2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | an average guy's review

[@megamonkeypickle]

Just bought a 2017 Unlimited Rubicon Rock Hard Edition. It is insane; drove it from LA to Tahoe to crush snow right from the dealer.

[@averageguytested]

+I'm so jealous of you right now! 👍🏽enjoy!megamonkeypickle

[@501mbm]

Just Empty Every Pocket!!

[@scottpastor1]

Thanks for covering the interior. Many reviews overlook it, but that's the part of the vehicle the driver actually has to look at.

[@averageguytested]

+thanks! Scott Pastor

[@MikeGreen10X]

Man, I miss my Jeep. Great memories riding in that thing, enjoying the southern Utah weather, with the top down and the doors off. I sold it when child #3 came along as my year (1998) only had seating for two in the back. Fast forward 10 years later, I'm considering a Jeep again, but to be honest would buy an older one. Driving up a mountain dirt road with no top or doors is an unbelievable experience. I wouldn't want to be worried about whether or not I'm getting the interior dusty with a new one. I got caught in the rain a few times in St. George while racing home trying to beat the storm. Good times. Great video my friend, keep it up.

[@averageguytested]

+Mike Green hey brother! yes - you have the country for great off road fun! I hope to see you again someday :)

[@jctai100]

i like your use of the word "clowns." It's needs to come back especially in this day and age. subbed

[@averageguytested]

+thanks!!! Keep pushing play! jctai100

[@wmurray003]

I use it all the time...

[@goldpony]

Love that you took this beast where it was meant to be driven...Offroad!

[@averageguytested]

+Gold Pony thanks brother!

[@onesoftdrink1419]

Love this channel. Straight and to the point nothing drawn out. Great vid!

[@averageguytested]

+thanks!! Onesoftdrink

[@guitarist4life00]

Love my 17 unlimited Wrangler. Great DD and lots of fun off roading, trailing and camping with the family

[@averageguytested]

I’d have to agree. There’s a 2018 in our driveway

[@guitarist4life00]

@@averageguytested glad you picked one up! 17 Wrangler unlimited Sport here. Welcome to the Jeep family. Be sure to wave at other Jeep's!

[@averageguytested]

Every time 👋🏽

[@nicholasbailey1053]

Great review, Tony! I have a 2014 Wrangler Unlimited and have enjoyed it every second!

[@averageguytested]

+I know that you have! They're awesome! Nick Bailey

[@logicreigns3478]

for us since we are two adults and two kids and have a larger awd (mdx) for long distance driving the wrangler 2 door is perfect as our second vehicle. Weekend trips driving on the beach or off roading in the local mountains are a blast . Hard top is a piece of cake to remove one person if you hook a $30 winch up in your garage and we run soft top 2/3 of the year. Take the doors off once in a while too!

[@averageguytested]

+nice!!! All good stuff! Logic Reigns

[@golferpro1241]

My review. I own one for 7 years (2016 JKU) I love it…80,000 on it. Lots of fun. Take the top off on a nice day or ride it through a snowstorm. The back seat is too small for adults. The mileage is terrible but I love this thing. It is cool! It’s a nice second vehicle. Every day driver not so much. Jeep on!

[@averageguytested]

Jeep in for sure!! Thanks for watching!

[@JeepVideoGuy]

Awesome honest review! KeeponJeepinon

[@averageguytested]

+thanks brother! JeepVideoGuy

[@joshb9364]

We just aired this (with permission) on Episode 226 of The Jeep Talk Show. We're a show all about the owning and modification of Jeeps, from a perspective of Jeep and offroad enthusiasts. Big thanks to theMediaMart for letting us re-air his review of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler!! -Josh B. kzbin.info www.jeeptalkshow.com

[@hk6926]

Great entertaining video . I ordered Jeep Wrangler 2 door 2016 modified model . I have a qx56 that is for family and was looking for my only car . Hopefully will love it but again I am not so much into off-roading but I feel it's head turner even in the city and will enjoy it .

