DON'T Buy a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Before Watching This Video: Here's Your TFL Expert Buyer's Guide! 

I didn't realize Tommy sold his Wrangler. Bummer - really liked videos with that.

I can't even afford a broken down Ford escort yet here I am watching a new jeep buying guide. That's when you know it's solid content.

Just a clarification...Tommy's statement regarding the duel top option: "it gives you a hardtop with a soft to mounted underneath so you can just fold it up" is 100% NOT accurate. You cannot have the soft top and the hardtop on at the same time, you have to choose one or the other and store the one you're not using. When you purchase your Jeep with the dual top option, the soft top comes packed in a large box in the back of the Jeep, but it is definitely not mounted with the hardtop.

😂 too late guys, I ordered my 23 2dr Willys 6sp back in July and got it end of October. So….

great video. I ordered my 2023 Willys (not sport).I chose this trim mostly because I like the black accents and it comes standard with LED headlights. I got the 2.0 . I added the safety group, Nav to get the big screen, trailer tow. I didn't get the cold weather group, although it is nice, but I live in NC, so....I love it so, so much.

I've always enjoyed the Jeep Wrangler until Jeep only offers the 3.6 without E-torque in the manual transmission. Our dealer has had so many complaints with 3.6 E-torque having coolant leaks and the coolant pump failing. For that reason I went with the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. I can carry a lot of extras in the bed and is actually very stable on the highway. I'm getting 17.2 to 17.8 in mpg. I rotate the tires every 3-4000 miles and change my oil using Amsoil Signature Series every 6,000 miles. I now have 20,150 miles and it runs like the day I purchased it new in 2021.

Loved this video. I really can fanboy the hybrid powertrain. I have a 2021 4xe. Of 5 Wranglers I have owned, it is my favorite by far. Awesome powertrain, plus the $7500 tax credit which isn't mentioned in this video - really makes the ownership cost of the vehicle to be much cheaper than any other powertrain option. Real world experience is that I am averaging 38 mpge on this vehicle as an apartment dweller. Also, something I haven't seen a lot of comments on boards - because the ~800 lb battery is placed beneath the rear bench seat and spans the full beam of the vehicle it lowers the center of gravity and provides additional roll and yaw stability. It also seems to smooth out some of the steering wobble.

Are you going to do a video on why you sold your 2 door Wrangler Tommy? Loved your series of videos on that Jeep.

Well Tommy I saw you talking to the Chrysler ceo at one of the expos recently and he said that you have till January 2023 to order a eco diesel in the wrangler and then they are gone for ever. So I got off my ass in a panic and said holly crap I gotta get the diesel before there gone forever. Now the ceo mentions that they wer going out with a bang. I saw the limited purple rain color and thought that’s the bang! It took me a week to pull the trigger. The salesman said sorry that color ended yesterday. I was pissed off! So I started doing some research on the colors available and found out about the Rubicon FarOut edition. That’s what I ordered. A blue Wrangler Rubicon FarOut edition with half doors!! It will be here in a month. I’m so happy, like a kid waiting for Christmas!

GOOD JOB KASE AND TOMMY 👏👏👏....HAPPY THURSDAY MORNING EVERYONE...HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY ✌️

The Xtreme Recon gets wayyyyy more than 35s. You get like 10k+ worth of upgrades for 4k. It's underrated. wide Axles, Beadlocks, Lift, steel knuckles, Rubicon fenders, upgraded Dana 44s, gate reinforced. etc.

Morning! Always enjoy the jeep content on the channel. Would love to see more in 23 !

I’ve owned a 2018 JLU Sport S, and now I own a 2021 JLUR Soft top. I wanted an easy way to go topless during these Minnesota Summers, instead of having to go through the trouble of unbolting and lifting a hardtop. I bought it in February 2021 from the nice people in Burnsville (Shoutout). Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t hear you talk about the 4High Auto option on the automatic transmission. That was the second reason why I upgraded to the Rubicon. The remote start, heated front seats and steering wheel are priceless. The 8” screen is nice. Much better than the 7” screen that was in my Sport S. The LED head and taillights are so much better than the halogen headlights. One thing I don’t like is the key fob. The panic button is huge, and can and will be set off just by having it in your pocket. If it gets below freezing, your Jeep might not be able to detect it. That might be an issue if you keep it in a jacket pocket, or in a purse and spend sometime outside. Other than that, I highly recommend getting a Jeep. I was looking at the 2023s a few months ago, and I saw they had a purple color option that must have gone away. Reign was the name, but maybe they decided not make it available yet. I know that’s the only color I’d like more than my Firecracker Red Jeep 😊

