2018 Jeep Wrangler JL - TEST DRIVE!!!!

[@chadramsey4314]

Can you do a full updated walk-around of your Jeep and talk about all the mods?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Chad Ramsey I think that’s a fantastic idea!!!

[@tiagocaldas6612]

Hi man! It's been awhile since you posted your last video... WE WANT MORE!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Tiago Caldas hey I know. Hopefully getting a Jeep movie I worked on up this weekend

[@IncompleteJeep]

I absolutely LOVE my JL! Nice video man! Been watching you for a while.

[@victoryrider]

They're having a big auto show in Omaha this next weekend hoping there is a few different JLs there

[@thecarjunkie3609]

That would be awesome. They are having it here in Ontario mid February, I got my tickets, hoping for the same. You can count on a video of that event that will be uploaded here :)

[@theseaflower]

Awesome review! It's fun to see that Jeep has listened to their customers. Many good upgrades that we missed on the JK version. How does it feel like driving compared to a stock JK? The beard is still growing and JK is still rolling. Thumbs up!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thank you. I am glad Jeep listened to their customers as well. Great idea about those rear vents to keep our passengers warm. The 8 speed automatic is amazing and the steering wheel is more responsive and stiffer, I would say sportier. I loved it. Lol, the beard is coming along indeed, thanks for the compliments.

[@theseaflower]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler Fun to hear. Exactly i missed rear vents in the backseat in the JK. On the cold winter days it's quite foggy and cold in the trunk area aswell. I think the JL is gonna be another awsome Jeep Wrangler. Thank you for your response.

[@JoseMunoz-vh3vj]

Nice vid man, I love the new JL, Nice technology, can't wait to get one and modify the ish out of it!!!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

For sure. I can imagine. Would look awesome with 35s and lifted! Thanks!

[@Rap1dSn1PeR]

I just wish they had a 5.7 V8 engine option for Jeep Wranglers

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Rap1dSn1PeR I know. Let’s cross our fingers and hope they come out with one in a few years

[@Rap1dSn1PeR]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler right! Let’s hope for it! Hey! I make intros just in case in the near future you need one!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Rap1dSn1PeR hey. Totally down for an intro. Would be happy to give you credit for it after ever video. Inbox me on Instagram @2015wrangler

[@Rap1dSn1PeR]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler email me! [e-mail]

[@courtneyherron9032]

2021 did a good job

[@gghostrrider]

I thought the Sahara models came with a body colored hard top

[@mikeizzano9304]

Nice job on review, lm waiting for 2 door to hit the dealers should be soon from all my research.last one was a 2000 l had ordered for myself. Will do same thing again even though 1 st year may have issues, I will still take a shot.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, Yeah, would love to see the 2 door. Sounds like a plan. True say about the first year, always a few hiccups.

[@keishachan6539]

Looks great. Do the back seats recline? I’ll have to call my local to check it out.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Keisha Chan great question, I didn’t check that option out. If and when you do, do let me know about that back seat

[@earlbartlett4699]

Great Video as always... Thanks for the info 🖑JEEP WAVE!!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thank you and you are most welcome as well #jeepwave :)

[@kurtfitzgerald2807]

11:34 casually runs over a small child while leaving the lot

[@shenaye15]

Great Review! I got a 2018 JKU wonder if I should have waited 🤦🏽‍♀️ got too great of a deal though, I’m sure the price and wait time would have held me back. Lol I feel like you deserve to have both give your jku to the wife😁🤑

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Haha, my wife would be super happy to get a jeep I am sure. She finds mine too big though so she would have to get the new JL. Yeah, the price is high and JK still isnt bad :)

[@stampinamy]

Love the beard! Thanks for the review of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey man, thank you! You are also most welcome

[@trzackery]

stampinamy app

[@wildwhiskeywolf8198]

Excellent review. Thank you

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thank you and you are most welcome as well. Glad you liked it :)

[@trackstar1able]

Lucky I wanna test drive one but they still don’t have any available

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey thanks. What country / State are you in? Hopefully it comes soon.

