M5 vs. Jeep Wrangler

AGS · 07-01-2014, 07:40 AM

Ha! Just kidding guys.

I couldn't resist given the vigerous debate on the board lately about what cars are appropriate to compare head-to-head with the M5, and which comparisons are silly because they are a different class of vehicle.

Anyway, back to the point of this thread. On Saturday I picked up a weekend toy to tool around town with the family. As much as I enjoy driving the M5, I needed a covertable for the summers - plus it'll come in handy in the winter on the really heavy snow days. It's a 2014 Wrangler with the Willys Wheeler package. I went with Anvil for the color, which is similar to "battleship grey". The doors came off immediately, and the hard top comes off tomorrow once I get the hoist installed in the garage. My two boys (5 and 2 1/2 years old) think it's the coolest thing in the world!

Poleposition · 07-01-2014, 08:06 AM

Nice. Its a great counter to the M5. I have one as well and sometimes find it difficult to choose which to drive. You'll love this thing more and more as time goes. Enjoy. Let the modding begin. The options are endless.

RPiM5 · 07-01-2014, 08:13 AM

Looks awesome! I'd paint mine Army Green, put a white star on the hood and doors, and mount a Ma Deuce on the top. I dare people to cut me off on the road.

Jay-K · 07-01-2014, 11:17 AM

Love those jeeps.

GOLFFRR · 07-01-2014, 11:18 AM

that thing looks tough! love it

PatrickC23 · 07-01-2014, 11:28 AM

Nice! A fellow Willys, we picked one up for my wife in May. Couldnt think of anything with less in common to the M5, so gifured itd be the perfect stable mate.

AGS · 07-01-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Poleposition

Nice. Its a great counter to the M5. I have one as well and sometimes find it difficult to choose which to drive. You'll love this thing more and more as time goes. Enjoy. Let the modding begin. The options are endless.

Thanks, so far we're loving it. I'm starting out slow on the modding. The soft top and mirror relocation brackets were delivered today along with the hard top hoist. I'm about to order door sill guards and spacers to better fill the fenders.

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Nice! A fellow Willys, we picked one up for my wife in May. Couldnt think of anything with less in common to the M5, so gifured itd be the perfect stable mate.

Very nice! Love the Granite Crystal - that was my second choice after Anvil.

PatrickC23 · 07-01-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AGS

Thanks, so far we're loving it. I'm starting out slow on the modding. The soft top and mirror relocation brackets were delivered today along with the hard top hoist. I'm about to order door sill guards and spacers to better fill the fenders.

Very nice! Love the Granite Crystal - that was my second choice after Anvil.

R u doing a leveling kit? I never noticed the slope until i took this pic. I also did Ace Rock Sliders, mainly as door steps.

AGS · 07-01-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

R u doing a leveling kit? I never noticed the slope until i took this pic. I also did Ace Rock Sliders, mainly as door steps.

Nope, not changing any suspension components at this time. Mostly cosmetic stuff until I live with it for a few months.

infamousq · 07-01-2014, 02:37 PM

Nice My wife wants the same thing also. I like the Anvil grey color looks good!!!

NlckyBlack · 07-01-2014, 04:55 PM

Love the color and you can't go wrong with a jeep. I'd take the doors off and leave them off the entire summer

dhirm5 · 07-01-2014, 05:43 PM

Very cool - you've got me longing for another Jeep. Had an '85 CJ7 through college. I'm liking this Willys edition - and that's a great color. Congrats!

ufgtrs2007 · 07-01-2014, 06:54 PM

Cool Rig! I've owned 3 JKs in the past 4 years, I've regretted selling my last one, an orange crush 2Dr Rubicon. Hope to get back into another jeep in the near future.

Mbdurham17 · 07-01-2014, 09:01 PM

M5 might be faster but wait til you hit some ruts

Beautiful jeep congrats

AGS · 07-02-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by infamousq

Nice My wife wants the same thing also. I like the Anvil grey color looks good!!!

Thanks. For some reason it shows a slight tint of green in pictures, even in the pictures on the Jeep website. It's a non-metallic grey - if you haven't seen it in person yet you should check it out.

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Originally Posted by NlckyBlack

Love the color and you can't go wrong with a jeep. I'd take the doors off and leave them off the entire summer

Thanks. Doors are off and I don't plan to reinstall them until temps drop below 60 degrees on a regular basis!