Great video. I got a super deal on a 2023 Turbo 4Xe Rubicon 20th Anniversary. Stellantis took $10,000 off the sticker, the dealership took $3,000 off, plus a $7,500 gov't discount for getting a US made hybrid and 0% interest on a lease. I had $12,300 equity in my trade.

I have the 2023 rubicon xtreme recon with the 6cyl. Love it. Love the 35s. That being said it cost a lot and for 10k more I could of had a V8. Kinda wish I would have just went for it and just got the 392. I agree a seat bolster upgrade is definitely needed. And I'd like it if they would do a 1 touch up on the windows, instead of having to hold the button.

I'm also on the "Why did Tommy sell his jeep" wagon.

I purchased a 2023 Willys after watching Tommy's videos. I really love it. StingGray. I hope there wasn't a negative issue that caused you to sell so soon. 🚙

My 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2 door, 2L turbo, has 21k miles on it, has never been off road and has had all of the following problems: Replacement of metal gasket that failed leaving me stranded with no coolant. Pinched wires causing the internal lights to malfunction. Check engine light due to a CO2 sensor failing. Recall on the steering wheel gear box replaced. Recall for possible leaking gas lines. Auto start stop failure caused a replacement with many visits to the shop: Auxiliary battery. Main computer. Electronics module. Alternator. Many miles added to the Jeep during test drives by the certified Jeep dealer. To solve the problem they just replaced the Main battery and gave it back to me.

I took delivery of a 23 2 door Willys Sport on 11/25. I’ve put 300 miles on it and it’s so much fun. I don’t use a back seat that often.

National parks in Bear Country require you to store food in lock boxes if you don't have a hard top. That and ease of loading in back made me decide on the hard top.

I bought a new 2017 JKUR and foolishly traded it for a 2019 2500 mega Cab diesel. Decided to buy another Wrangler in October and got some serious sticker shock. My JKUR listed at just over $44k, a similarly equipped 2023 was almost $60k. I ended up with a 2 door Willys Turbo, happy so far.

Skip the aux and get Switch Pro. RGB lighted buttons and super easy to setup. I have it setup on my Way of Live CB Bar. Works perfect!

2-Door is the way to have a Wrangler! Period! Jokes aside, I'm a proud owner of a European JL Rubicon (2-Door) in Sarge Green, and let me tell you, it's the best car I've ever driven, such a unique driving experience!

Even the cheapest very basic standard Wrangler two door just with its factory HR and LR and without lockers or a winch can go almost anywhere. It's the break over angle thats way superior to the four door . It's incredible light weight, makes climbing almost vertical rock faces a breeze or steep snow or mud inclines look so easy , because its not trying to pull massive weights especially soft top equiped versions at 1405KGs is really easy for the engine and gear ratios to get you anywhere or over anything. So from experience the basic 2door wrangler it just never seems to loose traction . Always has plenty more power for you and the gear ratios are so good you don't get stuck unlike like other heavy 4x4 in the 1800kgs 2200 kg ranges . It's a true legend classic , can't be beaten and is what makes this little jeep arguably the best off road capable vehicle of all time .

If you do choose the soft top spend the extra $600 for the premium one. It really is better. Regarding the 4xE, I have one and love it. I happen to be square in the middle of the best usage demographic. So far I have 1775 miles and have put in 24 gallons of gas and am still close to a full tank. Is it for everybody, no but if you live close to work or the store and only drive longer distances once in a while it's great.

I drove both (with 8 speed automatic) and the 2.0L Turbo fuel economy is at least 4-6 MPG above the V6 using 87 octane, and gets even better for 91. V6 is a good truck engine (great for towing) and rock crawling - that's why it can be found in many RAMs, in Gladiator, and Wrangler. The real problem with V6 + 8 speed automatic is the crappy eTorque system, and if you live where the temperature reach down to -40 - gotta stay away from any FCA hybrids, especially 4xe.