[@trackstar1able]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler United States,Texas im having the same issue as you I have a 2015 jeep Sahara jk moded up but I would love to get a 2018 jl rubicon but I’ve put so much into mine it’s hard to sell it and start all over.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Oh, I totally feel ya! Yeah I guess when we get bored of it or when it starts breaking down, then only will we get this or... win the lottery haha.

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

As usual Mr. B great vid Lots of engineering into the JL. I have a 2015 JK. WIll I be trading it? No. But I do like what I see. For the haters who say it isn't a real Jeep, we can all go back to the CJ model then (for those of us who remember).

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Talez From the DashCam Totally. Same lights on the fenders and exact grill style. Thanks for the feedback as well. Keeping my 2015 as well for now :)

[@jeepie1964]

Thanks you for this nice video, congrats you drive in the new JL

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thank you!

[@HEBBYDUTY]

I'm sure it's going to be a while for them to come out with JL mods. I just got a 2018 JK, and I'm being told there is no 2018 mod parts that will fit my JK. I was thinking all Wrangler body was basically the same, Do anyone know if I'm being told a lie?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

HEBBYDUTY all the JKs are the same, all mods from 2015 to 2018 JK will fit. JL is the only new shape that will take some time for some mods to come out.

[@HEBBYDUTY]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler Thx you for that info, now I can order my parts. Thx for responding back as well.

[@jrealz1127]

What camera is that bro?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

JAY.REAL hey. I got the camera link in the description of the video.

[@ScaryFear]

Congrats on being one of the first ones to drive one of these before they are officially released. Cons first. I don't like the fender lights. I am so used to the JK with the round lights in the front as turn signals. Don't like the indented lights. I like the seven slats individual like on the JK. That's about it really. It's nice that's a Sahara that's my fave one. Love those leather seats I want to upgrade mine. Big regret not getting them stock from the start. I LOVE all the tech in the interior. I was worried at first because the pic that was going around of that one with the red color looked terrible but in black it looks good. I like all the displays and navigation and the big center screen. Wonderful to hide the whiper motor behind the spare. Visibility out the back of a JK is already so bad and that whiper doesn't help. Yours is the first video review I've seen that showed the rear whiper. It's too bad there's no Sahara 2 door JL. Oh and another thing I really like is the improved arm rests on the front doors. I am short and even I think the JK arm rests are not well designed. Glad they fixed that. It's too bad this one will be way more expensive though.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey thanks for writing in and feel super lucky to have had this opportunity to see and drive this jeep as they are still taking orders of it. I honestly did it for you guys, I was so excited to do this. I'm also glad they listened to their customers and made some changes to the design for the better. Glad you enjoyed the video. They may come out with a 2 door but will double check that and will let ya know for sure.

[@Willettra1n]

Beard looks awesome bro

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thanks a lot man!

[@tigercheung15]

can u get them now

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Tiger Cheung yes they are for sale and available now

[@timallen3848]

Nice! Thanks

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thank you!

[@donnydewijs2333]

Come to Dubai again

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Oh I miss it so much. Did we meet there? I cant tell by the name here.

[@ourgenerationisdoomeds8624]

Its sad when the shopper knows more about the product than the salesman...

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thats the thing with all these awesome forums. I use www.jlwranglerforums.com/

[@wildwoody20]

I know like push the button to open it what a joke you push the button to lock it he doesn't even know what that is called ( proxmity ) lol

[@wildwoody20]

He didn't even do his research and he works at a dealership LOL

[@CammieGee]

So are you buying one, the people want to know

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, tons of people wanna know, but not at this time, love my jeep build and the outcome of it right now. Who knows what the future will hold.

[@CammieGee]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler cool

[@karinachavez2425]

Not sure if I missed it but how fast does this jeep go?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey no worries, 200 km/h which is roughly 124 mph.

[@karinachavez2425]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler how fast does your JK go?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Karina Chavez I believe the same. The only difference is that the JL is a 8 speed automatic. Feel free to add me on instagram @2015wrangler. You can chat with me there as well

[@derek8591]

Does it leak?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Derek Zhang it’s brand new so we hope not

[@kalbs89]

sexy... the jeep I mean

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Haha, thanks for that clarification. If you are a lady, I dont mind the compliment but if you are a bro, then the jeep is sexy!

