re: What to look for in a used Jeep Wrangler?

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I’m somewhat in same boat....... I want 4 door 4x4 and automatic, not manual.

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Same boat here as well.. except, like the OP, i want a 2 door (i’m a purist) with a manual transmission, since theyre more fun to drive.

I’m just looking for one as a second vehicle, an ‘i’ve always wanted one’ type of thing... The main thing i’m looking for, and that is somewhat hard to find, is one that is as close to completely stock as possible.. seems like most of them have had lots of modifications done.. And i’m looking for one that is either a Rubicon, or a Sahara, since those models tend to be nicer overall.. my sweet spot so far seems to be 2009-2012 models, which can be found for under $15k in pretty decent shape, though they arent super common in that price range in those years, those deals do exist if you look hard, and all over the country.