[@averageguytested]

+congrats!!! Enjoy it! Hassaan Yar Khan

[@IIAdnan93II]

Absolutely love this car man great video!

[@averageguytested]

+thanks! Adnan Yusuf

[@jeremyaltamuro9383]

Just got an Unlimited for myself. Really great car.

[@averageguytested]

+indeed!! Congratulations!!!Jeremy Altamuro

[@mrsparex]

Bought one new. Replaced starter. Brakes replaced multiple times. Coil pack went bad. Wipers have wiring problem. Multiple sensors have gone out. Traction control buttons do what they want and ignore me... water leaks in the back. We've given up on the engine light ever being off. Very unhappy with it

[@averageguytested]

Yikes. We are on our fourth. Problems here and there, but we love them. I’m sorry about the troubles you’ve had.

[@mrsparex]

@@averageguytested thank you for your kind reply!

[@Xxkho99xX]

Even my unreliable bmw isn't like that.

[@maggiepup3377]

That’s not fun. I’ve had 8. From a CJ to the JK. And I guess I’ve been very lucky. No real problem. The last 7 I beat on all the time. This last one I have taken very good care of.

[@mrsparex]

@@maggiepup3377 2 months ago we sent our 2016 4 door to a local shop because it was losing oil. I don't know what all he did to it but the bill was $2,100. This month it's had 2 starters put on and the camshaft positioning sensors are throwing codes... my 2005 still runs like a champ though... the new one has been problem after problem. We also have a 2001 Cherokee which is bulletproof. I know I sound whiny... just amazes me that a $30 grand plus vehicle is a lemon. I'm still a fan of older Jeeps and will likely be adding to the "fleet" with another one!

[@hectorreyes6551]

Thank you , share your knowledge, you are great person and honest. ❤

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. 👋🏽

[@stantonmanor]

GREAT video! Just test drove one on Saturday. Never been a jeep owner before but I am super excited about becoming part of the "cool club". =o)

[@OhPhilly]

Is he hinting that they break down a lot so you'll be pushing it a lot?? (The pic and the end comment)

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha. Not the intention, but I’ll run or should I say PUSH with it.

[@jamesgonzales6086]

Love it! Yes I've always wanted one, wishing I snagged a rough n tumble basic one with the inline engine, value ad car was $13-14K back in the day... will jave one someday for sure

[@averageguytested]

+me too! We think alike! James Gonzales

[@Pinzpilot101]

I have the CRD in europe..very pleased with it...I was a Landrover driver previously.

[@averageguytested]

+awesome! How are the Landrovers? Stephen Cooper

[@cesarsilva7355]

Nice video man! Keep it up!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks!! I will keep pushing!

[@wandawalker6625]

Like your Jeep ...I'm getting a 2019 Sahara soon white with black hard top.

[@averageguytested]

I have that exact one now.

[@averageguytested]

Sorry that exact color scheme

[@UNTnick]

Didn't know how appreciative I would be to find a video without all the other BS...until I waded through several BS vids. Cool dude, good review man

[@averageguytested]

+hey there - thanks!!! 🖐🏽Nick Vera

[@graciecook5957]

i may possibly be purchasing one of these tmrw

[@averageguytested]

Awesome!! Enjoy!

[@businessaccount5662]

better than average review.. nice work

[@averageguytested]

+🖐🏽thank you! Another Venture Another Day,

[@JUKEBOXX1990]

I hear the 2018 will be aluminum and come with a turbo. I think Ill wait for that one.

[@averageguytested]

+ turbo power 👍🏽JUKEBOXX1990

[@vdelrio999]

Curious about noise level, safety/crash results, and ease of theft.

[@averageguytested]

+lots of wind and tire noise - especially out on the highway- traditionally low safety scores and easier to break into, but it's a Jeep Wrangler 😃vdelrio999

[@logicreigns3478]

LOL. Every vehicle has its downsides, why dwell on those? You would be silly to think those metrics would be good on a convertible that happens to be the most competent off road vehicle at that price point. May as well ask how a Miata will do at the beach.

