I'm priced out of a JK, need advice on buying a TJ used
JK Jedi
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,253
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From: Foresthill, CA
Gents & Ladies,
I've owned only one jeep before (02 Sahara bought new) and while I truly love the JK 4 door X-S, I've resigned myself to paying cash for my daily driver & big kid toy. So that pretty much puts me way out of reach of a JK since I've got about $16k saved up for the purchase. Since I bought new last time I'd appreciate any hints or advice TJ owners have for a guy in the market for a used jeep.
I'm mechanically challenged but learning from the great content of this site. Now the last twist; my wife is doing the test driving of some local selections as I'm still in the Sandbox. What would be some things I could tell her to look out for when test driving? I'm having her get any jeep she tests inspected at a Jeep dealership. Off the top of head here are some of my assumptions and I'd appreciate feedback:
1) Try to find one within the 3 year/36000 mile warranty
2) Certified pre-owned if possible
3) Stock as I'm unaware of the abilities of the person doing the mods.
Should I be concerned with these things and what else should I consider? The max of my off road intentions are simply trail runs and fishing trips. I'm also moving to CO in the spring if that helps any. Thanks in advance
I've owned only one jeep before (02 Sahara bought new) and while I truly love the JK 4 door X-S, I've resigned myself to paying cash for my daily driver & big kid toy. So that pretty much puts me way out of reach of a JK since I've got about $16k saved up for the purchase. Since I bought new last time I'd appreciate any hints or advice TJ owners have for a guy in the market for a used jeep.
I'm mechanically challenged but learning from the great content of this site. Now the last twist; my wife is doing the test driving of some local selections as I'm still in the Sandbox. What would be some things I could tell her to look out for when test driving? I'm having her get any jeep she tests inspected at a Jeep dealership. Off the top of head here are some of my assumptions and I'd appreciate feedback:
1) Try to find one within the 3 year/36000 mile warranty
2) Certified pre-owned if possible
3) Stock as I'm unaware of the abilities of the person doing the mods.
Should I be concerned with these things and what else should I consider? The max of my off road intentions are simply trail runs and fishing trips. I'm also moving to CO in the spring if that helps any. Thanks in advance
Last edited by Dizzyliz; Jun 8, 2007 at 09:55 PM.