We test drove the Rubicon without LED and the lighting was terrible. We did buy a Rubicon Farout with LED. We felt lighting was a safety concern and decided it was worth the money to have that extra level of lighting.

I'd go 4dr for the towing capacity. With a 2.0T or 4xe. Boost is great at altitude. E is even better. Some people are getting almost 30MPG hwy with the 2.0T too.

I got the 2022 sahara and it is my favorite vehicle ever. Wife loves too so I want the rubicon now as well!

I love my 2.0 turbo. Decent gas mileage and peppy. Less power lost here at altitude in Colorado as well.

We traded our soft top 2015 Rubicon Unlimited in 2020 on a Rubicon Recon that had the 2.0L turbo. It was much faster and got better mileage than the V6 in the 2015. However, I preferred the V6 after driving the turbo 4 for a while. I wanted the V6 in the Recon edition but it only came with the turbo. That Recon had every available option and the one touch sky roof was worth the extra coin IMO. We loved that option. Traded the Recon in last month on a 2023 Lexus GX460 and it has not disappointed, especially on road trips.

I'm sad to see the diesel engine discontinued and treated as a footnote. It was the engine I was most excited about and was hoping it would stick around while I saved up for my first Jeep.

Why did you sell your Jeep Tommy? And what did you buy/get to replace it?

It’s not that expensive to change Jeep exterior lights to LED’s. Plenty of aftermarket options with halo lights, etc. That was the first thing I changed when I recently bought a used JK. Halo lights are cool daylight driving lights and I think are safety issues too. Your Jeep is less likely to blend into the background.

Two-door for me. For sure. And I would remove the back seat. Tons of cargo space then. And it looks so good in two-doors. And I would want mine as simple as possible. With a stick.

Great videos with the new generation of TFL!

It’s insane that in the base model sport, one cannot option the LED headlights. And the second you make it an automatic transmission and a hard top it’s jumps to $47k… used market all the way.

can you please do an E torque VS non E torque comparison video ? so many unanswered questions .

I think that the color match hard top and fenders are nicer looking then the flat black.

If you buy a Wrangler be sure to bring it into the dealership every time your UConnect acts up and then lemon law that thing. The UConnect on the JL Wrangler is broken beyond repair. They make software updates that fix one thing and break another. You cannot ever reset it. You literally have to park your Jeep for 1 hour and try again and then maybe the touchscreen will work or maybe your Apple Car Play/Android Auto will work without giving you a "device not supported" message. Some people say you can open the hood, pop the right fuse and that'll restart it... I'll never do this because when I had my aux battery replaced literally nothing worked and Jeep had to re-program the radio with the VIN to let the car know what features should be present. For example the backup camera was nowhere to be found, SiriusXM doesn't work, etc. I understand software. I know it can be flaky at times. That's why any sane company would provide a way to restart the thing other than "pulling over and waiting an hour". It's a safety thing too. Sometimes the touchscreen just stops working altogether. Then you're messing with your phone trying to get music playing, make phone calls, etc. Every other piece of equipment I have you can hold the power button down for 10 seconds and it'll restart, why Jeep hasn't figured out a way to do this is beyond me.

We have a gladiator soft top, just took at 1200 round trip road trip which had some windy mountains in the middle. Was surprisingly quiet and in colder weather I've been really surprised how not cold it is. Pleasantly surprised and to me the ease of the soft top is totally worth it over the hard top. We have a manual too and the pentastar did ok but you do need to know where your power bands are and what gear you should be in where. We averaged 20.4 on the way down and 20.1 on the way back, both through mountains. I do wish jeep would have the 5.7 hemi. Would be perfect for those who don't want to or can't pay for the 6.4 but still want a v8. As far as options, we have the willys sport, gobi color. Screen is bigger now, only annoying thing is not having power locks.

Nice job guys i'm ordering me a new jeep today. Thank You.

As an owner of a 392 with xtreme recon, this is the best setup ever on a jeep if you can afford it. It’s an absolute riot.

