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#23381 of 23393 Re: Aftermarket Heaven [ourjeeplife] by ourjeeplife

May 16, 2012 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: ourjeeplife (May 11, 2012 12:14 pm)
Finally completed both sets of mud guards.. Thou I've only written part I of this installation.. You get the jest of the whole post:
 
http://travelstrekstrails.groupsite.com/post/operation-husky-liners-mud-guards

#23382 of 23393 Looking To Learn To Buy A Used Jeep by dangarr

Jun 01, 2012 (4:08 pm)

I am planning on purchasing a used Jeep Wrangler soft top in the next couple of months. Not for me - a 40 bday gift for my wife who has always wanted one. It will be a third vehicle - for fun - used on weekends when weather is nice. Not real tough and rough off roading. Purchased cars before - no clue about a Jeep Wrangler. Based on my price range - the Jeep Wrangler I will be looking at would be 2000 - 2005 with somewhere between 60,000 and 90,000 (based on some initial browsing I have done in the Louisville area). Want to know / learn what to look for - what to avoid - what to expect - what to be careful about. Making up the following as an example only: in the 2002 and 2003 - always or never buy a manual because the clutch was terrible. Again - that is just example only. Would some of you be willing to send some advice and/or tips? Very much appreciated!

#23383 of 23393 Re: Looking To Learn To Buy A Used Jeep [dangarr] by erickpl

Jun 05, 2012 (12:26 pm)

Replying to: dangarr (Jun 01, 2012 4:08 pm)
Some will say to stay away from 97's because they are the first year of the TJ's.
 
Biggest thing to look for is under the Jeep. Look for signs that it has been offroaded - scrapes, dents, leaks, excessive rust, mud on the top of the skid plate for the transmission.
 
For 05 and 06, there is some concern about the oil pump distribution assembly (OPDA), but it has been hit or miss. The newer TJ's will have the NV transmissions that have had positive reviews.
 
I know of some people in Louisville that may be able to help you look for a Wrangler.
 
Preference towards automatic or manual?
 
Personally, I'd go with a stock Jeep or one that has been LIGHTLY modified to ensure they haven't screwed anything up, but if you take a Jeep offroader with you, they can help you determine if it the mods are good or not.
 
-Paul

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Jun 07, 2012 (1:35 pm)

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#23386 of 23393 Re: Looking To Learn To Buy A Used Jeep [erickpl] by dangarr

Jun 08, 2012 (6:38 am)

Replying to: erickpl (Jun 05, 2012 12:26 pm)
Great information. Much appreciated. My plan is to find something as stock as possible. "off roading" will probably be the occassional unpaved country road. So certainly not looking for off roading modifications. No preference with automatic or manual. I would lean to one or the other if a certain model or year had some history with a bad auto trans or bad clutch assembly, etc. Either is fine. I have see a few models in 4cyl but most in 6cyl. Understand less hp of course. Other than that - (there will be no towing) any things I should think about on engine size? I am looking and keeping my eyes open. I appreciate the guidance if you know of someone that could offer some assistance in looking for a Wrangler. Thank you, - Dan

#23388 of 23393 Re: Looking To Learn To Buy A Used Jeep [dangarr] by erickpl

Jun 12, 2012 (11:18 am)

Replying to: dangarr (Jun 08, 2012 6:38 am)
Having owned (still do) a 4cylinder 2.5L TJ, I'd say go for the 4.0 inline 6 if you can find one in your budget. Both are solid engines, but the day-in-day-out driving will be much easier on you with the 4.0 inline 6.
 
-Paul

#23389 of 23393 DFW Wranglers SLC and AEV by tired_old_dave

Sep 11, 2012 (2:40 pm)

This saturday September 15th from 11am to 3pm (at least officially), ScreaminLizard and AEV are hosting a Jeep Show and a complimentary lunch and drinks and more. It is being hosted at ScreaminLizard in Bedford Texas.
Additional information is out there for out of towners.

#23390 of 23393 Re: Looking To Learn To Buy A Used Jeep [dangarr] by txpackersfan

Sep 16, 2012 (4:37 am)

Replying to: dangarr (Jun 01, 2012 4:08 pm)
Did you ever buy a Wrangler? I'd be interested in what you learned as you went through the process. I too am looking for a used Wrangler for my wife. Something 2005 or newer with a manual transmission.
 
I've typically only bought Toyotas and Hondas for their reliability. Everything I read outside of Jeep forums says don't buy one. It's the lowest rated vehicle for reliability by Consumer Reports and that's based on actual surveys from consumers. But my wife doesn't care. She's always wanted one and we all know how important it is to have a happy wife. We don't plan on taking it off-road at all. It mainly will be used to take the kids to school and do errands.
 
So I too would be interested in knowing what are good model years to look at and which model years to stay away from.
 
Also I'd be interested in knowing what problems do people typically find on their Wranglers. Major problems like engine and transmission are things I don't want to deal with.

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