that different from north korea ussr and nazi germany. Worse than Ussr car prices. Idiots who cant count the 2 genders nor properly count quarts of oil or votes.

Stands true for anything past the 2011 models. Though the jk is the last somewhat reliable jeep😂

@@sixpest Junk Each and Every Part

Thanks man, I had 13 subscribers before I posted this video. I make films professionally, figured I would apply the same skill here. I am starting an Energy Drink company and I love cars, figured I would combine the two :) Look forward to future conversations with you brother. New film will be out in a few days, stay tuned! 😁

Thank you very much for the compliment! I am new to RU-vid, so I'd imagine the subscribers will come. This is my first REAL video. I am already working on the next video. Hope to see you there :)

Preach brother, you are saying what I hear too often, and it shouldn't be this way. However, I am very glad to hear you have solid vehicles and are happy with Toyota. I am all about doing what is best. Thanks for the comment :-)

I had a 2015 2dr rubicon wrangler. I loved it being a manual for off-roading. But after a few years I was sick of the small size as I couldn't use it for much. Plus the payments. So I traded it in for a 2002 Toyota Tundra. It's my dream truck! Perfect size for everything I need. Paid off which is even better! And no extra bs maintenance needed as I can do almost all repairs myself. So far it's been totally awesome with only minor issues like the o2 sensors. It's at nearly 200K miles now without any major hiccups. Toyota really does have an edge. Plus I love the older ones cause they look cooler and are smaller thus more practical. I can actually use the bed vs my dad's 2023 Dodge Powerwagon. I can hardly put anything into that bed cause it's just way too huge. If only vehicles could be smaller and more practical. And cheaper. These days I can't hope to afford a new car at all. Plus I don't want to. Too many government nanny features and difficult to repair lol. I'll gladly stick to older, proven vehicles.

What people forget is that the engine and driveline in the jeep is leftover from Mercedes / Daimler Benz. They are the company that ran Chrysler in the ground stole their best technology and left a pile of ruin behind. To compare jeep to Mercedes is in effect comparing the same company mechanically. As a former claims adjuster for mechanical repairs I would never buy a Mercedes or bmw product. To much failure rate.

Thanks for the compliment, I’ll be making more like this. Already have so much on the docket and can’t wait to get it to you guys ❤

Your father sounds like the epitome of a what men are supposed to do. You also sound like a kind hearted person for trying to return the favor to a company who helped provide for you. That’s loyalty, I respect that greatly. I really hope they can change, I love American car brands but we’ve hit a point in our economic situation where the truth needs to be said. Some people in the community want to defend companies that are actively working against them and rinsing them for their money. I can’t stand by in good conscience and watch. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to hit me up on here or IG. -Brandon

Totally agree. My understanding is that Technicians don't change the oil. Dealerships basically use untrained techs to do that type of work. My dad always taught me to ALWAYS check the oil after you changed it. Who knows...maybe it all didn't come out.

Untrained techs? We used to call them grease monkeys!

I HAD a 2017 Lexus GX - changed the oil at the dealership (because I didnt have the time to do it myself). I gave them AMSOIL and AMSOIL filter. The shitty tech put in house oil and their filter - and didn't tell me or own up to his mistake. I ran the car 10K miles. It burnt and gunked. I traded it in. I swore, never to have anyone touch my cars ever again.

The samelow quality scam job is taking place amongst the engineering and bean counter rooms

Much appreciated! I promise to work hard for you guys and provide even better content than this. Any thoughts on what you want to see next?

@@A-BombEnergy land rover defender please

You aren't wrong about German cars, I am taking a pretty big risk. My only hope is that since Toyota was involved with the manufacturing of the B58 motor we will see some reliability improvements. As for the Jeeps rusting, I am still shocked by how many people I hear having this issue. I had this issue with mine but on the frame. I had to ended up sanding all the welds and coating them with Eastwood's underbody frame spray. So far after 6 years its held up and that is with a decent amount of off-roading and trips to OBX where we drive on the beach. Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience.

