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Originally Posted by Hammertone
So all advice is pointing to the 3.6. Just to throw another question in there while we’re at it, how does the diesel rate against the 3.6?
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Dear god...don't ask that
or this will become another 'are CRDs worth it thread' haha
Nah, I'm a CRD owner, and we all seem to love them until something goes wrong, then it's like F'ing CRDs. I have a great mechanic who eases my nerves of parts availability or engine issues but not all are so lucky.
Mine is auto, fully locked with 35s and about 4inches of lift. It's largely unstoppable, and I still get 11.5L/100kms on long flat drives (with all terrains and a roof top tent).
I haven't driven the equivalent in a 3.6 but I doubt they have the low RPM chug along ability and I know they become fuel hungry with 35s.
CRD's can be a bit limited for engine parts (and online advice) because the US doesn't get a CRD JK
I think if you care about how they feel on the road, the CRD drives like a truck but I think the 3.6 revs up more like a car.
I'm not convinced either engine will last longer than the other. The CRDs are meant to be better engines for towing and will use significantly less fuel, however they do get hot (the manual less so, but I believe their clutches are a weak point)
Most people are quite happy with the 3.6 though so long as they don't regularly tow (only the 3.8 was available when I bought mine FYI). You also get all the US engine parts (superchargers!) and can do a V8 swap a lot more easily if you ever wanted.
I believe the easiest way to decide if a CRD is worth it for you is if you're particularly bothered about fuel economy, or sometimes more importantly 'range on a full tank'....or if you will tow much.
Otherwise I reckon the pros and cons of either engine are fairly well balanced.