Should I even consider purchasing an 07/08 JK?
06-25-2015, 08:45 AM
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Should I even consider purchasing an 07/08 JK?
I'm looking at getting my soon to be 16yo daughter a vehicle and of course I want to get her a Jeep. Should I even consider the old 3.8L? The ones I've been looking at are around 100K miles which scares me a bit. My first and only Jeep is a 2012 JKUR so I have no experience with the older ones. What can I expect? Reliable or not? It would be very hard for me to buy anything but a Jeep. Also considering Grand Cherokees in the same year and mileage range. I'm looking to stay well below $15K so the 2012+ are not an option.
06-25-2015, 12:19 PM
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I have an 07 with 117,000 miles and it still runs perfect. Mines heavily modded with 35s and I can still hit 85 on the freeway and I'm getting around 18 mpg
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06-25-2015, 01:27 PM
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I wouldn't buy her one if she is planning on driving on the Highway. Death Wobble is a real problem for these years....I know everyone is going to say that it is a maintenance issue but it is a design issue.... I have two daughters of my own and I let them drive it all over town but never on the highway.
06-25-2015, 03:35 PM
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The only difference is the steering box. From the old jks to the new ones if memory serves me right.(correct me if wrong) death wobble is a maintenance issue. Don't be fooled. You lift it and don't do it right ie new trackbar control arms ...you'll get wobble. Worn parts wobble. If you keep on top or your jeep and not be a lazy ass you should have no problem driving 85 down the high way and have no wobble
06-25-2015, 06:31 PM
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There are plenty of videos that show you what to look for to prevent and diagnose a wobble or the potential for a wobble. I have an 07 and just hit 78k with no real,issues that I couldn't fix in the driveway.