Thank you my friend and yes, it is very painful. I am doing another one on Ford. I posted the trailer for it a few days ago, give it look and see if it interests you. If you have any suggestions, I am all ears. The full film on Ford will be out by Mid June. I hope to see you in the comments there, lets revive these old brands! :)

Preach my friend. I have seen some information & videos about them toying with the idea of a Jeep Wrangler "Shortcut"...but you and I both know it will be overpriced to the gills and just not worth it. What motor do you have in your JK? 3.6?

Itll be junk bro. Every corrupt regulator that comes by theyll be kneeling bowing obeying complying and worshipping like orwells 1984

​@@A-BombEnergyabsolutely. Yep it's the 3.6 v6 pentastar

Wow! I am sorry to hear that she got hit by someone so careless, especially while pregnant! I am a new father, so I understand that concept even more now. I am unfortunately not at all surprised by the workmanship of your cherokee...they only seem to put "quality" workmanship into the wranglers and gladiators...maybe the Wagoneer's but I have yet to get my hands on one for an extended period of time. I've used one as an evacuation platform for a casualty, but I was kinda busy in the back to take notice of the 130K vehicle that was getting bodily fluids everywhere on the inside haha. Have you replaced the vehicle with something else?

@@A-BombEnergy Yes, we ended up getting a Toyota. It even comes with 2 years of free maintenance (comes out to be 4 oil changes and 8 tire rotations) and a lifetime of free car washes. But, we saw reviews of some toyotas going 1million miles, 600k miles, 400k miles, and mechanic YT channels praising how Toyotas are over engineered. They are also pretty much making everyone of their vehicles available in hybrid. We are really happy with it so far.

This is one of my favorite comments thus far! You nailed everything in this. I barely take my JL offroad simply based on how expensive it is and I have maintained it beyond what is normal. I don't want to ruin her just yet. I do take her to the beach and off road a few times a year but that is light duty (unless I am pulling someone out who got stuck!) There is a special feeling I do get when I drive my TJ, doors on and off. She is a special lady who works hard for me. I can't get rid of her. People have offered to buy my TJ and XJ I don't know how many times because they want that cheap jeep to off road in. Funny enough, many of them are JL owners! Thank you for the comment, you are spot on.

@A-BombEnergy of course, it's nice to see a channel covering Jeep that's run by an actual fan of the company, it offers a better perspective than someone who doesn't really have much interest in them. Good video!

@@jack_5477 yup! Not a jeep hater, just highly dislike the corporate company ruining our brand. Thanks for the kind words.

Rob, we can bring it back 😁 Also, do you happen to have any experience with Ford? They are the next film in this series and it will be released in a few days. However, the trailer is posted, you should check it out and let me know what you think. I would love to hear your experiences or opinions. Thanks for commenting Rob, have a great weekend. -Brandon

Its crazy to think that these 90's and early 2000's Jeeps are still rolling strong on the roads. Very few cars can say they have this reputation, and you are living proof of what can be achieved. I believe Jeep is living off of people like you, or I guess living off a reputation they are openly desecrating. Lexus rx300 would be a sick ride or the 4Runner. I was pricing those out recently and couldn't believe how much they run for, even being 20 years old and having over 200,000 miles. But that is what quality work gets you. Thanks for the compliment. I am new to RU-vid, so I expect to have no subs for a while but it's okay. I will keep grinding and making quality content for you guys. Running 2 businesses and being active duty is rough, but I love the challenge. Thanks again for the sub.

​@@A-BombEnergywhat branch are you in?

@@WhynotMinot Active Army :)

Thank you sir, I worked hard on this for you guys. I hope you get that land cruiser, if you do, make a video and shoot me a link.

I really hope so too. I would consult with them for free to fix the company. I hate to see our beautiful iconic companies dying.

