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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Looking at buying a Wrangler Unlimited for a fun vehicle
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<blockquote data-quote="72c10" data-source="post: 428177" data-attributes="member: 19352"><p>[ATTACH=full]116271[/ATTACH][ATTACH]116272[/ATTACH][ATTACH]116271[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Finally. One (a good one) did not sell before I could look at it or think about it overnight. It was really stock and only had a soft top (which actually isn't bad in terms of going no top or storage), but does ave aftermarket bumpers and a winch. I got it (2007) for a great price and it's actually in better shape cosmetically and mechanically than the others I looked at for more. However, the "mom & pop" dealership (who were great people) put road tires on upgraded factory rims (from steel) on it. After purchase, I went and bought take off Rubicon Recon rims with BFG KMs from someone, including the spare. Went back to the dealership after a couple hours and they bought the road tires and other rims from me and we swapped out. </p><p></p><p>It does have a 3.21 gears, opposed to the 3.73 or 4.10 that I would have preferred... but, I can always swap. Buying it at a very reasonable price will allow me to lift it a bit and get a hard top for the future. </p><p></p><p>I hope one comes available in your area, as I know the feeling of finding a decent pre-owned one. I think once you've seen enough, you'll know what you'll take and probably just have to act pretty fast.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]116273[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="72c10, post: 428177, member: 19352"] [ATTACH type="full"]116271[/ATTACH][ATTACH]116272[/ATTACH][ATTACH]116271[/ATTACH] Finally. One (a good one) did not sell before I could look at it or think about it overnight. It was really stock and only had a soft top (which actually isn't bad in terms of going no top or storage), but does ave aftermarket bumpers and a winch. I got it (2007) for a great price and it's actually in better shape cosmetically and mechanically than the others I looked at for more. However, the "mom & pop" dealership (who were great people) put road tires on upgraded factory rims (from steel) on it. After purchase, I went and bought take off Rubicon Recon rims with BFG KMs from someone, including the spare. Went back to the dealership after a couple hours and they bought the road tires and other rims from me and we swapped out. It does have a 3.21 gears, opposed to the 3.73 or 4.10 that I would have preferred... but, I can always swap. Buying it at a very reasonable price will allow me to lift it a bit and get a hard top for the future. I hope one comes available in your area, as I know the feeling of finding a decent pre-owned one. I think once you've seen enough, you'll know what you'll take and probably just have to act pretty fast. [ATTACH=full]116273[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Looking at buying a Wrangler Unlimited for a fun vehicle
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