[@SleepingGaint]

Don’t like it, jeeps are supposed to be simple. Seems like there over thinking it a bit. Just my 2 cents

[@wildwoody20]

Lol you don't push the button to open it you push to lock it. Its called proximity were you just put your hand on the handle on the inside and it unlocks you don't push the button only when you going to lock the door you need to do your research before you do a video

[@RockyXTV]

I'm very interested in the new JL, but it will have to play nice with my JK & KJ because I won't trade them in. I'm also going to wait a while, I never buy the first model year of any vehicle. Waiting for all the new JL gremlins to present themselves and for them to be fixed, there are always a few. Great video and congrats on getting to play around with the JL!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thanks for the comment and feedback. Its true, there may be a few hick-ups in the beginning, but hopefully in a year or two it should be pretty darn good!

[@davidgoldberg1549]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler the previous jk unlimited sport never had grab handles. You had stated in the video that the gran handles were moved to the front. Just wanted to clarify. Other than that , very informative video.

[@ralphderkapitaen9875]

with all the hype about this new JL, NOW ITS TIME to buy the JK while it's still available with all the discounts waiting for you..:-) Besides this financial point of view, the JL seems to be a great vehicle with some improvements over the JK. It also has a few new potential issues I noticed: -1) no more hood lock possible due to grille inserts that are already installed (Yes I know about the alarm in the JL being extended to the hood, but some people do like to have a physical barrier preventing any stranger from opening the hood) -2) rear light sticks out (due to built-in sensor for blind spots): that might be an issue while offloading if you hit something with that light sticking out. It will take your whole light with it -3) If it rains and the vehicle is all wet, and you open the front doors, it actually rains in and the water gets partially over your controls etc. and the last 4th point is the increase of price..:-)... Thanks for your review...you did a good job!

[@Jamesharvey697]

Great review. I ordered a fully loaded JLUR last week and was assigned a VIN number today! I also got to test drive a JLUR at a dealership today, lots of power, drove really well, it had the alpine system and I was very impressed with the sound! The only thing during my test drive it was really loud inside with wind noise. I’m thinking the back door was cracked opened or something. How was the interior noise while on the FWY?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

James Harvey hey. That is awesome news. I didn’t get a chance to take the JL on the highway however my JK isn’t that quiet either. I’m not sure if your tailgate was open or not but the jeeps have gotten quieter over the new generations compared to the older ones. Thanks for the comment as well.

[@Jamesharvey697]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler Hi Again great review. I currently have a TJ with a hard top that I stripped and did the sound deading and rubber deading throughout so I would be able to talk on my phone. It made 1,000% of difference. The sales guy in your video said it is going to take 5-6 months if you order one from him? Yikes, the dealership I ordered mine from said 6-8 weeks, that when a buyer orders one custom they get priority over all other orders. When I get mine I’ll be doing some videos of it off road and the transformation into a overland with 37” tires. Again great review!

[@hellolofto8143]

So what did the fully outfitted JLUR run?$?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

John Loftus this one was $59,000 Canadian Out the door. (Sahara)

[@Jamesharvey697]

John Loftus window is $54,595 and is subject to change,

[@clos1764]

Thanks, awesome video. The only 2 things I do not like is the new windshield, and the new price. I cant wait to see modified JLs.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

I agree, price is pretty high right now. I cant wait to see the JLs on 35s and lifted as well.

[@davidgoldberg1549]

It will be on average an extra $2,500 compared to the older version. I’m perfectly happy with my 2017 jk unlimited sport that I purchased ten months ago. It seems like the new version wants to target not only the traditional jeep owner but get a new type of customer who may not have looked at the Jeep Wrangler previously.

[@sonnyd.4661]

I’m not a fan of the new windshield angle either. But I guess we have to get used to it.

