Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
I own a '94 XJ right now and am thinking about getting a new Rubicon as a
third vehicle that I can use as a convertible, fun vehicle in the summer and to take on the trail every once in a while. My other option is to get a slightly used Wrangler (2000 or newer) and add a slight lift. What I am finding is that 2000 or newer low-mileage I-6 Wranglers retain their value pretty well and the price of the new Rubicon is well within my range, so I am leaning towards the new Rubicon. Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? Thanks. |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
"JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message
news:XqCdnSq35KlpM43d4p2dnA@comcast.com... > Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? what about a used rubicon? whether you go new or used if its in your budget the rubicon is a smart move. i have a _lot_ of video where tj's are climbing just fine on a slick slope until one wheel goes up and suddenly they have 3 wheel drive (essentially 2 wheel drive because the 1 pulling in the front is in the air catching nothing leaving only the back axle pulling) stopping them in their tracks. with the rubicon you push the magic go button and continue on. there are a _lot_ of advantages to the rubicon and definately worth the added expense. -- Nathan W. Collier http://7SlotGrille.com http://UtilityOffRoad.com |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
"JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message
news:XqCdnSq35KlpM43d4p2dnA@comcast.com... > Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? what about a used rubicon? whether you go new or used if its in your budget the rubicon is a smart move. i have a _lot_ of video where tj's are climbing just fine on a slick slope until one wheel goes up and suddenly they have 3 wheel drive (essentially 2 wheel drive because the 1 pulling in the front is in the air catching nothing leaving only the back axle pulling) stopping them in their tracks. with the rubicon you push the magic go button and continue on. there are a _lot_ of advantages to the rubicon and definately worth the added expense. -- Nathan W. Collier http://7SlotGrille.com http://UtilityOffRoad.com |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
"JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message
news:XqCdnSq35KlpM43d4p2dnA@comcast.com... > Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? what about a used rubicon? whether you go new or used if its in your budget the rubicon is a smart move. i have a _lot_ of video where tj's are climbing just fine on a slick slope until one wheel goes up and suddenly they have 3 wheel drive (essentially 2 wheel drive because the 1 pulling in the front is in the air catching nothing leaving only the back axle pulling) stopping them in their tracks. with the rubicon you push the magic go button and continue on. there are a _lot_ of advantages to the rubicon and definately worth the added expense. -- Nathan W. Collier http://7SlotGrille.com http://UtilityOffRoad.com |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
I looked at used Rubicons...
According to Edmunds.com, the TMV for a new 2004 Rubicon with A/C and theft deterrent system is $23,831 after $2,000 cash rebate and with 0% interest. Doing some time value of money calculations with cost of money at 4.5% translates that 0% interest for 36 months for $23,831 to another $1,500 or so in savings for an effective price of around $22,300. There are twelve 2003 and 2004 Rubicons within 250 miles of my house and they range from $21,500 to $33,995. Umm... Sorry, but I'll take the new one for $22,300. It also gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that these people are selling used 2003 Rubicons for about the price of new 2004 Rubicons (but who knows if they are actually moving them). -JW "Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message news:_p2Qb.5602$5K1.355389@twister.southeast.rr.co m... > "JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message > news:XqCdnSq35KlpM43d4p2dnA@comcast.com... > > Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? > > what about a used rubicon? whether you go new or used if its in your budget > the rubicon is a smart move. i have a _lot_ of video where tj's are > climbing just fine on a slick slope until one wheel goes up and suddenly > they have 3 wheel drive (essentially 2 wheel drive because the 1 pulling in > the front is in the air catching nothing leaving only the back axle pulling) > stopping them in their tracks. with the rubicon you push the magic go > button and continue on. there are a _lot_ of advantages to the rubicon and > definately worth the added expense. > > -- > Nathan W. Collier > http://7SlotGrille.com > http://UtilityOffRoad.com > > > |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
I looked at used Rubicons...
According to Edmunds.com, the TMV for a new 2004 Rubicon with A/C and theft deterrent system is $23,831 after $2,000 cash rebate and with 0% interest. Doing some time value of money calculations with cost of money at 4.5% translates that 0% interest for 36 months for $23,831 to another $1,500 or so in savings for an effective price of around $22,300. There are twelve 2003 and 2004 Rubicons within 250 miles of my house and they range from $21,500 to $33,995. Umm... Sorry, but I'll take the new one for $22,300. It also gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that these people are selling used 2003 Rubicons for about the price of new 2004 Rubicons (but who knows if they are actually moving them). -JW "Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message news:_p2Qb.5602$5K1.355389@twister.southeast.rr.co m... > "JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message > news:XqCdnSq35KlpM43d4p2dnA@comcast.com... > > Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? > > what about a used rubicon? whether you go new or used if its in your budget > the rubicon is a smart move. i have a _lot_ of video where tj's are > climbing just fine on a slick slope until one wheel goes up and suddenly > they have 3 wheel drive (essentially 2 wheel drive because the 1 pulling in > the front is in the air catching nothing leaving only the back axle pulling) > stopping them in their tracks. with the rubicon you push the magic go > button and continue on. there are a _lot_ of advantages to the rubicon and > definately worth the added expense. > > -- > Nathan W. Collier > http://7SlotGrille.com > http://UtilityOffRoad.com > > > |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
I looked at used Rubicons...
