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I am looking at buying a jeep and have a few questions
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:47 am
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:47 am
I am wanting to buy a jeep as my second vehicle/weekend driver. I have always driven manual jeeps growing up, but I am hearing that the newer automatics are not terrible and you can manually shift the auto's if you want the feel of shift control. Also, my wife cannot drive a standard so that is a factor (she is willing to learn if required). Anyone have any advice??
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Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:52 am to redbullwings
Everybody should learn how to drive a manual. It really depends on how often you would actually need that manual drive. I wouldn't prefer the manual because I wouldn't go trail riding that often. But if you like shifting all the time then go manual.
I have never been a fan of a manual in anything other than a sports car. FWIW
I have never been a fan of a manual in anything other than a sports car. FWIW
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:55 am to redbullwings
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Anyone have any advice??
Start socking away about $40 or $50 a paycheck for repairs.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:01 am to redbullwings
vast majority of the competition rigs use Auto's, manual in a jeep is more of a novelty these days. unless you are looking at a particular model with a transmission known for failures, get an auto
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 8:02 am
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:01 am to redbullwings
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Anyone have any advice??
Don't buy a jeep. No one will think you are less extreme if you don't.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:04 am to redbullwings
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I am wanting to buy a jeep
You want to buy a vehicle that breaks all the time, rides like crap and is way overpriced as a weekend driver... don't do it.
If you want a cool weekend driver, go buy an old Willys or IH Scout fixed up. Same price range, way cooler and you can fix everything yourself.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:08 am to redbullwings
2013+ you will really like it - these models will have the new pentestar engine. I have always had jeeps until I recently switched to a full size truck - my last jeep was a standard, it was fun but I enjoyed the automatic better offroad. You will only get a standard off the lot in the base models - if you jump a trim level from base most have automatics in them. I never had a hard top always a soft top never had any problems with leaks.
Never had to do this - didn't cost any more to maintain than my wifes Nissan.
Go for it - they are fun and if you like to hit the trails, you can run most 1-3 level off the show room floor.
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Start socking away about $40 or $50 a paycheck for repairs.
Never had to do this - didn't cost any more to maintain than my wifes Nissan.
Go for it - they are fun and if you like to hit the trails, you can run most 1-3 level off the show room floor.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:16 am to redbullwings
I'll just say that I've had an 86 cj7 as a weekend toy for 20 years and it's never been in the shop for a mechanical issue.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:59 am to redbullwings
I had a 2001 model with the inline 6cyl and that thing was a blast to drive. It had the factory dana 44 rear. Never had any mechanical problems while i owned it. If i ever get a play vehicle it will be a wrangler. Only negative was it only had a 3 speed automatic and it would really scream at interstate speeds. Damn thing was turning almost 3k rpm at 70mph. Pulled great as the 4.0l 6cyl had plenty of torque
Posted on 10/9/14 at 10:43 am to redbullwings
For off roading of any kind, but an Auto
Posted on 10/9/14 at 11:57 am to redbullwings
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Anyone have any advice
If its just a weekend pleasure vehicle, get the auto. I have no problems spinning my 35's with my auto on the trails and or mud. In the city you will have to re gear or turn the overdrive off when you get on the interstate but other than that you should be good with auto.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 12:21 pm to redbullwings
I have a '06 TJ that has 71k on it. Regular maintenance is all. No other probs. Automatic. I can see possible driving offroad hassles with a manual trans.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 12:46 pm to redbullwings
The one in my avi pic is a '97. It is automatic and I have no issues with the transmission both on and off-road. Routine maintenance is what you can expect - having to change some things out but with almost 100K miles that is to be expected. A bit of a rough ride but fun as hell to drive.
I owned a IH Scout growing up and I could not fault that or the older land cruisers as options.
I owned a IH Scout growing up and I could not fault that or the older land cruisers as options.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 1:25 pm to redbullwings
Just stay away from the 3.8L V6, it's a turd. I had a 2010, wasn't a bad vehicle, just totally gutless.
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