Rory

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

JimG

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

JimG

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

JimG

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

JimG

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

Jerry McG

"....... 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.

Jerry McG

"....... 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.

Jerry McG

"....... 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.

Jerry McG

"....... 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.

twaldron

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

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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.

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