Looking to buy first Wrangler

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Iron Outlaw

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Hi guys. I’m not new to the car hobby but I am jeeps. I’ve always wanted one and think I’m going to try to find a decent used one for a beater. Here is what I’m looking for. I need to know what year models to look for and which to stay from. I also do not understand the codes for each generation but I can look that up.

I have a ram 2500 gasser that’s killing me on fuel. 10mpg average. This Jeep will be my other car that I will drive to look at jobs or to the store. I may or may not start wheeling for fun, but that will be rare. I have a Suzuki king quad right now I don’t have time to use so I’m selling it to fund the jeep.

I want the following.
Hard doors, manual transmission, 4.0 inline, base model preferred. I don’t even care about AC just want heat and radio.
What should I look for? Red flags when looking?
 
I would say your looking in the wrong section ( years) these JK's have 3.8 and 3.6 V-6 engines. The older Jeeps have the good 4.0 engines. These JK's are electrical nightmares, just take your times and read through some of the problems they have.
 
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BLACKJKU said:
I would say your looking in the wrong section ( years) these JK's have 3.8 and 3.6 V-6 engines. The older Jeeps have the good 4.0 engines. These JK's are electrical nightmares, just take your times and read through some of the problems they have.
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Before buying my JK, I searched for a not rust TJ to replace mine that has body rot.

Looked at about 20. All where massacred with "improvements". If you can find one unmolested you will have a fine vehicle that will last almost forever. But don't expect over 16 mpg.
 
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