Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
Hello,
Recently sold an older Cherokee (1990 4WD XJ) and then moved to SC. Now looking for another Jeep and was wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$. Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was. Thanks, Rory |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
It all depends on your planed usage. If you will never off-road it or drive
in the snow then you don't need the Rubicon. If you don't plan to change from the stock tires, then get an SE and save money. If you think you might do bigger tires (just for looks), then get a Sport or Sahara (4.0). If you plan to off-road (even moderate) then the Rubicon is the way to go. If you buy a used one, all the above still applies with the addition of 97 or newer (TJ years). my $0.02 -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID, HEI 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R "Rory" <rfay@rr.sc.com> wrote in message news:WMnqc.27242$zq4.1837338@twister.southeast.rr. com... > Hello, > > Recently sold an older Cherokee (1990 4WD XJ) and then moved to SC. Now looking for another Jeep and was wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$. Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was. > > Thanks, > Rory |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
It all depends on your planed usage. If you will never off-road it or drive
in the snow then you don't need the Rubicon. If you don't plan to change from the stock tires, then get an SE and save money. If you think you might do bigger tires (just for looks), then get a Sport or Sahara (4.0). If you plan to off-road (even moderate) then the Rubicon is the way to go. If you buy a used one, all the above still applies with the addition of 97 or newer (TJ years). my $0.02 -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID, HEI 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R "Rory" <rfay@rr.sc.com> wrote in message news:WMnqc.27242$zq4.1837338@twister.southeast.rr. com... > Hello, > > Recently sold an older Cherokee (1990 4WD XJ) and then moved to SC. Now looking for another Jeep and was wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$. Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was. > > Thanks, > Rory |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
It all depends on your planed usage. If you will never off-road it or drive
in the snow then you don't need the Rubicon. If you don't plan to change from the stock tires, then get an SE and save money. If you think you might do bigger tires (just for looks), then get a Sport or Sahara (4.0). If you plan to off-road (even moderate) then the Rubicon is the way to go. If you buy a used one, all the above still applies with the addition of 97 or newer (TJ years). my $0.02 -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID, HEI 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R "Rory" <rfay@rr.sc.com> wrote in message news:WMnqc.27242$zq4.1837338@twister.southeast.rr. com... > Hello, > > Recently sold an older Cherokee (1990 4WD XJ) and then moved to SC. Now looking for another Jeep and was wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$. Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was. > > Thanks, > Rory |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
It all depends on your planed usage. If you will never off-road it or drive
in the snow then you don't need the Rubicon. If you don't plan to change from the stock tires, then get an SE and save money. If you think you might do bigger tires (just for looks), then get a Sport or Sahara (4.0). If you plan to off-road (even moderate) then the Rubicon is the way to go. If you buy a used one, all the above still applies with the addition of 97 or newer (TJ years). my $0.02 -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID, HEI 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R "Rory" <rfay@rr.sc.com> wrote in message news:WMnqc.27242$zq4.1837338@twister.southeast.rr. com... > Hello, > > Recently sold an older Cherokee (1990 4WD XJ) and then moved to SC. Now looking for another Jeep and was wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$. Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was. > > Thanks, > Rory |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
"....... wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$." No, but it's a fantastic rig right out of the box. You can keep the pricing reasonable by ordering without all the accessories, A/C, etc. plus, if you look around you may be able to find a dealer willing to do a feww hundred over invoice. Apparently DC has some incentive money on them now. <Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was.> As the man says, "it depends." IMHO, the best all around SWB Jeep that's available in any numbers is the 97-present TJ. Next is the 91-95 YJ Wrangler, which are out there in significant numbers and can be picked up very reasonably. My heart-stoppin' favorite is nearly any year CJ, but they are prone to severe rust damage in wet/Northern climates and are becoming more & more difficult to find in good condition. Clean, rust-free stock CJs are beginning to command premium prices from outfits like Collins Bros. Jeep and Austin Jeeps, etc. |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
"....... wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$." No, but it's a fantastic rig right out of the box. You can keep the pricing reasonable by ordering without all the accessories, A/C, etc. plus, if you look around you may be able to find a dealer willing to do a feww hundred over invoice. Apparently DC has some incentive money on them now. <Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was.> As the man says, "it depends." IMHO, the best all around SWB Jeep that's available in any numbers is the 97-present TJ. Next is the 91-95 YJ Wrangler, which are out there in significant numbers and can be picked up very reasonably. My heart-stoppin' favorite is nearly any year CJ, but they are prone to severe rust damage in wet/Northern climates and are becoming more & more difficult to find in good condition. Clean, rust-free stock CJs are beginning to command premium prices from outfits like Collins Bros. Jeep and Austin Jeeps, etc. |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
"....... wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$." No, but it's a fantastic rig right out of the box. You can keep the pricing reasonable by ordering without all the accessories, A/C, etc. plus, if you look around you may be able to find a dealer willing to do a feww hundred over invoice. Apparently DC has some incentive money on them now. <Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was.> As the man says, "it depends." IMHO, the best all around SWB Jeep that's available in any numbers is the 97-present TJ. Next is the 91-95 YJ Wrangler, which are out there in significant numbers and can be picked up very reasonably. My heart-stoppin' favorite is nearly any year CJ, but they are prone to severe rust damage in wet/Northern climates and are becoming more & more difficult to find in good condition. Clean, rust-free stock CJs are beginning to command premium prices from outfits like Collins Bros. Jeep and Austin Jeeps, etc. |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
"....... wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$." No, but it's a fantastic rig right out of the box. You can keep the pricing reasonable by ordering without all the accessories, A/C, etc. plus, if you look around you may be able to find a dealer willing to do a feww hundred over invoice. Apparently DC has some incentive money on them now. <Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was.> As the man says, "it depends." IMHO, the best all around SWB Jeep that's available in any numbers is the 97-present TJ. Next is the 91-95 YJ Wrangler, which are out there in significant numbers and can be picked up very reasonably. My heart-stoppin' favorite is nearly any year CJ, but they are prone to severe rust damage in wet/Northern climates and are becoming more & more difficult to find in good condition. Clean, rust-free stock CJs are beginning to command premium prices from outfits like Collins Bros. Jeep and Austin Jeeps, etc. |
Re: Is the Rubicon really worth the price?
YES!!!!!
Rory wrote: > Hello, > > Recently sold an older Cherokee (1990 4WD XJ) and then moved to SC. Now looking for another Jeep and was wondering if the Rubicon was realy worth the extra $$$. Also wondering what the best year and style for purchasing a used Wrangler was. > > Thanks, > Rory -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5" 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
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