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Originally Posted by dhirm5

Very cool - you've got me longing for another Jeep. Had an '85 CJ7 through college. I'm liking this Willys edition - and that's a great color. Congrats!

Thanks. As soon as I saw a Willys in person I knew it was the model I wanted. In addition to the visible upgrades (wheels & tires, rock rails, etc.), it also has some upgraded drivetrain components to increase the off-road capabilities.

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Originally Posted by ufgtrs2007

Cool Rig! I've owned 3 JKs in the past 4 years, I've regretted selling my last one, an orange crush 2Dr Rubicon. Hope to get back into another jeep in the near future.

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Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

M5 might be faster but wait til you hit some ruts

Beautiful jeep congrats

Thanks guys!

PatrickC23 · 07-02-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AGS

Thanks. As soon as I saw a Willys in person I knew it was the model I wanted. In addition to the visible upgrades (wheels & tires, rock rails, etc.), it also has some upgraded drivetrain components to increase the off-road capabilities.

Thanks guys!

Best bang for the buck in my opinion - Im on Wrangler Forum a lot, and sounds like the Willys has its fair share of bashers from "traditional" Jeepers, whatever that means.

IM a big fan of what they did to it cosmetically, and I believe it has the Rubi suspension along with the Rubi wheels and rails. Or thats what I read performance suspension to be.

AGS · 07-02-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

Best bang for the buck in my opinion.
IM a big fan of what they did to it cosmetically...

Agree on both points. Unless you're planning some serious off-road rock climbing, the Rubicon is overkill. I'm also not a fan of the Sahara line with the body-colored fenders.

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

...and I believe it has the Rubi suspension along with the Rubi wheels and rails. Or thats what I read performance suspension to be.

It is definitely the Rubicon wheels, tires and rock rails. I'm not sure if the upgraded Performance Suspension on the Willys is the Rubicon suspension. But, the Willys does have an upgraded diff and rear axle for sure.

Bluehorseshoe · 07-02-2014, 11:33 PM

Nice choice. I'm 90 percent sold on one as second vehicle.
Did you go with manual or automatic?

AGS · 07-03-2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe

Nice choice. I'm 90 percent sold on one as second vehicle.
Did you go with manual or automatic?

6-speed manual. I wanted the better control, plus the auto is only a 5-speed.

AGS · 07-03-2014, 07:45 AM

By the way, for you Jeep guys that are still removing the hardtop by hand I highly recommend the Harken Hoister Lift System. It's a bit of a PITA to install, but once you do it makes removing and reinstalling the hardtop a quick one-man job. You can order it from Quadratec.com and it's only $130 (plus the cost of the 1x6 mounting boards and lag bolts you need to purchase separately).

bm5bullit · 07-03-2014, 09:45 AM

Love those Jeeps, I have had different Jeeps over the years and my daily driver is a 2014 Unlimited Rubicon. My wife drives a 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT8 and she loves it.

PatrickC23 · 07-03-2014, 11:32 AM

I just noticed youre in NJ too AGS - what town u in?

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AGS Major 500 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	M5 vs. Jeep Wrangler Ha! Just kidding guys. I couldn't resist given the vigerous debate on the board lately about what cars are appropriate to compare head-to-head with the M5, and which comparisons are silly because they are a different class of vehicle. Anyway, back to the point of this thread. On Saturday I picked up a weekend toy to tool around town with the family. As much as I enjoy driving the M5, I needed a covertable for the summers - plus it'll come in handy in the winter on the really heavy snow days. It's a 2014 Wrangler with the Willys Wheeler package. I went with Anvil for the color, which is similar to "battleship grey". The doors came off immediately, and the hard top comes off tomorrow once I get the hoist installed in the garage. My two boys (5 and 2 1/2 years old) think it's the coolest thing in the world! Attached Images __________________ Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7 Last edited by AGS; 07-03-2014 at 07:26 AM..
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AGS Major 500 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	By the way, for you Jeep guys that are still removing the hardtop by hand I highly recommend the Harken Hoister Lift System. It's a bit of a PITA to install, but once you do it makes removing and reinstalling the hardtop a quick one-man job. You can order it from Quadratec.com and it's only $130 (plus the cost of the 1x6 mounting boards and lag bolts you need to purchase separately). Attached Images __________________ Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7
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