[@vdelrio999]

@Logic Reigns Right but would like to hear from people that actually own them, not a reviewer who might be biased.

[@logicreigns3478]

vdelrio999 Do you know the difference between data and anecdote? Do you know why Jeeps are relatively cheap to insure? Theoretic testing shows jeeps to be below the mean in safety but actual accident numbers are lower. People inclined to drive jeeps seem to be among the safest drivers

[@vdelrio999]

@Logic Reigns "Right but would like to hear from people that actually own them" Unless you own(ed) one and can give me first hand anecdotes, I haven't any use for you. Good day.

[@lifeofajeeper5235]

I have a 2015 unlimited and love it! Wouldn't blink on getting another unlimited that Is if I had the money lol great review you made me smile :)

[@averageguytested]

+thank you! I'm happy that I made you smile - this Jeep is awesome! Thanks for watching! zartan

[@AG1491]

i know the wrangler is an off road vehicle..mostly for rural settings.....but here in new york city THEY ARE EVERY WHERE!!!!

[@averageguytested]

+AG1491 concrete jungle

[@spruceguitar]

Hello theMediaMart, Everyone says that the Wrangler has below average reliability... Given that you own a Wrangler may I ask you: Can I hope to get a 4 year old one and keep it for another 4 years without breaking the bank? I drive 20,000 miles a year..

[@averageguytested]

Good question. It’s a risky proposition if you are nursing a wallet for sure. Depends on how much you drive and how it was maintained prior to you owning it. The reality is that most cars break down and it really sucks to pay to fix something you don’t love.

[@charlesbean9570]

Good video! Only criticism is the audio quality. Investing in some better microphones can go a long way :)

[@averageguytested]

+ha ha. It's a low budget show Bro. 😂Charles Bean

[@Hey_its_Koda]

+theMediaMart lol

[@averageguytested]

+late night editing and TINCUP whiskey didn't help either😂Charles Bean

[@Hey_its_Koda]

+theMediaMart mediamart i havent watched your car reviews in like a year and half and i searched for car reviews and bam i found this video. i couldnt remember your channel name. lol

[@averageguytested]

+I'm glad you're back. I do food, drink and other product reviews now. Needed a change up Charles Bean

[@beerrunner8153]

I have a Jeep Liberty and am looking at a Wrangler. I'm just not sure if I should get a normal one or a Rubicon.

[@averageguytested]

+it depends on you wallet- and how much off roading you plan to do. Beerrunner81

[@beerrunner8153]

theMediaMart Thanks for the reply. I think a Wrangler will do.

[@theenlightenedvan]

Great review *****

[@averageguytested]

+thanks for watching! I'm working on a review of the Sahara trim now 👍🏽Sahara Sergey Suckmeoff

[@Andrea.Rose.5]

Nice video! Thanks

[@averageguytested]

+thanks for watching!Andrea

[@yeetiesandwheaties]

Just in short, does the Grand Cherokee or the Wrangler Unlimited have more interior space for moving things?

[@averageguytested]

+that's a good question. I'd have to check the specs for both, but I'd guess that the Grand Cherokee has slightly more space Daniel Sullins

[@averageguytested]

+I was right. The JGC has a maximum cargo capacity of 68.3 cubic ft and the Wrangler Unlimited's max is 55 cubic ftDaniel Sullins

[@grimmonty6799]

beautiful ride

[@averageguytested]

+thanks for watching!! grim Monty

[@gerardchecchia378]

Great Job!! #JeepLife

[@averageguytested]

+#jeepwave 👍🏽Gerard Checchia

[@jgg204]

just found your video - thanks for the honest straight forward review of the Unlimited model. i just ordered a 2016 Unlimited, Sport S with a few extra goodies. i didn't spring for the Alpine speaker upgrade b/c quite frankly, i can't justify spending $900. i've driven base model vehicles my entire life with 4 speaker systems and i've never had an issue. the only time i had to do a speaker upgrade was when i blew out the speakers in my Civic and replaced them with bottom of the barrel Sony Xplode ones from Circuit City for about $60. looks like you have the base 8 speaker setup and not the 9 speaker Alpine. what are you thoughts on the base 8 speaker system? i was reading the Wrangler forums and people are raising hell about the base speakers and now it's making me wonder if i should have gone with the Alpines. but then again, i guess i could always upgrade to Pioneer speakers at a later date so what are you thoughts on the base 8 speaker system? thanks!

