Buying my other half a Wrangler
And she has noooooo clue :thumbup:
Anyway she doesn't like the way the cherokee's ride, and is stuck on wanting something with good gas mileage. She likes the wranglers though, so I'm going to surprise her. I need some input. Are there any years i should be looking for specifically? It's going to be used, so anything i need to specifically check? There are a few things i already know: I want an automatic. I want a hard top. I will buy the bikini top for her, but in the winters and for the majority of the time i want her to have the hard top. My budget is ~ $2,500 |
Originally Posted by nukinfuts29
(Post 957115)
And she has noooooo clue :thumbup:
Anyway she doesn't like the way the cherokee's ride, and is stuck on wanting something with good gas mileage. She likes the wranglers though, so I'm going to surprise her. I need some input. Are there any years i should be looking for specifically? It's going to be used, so anything i need to specifically check? There are a few things i already know: I want an automatic. I want a hard top. I will buy the bikini top for her, but in the winters and for the majority of the time i want her to have the hard top. My budget is ~ $2,500 |
To stay within budget I'd say your looking at a YJ for sure. At least in the Chicago-land area it's near impossible to find a TJ for less than 5 grand. The only concerns I'd have with a YJ is check the floors for rust, soft top for tears, and make sure it's not lifted with some crazy long shackles. Good Luck and Happy Hunting.
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For the budget your definitely looking at getting a YJ. Im not a huge fan of the 2.5s to be honest. It seems very under powered. Trust me Ive had a 2.5 auto YJ. In fact I manage to blow the engine on it. It was fine for driving around town but if you wanna get on the freeway atleast here forget it. It topped out at like 55mph. Just my 2cents happy treasure hunting.
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Yea i really don't think the 2.5 is going to cut it. She wants a 2-3 inch lift and 31's on it if she had a jeep, i know her lol.
I planned on it being a bit older, so YJ is not a problem. Rust is something i always look for, but a bit on the tub won't kill me because i will just bedliner it in that case and put some carpet over it so she can have "pretty". Great advice guys, keep it coming! |
Florida CL bro!!
I saw a couple nice ones lifted, rims, etc in the $3000-4000 |
Yea but i'm not going to go over budget driving to FL and back :)
Found one near my mom in MO that's a 1997 with the 6cyl, auto, hard top. Has a 2.5 inch lift and 30's. 130k, second owner. $2,900. going to check it out while im down there |
Other than gas mileage, the 4.0 is the way to go. They share so many parts with the XJ.
My wife has a 98 TJ. Gotta love the coil springs all around. |
I know eventually she will want to really push this thing. She will care about MPG till the first time she gets stuck and wants more, so the 6cyl is better so i don't have to 350 swap right away.
If the Wrongler advances past the ZJ mod wise, i will cry. Cuz we all know the woman comes first.....:sigh: |
How's that song go? Sad but true?
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Originally Posted by nukinfuts29
(Post 959432)
Yea but i'm not going to go over budget driving to FL and back :)
Found one near my mom in MO that's a 1997 with the 6cyl, auto, hard top. Has a 2.5 inch lift and 30's. 130k, second owner. $2,900. going to check it out while im down there understandable, but FL is the home of RUST FREE USED CARS!!!:thumbup: just a thought... |
Originally Posted by Malik3404
(Post 959677)
understandable, but FL is the home of RUST FREE USED CARS!!!:thumbup:
just a thought... Southern AZ and NM ftw!!! |
The only vehicle i ever owned that actually had rust was my 2000 dodge ram, purchased in cape coral fl :p
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
(Post 959686)
Til ya get near the ocean.
Southern AZ and NM ftw!!! NOT true, lived in Ft Lauderdale for 15yrs, 10 mins from the beach! Unless your car was parked on the beach for 10yrs and never washed then your point would be valid! Dont know ONE person that has ever had a problem with salt water :no: and everyone is 30mins or less from the beach. Im taking from the everglades to the beach, maybe 20 miles Driving a dirty unkept car in South Florida is a FELONY!!:bangin: if it was rusted why'd you buy it? If you let a car set long enough without caring for it what do you expect ANYWHERE? I just know rusted cars in FL is UNCOMMON!! |
I spent half my life in FL, i know it is uncommon, i was just having fun. I had no clue it was rusted because it was under the carpet.
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