Advice on Potential JKU purchase
12-17-2014, 07:39 AM
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Advice on Potential JKU purchase
Currently looking at a used 2013 JKU sport s 25k miles.
I'm new to jeeps
How much should I expect to pay
Are there things to look for regarding abuse or common issues
Is this a good year?
it does have the 3.6 engine in it, a 2 inch budget boost, Tow package with 3.73 gears305/70/18 Nitto Terra Graplers with 12-13/32nd tire tread left( will these need to be replaced soon?)
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Seems in good condition on the outside but I don't know Jeeps that well and this jeep has been through 2 owners so far ( kind of a red flag with low miles)
This is about all I know so far
I'm new to jeeps
How much should I expect to pay
Are there things to look for regarding abuse or common issues
Is this a good year?
it does have the 3.6 engine in it, a 2 inch budget boost, Tow package with 3.73 gears305/70/18 Nitto Terra Graplers with 12-13/32nd tire tread left( will these need to be replaced soon?)
N-Fab steps
Seems in good condition on the outside but I don't know Jeeps that well and this jeep has been through 2 owners so far ( kind of a red flag with low miles)
This is about all I know so far
12-17-2014, 09:07 PM
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Doesn't sound too bad.. I have a 2010 with 26k miles with two previous owners. Every year has its corks but I believe that was a better one. Nittos usually come at 19-20/32nds. Look at KBB for that year and mileage and you should be good. If you want it get it and make it your own. Good luck on the decision. Pun intended. Lol
12-18-2014, 04:15 AM
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I agree with this. Also, financing rate will be different for used vs new. Because JKus hold their value so well, it may be worthwhile looking at a brand new one.
12-18-2014, 06:56 AM
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One other documented issue with the 2012 is the head issue. There are quite a few reports and threads about a bad head in the motor. You should research that a bit if buying a 2012.
I was in a similar spot as you about a year and a half ago. I wanted 2012 or newer because I wanted the 3.6 motor. I ended up buying a new 2014 because used was almost the same price as new.
I was in a similar spot as you about a year and a half ago. I wanted 2012 or newer because I wanted the 3.6 motor. I ended up buying a new 2014 because used was almost the same price as new.
12-18-2014, 06:57 AM
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Price is his payoff 28,650 looking at kbb that is inline with a private party sale. I've been reading about the jku on forums alot and I think I have read myself into thinking they are fun to own for a little while until you have a real hard to fix issue, like randomly not starting, or randomly the engine just dies, or your really going to need to change out all the bolts in the front end to avoid getting death wobble even if it were a new jeep, or suddenly the front passenger floor board is leaking. stuff like that makes me wonder why anyone would drive a vehicle like this, but then I realize that the happy people will hardly ever post in a forumn about having a nice ride on the way into work or, I have never had a problem with my jeep and its a such and such year model etc. I gues all this reading has made me a bit afraid I mean really 28,650 might not be much to some but to me its a small fortune.
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12-18-2014, 07:55 AM
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$28650? You definitely should do the math on getting a new one. For one thing, interest rate and length of term available should be better. Then also think of lifetime costs, including value when you decide to get rid of it. Spending $2-$3k more now may well be worth it. I only paid about $29,000 for my brand new 2012 JKU sport with S package and Max tow with manual trans. I have 53,000 trouble free miles on mine now.
12-18-2014, 09:51 AM
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I bought the chrysler lifetime warranty. It was an extra $2800 or so. Good for as long as I own it. The dealer would be glad to sell this to you. Some older years came with a lifetime warranty. I think that was a ploy to get people to trust chrysler. They were up against much stronger warranties from the likes of Kia and Hyundai.