Hey brother thank you for the kind words. I think we are having some great growth because of people like you, so I appreciate your support my friend. Working on the next video right now, its going to ruffle some feathers for sure...stay tuned. -Brandon

Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate the feedback. I usually do widescreen format for the cinematic element, but sometimes it can bite me in the butt because like what you stated with the quality with some clips. I will work harder on finding better quality ones my friend. Thanks for the sub, the next installment in this series is on Ford, trailer is posted if you want to check it out. The full Ford film will be out in a few days. Just waiting on some clips to come in. Look forward to future conversations with you my friend. -Brandon

Agreed. Just changed my oil a few days ago and it was so simple. I let mine drain for about 30 minutes though. Sooo much more comes out. I’ll do a video next oil change to show it.

If not a warranty repair/recal, I don't go to dealers for anything. I despise car dealerships.

Man that’s awesome to hear! I pray it continues that way for ya 😁

I really hope so too, its why I had to present it this way.

Hey brother, thank you very much for the compliments, it means a lot to me. Thanks for subbing too, there is more content like this coming. This is my first REAL video. I responded to your other comment about your uncles TJ, but it is a very moving story. Glad to see you are using Pennzoil UP, I think that is probably the best oil you can buy aside from Amsoil. Project Farm did a test of the oils and Pennzoil nailed it. Luckily, that is what comes in the Jeep from the factory. I agree, those extended oil changes are insane, I think that is how they can skirt around fines from daddy. Thanks for commenting my friend.

Yeah brother, those are for sure the golden years for those. Unfortunately, Toyota is moving a lot of their manufacturing to Mexico...Ford is too. What are your thoughts on Ford? They are the next installment in this series, the full film will be out in a few days. However, the trailer is posted if you want to check it out. Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions/experience with Ford. Thanks for commenting, have a great weekend. -Brandon

Hey congrats with the vehicle! Its a still a good rig. I too have a Sport :) What color is yours?

Wow I am surprised (not) to hear about these issues. I am sad you guys had them which forced you to cut ties with it. That Patriot was essentially a Fiat 500 I believe and those cars were not good. Although, I think its more fun to call the car haunted lol...makes for a better story. Sounds like that Jeep dealer wasn't a good one, especially trying to pass blame onto the customer...what good business does that lol? You are a busy guy, maintaining all those cars. Did you teach your daughters how to do basic maintenance? You are good dad my friend. I also made a video on Ford, I hope that one doesn't upset you too much but you have.a quality vehicle. Ford's F-150's are truly their best model. I look forward to hearing from you brother. -Brandon

Cliff, good to see you again. I haven't heard of them under filling but it doesn't surprise me in the slightest. I don't get why they don't just do the right thing and provide exceptional service EVERY time. When I daily drove my dodge charger, I use to take it to BMW for service because they treated me better and never attempted to rinse me. Getting rid of dipsticks I think is such horrible idea. My BMW is like that and I just change the oil myself and do it early just so I can monitor the quality of the oil. I would rather have a dipstick for every fluid...Thanks for commenting Cliff, hope you have a great weekend. -Brandon

Preach!

I'd like a CJ-TJ combo. I like real gauges, I like the simplicity of the CJ dash. I liked my hubs on the CJ that I had to get out and lock them in, not pneumatic

Mahindra and Baic sell those south of the border.

I don't blame you at all for not wanting to upgrade it. I almost want to make you an offer for it!

Hey thanks brother! Got more coming soon, topic will be Ford

Its a custom song and not posted online. Hit me up on Instagram and I'll send you my file. Thanks Jake, :)

Yes sir, they are on the list. Working on another episode but GM and FORD are 100% going to get some too. Thanks for the suggestion, hope to see you in the comments when I make them :)

Hahaha no I am not ripping it from another RU-vidr. This is my business account for my company...that would be a REALLY bad look if I did lol. Thank you very much for the sub, let's try to get to 500 before the end of the month. Welcome to the legion brother.

Hey brother thank you! I work really hard on this for you guys. Do you live stream a lot? I ask because of your username. -Brandon

@@A-BombEnergy I am actually not very active yet on RU-vid. still a little too camera shy, that is what holds me back. I have plenty of content to use as I run a Repair shop.

Hey brother, thank you for the kind words. I am always trying to improve and make the next video better and better.

