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Jeep Wrangler as an everyday vehicle?
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:10 pm
I've got a fever to get one of these. Especially an old YJ. I currently drive a '10 Tacoma that's 4 door and 4wd.
What are the pros and cons to swapping. i miss the days of driving a 5-spd when i was in high school. if i get one, i'll be getting rid of my tacoma.
What are the pros/cons of doing this?
What are the pros and cons to swapping. i miss the days of driving a 5-spd when i was in high school. if i get one, i'll be getting rid of my tacoma.
What are the pros/cons of doing this?
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Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:16 pm to finchmeister08
I have a 6 speed Tacoma, ever thought about finding a manual truck?
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:17 pm to finchmeister08
Bout to sell my 2 dr JK 6 speed
I love it but need a truck
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I love it but need a truck
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Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:17 pm to finchmeister08
an old one? No
A new one, absolutely
my wife drives a 2012 every day
A new one, absolutely
my wife drives a 2012 every day
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:17 pm to cgrand
Your wife drives a stick?
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:19 pm to Gaston
she's very good with a stick
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:35 pm to cgrand
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she's very good with a stick
Posted on 3/22/16 at 6:37 pm to finchmeister08
Swapping a Tacoma for a YJ as a DD? No way in hell. I wouldn't trade a TJ for a Tacoma and a TJ is a much better DD than a YJ. There a literally zero pros to a YJ.
This post was edited on 3/22/16 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 3/22/16 at 7:23 pm to Raz4back
Just buy a damn YJ and have 2 vehicles.
I have a GMC Sierra and just recently bought a 2000 TJ because I've been wanting another Jeep after trading in my 05. Found it for cheap. Needs some work but I'm slowly getting it taken care of myself. So I have a family truck and a weekend toy for me.
I have a GMC Sierra and just recently bought a 2000 TJ because I've been wanting another Jeep after trading in my 05. Found it for cheap. Needs some work but I'm slowly getting it taken care of myself. So I have a family truck and a weekend toy for me.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:05 pm to cgrand
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an old one? No
A new one, absolutely
I'd say any of the models with the 3.6 pentastar. jk for sure. they ride/drive far better from all I've read as well. i have the jk, and I can attest for it being -nothing- like the excoriated reviews it always gets from literally any written article. they always hate on its on road performance. go drive one at a dealership. then go find a used jk that was a mall crawler, less hard miles that way.
jeeps are rad. but i wouldn't recommend the old models for a DD.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:27 pm to Crawdaddy
Aren't you in Slidell? Id be interested in looking at your jeep.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:41 pm to m2pro
the new engine is a huge improvement
honestly my wife's 4 door you usually can't even put it in 6th unless you are doing 80 on the interstate. She puts 80 miles a day on it and loves it. Easily the best vehicle purchase I've made
honestly my wife's 4 door you usually can't even put it in 6th unless you are doing 80 on the interstate. She puts 80 miles a day on it and loves it. Easily the best vehicle purchase I've made
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:45 pm to finchmeister08
A yj as a dd would be a horrible idea unless you drive about 10 miles or less.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 8:54 pm to KingRanch
I am
When I make it official to sell I will post it here and let you know
If all goes well, in a month or two I will be selling
When I make it official to sell I will post it here and let you know
If all goes well, in a month or two I will be selling
Posted on 3/22/16 at 9:48 pm to finchmeister08
My wife has a 05 TJ 4.0 6 speed. She'll be buried in that damn thing. She loves it, I hate it. It rides like a jeep, burns gas like a jeep, is noisy like a jeep, she spends too much money on accessories like jeep owners do, there's no room, and you gotta shift it all the time. I know, I'm just an old bitching fart, but I could never have just a jeep. You got to really like jeeps to drive one every day. With that being said, the 4.0 has a good bit of power. Definitely don't get the 4cyl if you get one.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 10:07 pm to finchmeister08
If you're using it as a daily driver, I would look for a JK if you're set on a Jeep... particularly one with a hard top. I own a JKU with a hardtop, a CJ7 with no top and a Tacoma for what it's worth.
But then again I drove that damn CJ7 back in the 80's and 90's all over the damn place with no a/c or heater and rarely with the top or doors on it. Just depends what you like... and how old you are.
But then again I drove that damn CJ7 back in the 80's and 90's all over the damn place with no a/c or heater and rarely with the top or doors on it. Just depends what you like... and how old you are.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 10:16 pm to BoostAddict
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I drove that damn CJ7 back in the 80's and 90's all over the damn place with no a/c or heater and rarely with the top or doors on it.
X2. Drove a lifted '80 CJ7 with a 350 back in those days too. I loved that Jeep and will get another one after I get #1 squared away in college next year. However, it will not replace my Tundra as an everyday driver but will be a garage queen that might get out to go get stuck every now and again.
Posted on 3/22/16 at 10:17 pm to finchmeister08
A YJ with the square headlights? No.
Get a CJ like a real man.
Get a CJ like a real man.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 8:06 am to CaptainsWafer
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A YJ with the square headlights?
this is going to sound like a troll, but i'm serious. that's the exact reason why i want a YJ. i like the look of it better.
however, there is a red sport addition in a '98 model here in town. the guy wants $8k for it. it's 5 spd and looks great for being almost 20 yrs old. not sure what i should pay for one.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 8:18 am to finchmeister08
Well I'm not going to tell you your opinion is wrong, but I can understand liking the different look.
I really don't mind them either, but I'd prefer a CJ or a TJ unlimited first. JK would be last on my list.
Does that sport have the 4cyl or the 4.0l?
I really don't mind them either, but I'd prefer a CJ or a TJ unlimited first. JK would be last on my list.
Does that sport have the 4cyl or the 4.0l?
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