buying new Jeep - help !!?
10-09-2003, 08:11 PM
#11
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
and transfercase of the rubi
if you dont get the rubi get the heavy axles and tow package and large
tire option, unless u want small tires...
If you ever think about offroad then IMO you cant go better than
rubicon! For the price its a good value ...
The other models are just about "soft" options, like accoessories,
sound, doors, top .... the harsh difference is the rubicon.
I think either way you have to applaude Jeep to build and for a fair
price sell a fullout off road 4x4, thats unheard of these days (even
before).
Matt
"DaveZ" <dzins@dor.state.wi.us> wrote in message news:<lmhhb.179143$pZ5.1972282@news.easynews.com>. ..
> I am shopping around.. have done some homework and know the basic
> differences between a Rubicon.. and the new *****'s few questions.
>
> - what are differences between the X,sport,sierra and then rubicon ? I know
> axels, gearing, some features but is that about it ? Engines are all the
> same 6cyl
>
> - I can get a yellow rubicon for $28.4k a *****'s for $22,2k and a Tomb
> Raider '03 for $29.5k What do you think of these prices ?
>
> - I am leaning towards a rubicon.. what are some of the features that would
> make one $23k vs.$28k ?
>
> unfortunately I wasn't given any brochures on the Rubicon so I'd know the
> difference. maybe I'll check the Jeep site now..
>
> thx
> dave
and transfercase of the rubi
if you dont get the rubi get the heavy axles and tow package and large
tire option, unless u want small tires...
If you ever think about offroad then IMO you cant go better than
rubicon! For the price its a good value ...
The other models are just about "soft" options, like accoessories,
sound, doors, top .... the harsh difference is the rubicon.
I think either way you have to applaude Jeep to build and for a fair
price sell a fullout off road 4x4, thats unheard of these days (even
before).
Matt
"DaveZ" <dzins@dor.state.wi.us> wrote in message news:<lmhhb.179143$pZ5.1972282@news.easynews.com>. ..
> I am shopping around.. have done some homework and know the basic
> differences between a Rubicon.. and the new *****'s few questions.
>
> - what are differences between the X,sport,sierra and then rubicon ? I know
> axels, gearing, some features but is that about it ? Engines are all the
> same 6cyl
>
> - I can get a yellow rubicon for $28.4k a *****'s for $22,2k and a Tomb
> Raider '03 for $29.5k What do you think of these prices ?
>
> - I am leaning towards a rubicon.. what are some of the features that would
> make one $23k vs.$28k ?
>
> unfortunately I wasn't given any brochures on the Rubicon so I'd know the
> difference. maybe I'll check the Jeep site now..
>
> thx
> dave
10-09-2003, 08:11 PM
#12
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
and transfercase of the rubi
if you dont get the rubi get the heavy axles and tow package and large
tire option, unless u want small tires...
If you ever think about offroad then IMO you cant go better than
rubicon! For the price its a good value ...
The other models are just about "soft" options, like accoessories,
sound, doors, top .... the harsh difference is the rubicon.
I think either way you have to applaude Jeep to build and for a fair
price sell a fullout off road 4x4, thats unheard of these days (even
before).
Matt
"DaveZ" <dzins@dor.state.wi.us> wrote in message news:<lmhhb.179143$pZ5.1972282@news.easynews.com>. ..
> I am shopping around.. have done some homework and know the basic
> differences between a Rubicon.. and the new *****'s few questions.
>
> - what are differences between the X,sport,sierra and then rubicon ? I know
> axels, gearing, some features but is that about it ? Engines are all the
> same 6cyl
>
> - I can get a yellow rubicon for $28.4k a *****'s for $22,2k and a Tomb
> Raider '03 for $29.5k What do you think of these prices ?
>
> - I am leaning towards a rubicon.. what are some of the features that would
> make one $23k vs.$28k ?
>
> unfortunately I wasn't given any brochures on the Rubicon so I'd know the
> difference. maybe I'll check the Jeep site now..
>
> thx
> dave
and transfercase of the rubi
if you dont get the rubi get the heavy axles and tow package and large
tire option, unless u want small tires...
If you ever think about offroad then IMO you cant go better than
rubicon! For the price its a good value ...
The other models are just about "soft" options, like accoessories,
sound, doors, top .... the harsh difference is the rubicon.
I think either way you have to applaude Jeep to build and for a fair
price sell a fullout off road 4x4, thats unheard of these days (even
before).
Matt
"DaveZ" <dzins@dor.state.wi.us> wrote in message news:<lmhhb.179143$pZ5.1972282@news.easynews.com>. ..
> I am shopping around.. have done some homework and know the basic
> differences between a Rubicon.. and the new *****'s few questions.
>
> - what are differences between the X,sport,sierra and then rubicon ? I know
> axels, gearing, some features but is that about it ? Engines are all the
> same 6cyl
>
> - I can get a yellow rubicon for $28.4k a *****'s for $22,2k and a Tomb
> Raider '03 for $29.5k What do you think of these prices ?
>
> - I am leaning towards a rubicon.. what are some of the features that would
> make one $23k vs.$28k ?
>
> unfortunately I wasn't given any brochures on the Rubicon so I'd know the
> difference. maybe I'll check the Jeep site now..
>
> thx
> dave
10-09-2003, 08:11 PM
#13
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
and transfercase of the rubi
if you dont get the rubi get the heavy axles and tow package and large
tire option, unless u want small tires...
