"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
02/09/2020 at 12:10 • Filed to: None
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"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
02/09/2020 at 12:10 • Filed to: None | 0
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My son has expressed interest in a Jeep. He and his sister spotted one for sale and its the first car he’s ever brought to my attention, so I need some feedback before I go look at it.
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I don’t know a dang thing about Jeeps other than the death wobble.
What do you guys think about this one?
Boxer_4
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/09/2020 at 12:46 |
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I’m sure others will chime in with more info, but what I immediately see:
2010 was still the old EGH 3.8L V6 - 202 hp and 237 ft-lb torque vs 280 hp and 260 ft-lb torque in the 3.6L Pentastar V6 which was introduced for 2012.
The automatic paired with the 3.8 was a 4-speed auto.
The listing does seem to have errors ( listed as a 4 cylinder, though there were no 4 cylinder JKs sold in the US, and no gasoline 4 cylinders at all ). This one is listed as 2WD. I believe the JK could be had in RWD through 2010, so something to keep in mind.
Many of the above points may not be a concern based on the interested party...
I do wonder what caused the need for a replacement engine though, and why it’s being sold 16K afterwards.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> Boxer_4
02/09/2020 at 12:57 |
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Good catches. From what I can tell, the Unlimited Sport only came with a v-6. I can’t tell if it’s 2WD or 4WD, but KBB seems to suggest it only came in 4WD. It has an LSU student parking permit, so it may be that the kid graduated and is ready to buy something new.
The Snowman
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/09/2020 at 13:30 |
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The 3.8 is not great at all. I would really look for a 3.6.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> The Snowman
02/09/2020 at 13:54 |
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Thanks.
Jarrett - [BRZ Boi]
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/09/2020 at 14:31 |
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New front end only 11,000 miles ago, radius arms, ball joints, steering dampener.
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Never wrecked
Hmmmmmmm
DipodomysDeserti
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/09/2020 at 14:45 |
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I’d look for a TJ. The JKs suffer from German cost cutting mixed with Chrysler quality control.
Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/09/2020 at 15:07 |
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Honestly, I agree with the commenter below.
JKs are plagued with “lemon vehicles.” I just sold my Rubicon yesterday. The problem with most JK drivers is they have a lot of money to drop Robo-Copping most of their vehicles so they’ve replaced most of the electronics, suspension, lights, etc. It wasn’t realistic for me to do while commuting to college. They’re modding vehicles, so they have many components that are meant to be throw-away. I didn’t have the money.
While I loved my Jeep, once my warranty went out, I sold it. My 2015 was a love-hate relationship. Always something funky or broken. Try paying the premium for 99-06 TJ at a used car dealership, it’ll be worth it. View all of the photos. They’re either rust-free and in immaculate condition- or they aren’t.
However, a used JK will have gone through most of it’s life-cycle of random broken parts and complaints and will be slightly safer, etc. 2006 TJ (8/10 reliable, 6/10 safe,) or a 2016 JK (7/10 reliable, 8/10 safe.) It’s all relative to the service history of the vehicle, packages, the roads where you live, other drivers, etc.)
For safety, newer is always slightly slightly better.
Unfortunately, 2007-2019 JK jeeps are wildcards. You might have one with no problems, ever. It could be fine for 100,000 miles. Or you could have one like mine, that after 30k needed a new radiator, steering pump, signal lamp, seat bracket, and a radio. I’ve run into other people who have Jeeps with 90k and no problems! I encourage learning manual transmissions, and if so, in a TJ. JK manual transmissions, especially in a city, will get worn-out and breakdown.
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Boxer_4
> Jarrett - [BRZ Boi]
02/09/2020 at 16:06 |
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Not knowing much about Jeep life, I’d wonder how much the 2" lift and 33" tires would potentially contribute to suspension component wear.. .