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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Buying a JK, need some help (Jeep newbie)
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<blockquote data-quote="Chris" data-source="post: 424618" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Hands down the number one thing to look for, is to inspect the underside of the Jeep thoroughly and look for any and all signs for rust. These things are very prone to rust, and if owned or driven in an area that uses salt on the roads, they will develop severe rust and rot out. You DO NOT want to buy a Jeep with rust unless you are ready to take-on a huge project, or you don't plan on owning it very long. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Mileage doesn't matter. What does matter is how it was maintained. The smart thing to do is look for a JK that was very well kept and owned by someone who always garaged it and has an extensive set of maintenance records and receipts. That is the type of owner who took care of their vehicle. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>It depends on what you want to do with it. Most people like to do something mild like a 2" lift and 33" tires.</p><p></p><p>My last piece of advice (and I can't stress this enough) is to look for a 2012-2018 JK. The earlier ones with the 3.8 engine are terrible. Having driven both extensively, I'm baffled that awful and underpowered 3.8 engine even made it into a Jeep to begin with. The 3.6 engine in the later model JKs is night and day better, and has nearly 100 HP more!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris, post: 424618, member: 1"] Hands down the number one thing to look for, is to inspect the underside of the Jeep thoroughly and look for any and all signs for rust. These things are very prone to rust, and if owned or driven in an area that uses salt on the roads, they will develop severe rust and rot out. You DO NOT want to buy a Jeep with rust unless you are ready to take-on a huge project, or you don't plan on owning it very long. Mileage doesn't matter. What does matter is how it was maintained. The smart thing to do is look for a JK that was very well kept and owned by someone who always garaged it and has an extensive set of maintenance records and receipts. That is the type of owner who took care of their vehicle. It depends on what you want to do with it. Most people like to do something mild like a 2" lift and 33" tires. My last piece of advice (and I can't stress this enough) is to look for a 2012-2018 JK. The earlier ones with the 3.8 engine are terrible. Having driven both extensively, I'm baffled that awful and underpowered 3.8 engine even made it into a Jeep to begin with. The 3.6 engine in the later model JKs is night and day better, and has nearly 100 HP more! [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Buying a JK, need some help (Jeep newbie)
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