re: I have become curious about the Jeep Wrangler...a friend just got one.

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.it is my understanding that any Sport or Sahara could be given some modifications to give it Rubicon rock-climbing capabilities...is this true?

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The only thing you would need in addition is lockers, but you will probably never off road at that level

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- is it true that the Sahara holds it value better than the Sport?

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They all pretty much hold the same value, some options are more sought after from the soccer mom crowd

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What are the most common modifications that you would recommend to a new Wrangler owner? I have told Bob to get 35" tires with black wheels (with 2.5" lift) and maybe get steel bumpers. What else?

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nothing you will use off road so what cosmetic features are you interested in?

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- Are Jeep Wrangler interiors really water proof? Bob got leather seats.

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not at all

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he told me the Rubicon is heavier than other models

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not much maybe 50lbs or so


But yes, you dont need a rubicon like the 95% of people who buy them.