Good morning guys. Great job on the video. A couple things that I would add. One is on the engine option with regards to the e torque. I couldn’t find a lot of information on the e torque, it’s reliability and repair ability if it had an issue. Unfortunately they don’t offer the 3.6 without it anymore or I would have chosen it. This influenced my decision into purchasing the 2.0 instead. I hope I don’t regret that. Lol. The other is on the interior seat options. Now I ordered the hydro blue rubicon, and am not a fan of the red interior highlights. The only way to change that is by changing the interior option to the saddle tan which is what I did. I know many people just respray the dash but then you still have the red stitching. Just my .02. Keep up the great work!

Great vid guys! You think you could do a ford bronco one next?

Im driving a wrangler with 304,000 miles. Its reliable if u take care of it. Althought i would say lately in getting lack of power here and there especially if pushing the accleration here and there. Im not a fan of how car companies been making engines smaller and putting a turbo on it. So my next wrangler will not have any turbos or diesel engines.

I bought my 18 rubi unlimited with the manual transmission, which hasn't been the best decision, but.. the only comes with one motor.

My 2020 JLUR is paid off now. Now its time to save up for that 426 swap from AMW.....

I betcha if it wasn't for the Bronco, AC and 7 inch media screen would still be options for the Wrangler. Competition is always good to have.

Great job, gentlemen!

I'm new and love your channel. I've been thinking of getting a 4 door Rubicon. I have a cabin up in the mountains in Greer AZ. As you can imagine, up there lots of snow during the winter. I do have a question and like to know your opinion. I'll be only going to my cabin once a month and I need a 4x4 during the wintertime. I definitely want a Rubicon, but 90 or 95 percent of the time will be city driving. Does it make since to have an extra set of wheels & tires for city driving. I then can always change back to the all-terrain tires for if and when I go back up to my cabin? Thank you and I'll be watching your channel.

Don’t know about the 2023 but we be loving our 2024 4xe Willy’s it’s our 6th Jeep . Do like we did we rented one before we bought and you’ll know why we decided on the 4xe

Had to get rid of my 21 gladiator because of rear facing car seat fitment issues with the new baby. But thinking about jumping back in now that I can face it forward

Ordered a 2023 in August. Just got in last week. 2 door Rubicon with 3.6 manual. Steel Bumper. LED lighting. Leather seats. Hard top. Trailer tow. Extreme recon only available on 4 door or would have gotten that.

I would buy the 4Xe PHEV. Currently have a Mach-E so I already have a place to plug it in.

Jeeps in all they’re different variants are some of the coolest vehicles out right now

Why did Tommy sell his Jeep?

Tommy, I thought you were keeping your JL long term...

Explain to me how it's an improvement that you no longer have the choice to pay less money for not getting options you don't want.....

Would so wish Jeep would offer diff lockers on their lower trims and not just the Rubicon. At least offer a rear locker option models like the Ford Bronco. Also offer Xtreme Recon Package on 2 door models and 🙏🏻 please…..

I have a 2 door TJ on 35's. Love the Jeep, but not much room inside. Goes anywhere though...

Hello guys did you do this guide for the Grand Cherokee as well? Thanks

Here in Australia we hardly have any choice in the options that are available

What 2023 trim levels can be in extreme recon package? Thanks

The diesel is also amazing at mpg.

Hey Tommy why did you sell your two-door Jeep and what did you get

I have a 21 v6 auto black hardtop and love it.

4xe has 3 complicated cooling systems, a belt drive starter system,dont sound very dependable and many things to go wrong

I wish they would put the 6.4 in the Gladiator. I will trade in my luxury RAM 1500 Limited on that in a heartbeat. I would love to pull a doorless Wrangler with a doorless Gladiator. Unfortunately, my Wrangler Unlimited weighs over 6000 lb with all the spare parts and tools I carry in it. The 37's, exoskeleton, two batteries, and winch also contribute to the over 6000 lb weight.

Tommy, why did you sell your Willys Sport? You going to do a video on why?

I wouldn't suggest the soft top it's super annoying if you haven't been in a jeep before. The hardtop I would compare to a old rattly toyota. No complaints here I have a 392 showing up any day now.

With so many configs, jeep should consider getting rid of rear seats in the 2dr. Just takes away from cargo space.

