CoryP

Hey guys and gals.

I was all set to get a new 2013 JKU Rubicon this weekend, and the one I wanted sold before I got there. It's my fault, I should have put a deposit on it but I didn't.

Here's where I need some help:

I want a Jeep for weekend fun and to pull behind my Diesel Pusher.

Would a used 2007-2010 with a Ripp supercharger run better than a stock 2013?

My buddy says to go used and fix it up.

The new one was $43k OTD which is pretty much my cash budget. I was planning on financing $10k and save some cash for a lift and tires.

I have seen some used stuff for $25k, which would leave me $18k for mods.

I had an old YJ but have been out of Jeeps along time.

What would you guys do, why?

Thanks for your input,

Cory

Jersey_Devil

I'd say buy used since it's gonna be a weekend warrior and hook that bad boy up good!

pwain

With the budget you're suggesting I think you should look at a hemi swap before the going with RIPP.

1LuckyJK

Have you driven one with the new engine? You may think that after a re-gear its all you need. I would suggest that first then go from there. GL either way sounds like you have alot of fun modding on the way.

red2010rubi

Maybe look at a used 2012 JKUR. That way you save about 10K and can buy some upgrades

ollie1328

I say used for a weekend warrior, but I'm biased since I just bought new to take overseas next year and I'll be selling my modded JKU when I get back from Iraq on my R&R in March lol....

CoryP

Thanks guys.

I found a 2009 with a Magnuson supercharger I'm going to look at and drive today. I just want to get the right one the first time. My gut keeps saying get a new one and go nuts!


Cory

SOAZ JK

I agree with the above posts that the new 2013's with a re-gear might be enough. You never know what you're going to get buying a used vehicle with a supercharger already installed on it.... boom....

Jersey_Devil

Awesome pic with the grave digger in the background!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

CoryP

Good point, I didn't think about the boom!



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