Congrats on the Jeep! I hope you like it. My only rebuke to that purchase, is that is expensive in comparison to what they used to be only a few years ago. Jeep was supposed to be the factory base model out the door price for around 25k. I just can't accept such high prices. But that is relative and dependent upon how someone values money? Did you get that baby in RED? Two door red jeep is sexy.

Thank your govt... and they are all guilty... for creating massive amounts of money and dumping into our economies.... poof, price increases for everything....

Congratulations on the new purchase! I really hope you like it; they are "good" vehicles and with proper maintenance I think it will fair you well. Is this your first Jeep?

@A-BombEnergy first Jeep? Yes. I came from a 23 Tacoma and still have a Land Cruiser. I go to Moab often and have friends with Jeeps. They are hard to beat for how they come out of the box. Good luck putting 37 or bigger tires on a Tacoma without a lot of custom work... anyway.

@@adrianw3985 Yeah I get that, they are def hard to beat out of the box. I actually leave mine stock because I simply don't need a spec'd-out jeep...yet lol. Tacos are nice though; I wouldn't mind one.

Hello from Italy! I'm paying the third mortgage of my life: the first was for the house, the second for the beach house, and the third, the current one, for my 80th anniversary Jeep Gladiator with OUR VM 3.0 Ecodiesel on it🤩👍 💪🥰🏁 -€79,000 the price of the latest ones imported here in Italy, but mine, paid 63,000, is now, after 30 months, still worth €59,000 👍-

@@motoacquatico1967 Hello from America! I love Italy, its such a beautiful country! We don't have many of the Eco Diesels in the US, I have heard they have issues! I hope yours runs perfect :)

Well thank you for the kind words. I appreciate that. Don’t give up on finding a good wrangler! You can find some out there, is just hard. Maybe look for a JK or TJ?

Sir, thank you for the kind words, it means a lot to me. I am very glad to hear that you have good luck with your vehicles but its also probably because you are a good owner and maintain them. Something I should have hit on more is that there are good owners, like you, and bad owners...and sometimes the bad owners make the loudest noise. I will be making more videos like this; I hope to see you in the comments on the new videos. Lastly, because you are more experienced, what would you suggest Jeep do to fix the issues?

@@A-BombEnergy I think that you hit on the most salient points regarding the faults at Jeep. Unfortunately, their issues are not unlike those faced by the other domestic manufacturers, they're merely under our microscope because Jeep is a favored brand and we have the false hopes that they'll succeed where others have failed. But as to the issues; you rightfully point out ongoing quality & dealer problems - this has been a persistent situation throughout the history of Chrysler Corp. for the last 50 years. They built their reputation on advanced engineering (though not always well executed - hence the quality issues) but have long been hobbled by poor customer/dealer relations. The latter not only produced a poor customer buying experience but was often reinforced by poor service after the sale. Jeep (and FCA in general) is in need of major damage control to restore buyer confidence as little brand loyalty remains among the formerly faithful. And these efforts need to be more than just a skin-deep and hollow PR campaign but instead extend down to address the root of the problem(s). Will this occur under current Stellantis leadership?

Same, my TJ is amazing. What is the specs on your TJ? Thanks for the compliment too! I have been teaching myself for about 4 years. I have always enjoyed video editing and making content. Learning cinematography right now...so it's going to get even better :) Do you edit?

@@A-BombEnergy 04 Rubicon 5-spd on 35's, long arms, and 4.6 stroker. I'd like to learn but it's SO time consuming. Any suggestions?

@@A-BombEnergy Oh yeah...used to have a 2007 BMW 335i from 2010 to 2017. AMAZING to drive, but left me stranded and in dangerous situations many times. I wound up road tripping in my old 1995 XJ with 240k miles vs the 60k mile BMW because I trusted it more to get me where I'm going. NEVER left me stranded.

@@blurglide Change oil, ignore the noise the A/C makes, and a good radiator goes a long way.

