New member in LA, the other LA
04-11-2014, 10:55 AM
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New member in LA, the other LA
New member here. Living in Baton Rouge. I wanted to check out the forums before I made my final decision. A tree fell and totaled my Honda Fit, so I have the opportunity to correct my mistake and buy the Jeep this time.
First question: am I better off getting a Wrangler Sport, then adding items like radio, rock rail/steps, wheels and tires from the factory or aftermarket? Or start with the Rubicon as I will be getting upgraded radio, Sirius, power windows, locks, remote, premium soft top, rock rails/steps etc.
Not really expecting on serious rock crawling, but rented a Sport in Moab and went off-road on "intermediate" trails last year and fell in love.
Thanks in advance
First question: am I better off getting a Wrangler Sport, then adding items like radio, rock rail/steps, wheels and tires from the factory or aftermarket? Or start with the Rubicon as I will be getting upgraded radio, Sirius, power windows, locks, remote, premium soft top, rock rails/steps etc.
Not really expecting on serious rock crawling, but rented a Sport in Moab and went off-road on "intermediate" trails last year and fell in love.
Thanks in advance
04-11-2014, 11:07 AM
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Welcome to the forum. I'm in Shreveport but frequent Baton Rouge every month. Oh and Louisiana is the only LA. The other is actually L.A. Lol. I would go with rubi but the radio isn't really important as it still sucks no matter what option you get. Lol. At least I find. But better gearing off the bar for bigger tires.
04-11-2014, 01:43 PM
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Does searchers do gears. If so do you know how much. If it's anything over $2000 or $1800 for that matter then I would rather not know. Lol.
04-11-2014, 01:49 PM
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If you can afford the Rubicon, go that way, but if you're like most of us that's a big nut to crack. I went with a moderately equipped Sport S and added a few things. Then I went nuts and modded pretty much everything. Still spending money like a drunken sailor. 37s next week.
Geez. It's a disease.
BTW I'm in Baton Rouge too. Great place to have a Jeep!
Geez. It's a disease.
BTW I'm in Baton Rouge too. Great place to have a Jeep!
04-11-2014, 01:50 PM
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Not sure what they charge, but they do complete builds, engine swaps....the whole nine yards. Look them up on Facebook for more info and pics of some of their projects.
04-11-2014, 06:37 PM
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