Without also having choices for "I have the v6 and am happy with it" and "I have the hemi and am happy with it" you'll have a hard time getting any meaningful results from this poll
The vehicle I replaced was a 2000 Trooper 2x4 and I got so used to how it accelerates, my V6 4x4 WK2 seems a little sluggish if I compare it. Is it because of the WK2 is 4x4 and heavier?
I have the V6 also and love it. It was sluggish, but I read a forum on here somewhere about the grade of fuel people used and someone said they put in 89 "because it added a little more go" to their wife's Jeep. So I tried this out myself was using 87, now use 89 with my Pentastar and it did help with the sluggishness a little bit. Also I have noticed a slight increase in mpg.
Very good thread, however I was unable to choose one of the selections because its a toss up for me. I purchased a 2012 Overland V6 and although I am happy with the cheaper upfront purchase price, lower cost of maintanence, better fuel economy, and the regular grade fuel use, I will say sometimes I do wonder if I should have bought the Hemi. I dont require the extra power by any means as I dont tow, dont offroad or anything like that, but im more of a driving enthusiast and always enjoy the nicer sound and extra power when I want it.
With that said I bet if I had the Hemi I would say the same thing for the V6 except for the points I made at the beginning of this post. For me, the grass is always greener on the other side.
Overall though I enjoy my 2012 Overland V6. I just wish it shifted at better points and thats about my onnly gripe.
While I said I have no regrets with my V6, the only thought that creeps into my mind is that I should have went the SRT route. I love this Jeep and know I would not have used the 5.7L Hemi.
Happy with the v8 power and absolutely disappointed in the mpg. My 05 f150 with 37's and 6 inch lift gets about the same mileage. Horrible, absolutely horrible. I still couldn't step down to the v6 cause I love the extra power.
100% satisfied with the V6 for the type of driving I do. I wanted good MPG and the ability to get through snow while on the road. I was not looking for off road or towing capability and did not want to pay the freight for those abilities.
When I retire and have the time and am not burning up the road a trail rated badge might be in order...
Have the hemi. I'm happy with my choice, just wish it had more power to get going. I'm going to chalk that up to awful transmission programming/gearing and power "management" with the ecu.
Happily counting the days until I can order the diesel + 8spd.
I've got a 2012 Overland with the Hemi. 0-60, as documented elswhere, is as low as 6.9 seconds. If I punch it my GC leaps forward, so generally take it easy.
If yours is behaving differently consider taking it to the dealer.