[@averageguytested]

+hey there - I didn't have a problem with the speakers in the test wrangler - but I'm an old dude so I may not be the right guy to ask 😜 you can always upgrade at a later date as you said 🖐🏽jgg204

[@jgg204]

thanks for the insight. did you go with 3.21 or 3.73 ratio?

[@averageguytested]

+3.21 - it was a stock rental, which would be plenty fine for a city boy like me. I'm hearing that the 3.73 is the way to go if you want to go with larger tires and need more towing capability jgg204

[@yhakult]

any aircon vents for the 2nd row seats?

[@DrpzOfBlUd787]

yhakult no

[@jgg204]

welp, so my 2016 was lemon law'd for a 2017. here's to hoping the 2017 was made better lol

[@averageguytested]

+2016 - I'm glad it's over jgg204

[@mohammedalshiek2630]

Can you review the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero?

[@fuffthebucks7266]

+Mohammed Abubaker That vehicle is not sold in The United States

[@averageguytested]

+Mohammed Abubaker they are not sold in the US - i wish that i could

[@mohammedalshiek2630]

+theMediaMart sorry to hear that, it's weird that in the UK they have them even though gas prices are high

[@derekgil8894]

can u review the 2016 Honda pilot please

[@disneyfan9099]

Probably not because a Honda pilot is not a rental car

[@averageguytested]

+Derek Gil my friend has one - coming soon

[@derekgil8894]

+theMediaMart thanks so much

[@TheAngel81191]

I think I'm going to buy it. It functions well amongst all seasons and winter here can get really rough! What do you guys think?

[@averageguytested]

+what do you drive now? TheAngel81191

[@TheAngel81191]

I have a 2005 Honda Accord. I've been looking into wranglers and I rented one out for a month to see if I would like it. I love the car! I drove it during one of our winter storms and it didn't have a problem. Should I just get it?

[@jayhillz3705]

Good luck

[@astrogreenarrow]

hey guys I'm thinking of getting a jeep I no its not a sport or two door I no its in the range of the Sahara and Rubicon now no there is a lot of models with in those like the jeep Sahara 75 edition and the Rubicon / hard rock / and now renegade so what u guys think to buy

[@averageguytested]

+you can't go wrong I'd say Rubicon 👍🏽astrogreenarrow

[@kevinjohnson8489]

Your not a clown

[@averageguytested]

+😂_ where's the clown emoji when you need one? Kevin Johnson

[@المعلمالمتفائل]

I want ask you about this car......Is this car has hard or soft suspension system?

[@SansBinky]

What "car?"

[@المعلمالمتفائل]

Vance Dunsworth I mean wrangler

[@jesuslife4378]

Is the jeep reliable?

[@averageguytested]

The engine is bulletproof- however, Jeep owners will tell you that the wrangler can have its share of issues. But Jeep owners seem to keep coming back

[@dylansmith1261]

if you're gonna buy a 4 door jeep you might as well go the extra mile and spend a little extra money and get the Sahara trim level

[@averageguytested]

+agreed. Dylan Smith

[@averageguytested]

+that's why I did this: Dylan Smith kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCXep2wjKx8Z5o

[@jgg204]

why do you say that? the Sahara adds $2,600 and you get the following: - gas struts - Sahara seat stitching - auto headlights - body color fender flares - auto temp climate control - 18 wheels do you really think that's a good deal for $2,600?

