Buying a Used CJ or Wrangler

59 messages, Last post on Sep 07, 2009 at 8:20 AM

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#58 of 59 Re: How To Price Custom Features on a Used Jeep? [mac24] by 6horsestew Sep 07, 2009 (5:39 am)
Replying to: mac24 (Sep 07, 2009 5:20 am) mac24 - Thanks for that very detailed well reasoned response. It is very helpful. BTW - what in you opinion is the problem with the Skyjacker lifts? There are a lot of jeeps in the North Alabama area that are fitted with this modification. I would like to get your take on why they are/might be problematic. Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 07, 2009 8:20 am)
#59 of 59 Re: How To Price Custom Features on a Used Jeep? [6horsestew] by steve_ HOST Sep 07, 2009 (8:20 am)
Replying to: 6horsestew (Sep 07, 2009 5:39 am) The other thing that Mac hinted at is that the hardcore off-road crowd is more likely to add a lot of mods to their Jeep. That's great if you plan to do a lot of off-roading, but if you already off-road, you know that it can be hard on the equipment. 30 years ago when I owned an unmodified CJ-5 and went on a few weekend trail rides, the following Monday I would see several club members at the dealer getting parts or using the club discount to fix stuff they broke in the woods over the weekend. I forget what I broke - ruined a shock or something. If I was in the market for another Wrangler, I'd want one that looked as stock as possible.

#58 of 59: Re: How To Price Custom Features on a Used Jeep? [mac24] by 6horsestew; Sep 07, 2009 (5:39 am)

Replying to: mac24 (Sep 07, 2009 5:20 am)

mac24 - Thanks for that very detailed well reasoned response. It is very helpful.

BTW - what in you opinion is the problem with the Skyjacker lifts? There are a lot of jeeps in the North Alabama area that are fitted with this modification. I would like to get your take on why they are/might be problematic.

steve_ (Sep 07, 2009 8:20 am)

#59 of 59: Re: How To Price Custom Features on a Used Jeep? [6horsestew] by steve_ HOST; Sep 07, 2009 (8:20 am)

Replying to: 6horsestew (Sep 07, 2009 5:39 am)

The other thing that Mac hinted at is that the hardcore off-road crowd is more likely to add a lot of mods to their Jeep. That's great if you plan to do a lot of off-roading, but if you already off-road, you know that it can be hard on the equipment.

30 years ago when I owned an unmodified CJ-5 and went on a few weekend trail rides, the following Monday I would see several club members at the dealer getting parts or using the club discount to fix stuff they broke in the woods over the weekend.

I forget what I broke - ruined a shock or something.