beachbumm78
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Looking to order my 1st Jeep and I need some help in determining the best configuration. I've read so many of these forums here, and how others have built theirs, and realized maybe I should ask some of you more experienced here for an opinion of what build may suit me best. While, in the end I do realize it's my decision, any input would be greatly appreciated!!
For starters --- currently living in Texas with just moderate hills; but, I am planning on moving to Colorado in two years. While I do want to do some off-roading I do NOT see myself attempting rock climbs or the hard trails where one wrong move and my Jeep is flipped...not quite that adventurous. This will be my DD so I want to keep it drivable. Think the dirt trails, etc. around Colorado. I'm not going to be out on the back trails every weekend, attempting the crazy stuff that ends up on YouTube. haha. Something that I can pull a small camper with in the mountains occasionally, get up and down the mountains comfortably, and still enjoy driving around town.
I really want a manual. (Yes, I've owned one before & loved it---even in Dallas traffic!).Ideally I want something that I can use as a DD, plus for easy-(eventually) med trails.
I cannot determine if the Sahara or the Rubicon would be my best bet.
Here is what I'm thinking I would like:
Manual (Auto can be considered)
Anti-Spin Diff / with the upgraded tires
Selec-Trac (If go Sahara, and Auto --- is it worth it)
Cold Weather Package (Must have --nothing like keeping a warm backside & hands when it's cold outside)
Trailer Tow/Hitch (No current plans to tow, but reading form forums sug. if I ever do plan to/which I do--then I should get)
Dual Top
All weather floor mats - although I read better to order those later so you don't lose the cloth ones too.
Not sure about:
-Electronic Infotainment Group - comes w/ the upgraded speakers --- is this really worth it? (I read somewhere that with the upgrade you do get an extra plug in the back by the subwoofer that can come in handy)
-UConnect 4 C Nav - is this worth it? I heard somewhere that the nav is supposed to have the off-road trails on it? How long to these need updating, etc? Really hate for that to take up more room.
- hard top liner?
I've been perusing the list of dealers recommended giving the best deals, and will definitely reach out to them in a few months when the time comes to order. I want to keep this to the low 40k's, if at all possible (and I know that the discount given by dealers can then effect how much "extras" I can play with and order)-- but I also want to get something I'm going to be happy with as I plan on keeping this until it dies. Yeah, I'm that person that pretty much drives them until they die. I'm sure at some point I'll start adding some mods but that's as I experience my Jeep and determine what is needed for what I want to do.
Sorry this is so long but if you're willing to offer any advice on what may best suit me, with your Jeeping experience, I would really appreciate it!!!
For starters --- currently living in Texas with just moderate hills; but, I am planning on moving to Colorado in two years. While I do want to do some off-roading I do NOT see myself attempting rock climbs or the hard trails where one wrong move and my Jeep is flipped...not quite that adventurous. This will be my DD so I want to keep it drivable. Think the dirt trails, etc. around Colorado. I'm not going to be out on the back trails every weekend, attempting the crazy stuff that ends up on YouTube. haha. Something that I can pull a small camper with in the mountains occasionally, get up and down the mountains comfortably, and still enjoy driving around town.
I really want a manual. (Yes, I've owned one before & loved it---even in Dallas traffic!).Ideally I want something that I can use as a DD, plus for easy-(eventually) med trails.
I cannot determine if the Sahara or the Rubicon would be my best bet.
Here is what I'm thinking I would like:
Manual (Auto can be considered)
Anti-Spin Diff / with the upgraded tires
Selec-Trac (If go Sahara, and Auto --- is it worth it)
Cold Weather Package (Must have --nothing like keeping a warm backside & hands when it's cold outside)
Trailer Tow/Hitch (No current plans to tow, but reading form forums sug. if I ever do plan to/which I do--then I should get)
Dual Top
All weather floor mats - although I read better to order those later so you don't lose the cloth ones too.
Not sure about:
-Electronic Infotainment Group - comes w/ the upgraded speakers --- is this really worth it? (I read somewhere that with the upgrade you do get an extra plug in the back by the subwoofer that can come in handy)
-UConnect 4 C Nav - is this worth it? I heard somewhere that the nav is supposed to have the off-road trails on it? How long to these need updating, etc? Really hate for that to take up more room.
- hard top liner?
I've been perusing the list of dealers recommended giving the best deals, and will definitely reach out to them in a few months when the time comes to order. I want to keep this to the low 40k's, if at all possible (and I know that the discount given by dealers can then effect how much "extras" I can play with and order)-- but I also want to get something I'm going to be happy with as I plan on keeping this until it dies. Yeah, I'm that person that pretty much drives them until they die. I'm sure at some point I'll start adding some mods but that's as I experience my Jeep and determine what is needed for what I want to do.
Sorry this is so long but if you're willing to offer any advice on what may best suit me, with your Jeeping experience, I would really appreciate it!!!
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