KDB
Well-Known Member
Have you driven a new JL or even sat in one yet?To the rich buyers who throw their money around .
My 2009 2 doorJK (sport S) sold for $10,340 less than a new 2018 sport S ($21,800 vs $32,140). I don’t believe and increase in price of approximately $1,100/year is that great when you factor in the technology and safety improvements that the JL has when compared to the JL.
In addition, the difference in fit and finish from the JK to the JL just blows me away. My JK was rather crude with an overall “cheap” feel to just about everything, especially the interior. When compared to the quality of materials and finish of my new JL they are simply not in the same league.
All that said my JK was a blast to drive and was a billy goat off road that went most places stock rubicon’s could g. She was also mechanically sound over her lifespan with me. When I sold her to buy the JL she had over 140,000 miles and the dipstick on the 3.8 was still at the full mark at every oil change (5000 miles).
Everything goes up in price over time and I think the value of the JL when compared to a similar configured JK is actually better. Time will tell on the reliability aspect but I’m hoping for the best in that regard.
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