I have an ‘18 Sport JLU, 3.6L/6M, hard-top, limited-slip diff, AT tires. The only thing I really don’t like is the 3.45 gearing! It seems to have removed all the torque that engine produces, and its a real dog.

Solid piece guys. It's a jungle out here!

Why did you sell your Jeep?

Love my Jeep but my biggest regret was passing on the Sky One Touch roof, If I could go back in time I absolutely would chose this option regardless of cost

Yeah it depends on what state you live in and where in that state you live as to the pricing of electricity.

How is the 4xe at highway speeds? I’ve got about 60 mile round trip commute to work with a lot of it being at 55-65 mph

Will they be putting the new in-line six, in the 2023 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators?

You can't forget the self corroding aluminum, doors, hinges, hood, tailgate and windshield frame feature they still haven't fixed. It was the last straw on my troubled 20 gladiator. Something the dealership would have to repaint almost all the Jeep. Oh and it would come back within a year or two. I see so many corroding from the inside out in parking lots. This is a problem they will all get due to the aluminum misprep. I would wait until they finally address all the issues at least somewhat.

Tommy's red Willys has been recently sold? Did not know.

Just had mine delivered a few weeks ago…. Still going to watch this though.. love TFL!

I am waiting to see if the turbo straight six becomes available before I buy a Wrangler

great video. the 2.0 turbo is premium gas, which was a bit of a downer. The 4xe is a great powertrain. If i was dropping 80k, i'd go for the bronco raptor.

I think a 5.7 v8 would be good, or a turbo charger on the V6 both of these engine ideas for the gladiator I would like to see a 2 door gladiator so it’s shorter

If you opt for cold weather package, doesn't that force you to get leather?

Nice work brother can you make a video about the wrangler next generation or update that would be awesome

Surprised you didn't mention anything about transfer case types for the different models? Part time 4WD vs. Full time AWD is a big difference depending on what you want to do with your Wrangler? I'm mostly highway, so there is an appeal to full-time. I think my next Wrangler is probably a Sahara.

You sadly can't get the rubicon configuration with a 4:1 transfer case and a 6 speed transmission anymore

Did I miss it? What did Tommy replace his JL with?

I would just get a Bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch, lux package and the 2.7 ecoboost, and save like 5-7K, Jeep nickle and dimes you to death so no thanks to any Jeep product.

I have the 2.0 unlimited sport. If I bought another one it would be Willys with 2.0.

Well I had missed this, I spicifcly was looking if Tommy sold his Jeep. While I have two Jeeps, not new. A 1995 YJ Rio, and 2014 Rubicon. Both are two door, and manual Transmission. Test drove a for door, felt like a wallowing work truck. I have a strong nope to Automatic transmission, I am not sure about drive by wire. I like the color combo of white with black fenders and rood. Becuse I buy used color is minimally important.

I am not a Jeep fanboy so despite this well done video I would never consider purchasing this vehicle as I never have the need or desire to go off road. Also, this is a ridiculously expensive vehicle for something that was designed during WWII.

4XE are nice but after that battery boost you’re lugging around 800 pounds of extra weight at regular MPG. FCA need to improve this to more than just a gimmick.

Nice review but I vowed that I was going to get 30 years out of my 2001 Tahoe before buying a new car. That means I still have 8 years to go. I hope I can afford a Rubicon in 2031 but the way prices are going it will be over 100K by then.

Earl is NOT light blue, it is light green. That photo on the Jeep build site showing it as blue is beyond misleading.

Remember a couple years ago, when Jeep said we would see the shortcut concept in production by 2022? Cmon Jeep.......

Well a 2024 Rubicon Xtreme is 95k in Toronto Canada. And all dealers i talked to said a 5k discount is a bargain LOL These Jeeps are marked up 30% and. They wonder why lots are full. Not our fault dealers got ripped off by Stellantis

Aloha and good 🌟 evening 🌙🌚 Tommy. This is a great comparison and consumer selection for the Jeep Wrangler segment. Plus, my favorite trim is the Freedom Edition. Mahalo for this terrific video 📼 segment.🤜🤛🏡🐶🐕👐🙌😇🤓💰🤠😎👍🔍🔅🤲👀🌟💪🎓🤙📼⛅😄