Posted on 12/06/2016 5:18:25 PM PST by Chickensoup
Jeep Fans?
Freeper Husbands!
I am Thinking of Buying a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. I like the vehicle, it is big for me, I am moving from my Golf Diesel. Although I have had Xterras and Mazda MPV (Before they ruined its design) previously.
I looked at many new cars and SUV crosses and they all are poorly designed, have lousy visibility and have metal that is so thin it needs to be serviced every few months. I also discovered I need a more butch looking vehicle. All the Suv crossovers look like they were made for Oprah. Teardrop shapes and curves.
I liked the used Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. It looks durable, I have found a couple of them. Seems as though I am having a difficult time getting the price down below 30K
I cannot quite figure out the Jeep Wrangler choices. Is there a Jeep Wrangler as high and tall as the unlimited but only with 2 doors? All the Wranglers I see with 2 doors are short and look like they belong in a suburb.
Any advice from Freeper Jeep owners appreciated.
Am I making another dumb move here?
Don't forget the Jeep wave - failing to do so is very serious faux pas :-)
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I was sitting here trying to think of a part on a vehicle that started with an F or an L.
Thank you.
my brother has a Cherokee and really likes it.
I got one that was the last year ever made for the model . The wrangler and Cherokee were both purchased pre-government bailout, so I guess I can’t speak for the newer models. Such a shame.
The Jeep Wrangler is going to be a fairly harsh vehicle as far as noise (wind, road, engine) compared to most other remotely comparable vehicles, and the ride will not be as smooth. It’s intended to be a fairly rugged body and interior, and for the most part it is. It has an excellent 4WD system for off-roading. There are better 4WD or AWD systems for poor traction situations on pavement, for instance Subaru, but the Jeep is still no slouch even there.
The issue is Chrysler, and AMC before them. Build quality hasn’t been all that great. Seems to be spotty, some have a great experience, others have bad ones.
The automatic transmission sounds to me as if it could be a problem area. I know personally of an instance where a couple rented an automatic Wrangler out on the Outer Banks of NC, so they could go into the 4WD areas with no roads, that’s where many of the best beaches are. The vehicle was practically brand new, the transmission failed while in their possession. Dealership tried to blame them for abusing the vehicle. They didn’t. Dealership finally dropped it after unwanted publicity. Chrysler has been known to build questionable automatics for years.
There are far more people who have Wranglers who love them, than there are people who hate them and regret it. If you like the look, don’t mind it being a little industrial and a little rough, then I say go for it. One thing that would be good to have, would be a complete service and repair history. Logs, detailed service records. Not just CarFax. Better still would be to know the owner who is selling it, that kept those logs and records.
climbing up a 45 degree granite wall...
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Wow. I would be frightened. Must be fun though.
It appears you’ve made up your mind.
All the best
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Price insurance and maintenance into the equation and you will find Toyota 4by’s a better
As jeep owners, I must say my husband and I both love the Toyota 4by’s.....tastes just like chicken....;)
I always wanted one of the AMC Cherokee Chiefs or a full sized J10 or J20 truck.
Price insurance and maintenance into the equation and you will find Toyota 4by’s a better alternative. YMMV
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Odd. My insurance gal, the best in the world btw, tells me that the Sahara will drop my insurance costs about 125 dollars.
Was that in the garage or a secluded cul de sac? Before kids or after?
Yes, but in my husbands Wrangler, I’ve experienced climbing up a 45 degree granite wall...can’t beat that”
Was that in the garage or a secluded cul de sac? Before kids or after?
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Oh my!
Wow. I would be frightened. Must be fun though.
Frightened does not describe it LOL!. It’s the only time I keep my mouth shut while my husband is driving...too scared to say boo!
But, realizing you are still alive and well after a difficult challenge is exhilarating. That wall was scary as all get out. All you see is sky, all you count on is the lockers and wheels....and the skill of the driver.
Automatics and CJs never went well together. Throw in that abysmal Quadratrac and have a recipe for problems.
A lady that is in the building across from me has a Chrysler minivan that is about paid off. According to her the transmission makes loud noises sometimes and acts really strange but the mechanics can’t find the problem.
I guess Chrysler could never copy the C4/6 or the Turbo 350.
This is a beautiful vehicle I could not afford. ever.
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She is the rockstar of all time in our very harsh northern Michigan winters. Goes by the name of Leona.
Has started at -42 once and in the minus 30's several times immediately.
Awesome vehicle. I love her.
Was that in the garage or a secluded cul de sac? Before kids or after?
Chrysler engineering was something else in their heyday, nobody was better. We’re a long way past that heyday, by decades. They’re still arrogant though. It’s the NIH syndrome. Not invented here.
What will you be using the vehicle for?
Wrangler is great offroad, but roars on the highway.
Here is what CU says about the 2017 Wrangler:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/jeep-wrangler.htm
I think starting in really, really cold weather is more an indication of what kind of oil you have used.
(synthetic has much better performance I believe, when it gets really, really cold)
But thanks. :D Glad you are happy with your car.
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