Sahara Vs X
JK Enthusiast
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
If you like the Sahara, get it. Not everyone who buys a Jeep takes it off roading. Personally, I cant see taking a $26-$36k vehicle off road and risking major damage to a vehicle that I need to drive back and forth to work. Hell, the way these things are built there are enough problems with them just driving them to and from work, lol.
i'd buy a $3500 YJ if i wanted a trail rider.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: glenville, ny
The problems with mine have been non-mechainical problems, knock on wood.
I'm just saying, I cant afford to take mine wheeling on the weekends, have something major break, and then have to find a way to work until its fixed. Something i dont wanna deal with.
I'm just saying, I cant afford to take mine wheeling on the weekends, have something major break, and then have to find a way to work until its fixed. Something i dont wanna deal with.
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I've wheeled the hell out of my X. And aside from some pinstripes, a small dent in the rear fender, a leaky steering stabilizer (that was replaced), and a leaky axle seal (replaced under warranty)... I really don't understand your statement. Wheel it on the weekends, drive it to work thru the week. Maybe yours is having problems because it is sick of being stuck on the pavement
I've wheeled the hell out of my X. And aside from some pinstripes, a small dent in the rear fender, a leaky steering stabilizer (that was replaced), and a leaky axle seal (replaced under warranty)... I really don't understand your statement. Wheel it on the weekends, drive it to work thru the week. Maybe yours is having problems because it is sick of being stuck on the pavement
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: glenville, ny
same here.
to the opp. buy a jk with some options, and buy the $3500 beater to take off road
QUOTE=WaIIbanger;609006]that's a brave statement to make here, but i agree with you. maybe these people make more money than i do, but i can't afford to beat up a $30,000 vehicle.
i'd buy a $3500 YJ if i wanted a trail rider.[/QUOTE]
to the opp. buy a jk with some options, and buy the $3500 beater to take off road
QUOTE=WaIIbanger;609006]that's a brave statement to make here, but i agree with you. maybe these people make more money than i do, but i can't afford to beat up a $30,000 vehicle.
i'd buy a $3500 YJ if i wanted a trail rider.[/QUOTE]
Last edited by Duds; Jul 23, 2008 at 12:43 PM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: glenville, ny
HA!!
i hear ya, and I wasnt trying to start trouble with my post. I'd love to do some minor off roading, and probably will eventually.
i hear ya, and I wasnt trying to start trouble with my post. I'd love to do some minor off roading, and probably will eventually.
I was just giving you grief 
I've learned that you can wheel on the weekends, and still get to work. You just need to know what your limits are, and don't let your buddies talk you into doing something beyond your limits. Wheeling is a lot of fun, and you can still have that fun without pushing your luck and breaking things. I have a group of guys I wheel with- some are much braver than me, and some of the others aren't brave enough to do the things I do. We all have our limitations- and we all know what each other will/won't do... And we all drive to work on Monday... Well, except for some of the crazier ones that break stuff every time.
I've learned that you can wheel on the weekends, and still get to work. You just need to know what your limits are, and don't let your buddies talk you into doing something beyond your limits. Wheeling is a lot of fun, and you can still have that fun without pushing your luck and breaking things. I have a group of guys I wheel with- some are much braver than me, and some of the others aren't brave enough to do the things I do. We all have our limitations- and we all know what each other will/won't do... And we all drive to work on Monday... Well, except for some of the crazier ones that break stuff every time.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: Brownsboro TX
I was just giving you grief
I've learned that you can wheel on the weekends, and still get to work. You just need to know what your limits are, and don't let your buddies talk you into doing something beyond your limits. Wheeling is a lot of fun, and you can still have that fun without pushing your luck and breaking things. I have a group of guys I wheel with- some are much braver than me, and some of the others aren't brave enough to do the things I do. We all have our limitations- and we all know what each other will/won't do... And we all drive to work on Monday... Well, except for some of the crazier ones that break stuff every time.
I've learned that you can wheel on the weekends, and still get to work. You just need to know what your limits are, and don't let your buddies talk you into doing something beyond your limits. Wheeling is a lot of fun, and you can still have that fun without pushing your luck and breaking things. I have a group of guys I wheel with- some are much braver than me, and some of the others aren't brave enough to do the things I do. We all have our limitations- and we all know what each other will/won't do... And we all drive to work on Monday... Well, except for some of the crazier ones that break stuff every time.
To OOP, my opinion is that the sahara is not for most people, the only reason I could see anyone getting one is if they like the look of the painted fenders, (bad idea offroad,) side steps, (bad idea offroad,) extra trim inside and out, and the 18" wheels,(questionable idea offroad?) But if that is what you like, whatever, they are still plenty capable, just have things I don't care for on them.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: toronto, ontario canada
(wow that sounds weird) I like being rough on my stuff. The saraha is very pretty, but i would be hesitant to have too much fun in it.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Winnipeg
I'm planing to buy a manual 2 door 08 Wrangler, but I dont know which 1 to go for, Sahara or X?? One thing I dont understand is the big difference in curb weight between the 2 trims. 3782 lbs for X & 3962 for Sahara, thats 180lbs !! I dont think the bigger tires, fog lights & cruise control add all that weight??!!!
I would go with the X.....I think the fenders are cheaper to replace.
JK Super Freak
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From: Winnipeg
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I've wheeled the hell out of my X. And aside from some pinstripes, a small dent in the rear fender, a leaky steering stabilizer (that was replaced), and a leaky axle seal (replaced under warranty)... I really don't understand your statement. Wheel it on the weekends, drive it to work thru the week. Maybe yours is having problems because it is sick of being stuck on the pavement
I've wheeled the hell out of my X. And aside from some pinstripes, a small dent in the rear fender, a leaky steering stabilizer (that was replaced), and a leaky axle seal (replaced under warranty)... I really don't understand your statement. Wheel it on the weekends, drive it to work thru the week. Maybe yours is having problems because it is sick of being stuck on the pavement