Thinking of a JKU Rubicon
 

I am thinking of trading in my 2011 xterra which is a great truck just don't think it's for me. It is just o hard to mod an everything is a chore.

I am looking at a 2011 JKU Rubicon stick, hardtop, power option with 15k miles on it. The dealership is asking $30,950 does this seem right? It seems high to me seeing as I could get a 2013 for less then 5k more.

The reason I am looking at the 2011 is it has the new interior and quite frankly the pentastar engine scares the hell out of me. Having never driven the 3.6 or the 3.8 is it really that big of a deal? Most of the 3.6 hp is made past 4k rpms isn't it? If so who keeps their engine revving that high?

This would be my first jeep so any help would be great.

Ive had 3 xterras and a frontier, after having this wrangler I doubt ill ever drive anything else. No input on the two engines, I have the 3.8 its definetly not snappy by any means, but its a jeep.. Playing off road is day and night with an xterra.

Sold my 2001 Xterra with 215K on it to buy my 2012 Sahara. I'm glad I waited for the 3.6. 19.5 mpg around town because I don't need to stomp it to the floor to get out in traffic.

The JKU is must easier to drive on a windy day.

We traded in our 2011 JKU Rubi for a 2013 JKU Rubi......I believe we made a GREAT choice.

Ive owned a 2007 JKU Rubi and now a 2012 JKU Rubi. Both auto with 4.10 gears. There is a very noticeable difference in power. I loved the 07, but very glad for the improvement on the 12. Even with my larger then stock tires the 12 drives better then the 07 with stock tires. If you can swing it get the 3.6, if you cant you will still love your JK.

What about their asking price?

Check Edmunds.com or KBB.com for pricing in your area.

Go for a 2013, use the treadlightly discount and save some dough, the new engine alone justifies the added expense over 2011 IMO.

Looks like I can get a better deal with truecar.

Went from an 08 6spd to a 2013 5spd auto. Believe me the pentastar 3.6 is light years ahead of the old 3.8

I went from a '12 Sport, auto, 2-door to my '08 Rubicon, 6-speed 4-door. The 3.6 is definitely the better engine, but having the 6-speed with 4.10s makes my '08 a very responsive vehicle. I don't regret giving up 80hp.

i think a jeep is a jeep
 

i had a 11 and traded it for a 12 they both have there share of likes and dislikes over all im glad i traded up for the 12 rubicon if it has problems then you use your warrenty if you buy a sport and upgrade stuff youl forfit your warrenty
anywitch way you look at it a used vehicle can be another guys head ache passed on to you for the very high price tag you mentioned yet if you have that kind of money you can fix it when stuff breaks and isnt covered if it were me id buy new as always you know how you drove it from the start !

Why did you go from a 2012 to an 08???

I had an '07 Sahara with 3.21's and 35's. I had 4.88's waiting to be installed when someone made a left turn directly into me, totalling my baby:doh: I loved that Jeep. Now, however, I just bought a '13 JKUR 6 speed with 4.10's and am running the stock wheels for a few more weeks. I can't get the smile off my face when I hit the gas. This 3.6 has PLENTY of power. Now I'm gonna kill it by putting on my 37's! :rock: I just asked my dealer to give me invoice price so we didn't have to haggle. My JKUR, Commando green, with the premium soft top as the only option cost $35,500 MSRP. I got it for $33,500... before taxes. Given the choice I would definately go for the 3.6 motor.

I thought it wouldn't be too big of a deal putting kids into the back (2 yr old w/ a baby on the way) so I got the two door. Though it's not TOO difficult for me, my wife's been having to drive it lately, and being pregnant it's almost impossible for her. Throw-in the fact that we ended up getting a second dog (an un-planned rescue) we really needed some more room. When I was looking at the '12 I was also cross-shopping for an older Rubi of equal value. When it was time to go 4-door this is the alternate route I took and am very glad that I did :)