Upgrade Sport or get Rubi?

[Jehovasfitness]

Been debating JKU Recon or JL Rubi. But the latter is over budget.

I just sold an 04 Rubi, and TBH have no need for another rubi, but I like the look it offers as in tire size, hood, height, and bumpers.

I'm seeing Sport vs Rubi JLs at about $10k difference.

I can get Rubi wheels/tires for $900
Hood and painted for maybe $1k
Bumpers for $1200-1500
And say lift it for another $800

That's adds up to about $4200

Does that seem close? Anything else I'm missing?

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[ksmit88]

Just my opinion, I would get a JL sport over a JKU recon. I had a 2012 JKU and the technology jump and other features makes the JL worth it even in a Sport.

You can always make a sport look how you want over time. Upgrade to the new model and take your time customizing it.

 

[ThirtyOne]

I'm doing a similar thing. I'm going to start with just the tires and I think it will go a long way. To me the Rubicon should be about capability - transfer case, lockers, disconnect, gearing, axles - all things I don't need. Similar cosmetics can all be achieved aftermarket in a way that makes it your own.

But I will say this - Price it both way. My Rubicon build and my Sport S build were less than $3,000 apart.

 

[ATX_Runner]

RUBI Baby!!!!!

I got the Rubi. I absolutely love the hood. And those tires and elevated wheel flares. But it can get pricey.

My only advice.....DON'T SETTLE!!!!

 

[That One Guy]

I'm doing a similar thing. I'm going to start with just the tires and I think it will go a long way. To me the Rubicon should be about capability - transfer case, lockers, disconnect, gearing, axles - all things I don't need. Similar cosmetics can all be achieved aftermarket in a way that makes it your own.

But I will say this - Price it both way. My Rubicon build and my Sport S build were less than $3,000 apart.

Same here. Sport and gonna quickly get some Rubicon wheel and tire takeoffs. Leaves one a lot of money to customize their rig, instead of paying for some things they really don't care about. I would love to have the Rubicon offroad technology, as I'm a serious offroader, but I can't allow myself to buy a $38,000 2 door suv at this point.

 

[That One Guy]

Been debating JKU Recon or JL Rubi. But the latter is over budget.

I just sold an 04 Rubi, and TBH have no need for another rubi, but I like the look it offers as in tire size, hood, height, and bumpers.

I'm seeing Sport vs Rubi JLs at about $10k difference.

I can get Rubi wheels/tires for $900
Hood and painted for maybe $1k
Bumpers for $1200-1500
And say lift it for another $800

That's adds up to about $4200

Does that seem close? Anything else I'm missing?

Decide what you truly want. Is the hood worth a grand to you? Can you go without it? $800 is a cheap, probably spacer lift. I would put something higher quality in a brand new vehicle. Or are we talking about trying to put JLR suspension in a JL sport?

You'd be better off buying your own bumpers anyway, so I'd call that a plus.

Saving money and putting it into your own coop aftermarket stuff gets you a more unique, customized rig for less. Instead of trying to exactly emulate a Rubicon, just make your own "cool modified JL".

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[Jehovasfitness]

I should add that I daily drive an 01 cherokee and had the 04 TJ so when i test drove an 18 JKU Recon loaded it felt like I was driving a Cadillac.

So while the JL I'm sure has some added comfort is it really enough I guess???

 

[ThirtyOne]

RUBI Baby!!!!!

I got the Rubi. I absolutely love the hood. And those tires and elevated wheel flares. But it can get pricey.

My only advice.....DON'T SETTLE!!!!

I agree that if someone is going to spend $5,000 to make a Sport a "Rubicon Light" they should take a closer look at this site to see how to get a good deal on a Rubicon and do that.

But I don't consider a Sport settling.

 

[Jehovasfitness]

Perhaps I'll wait for a low mile Rubi, see if I can get someone to eat the destination cost and a little more depreciation tho I know that wont ne much.

Watching a video on the recon now and it may be worth the wait

 

[digitalbliss]

Perhaps I'll wait for a low mile Rubi, see if I can get someone to eat the destination cost and a little more depreciation tho I know that wont ne much.

Watching a video on the recon now and it may be worth the wait

What's the price of the sport you configured and what was the price of the Rubi?

 

[jdpatt12]

get the Rubicon if you can. I did. I was dead set on getting a JL Rubicon and I'm glad I got it.

 

[ThirtyOne]

Perhaps I'll wait for a low mile Rubi, see if I can get someone to eat the destination cost and a little more depreciation tho I know that wont ne much.

Watching a video on the recon now and it may be worth the wait

There are some really good prices on the Rubicon in Maryland - 5% below invoice and your doc fees are not that bad. Have you checked on that? A Rubi is only a few thousand more than a Sport S if you limit yourself to the same options on both.

 

[digitalbliss]

There are some really good prices on the Rubicon in Maryland - 5% below invoice and your doc fees are not that bad. Have you checked on that? A Rubi is only a few thousand more than a Sport S if you limit yourself to the same options on both.

I agree, the $10k price difference mentioned above is probably a base sport vs base Rubi, but when you option the Sport to match the Rubi as much as you can, then it's not near $10k

 

[Jehovasfitness]

I'm seeing a Sport for 31.5k vs similar Rubi for 41.5 after MSRP discounts

 

[ThirtyOne]

I'm seeing a Sport for 31.5k vs similar Rubi for 41.5 after MSRP discounts

That doesn't look right. Can you post the configuration you are looking at? Maybe we can help price it.

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