Things you can spend 53 grand on

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/29/2018 at 13:45 • Filed to: More Joop

A base model Raptor or

A well equipp ed diesel overland grand cherokee with adventure package or

A base model GX or

... A Wrangler trim called “moab edition” that is the least moab of all W ranglers (a Sahara model with MT’s and a matching hardtop)

Who are you fooling Jeep?! oh right, everyone.

I mean I know options add up but how did Jeep convince people that if they wanted a roof that matched the rest of the car they should cough up an extras $ 2100? Well done FCA, you’ve created the Porsche brand for off road types. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to spec the color for my leather lined monogrammed vent surrounds.

DISCUSSION (32)

For Sweden > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:01

One Raptor Please

Milky > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:04

Dem fat profit margins tho.

arl > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:06

I just can’t. Even. 50 grand. Wow. Such money. Great depreciation. Much payments.

Goose > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:06

You can also get a few different Land Rovers like the Velar & Discovery. A t least you wont have to deal with everyone asking “You paid how much!?”

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:07

Yes, I’ll take a Raptor. I would take the Lexus if it hadn’t been hit with an ugly stick. From some angles, it isn’t bad, but from head on it’s hideous.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:09

And you’ll have to order the Raptor because this is the cheapest new Raptor on Autotrader in the country

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Saracen > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:10

For an adventure/overland vehicle? Raptor all day.

HammerheadFistpunch > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
08/29/2018 at 14:10

I suspect the “special” edition wranglers will be much the same story.

Milky > Milky
08/29/2018 at 14:16

I’ll take one nicely optioned Jeep please.

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MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Milky
08/29/2018 at 14:18

Hold up...the real off- roader Rubicon edition is less than the Moab poser edition?

404 - User No Longer Available > Milky
08/29/2018 at 14:24

That’s also straight out of Porsche’s book, removing bits from the car and leave them on the shelf at the factory. Even the door handles are bits of rag.

Nothing > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:27

A month or so ago, my wife was hinting that I should get a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I told her how much they were. If I were to get a Wrangler, it’d be a two door. If I was going to spend near that on a new vehicle, I’d probably get a TRD Pro 4Runner.

Captain of the Enterprise > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:28

F250 probably

Milky > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
08/29/2018 at 14:30

Oh yea, the MOAB seems like a Sahara with rubicon looking bits added.

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The one I optioned is: tan leather inside/ tan top outside / winter group / wheels / steel bumpers / LED lights.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > arl
08/29/2018 at 14:48

That’s got to be like $600-$700/mo!.... Okay let me get a calculator... It’s actually $900/mo to finance $50k at 3% for 60 months, or $762 at 72 months.

This reminds me why I set a $20k budget limit for my last car and will continue to probably stay fairly close to that, but not before I enjoy several years of being car payment free.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:50

So out of all these is the Cherokee kind of a neat deal in this price bracket ? From the standpoint of overlanding, you get a larger cabin and decent range out of a diesel engine.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:51

Speaking of GXs, there’s a local ‘05 I’m tempted to look at only because it is a non-Nav model. Meaning can actually get away from that horrid infotainment/climate system and put in a new double DIN unit.

Has 190k miles on it though and is at a dealership so no clue how much background comes with the vehicle. I’ve seen many GXs with well over 200k miles - any concerns you’d have on one of these?

The price is just so tempting for what it is, obviously affected by the age and mileage...but as long as it’ll keep running forever who cares?

nermal > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:51

$53k will get you a very nice pickup.

Or a Golf R and one of those Mahindra Jeep-ish thingies.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 14:54

For that money, you could also buy this house in Detroit:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/18255-Murray-Hill-St_Detroit_MI_48235_M39314-76454?view=qv

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HammerheadFistpunch > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
08/29/2018 at 15:20

yup, you get quadra-drive II which is pretty legit.

HammerheadFistpunch > ZHP Sparky, the 5th
08/29/2018 at 15:21

05 had some issues with a secondary air injection pump (you can bypass it so long as you aren’t in california) and throttle body signal issues (rare) but so long as its been up to date on its maintenance its probably fine. the A750f transmission and 2uz-fe are otherwise bulletproof.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 15:38

Thank you sir. We’ll see what happens. Going through a “selling my E30, what do I replace it with?? ” crisis of sorts. One day I’m looking at E46 M3s, the next I’m looking at Lexus SUVs.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 15:38

OR...Save 10 grand and buy a used 1st Gen raptor with the 6.2L V8

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/742223886/overview/

Textured Soy Protein > HammerheadFistpunch
08/29/2018 at 15:40

Yes the Wrangler can get awfully expensive. I figure FCA sees how much people spend I’m the aftermarket so might as well offer any and all options. If you do a Sahara with automatic transmission, full-time 4wd, rear LSD, and power top (basically a panoramic cloth sunroof) and no other options it’s already at $47k sticker.

HammerheadFistpunch > Textured Soy Protein
08/29/2018 at 15:42

I know the ability to remove the roof is a feature worth the price of admission for many , but charging 2100 so you can HAVE a roof that matches the body seems crazy to me.