Looking for next acquisition ...
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Looking for next acquisition ...
Hello, everyone. I was wondering what your thoughts are on model years to avoid when looking at a used JK or even TJ ... The wife will be looking for one in the near future ... Automatic transmission and 2-door models. Thank you.
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There are several threads on this forum that might help.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...-avoid-359101/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...ed-jku-355823/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...ear-jk-353985/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...t-year-346070/
...and many more. I used "model years to avoid" in the search. You can try other variations.
Good luck in Jeep hunting!
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...-avoid-359101/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...ed-jku-355823/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...ear-jk-353985/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...t-year-346070/
...and many more. I used "model years to avoid" in the search. You can try other variations.
Good luck in Jeep hunting!
Last edited by AZJeeper; May 20, 2025 at 06:45 AM.
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Any model from 2007-2018. Honestly and seriously it all depends on who owned it before you. Get the engine temps down with ECU change of temp and a 185 thermostat if you get a Pentastar. Drive a Pentastar power RAM and see why I say the above. It needs cooling to work and the benefit is more timing due to lower temps.