Are the 392's worth the money?

[CabinDweller392]

“Are 392’s worth the money?”

Yes. That is all.

 

[chrisazm]

Depends on what you mean by “worth the money”. It almost sounds like you are asking about buyer’s remorse. I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future. I do miss my TJ sometimes just because it was a manual. However this Jeep is a beast and smiles per gallon is the unofficial slogan of the 392.

 

[smiley]

I keep reading about people having problems with stuff leaking from different spots, bad motors, bad trans, over heating power steering etc. Are these a few random unlucky people having these issues or is it a lot more because of bad QC? I don't need one, but I want one so my concern is will the Jeep spend more time at the dealership getting fixed than it will at my house. Also are more people buying them to DD or for trails?

If you want it and have the means get it. Yes there are issues but keep in mind lots of us don't just drive them to work or the grocery store. Lots of modifications coupled with terrain that can challenge any production vehicle. As you know, you can ask questions on here. I have yet to see a post that someone does not have an answer for.

 

[JoeStef79]

Depends on what you mean by “worth the money”. It almost sounds like you are asking about buyer’s remorse. I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future. I do miss my TJ sometimes just because it was a manual. However this Jeep is a beast and smiles per gallon is the unofficial slogan of the 392.

Yes, I am referring to buyers remorse. I have heard that the build quality across the entire Stellantis line up for '23 and '24 has been bad. Just a lot of issues with build quality and cheap parts. I am thinking about getting one and I am concerned with getting one that will have a bunch of issues and I will regret getting it. Again it is not about the price, because we all know the price is BS, but more so about the build quality.

 

[WHLN392]

Yes, I am referring to buyers remorse. I have heard that the build quality across the entire Stellantis line up for '23 and '24 has been bad. Just a lot of issues with build quality and cheap parts. I am thinking about getting one and I am concerned with getting one that will have a bunch of issues and I will regret getting it. Again it is not about the price, because we all know the price is BS, but more so about the build quality.

All vehicles can have quality issues.

What I will say is my 2024 392 has been great with no issues other then replacing my steering stabilizer after I mangled it on a pretty hard blue rated trail.

I daily drive mine and offroad it it around 6x. a year.

A couple of months ago I misjudged a mud pit and went down to my headlights before powering out.

Cleaned the Jeep when I got home and tossed the keys to my wife so she could do mall errands with my kids

 

[Warped]

I have bitched about diminishing build quality in Jeeps. Mostly with my 4XE Grand Cherokee that has had 6 recalls in just 1 year since new. My Wranglers have been quite good, save for the ball joints going at only 1,500 miles. I don't think my 2024 is put together as well as my wife's 2024 Sahara. But other than the ball joints and aftermarket stuff, it has only been back to the dealer for an oil change at 1,000 miles. These are not going to be such horrible quality that you will regret it.

To quote @chrisazm, who said it best, "However this Jeep is a beast and smiles per gallon is the unofficial slogan of the 392."

 

[JeepLife]

I’ve only had mine for 7 months and currently have 4,700 miles, but mine has been rock solid so far. I’m super happy with the purchase and it’s been worth it in my opinion.

 

[Dubai_Bulldog392]

I keep reading about people having problems with stuff leaking from different spots, bad motors, bad trans, over heating power steering etc. Are these a few random unlucky people having these issues or is it a lot more because of bad QC? I don't need one, but I want one so my concern is will the Jeep spend more time at the dealership getting fixed than it will at my house. Also are more people buying them to DD or for trails?

If I had to do all over, I would buy a stock Rubicon and immediately have AMW (Americas most wanted do an engine swap to their 505). THe build (Stock) on a 392 is crap in my opinion. The transfer case, the transmission, etc. A ground up build would have saved me a lot of money and headaches, then again, its a jeep thing. the best part of the 392 is the air intact set up, but now this can be done on a stock rubicon as well.

 

[CAMEL2R]

That's a loaded question...for me, absolutely!

 

[Warped]

Well, I guess you need to be loaded to own one and fuel it up with premium.

 

[Nine Ball]

With any enthusiast vehicle, you'll always read more complaints than praises. People who are happy with their purchase, rarely say anything. Those with issues are always vocal.

I'm at 1 year in and 11K miles on my 2024. Zero complaints.

Is it worth the $95K I paid? Yes, but only because I also own a TRX. For the same price range, the TRX is a much nicer quality vehicle inside/out. I just happen to drive the Jeep more, because it's easier to park and doesn't attract as much attention.

 

[@JC]

In '21-22 they were, at current prices not so much IMO.