If you ever think about offroad then IMO you cant go better than
rubicon! For the price its a good value ...
The other models are just about "soft" options, like accoessories,
sound, doors, top .... the harsh difference is the rubicon.
I think either way you have to applaude Jeep to build and for a fair
price sell a fullout off road 4x4, thats unheard of these days (even
before).
Matt
"DaveZ" <dzins@dor.state.wi.us> wrote in message news:<lmhhb.179143$pZ5.1972282@news.easynews.com>. ..
> I am shopping around.. have done some homework and know the basic
> differences between a Rubicon.. and the new *****'s few questions.
>
> - what are differences between the X,sport,sierra and then rubicon ? I know
> axels, gearing, some features but is that about it ? Engines are all the
> same 6cyl
>
> - I can get a yellow rubicon for $28.4k a *****'s for $22,2k and a Tomb
> Raider '03 for $29.5k What do you think of these prices ?
>
> - I am leaning towards a rubicon.. what are some of the features that would
> make one $23k vs.$28k ?
>
> unfortunately I wasn't given any brochures on the Rubicon so I'd know the
> difference. maybe I'll check the Jeep site now..
>
> thx
> dave
and transfercase of the rubi
if you dont get the rubi get the heavy axles and tow package and large
tire option, unless u want small tires...
If you ever think about offroad then IMO you cant go better than
rubicon! For the price its a good value ...
The other models are just about "soft" options, like accoessories,
sound, doors, top .... the harsh difference is the rubicon.
I think either way you have to applaude Jeep to build and for a fair
price sell a fullout off road 4x4, thats unheard of these days (even
before).
Matt
"DaveZ" <dzins@dor.state.wi.us> wrote in message news:<lmhhb.179143$pZ5.1972282@news.easynews.com>. ..
> I am shopping around.. have done some homework and know the basic
> differences between a Rubicon.. and the new *****'s few questions.
>
> - what are differences between the X,sport,sierra and then rubicon ? I know
> axels, gearing, some features but is that about it ? Engines are all the
> same 6cyl
>
> - I can get a yellow rubicon for $28.4k a *****'s for $22,2k and a Tomb
> Raider '03 for $29.5k What do you think of these prices ?
>
> - I am leaning towards a rubicon.. what are some of the features that would
> make one $23k vs.$28k ?
>
> unfortunately I wasn't given any brochures on the Rubicon so I'd know the
> difference. maybe I'll check the Jeep site now..
>
> thx
> dave
10-09-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
>
> I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> and transfercase of the rubi
>
Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> and transfercase of the rubi
>
Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
10-09-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
>
> I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> and transfercase of the rubi
>
Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> and transfercase of the rubi
>
Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
10-09-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
>
> I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> and transfercase of the rubi
>
Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> and transfercase of the rubi
>
Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
10-09-2003, 08:31 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
You can't get the dana 44 on the X. Only the dana 35.
that's the only reason I bought a sport.
matt
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> > and transfercase of the rubi
> >
>
> Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
> you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
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that's the only reason I bought a sport.
matt
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> > and transfercase of the rubi
> >
>
> Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
> you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
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10-09-2003, 08:31 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
You can't get the dana 44 on the X. Only the dana 35.
that's the only reason I bought a sport.
matt
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> > and transfercase of the rubi
> >
>
> Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
> you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
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that's the only reason I bought a sport.
matt
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> > and transfercase of the rubi
> >
>
> Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
> you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
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10-09-2003, 08:31 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
You can't get the dana 44 on the X. Only the dana 35.
that's the only reason I bought a sport.
matt
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> > and transfercase of the rubi
> >
>
> Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
> you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
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that's the only reason I bought a sport.
matt
"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > I believe you can get Dana44 axles for all models but not the lockers
> > and transfercase of the rubi
> >
>
> Although the Dana 44 is available on the rear of any model, I don't think
> you can get the 44 front axle on anything but the Rubicon.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
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10-09-2003, 10:59 PM
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Re: buying new Jeep - help !!?
> ****This is how I see it...
> The X is essentially a base model with a 4.0.
> The Sport is a step up with full hard doors, trim features, better value
> option packages.
> The Sahara is more or less a top of the line Sport... all the bells and
> whistles.
> The Rubicon is built for more serious off-roading - lockers etc.
> The Tomb Raider is to the Rubi as the Sahara is to the Sport.
While not well-know to the "newbie," know that the Sahara might not wear as
well as the Sport off-road (otherwise known as "the Sahara might be good for
your sister"). For example, your flares are painted, which is likely to
peal off when hit by something, and the side steps will reduce your
clearance and might take a rock hit or two.
I bought a Sport and loaded it with nearly all the options of a Sahara.
> The X is essentially a base model with a 4.0.
> The Sport is a step up with full hard doors, trim features, better value
> option packages.
> The Sahara is more or less a top of the line Sport... all the bells and
> whistles.
> The Rubicon is built for more serious off-roading - lockers etc.
> The Tomb Raider is to the Rubi as the Sahara is to the Sport.
While not well-know to the "newbie," know that the Sahara might not wear as
well as the Sport off-road (otherwise known as "the Sahara might be good for
your sister"). For example, your flares are painted, which is likely to
peal off when hit by something, and the side steps will reduce your
clearance and might take a rock hit or two.
I bought a Sport and loaded it with nearly all the options of a Sahara.