@@blurglide Nice! That is a really good set up, I would never sell that bad boy either. I would suggest a few things that really helped me: 1. Find a topic you like, make some short videos on it. 5-10 minutes. 2. Watch other content and imagine trying to replicate, not clone but replicate with your own flare. 3. Find someone who is good at it and have them be your mentor. Have them watch your content and let them give you feedback and guide you through the process. I went solo for years and found a mentor and he changed my whole process. Friends and family will lie to you and tell you whatever you make is awesome. A mentor won't. 4. Watch awesome RU-vidrs like Jaiver Mercedes, he gives great "How-To's". If you want to know more, DM me on Instagram.

Nice! I also have a 98 TJ. I think I am going to have to fix the rear end soon, change the diff fluid and those spider gears were looking rough... but she has 220,000 miles. Was it hard?

@@A-BombEnergy to avoid the Spyder gear fretting common jeep failure with ring and pinion gears . I recommend using a posi differential carrier like a Rubicon a much better setup then open 30 dana

​@@A-BombEnergy to OH the rr differential it takes a few speciality tools to do it tork wrench dial indicator set up with paint pattern diff.gears mesh and drive 50 mikes pull cover ck for any in proper break in issues . Just doing Spyder gears not too bad they tend to freat excessive wear at 90k or less. Wranglers are built with excessive back lash play in differential ring and pinion gears . Buy American parts not Chinese or be sorry . Their machinests suck

Thank you so much! I really hope it does, I will be making so many more videos like this. I’ve only just begun. Any ideas on what you’d like to see next?

@@A-BombEnergy Talk more about why many of the major automakers are slipping. Like you said, they’re slowly dying and I’d like to learn more about why.

Thank you very much! You have been very supportive and most insightful. 🇺🇸🫡

I am so happy to read this comment, I can relate because I did something very similar. Mine just has more miles. Its such a great vehicle and so much fun to drive. Do you have any plans for it? Lifts or wheels and tires?

@@A-BombEnergy I put in Bilstein 4600, OME stabilizer. It has a 4" BODY lift - hence it gets to keep all of its geometry. It has deep dish aluminum old school (like Mickey Thomson) with 33". The tires clear fine and are good. But. I will upgrade to Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 33" next go around. I will be adding windshielf bar with light (old school style, KC), new Bestop. I put in a Walmart brand head unit that supports wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play. Kicker speakers all around. Kicker 12" sub in the rear. Coming up is a Tuffy center console, security tailgate, glove box. Spicer diff covers...the list goes on LOL :)

@@aportilla007 Haha thats really awesome, I feel you on the list...mine goes on and on too (in my head hahaha aka wish list)

The price is unbelievable for what you get. I have been saying this for almost 10 years.

Oh yeah, its a big problem. A lot of damage can occur from that, which can lead to additional burning of oil. Its a viscous cycle (terrible joke, I know). Also, do you happen to have any experience with Ford? They are the next film in this series and it will be released in a few days. However, the trailer is posted, you should check it out and let me know what you think. I would love to hear your experiences or opinions. Thanks for commenting brother, have a great weekend. -Brandon P.S. Your username made me laugh out loud.

Thank you very much for the kind words ❤️

Totally agree with that sentiment. I get why people use the “free oil” changes but after that, just do it yourself. It’s so easy and cheaper. I even change my oil on my BMW, which everyone says you can’t do…

They can be solid vehicles if you maintain them and understand things will break more than other cars, like a Toyota. Don't give up on it yet. I would suggest buying slightly used and NEVER buy new. Do what you can not to support the "company" and support the community. You could always wrap your Jeep purple ;) Thanks for the comment my dear.

Thanks Howard! More are coming! Check out the Ford trailer if you can and let me know what you think. The full film will be out in a few days 🇺🇸🫡

I’ll add that to the list brother! Thanks for the suggestions and kind words. The topic sounds really interesting to me as I love history and the automotive industry! New video is being worked on as we speak! 🫡 -Brandon

Couldn't agree more...

Its such a sad turn of events. AMC really built incredible engines and arguably made Jeep even more popular today.

I’m seeing similar things happening too. Most that are buying new are very well off, which is great. I personally enjoy fixing up the old ones too.

Lol, maybe they were all driving off-road and you couldn't see them..