[@peterolivo1254]

Seems like blacked out Jeep Wrangler is gonna be white out Jeep Wrangler very very soon. Lol good video

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Peter Olivo haha. Imagine that eh. Thanks bro

[@shahanbaha3818]

Love your content, continue to watch whenever you post. However I believe that your content mainly focused on cars is a bit small and because of that you do not get as many views as you should. If you were to do vlogs like once or twice a week I feel your channel will grow even more. Remember this is just my opinion and you do what you feel is right keep up the great work

[@DamienHensonTech]

Favorite KZbin channel. Keep it up my man

[@thecarjunkie3609]

DAMIEN HENSON thank you. Will do.

[@pimpmyride7278]

How's the handling? Was it bouncing all over the road like jk? Was the steering tighter? Like a regular car\suv?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Handling is awesome! you feel the 8 speed automatic transmission and the steering wheel is really stiff, very sporty and responsive. A better drive for sure.

[@pimpmyride7278]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler....I may have to get it. The jku is dangerous on the road!

[@tankace653]

Great video! You keep that other jeep too much work put into it!! Went to the dealer here in Ca and checked out the Sahara! Had my daughter with me! Sales man was like we can put the car seat in no problem! He knew if I drove it, I would get it! I will be going back real soon with just the wife lol!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

tankace653 hey awesome. Yeah I have a video up of the installation of car seats, totally works. Let me know if you end up going for it

[@josephgodin2260]

Fair review. My biggest problem with this model is They still don't have a proper engine in the unlimited. Very nice for the asphalt warrior. Alot of long time jeep owner are saying they will not change for the JL. I wont change mine for sure. I'd get a Grand Cherokee if i wanted that type of interior. Now that my take on it

[@rickz7063]

Seeing allot of painted fenders and black tops ordered by dealerships in most videos. The white doesn't look good with the black top but most other colors go well with it.

[@TheYamaha109]

not a fan doesnt, jeep should not start to deviate from something that people already love

[@nedpepper5418]

Niccccccccccccce looking forward to seeing you customise this one lol

[@thecarjunkie3609]

ned pepper haha. Keeping my ‘15 Jk for now.

[@nelmerced26]

Awesome man. I think you should trade in your Jeep for a new JL and start a whole new project with it. You could be the first, or one of the first , to start modifying a Brand new BLACK Jeep Wrangler JL on KZbin. And I think the new JL will be more convenient for your family since it offers more than the JK. Thanks for the video. 🚙

[@thecarjunkie3609]

You are bang on with every point. Seems like a win win situation. Only thing is I love my build and the way the jeep looks right now, would have to start all over again but will keep that idea for sure. Something to think about. Thanks for writing in!

[@aquinodavid76]

Great video. Not sure if it's the longer wheelbase or slanted windshield, but it looks off. Something just doesn't look right to me. If it's the same 3.0l diesel as in the ram, not a great choice. Just my .02.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

It might be the windshield thats throwing it off. I like how the JK has it set up.

[@myrongaines5542]

So it's a luxury suv now 🤣

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Mike Hawk lol seems to be

[@YOUNGGGGQI]

Hello neighbor. Saw the sticker on my windshield. Thank you for that.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Siyang Qi hey buddy. Love your Jeep. Thought you might like the sticker since you have the same grille and all. Realized I didn’t have a business card on me otherwise I would have left that there as well. Was just driving by and saw your Jeep. I’m on instagram as well @2015wrangler. Hit me up

[@jorgenbrandt5739]

Cool, good job guys 👍 Maybe you should bet a "dead cat" for the microphone, it will remove the wind noise.

[@ourgenerationisdoomeds8624]

So you can opt for a 2.4 turbo or a 2.0 ecodiesel?🤔😂

[@SatoriZei]

serious question: Why objectively wranglers are so expensive ???

[@taktakmo3556]

Lot of plus pointers you mentioned on the new JLU. Would be interesting to see how people do mods on it. Got to give you credit on the beard great job there brother..

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thanks. There was a lot to mention about the jeep but wanted to cram it all in within the shortest time possible to retain peoples attention. Appreciate the feedback on the beard :) Totally interested to see how people mod this up!

[@dunlapmichaell]

I'm sorry but that's not a Jeep.....it's a SUV with a Jeep logo.

