Buying used JK - need advice
05-16-2013, 08:56 AM
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Buying used JK - need advice
Hey, just looking for some opinions and advice for a friend who is looking at buying an used 09 JKU Sahara. The jeep has 40,000 miles and the original owner is asking $22,000. Never been offroad and the interior/exterior look great.
The catch is that it was involved in a front end collision (drivers side, no frame damage) and the axle, control arms and a few other things had to be replaced for a cost of 12K. The owner was upfront with the accident and has all receipts showing the repair. The jeep drives straight.
Would you buy it?
The catch is that it was involved in a front end collision (drivers side, no frame damage) and the axle, control arms and a few other things had to be replaced for a cost of 12K. The owner was upfront with the accident and has all receipts showing the repair. The jeep drives straight.
Would you buy it?
05-16-2013, 09:28 AM
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Hey, just looking for some opinions and advice for a friend who is looking at buying an used 09 JKU Sahara. The jeep has 40,000 miles and the original owner is asking $22,000. Never been offroad and the interior/exterior look great.
The catch is that it was involved in a front end collision (drivers side, no frame damage) and the axle, control arms and a few other things had to be replaced for a cost of 12K. The owner was upfront with the accident and has all receipts showing the repair. The jeep drives straight.
Would you buy it?
The catch is that it was involved in a front end collision (drivers side, no frame damage) and the axle, control arms and a few other things had to be replaced for a cost of 12K. The owner was upfront with the accident and has all receipts showing the repair. The jeep drives straight.
Would you buy it?
05-16-2013, 09:37 AM
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Hey, just looking for some opinions and advice for a friend who is looking at buying an used 09 JKU Sahara. The jeep has 40,000 miles and the original owner is asking $22,000. Never been offroad and the interior/exterior look great.
The catch is that it was involved in a front end collision (drivers side, no frame damage) and the axle, control arms and a few other things had to be replaced for a cost of 12K. The owner was upfront with the accident and has all receipts showing the repair. The jeep drives straight.
Would you buy it?
The catch is that it was involved in a front end collision (drivers side, no frame damage) and the axle, control arms and a few other things had to be replaced for a cost of 12K. The owner was upfront with the accident and has all receipts showing the repair. The jeep drives straight.
Would you buy it?
05-18-2013, 03:17 AM
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Hey Joe,
I know you are looking at a Sahara, but for that price it might not be much more for a new sport. I was looking at used before I purchased mine and realized they hold their value. Decided to get a new one instead. I do have a JK not a JKU.
I know you are looking at a Sahara, but for that price it might not be much more for a new sport. I was looking at used before I purchased mine and realized they hold their value. Decided to get a new one instead. I do have a JK not a JKU.