Best resources for Private Party sales?

[Medicaptain]

HI all...as you can see I am a new member with few postings, but I have a read a TON.

I am on the hunt for a 19-21 Rubi, StingGray, fully optioned out (cold weather, tow/aux., leather) and preferably with the One touch roof (but freedom top is fine too). I am new to jeep'ing but not 4x4'ing and live in the great (aka HOT) state of AZ. I do enjoy the hunt but am having a tough time finding anything really close to what I am looking for in a private party sale. I am willing to travel up to 500 miles to fly to, pick up and get acquainted on the drive home.

I am using Autotrader, Clist (nationwide search engines too), Cargurus, Trucar and the forum here.....but not finding much.

Anyone have a good alternative that they have had success with?

Thanks for any and all replies, enjoy your weekend everyone.

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[Heimkehr]

I am on the hunt for a 19-21 Rubi, StingGray, fully optioned out (cold weather, tow/aux., leather) and preferably with the One touch roof (but freedom top is fine too). I am new to jeep'ing but not 4x4'ing and live in the great (aka HOT) state of AZ. I do enjoy the hunt but am having a tough time finding anything really close to what I am looking for in a private party sale.

Have you considered purchasing a new Rubicon via a factory order? You do mention discrete requirements for the options you want on it.

Wranglers hold their resale value remarkably well (as you probably know, since you've read a TON already. ) Since you have a stated interest in a current model year vehicle, as well as a 2020 or a 2019, it's very likely that the price of a used Jeep won't be far removed at all from the sticker price of a new one.

Spend a bit more for New and you'll avoid a long drive to deal with a stranger. More importantly, you'll have a vehicle configured as you require, with known provenance and a warranty.

Something to consider.

 

[Medicaptain]

I agree with everything you said. My issue is, I have had luck finding 2 2020 vehicles for under $48k equipped the way I desire but not in the correct color for me (I know...wah wah wah). Going the ordering route would be about $14k more after tax, license, dumb doc. fees and with 5-8% off MSRP......not a sum that I want to take away from for any mods I want (if any....).

 

[aldo98229]

Used vehicle inventories are low right now. My Jeep dealer has three new JLs and two used ones. That is it. To make matters worse, each new Jeep has a $5,000 markup.

If you can, I’d wait until summer. Production is expected to catch up with demand by then.

Good luck.

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