Thoughts on Buying a Used JLU??

[sf5211]

Ok, working out a deal for a new Rubicon. MSRP is 55,420.... Invoice is 52,156. My out the door price is 45K ... is that a good deal?

Sounds like a good deal to me Jennifer. Shoot, I didn't get near that off my MSRP.
P.S. I'm glad you wen't with a new Jeep. This'll be your "baby" from the start.

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[Rodeoflyer]

I have bought several used Jeeps with low miles before. They were perfectly trouble-free and served me well. But they were stock. I would walk away from a used Jeep that has been modified.

So a rubicon that's been stored in the garage??? good luck. I totally agree with the tow package.. you will have to add a switchbox for accessories.

 

[txj2go]

Ok, working out a deal for a new Rubicon. MSRP is 55,420.... Invoice is 52,156. My out the door price is 45K ... is that a good deal?

That would be considered beyond a good deal.

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

Ok, working out a deal for a new Rubicon. MSRP is 55,420.... Invoice is 52,156. My out the door price is 45K ... is that a good deal?

YES! Post pics when you can

 

[Kluk Ztopolovky]

you know I often think if it isn't much safer bet to go with 20 - 40 year old Wrangler in great shape then to spend so much more on an over engineered jeep , if it would be offered as a brand new Jeep from lets say 1985 plus easy availability of parts I think I am getting it

 

[txj2go]

you know I often think if it isn't much safer bet to go with 20 - 40 year old Wrangler in great shape then to spend so much more on an over engineered jeep

Well there is always the idea that the more stuff you put in there, the more stuff there is to fail.

We had a WJ Grand Cherokee for a long time and it was a great vehicle. It had solid front axle but no death wobble. It had fully manual shifting in the transfer case. Its biggest shortcoming was its V8 which at the time was a good engine but it would have been better with the current 3.6L. Unlike the WK2 I think the WJ was more user friendly WRT to lifts and bigger tires.

 

[Kluk Ztopolovky]

Well there is always the idea that the more stuff you put in there, the more stuff there is to fail.

We had a WJ Grand Cherokee for a long time and it was a great vehicle. It had solid front axle but no death wobble. It had fully manual shifting in the transfer case. Its biggest shortcoming was its V8 which at the time was a good engine but it would have been better with the current 3.6L. Unlike the WK2 I think the WJ was more user friendly WRT to lifts and bigger tires.

V8 and it didn't do its job?

 

[txj2go]

V8 and it didn't do its job?

It did fine for the day, it was about 235HP as I recall. The best it would do on the highway was barely 19 mpg. A WK2 with V6 has more power and much better mileage. The WJ didn't have any of the evils that people associate with solid front axle, much better than the current JLU on pavement. WK2 with independent suspension went away from its heritage.

 

[PyrPatriot]

If you actually off road, you'll probably want to go with the Rubicon.

I wonder how many people actually can compare wheeling a Sahara vs a Rubi on the same trail and tell a difference. I say this because recently I went wheeling with a few JKs. They were all essentially on a 3.5-4” lift and 35s, the Rubicon was on 37s. Out of the group the Sahara did the best

 

[AUjeepgirl23]

y’all I did it. I can’t even start to explain how much I enjoy this thing... less than 24 hours of ownership. Haha. Haven’t given my 2015 Sahara a second thought.

 

[txj2go]

Whoa that is bright! But it deserves to be. I was tempted to buy one that I found in that color.

 

[sf5211]

y’all I did it. I can’t even start to explain how much I enjoy this thing... less than 24 hours of ownership. Haha. Haven’t given my 2015 Sahara a second thought.

Jeep's beautiful Jen, Congrats and best of luck!

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

y’all I did it. I can’t even start to explain how much I enjoy this thing... less than 24 hours of ownership. Haha. Haven’t given my 2015 Sahara a second thought.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so happy for you! Your Jeep is beautiful and in THE best color !

 

[Notorious]

y’all I did it. I can’t even start to explain how much I enjoy this thing... less than 24 hours of ownership. Haha. Haven’t given my 2015 Sahara a second thought.

Jennifer, congratulations! I know how long you searched, researched, debated but you finally did it. You made the right choice!

If you’re ever in the DFW area, I’ll direct you to an ice cream shop unlike any other. That way you can enjoy your Rubicon in it’s RIGHTFUL element.

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