According to Edmunds.com, the TMV for a new 2004 Rubicon with A/C and theft deterrent system is $23,831 after $2,000 cash rebate and with 0% interest. Doing some time value of money calculations with cost of money at 4.5% translates that 0% interest for 36 months for $23,831 to another $1,500 or so in savings for an effective price of around $22,300. There are twelve 2003 and 2004 Rubicons within 250 miles of my house and they range from $21,500 to $33,995. Umm... Sorry, but I'll take the new one for $22,300. It also gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that these people are selling used 2003 Rubicons for about the price of new 2004 Rubicons (but who knows if they are actually moving them). -JW "Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message news:_p2Qb.5602$5K1.355389@twister.southeast.rr.co m... > "JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message > news:XqCdnSq35KlpM43d4p2dnA@comcast.com... > > Any thoughts about my thinking above? Any opinions about the Rubicon? > > what about a used rubicon? whether you go new or used if its in your budget > the rubicon is a smart move. i have a _lot_ of video where tj's are > climbing just fine on a slick slope until one wheel goes up and suddenly > they have 3 wheel drive (essentially 2 wheel drive because the 1 pulling in > the front is in the air catching nothing leaving only the back axle pulling) > stopping them in their tracks. with the rubicon you push the magic go > button and continue on. there are a _lot_ of advantages to the rubicon and > definately worth the added expense. > > -- > Nathan W. Collier > http://7SlotGrille.com > http://UtilityOffRoad.com > > > |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
"JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message
news:o-mdnTIFx64aJY3dRVn-ig@comcast.com... > There are twelve 2003 and 2004 Rubicons within 250 miles of my house and > they range from $21,500 to $33,995. Umm... Sorry, but I'll take the new one > for $22,300. it really depends on how its equipped. you wont get a fully dressed rubicon for anywhere near $22,300. if youre looking for a bottom end rubicon you should be able to find one used for under $20k easily. > It also gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that these people are > selling used 2003 Rubicons for about the price of new 2004 Rubicons (but who > knows if they are actually moving them). i paid just over $30k for mine fully dressed (dual tops, a/c, automatic tranny, cruise, 7 speaker, the works) about 8 or 9 months ago and tried selling it for $23,800. best i could do was around $21,000 so i decided to just keep it. they dont seem to hold their value like i had hoped, i just dont believe a vehicle loses $33% of its value in less than a year. 20% maybe, but not 33%. since i can write it off anyway as a legitimate business expense ill still get the new truck i wanted (after tax season) so maybe it worked out for the best. -- Nathan W. Collier http://7SlotGrille.com http://UtilityOffRoad.com |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
"JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message
news:o-mdnTIFx64aJY3dRVn-ig@comcast.com... > There are twelve 2003 and 2004 Rubicons within 250 miles of my house and > they range from $21,500 to $33,995. Umm... Sorry, but I'll take the new one > for $22,300. it really depends on how its equipped. you wont get a fully dressed rubicon for anywhere near $22,300. if youre looking for a bottom end rubicon you should be able to find one used for under $20k easily. > It also gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that these people are > selling used 2003 Rubicons for about the price of new 2004 Rubicons (but who > knows if they are actually moving them). i paid just over $30k for mine fully dressed (dual tops, a/c, automatic tranny, cruise, 7 speaker, the works) about 8 or 9 months ago and tried selling it for $23,800. best i could do was around $21,000 so i decided to just keep it. they dont seem to hold their value like i had hoped, i just dont believe a vehicle loses $33% of its value in less than a year. 20% maybe, but not 33%. since i can write it off anyway as a legitimate business expense ill still get the new truck i wanted (after tax season) so maybe it worked out for the best. -- Nathan W. Collier http://7SlotGrille.com http://UtilityOffRoad.com |
Re: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
"JW" <jw1@wanghome.com> wrote in message
news:o-mdnTIFx64aJY3dRVn-ig@comcast.com... > There are twelve 2003 and 2004 Rubicons within 250 miles of my house and > they range from $21,500 to $33,995. Umm... Sorry, but I'll take the new one > for $22,300. it really depends on how its equipped. you wont get a fully dressed rubicon for anywhere near $22,300. if youre looking for a bottom end rubicon you should be able to find one used for under $20k easily. > It also gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling that these people are > selling used 2003 Rubicons for about the price of new 2004 Rubicons (but who > knows if they are actually moving them). i paid just over $30k for mine fully dressed (dual tops, a/c, automatic tranny, cruise, 7 speaker, the works) about 8 or 9 months ago and tried selling it for $23,800. best i could do was around $21,000 so i decided to just keep it. they dont seem to hold their value like i had hoped, i just dont believe a vehicle loses $33% of its value in less than a year. 20% maybe, but not 33%. since i can write it off anyway as a legitimate business expense ill still get the new truck i wanted (after tax season) so maybe it worked out for the best. -- Nathan W. Collier http://7SlotGrille.com http://UtilityOffRoad.com |
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