Man brother, I am sorry to hear you had such a poor experience with Jeep. I hate hearing these stories but the truth is the truth and it can't be ignored. Its crazy because the CJ7's are worth SO much right now and highly sought after. What do you drive now? What do you think about other brands like Ford? They are next in this series. Trailer is posted, check it out and let me know what you think and if you have experience or suggestions, I would love to hear about it. Thanks for commenting, I hope you have a great weekend and look forward to future conversations with you. -Brandon

Wow, what an incredible comment. I didn't know about this problem with the 2005 models. I'll add that to my tool kit of knowledge. Jeep is way to quarterly profit driven and satisfying the board...when they should be trying to satisfy the customer. Have you checked to see if there are any aftermarket companies that make it? Like doorman or something?

Thank you :)

Haha you should see the trailer for the next film in this series, its on Ford. That will rock your socks. The full film will be released in a few days and if you think this intro is wild, I think you'll like the next. Thanks for commenting brother, look forward to seeing you in future comments. -Brandon

Brother, I’m really sorry to hear about your situation. The 4xe is such a cool concept and unfortunately I think Jeep released it too soon and we are now seeing the ramifications of that. You don’t deserve that. I’m glad they at least gave you another wrangler but it’s still not what you paid for and I hope they do more for you. Have you looked at the Broncos? I know many jeep people have gone that route. I’m also doing a video on Ford, if you have time, check out the trailer I posted a few days ago and let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions. Keep me updated on your situation with your jeep, DM me on instagram or post a comment here. Good luck my friend. 🫡🇺🇸🇨🇦🫡

@@A-BombEnergy Thanks for the reply! When we were looking at a new vehicle a Jeep was in the cards for the most part. My family back east drives them and until I got this one, I was heavily into the JDM/Tuner scene for the 20+ years I've been putting rubber to asphalt. They've determined it is a mechanical and electrical failure with the transmission. When I tried to test it out and switch gears, it feels like it's trying to change gears but can't, which results in jerking to the left. Will keep you posted!

Haha you had me going there for a second! I did my research well I thought 🤣 what do you think about the other two in “The Big Three”? I ask because I’m doing the next film on Ford, which will be out this month. I just posted the trailer, and would love to hear your opinion or suggestions about the trailer/upcoming film. Thanks for commenting and have a great start to your week. 🫡

I saw that online when I was searching to confirm if they had one. I found online that it simply vanished, and the project stopped, and local news organizations tried to find out why. Nobody knows what happened.

Guessing you aren't a Jeep guy 🤣 -Brandon

I haven't heard of this, but I know anything Eco Diesel coming from FCA or Stellantis is a gamble. What country are you in?

@@A-BombEnergy Im in Germany. Same VM engine is in your Ram 1500. Its well documented camshaft and EGR cooler failure. Engine can destroy itself at any mileage. Fiat engines are ok, the VM are always an issue, 2.8d Wranglers with VM had problems too.

@@keponen331 Nice, I loved living in Germany, I miss it. Lets hope none of these problems pop up.

Hey thats awesome! You are doing what I did! Its a fun and rewarding process, these cars deserve to be preserved.

It wasn't that long ago, people keep blaming inflation, and to a certain extent they are correct. But Jeep is clearly inflating their own prices too.

Glad you enjoyed it, I worked hard on this for you guys.

Yes... very well done... both content and production

@@PanamaZarelto Thank you very much for your compliment. I worked hard to ensure you guys received the very best. I will continue to work hard too.

Lol are you saying Lexus hooks you up for literally just buying one of their cars?! What an amazing concept. Jeep needs to take notes. It sounds like your Lexus dealer is really showing what customer service is supposed to be, I am glad you are being taken care of. American's are getting rinsed with these high prices, at least they are showing service. You know, we mention all these failures and successes by Jeep and Lexus, but who has shocked me even more than Jeep is Ford. I am doing the next film on them, just posted the trailer if you want to check it out and let me know what you think, I would love to hear any experience or suggestions you may have. Thanks for commenting and sharing what true customer service is. -Brandon