[@dylansmith1261]

jgg204 yeah I know what it adds I have one myself lol. I have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. But this one doesn't have leather. Mine added the leather seats which are heated

[@dylansmith1261]

jgg204 I'm happy with mine and the price I paid. I'm not bashing anything I'm just saying in my opinion if you get a 4 door Wrangler it's better to have a Sahara then a sport.

[@Roosyer]

3:26 wtf? lmao! :)

[@davidmorrow8391]

Sorry just figured out the comments

[@jgg204]

2024 Wrangler JL Unlimited Sport you're paying over $50,000. about $52,000 at least. so much for an every day driver....the every man can't even afford it with 7% car loan rates too. man it's depressing

[@averageguytested]

Indeed. Troubling times.

[@misamisatv]

When I saw your thumbnail for this video I thought it was going to be a long-term review.. bah-dum-tss!

[@averageguytested]

+😂misamisatv

[@GTO20122012]

I have the same hat!!!

[@averageguytested]

+ha ha - game over 😜GETOR G

[@maggiepup3377]

No offense meant. But you don’t look like a Jeep person. You didn’t have a dog and the top off. Lol. Good vid. Thanks

[@averageguytested]

At the time I wasn’t a jeep owner- now we have two. And a dog 😂

[@maggiepup3377]

theMediaMart Now that turned into a great review. Welcome to the Jeep community. There really is nothing like it.

[@teusports3343]

I from Brazil , so this jeep ... I can consider it a car who '' have money ''in u.s.a ?

[@averageguytested]

+yes, they can be expensive - are there lots of Jeeps in Brazil? Teuss Duartee

[@teusports3343]

we have some jeeps like Renegade and '' mitsubish jeeps '' , But wrangler no unfortunately

[@ajpiro8754]

i would like to see the ford holden Mitsubishi Isuzu vw Toyota jeep great wall ranger rover land rover and many more standed 4×4 go toe toe out in the bush too see the best working machine it would be interesting

[@averageguytested]

+it would be interesting Aj Piro

[@TorresD92]

I want one

[@averageguytested]

They are great!

[@nickysindora6952]

My home town belmar

[@averageguytested]

Yup!

[@davidmorrow8391]

Hello

[@averageguytested]

+heyDavid Morrow

[@delvinchandler]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@averageguytested]

+Delvin Chandler thanks brother!

[@planedudea380]

"New" model, lol it hasnt changed since like 2008, as a daily driver this would be terrible. As a second car this would be awesome especially for off roading and its intended purpose

[@averageguytested]

+planedudea380 yes!

[@dentonarmstrong7470]

planedudea380 it's actually changed a lot. In 2011 the interior was redone. And in 2012 the engine was replaced.

[@cwent911]

planedudea380 A

[@DARTHLEGACY69]

I fuckin flipped mine wtf....

[@averageguytested]

+you did not. Jack Fisher

[@DARTHLEGACY69]

+theMediaMart I'm so glad that you were there.....

[@averageguytested]

+be nice Jack Fisher

[@fwarleader]

Stop the stupid music please

[@averageguytested]

No - the video is done and music can’t be removed.

[@PMMM9]

Reliability is terrible..............

[@averageguytested]

+do you own one?J Altenburg

[@blainne2012]

I 2nd that... the new V6 they use in the wranglers is JUNK. Still plagued with poor head design stemming as far back as 2011. Chysler admitted to the 2011-2013 issues... they are still denying the problem in the 2014+ models of the motor. Dealers are kept busy fix burnt exhaust valves in the left cylinder head. Good luck. Hope your warranty is honored. They love finding BS reasons to make the customer fix their broken engines due to their bad design. And yes I own that motor... motor failure at 47k miles. Burnt exhaust valve.

[@letsroll2463]

have u kept up with regular maintenance? be honest, im looking to buy one in a few years as a outdoors truck due to its ruggedness

[@trusty099]

What a shit car, that interior is hideous.

[@davidearea2987]

drunkensessions- So is your face.