[@SleepingGaint]

My 16 jk value just skyrocketed

[@kevbocat5621]

John Graves I agree!! I feel like I just bought a Bitcoin.

[@jpatterson27]

Lol probably not. JKs in the long term are going to be the least valuable Jeeps because there are literally millions of them. Especially the 4-Doors.

[@henryjones6957]

Nope.

[@shawn4880]

Awesome review bro well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thank you :)

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Wait, that could be HER Jeep! :) One final comment...You like the mayor of Toronto? You know everybody! :)

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thanks for clarifying this, lol. It's crazy how networked I am. I tell ya, knowing a few people takes you a long way. Glad I make those few connections :)

[@markmaiato2923]

Great review . Will you be hitting any trails this year ? Trailfest or Wylde cat run ?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thank you, nothing planned as of yet. Will keep you posted

[@brisaofficial8443]

what gas grade do you use on your jeep?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Brisa Official regular unleaded

[@tierniator]

Can you show a picture of what the key fob looks like next video?

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Great idea. Will try mixing that up with another video to add more value to the video and more content! Its looking way better than the older ones, about time they changed it. The dodge caravans used to share the same key fob as the jeep which looked a bit dry in my opinion.

[@milesbranman]

Awesome test drive! This is a cool POV perspective for the 2018 Wrangler Rubicon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX7KZ2qOZs2Djtk

[@thecarjunkie3609]

miles branman very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@edwu8253]

Im impressed with the new design, cant wait to see it in person

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Awesome. Same here, was feeling so so about it till I saw it in person. Loved it!

[@Msleelee9487]

omg I'm beginning to like this JL Thanks for sharing!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

MsLeelee94 it is awesome! You are most welcome :)

[@KTMcaptain]

9:30 now that's a MAN'S ring

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Firestarter haha thanks man

[@TRUNK.MONKEY99]

Nice review..no way on a 4 dr tho..like my '15

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey, thanks a lot!

[@tiagocaldas6612]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Thank you

[@pimpmyride7278]

Loving the beard bro.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Hey thanks a lot. Its coming along :)

[@cayogator]

nice Fiat

[@chocolatewheelchair]

You know you want one!!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

I wouldnt mind at all!

[@jaysuttle1269]

GREAT VIDEO 💯

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Jay Suttle thank you

[@Bleedblackandgold51]

Nice vid man.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Bleedblackandgold51 thank you

[@SleepingGaint]

Jk is the new cj

[@averagerider92]

JLU? I thought it's now simply 4 door.

[@thecarjunkie3609]

zom zom there are two doors available as well. Just not sure when but the diagram I showed on the tailgate door shows both versions with the specs in size

[@averagerider92]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler oh I meant "unlimited" is no longer referenced for JL 4 door models, they are simply referenced as JL 4 door, I could be wrong though.

[@Meric6161]

The technologies are very beautiful. but made very modern. Wrangler is a classic looking vehicle. I did not like that. JK👍 JL👎

[@davidgoldberg1549]

Halil Meriç I have the JK version from 2017 and it is definitely more truck with less frills then what I am seeing in the 2018.

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

JK and JL look almost identical except the interior is way improved , if anything the JL has a couple homages like the grill to the CJ, you just like to complain

[@davidgoldberg1549]

choob how is that a complaint ? I just like what I have. Go buy the 2018 if you love it.

[@efthimios]

They are gorgeous so refined, nicer interior, fantastic

[@thecarjunkie3609]

Herakles totally agree with you

[@srtxxx4661]

The wait is not 4 -5 months , it's 8-12 weeks on a factory order !

[@thecarjunkie3609]

M M okay was told this by my salesman but if you work for the dealership, than thank you for the correction

[@hottycop911]

I would buy yours in a heartbeat !!!

[@thecarjunkie3609]

hottycop911 hey. That’s awesome. If I do put it up for sale ever, I am reaching out to you first to honour first grabs

[@hottycop911]

Blacked Out Jeep Wrangler I appreciate that soooo much 😁 I was going to be ordering a brand new 2018 jk Sahara in July. Keep me posted. I would much rather buy yours instead of having to go do all that to a stock one