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Damn, after going through all 17 pages today, I am wanting another jeep bad! Great times growing up on the trails down around Ouray and Silverton. Spent 2 weeks down there every summer growing up.
Originally Posted by n8tive97
17 pages????? You have 50more to go- report back when your done. Then we can talk to you!!
LMAO... there's a lot of correspondence in there too, like "hey, lets go" and "where and when" type posts. Yes, definitely get another jeep and maybe we could be pals.17 pages????? You have 50more to go- report back when your done. Then we can talk to you!!
I have to work all weekend. Still acquiring the requireds for the fan/rad mod. Sometimes life gets in the way.
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The wife and I are looking to get a wrangler unlimited. I saw one that is brand new all tricked out with nothing more I would really want to add. My question is do I buy that or get a year or so older and add all the thing myself??? I want to know if it will be cheaper just to buy fixed up or do it myself. Thanks for your input!
You're not looking at 10 posts per page are you?17 pages????? You have 50more to go- report back when your done. Then we can talk to you!!
Depends entirely on your budget. If you can afford to get an older rig that's stock and build it up as you like then go that route. If you would rather just lump everything together with the loan from a dealership that is an option as well. I opted for the cheapest rig out of the box that was brand new. I paid my rig off in a matter of a few months after buying it and then have been building up as I go. That way I can build it out how I want to and when it comes time for me to do axle swaps I will be going Dana 60's minimum so it didn't make sense for me to pay the added cost of a Rubicon when I was going to build above those specs down the road anyway.
Thanks T-Giv!! It will be driven mainly by my wife, so I don't think we will ever do any serious off roading where we would want to change out the axle or anything like that. If we ever get into it more than I will just build one up. We have decided to just go with the one all built up as long as we can get it for the right price and 0% financing. Thanks for the input any more is welcomed.
I think no matter which ever way you go, you should do as much yourself as possible! Financing the rig already done will cost you a lot....... I bought my Rubicon brand new stock; they were asking close to $50k done and set up ready to roll. I am way under that, did the lift, tires, rims my self. I found the rims on line at Amazon, and tires at another online store, I get free shipping and no tax, so the local shop (discount Tires) said they would match it.
I don't think I will ever do Dana 60's so the 44's are ok with me. The front needs to be beefed up with a truss, I was told the backs on the 44 is fine; so figure getting a truss welded on it. (if you plan to wheel) You will with out a doubt need it on the Dana 30, ask T-giv....
I had bought a 2010 Wrangler X prior to my 2013 Rubicon, by the time you figure in; axles, lockers, more power (LS, hemi swap or supper charger) you come out ahead buying a newer one. You will definitely need more power with 35" tires or bigger, if you want to go faster than 65 on the highway with out it being a dog. The 2013 as you prob know has more power and torque. I can say my 13' runs better lifted and 35" tires than my 10' did stock! So if you plan to buy a used one make sure and figure the added cost of everything you are going to need to make sure it isn't a dog; gear swap, more power, axles, lockers, etc.
it all comes down to how much $$$, time you want to spend and what you want to use it for. I like my Rubi, drive it everyday now and wouldn't think of going any other way but that's IMO....... Can't wait to see what you decide, you'll enjoy it either way!
Last edited by 10mm-man; 02-23-2013 at 18:44.
Thanks 10mm, I think in the end your right which ever way we go the wife should be happy and even stock we should still be able to take it to the mt for snowboarding and camping. Good to know that older models with 35 would need a Hp boost something to keep in mind. I think we are going to go with the new on just need to see how it drives and crunch the numbers in our favor....
Do your homework first Lex and I recommend going on a trail ride with someone. If you're buying a jeep just for the wifey to drive on the street, you're better off getting something that suits your needs. You'll spend less money that way and have more fun. Just my .02. I've had several jeeps and they're all money pits in the end. Eventually you either get sick of them on the road or sink a bunch of money in em, wheel em til you break something, spend more money to build it back up, then break something else. It's a toy... really. The new jeeps, aka, the pretty SUVs like 10mm-man has are really nice and for enough coin you can have the best of both worlds. Mine is not comfortable, it's not pretty, but it wheels, and it's my 3rd vehicle so if I break it, I'm not hurting to get it back on the road/trail. I hope that helps.
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