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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Failed inspection = new jeep
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<blockquote data-quote="JimNH" data-source="post: 441054" data-attributes="member: 18470"><p>Took my wife's 2008 JK 2-door in to get inspected after registering, and it failed spectacularly. It passed last year, but this time;</p><p></p><p>bad drive shaft u joint</p><p>upper steering knuckle play</p><p>bad u-joint on front right axle</p><p>leaking transmission cooler lines</p><p>leaking rear main seal</p><p>leaking differential</p><p>leaking cylinder heads</p><p>broken manifold bolts </p><p>failed rear axle boots, leaking on brakes - requires new brake shoes (which were JUST replaced)</p><p></p><p>Total was about $6K to pass inspection. The jeep was a 2008 with 170K on it, worth about $5200 according to KBB. </p><p></p><p>My wife had actually been looking at a white 2018 that was close by and we ended up trading in the 2008 for the 2018 with 30K miles. We got $5K in trade for the 2008, and we paid about $30K out the door. The white jeep is nicer - a bit more refined, quieter. But, I somewhat regret not just making the old jeep perfect - it would have been cheaper; but I would have another $6K into a jeep that at the end of the day was worth $6K. Someone will get a good deal when it goes to auction.</p><p></p><p>We tried to look at a NEW JL 2-door jeep, but there aren't any new jeeps to be had - dealers lots are empty. </p><p></p><p>I am sad about the old jeep - it was in great shape except for the stuff above - it was good cosmetically and i had done some nice things to it - remote starter, new soft top (which I kept), leather interior, new head unit, updated headlights, rear view camera, etc.</p><p></p><p>On the new jeep, it has a Sony head unit already, so I will be adding the back up camera soon. I will also order an MPC remote starter.</p><p></p><p>Question - I need a new key, the Jeep only came with one. Dealer wants about $240 to sell me a key and program it. Is there a DIY version of this available?</p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p><p></p><p>JIM in NH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JimNH, post: 441054, member: 18470"] Took my wife's 2008 JK 2-door in to get inspected after registering, and it failed spectacularly. It passed last year, but this time; bad drive shaft u joint upper steering knuckle play bad u-joint on front right axle leaking transmission cooler lines leaking rear main seal leaking differential leaking cylinder heads broken manifold bolts failed rear axle boots, leaking on brakes - requires new brake shoes (which were JUST replaced) Total was about $6K to pass inspection. The jeep was a 2008 with 170K on it, worth about $5200 according to KBB. My wife had actually been looking at a white 2018 that was close by and we ended up trading in the 2008 for the 2018 with 30K miles. We got $5K in trade for the 2008, and we paid about $30K out the door. The white jeep is nicer - a bit more refined, quieter. But, I somewhat regret not just making the old jeep perfect - it would have been cheaper; but I would have another $6K into a jeep that at the end of the day was worth $6K. Someone will get a good deal when it goes to auction. We tried to look at a NEW JL 2-door jeep, but there aren't any new jeeps to be had - dealers lots are empty. I am sad about the old jeep - it was in great shape except for the stuff above - it was good cosmetically and i had done some nice things to it - remote starter, new soft top (which I kept), leather interior, new head unit, updated headlights, rear view camera, etc. On the new jeep, it has a Sony head unit already, so I will be adding the back up camera soon. I will also order an MPC remote starter. Question - I need a new key, the Jeep only came with one. Dealer wants about $240 to sell me a key and program it. Is there a DIY version of this available? Thanks. JIM in NH [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Failed inspection = new jeep
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