450 vs Rubicon
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I used to own a '98 450es and just bought a new Rubicon last week. I feel the Rubicon is quite a bit nicer than the 450es. The Ruby is plusher, faster, and steers just as good, if not better than the 450. The tranny is super smooth. I only have put 25 miles on the machine, but I would recommend it over the 450.
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The Rubicon, has better front differential (sur trac), stronger engine (500 cc versus 429), better transmission, however it also costs much more. The 450 sales are down, I have seen them trying to sell 450 for $5500, the Rubicon they are wanting full MSRP!
Drive them both & decide if the Rubicon is worth the extra money to you.
Both are Honda & reliable!
Drive them both & decide if the Rubicon is worth the extra money to you.
Both are Honda & reliable!
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I own both. The Rubicon does ride softer, and with the H/L ranges, automatic & manual, D1/D2 torque patterns, etc, the transmission is great. Top end is better due to gearing and/or the dual range tranny. BUT, it's a tad wider, and definitely longer. The Ruby uses slightly over 4 quarts of oil, the ES a little over 2, and the Ruby filter is more expensive. Bottom line, both are fine machines . . . it might boil down to how much you like "bells and whistles" If I had to pick just one, it would be the Rubicon.
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