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re: Jeep Wrangler as an everyday vehicle?
Posted on 3/23/16 at 8:22 am to CaptainsWafer
Posted on 3/23/16 at 8:22 am to CaptainsWafer
if memory serves me correctly, i believe the 4.0 sticker was on the side underneath the sport sticker.
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Posted on 3/23/16 at 8:32 am to finchmeister08
I had a 01 model TJ with the 4.0L and 3 speed automatic. It was great in the city but sucked on the interstate as the engine would hit some high revs at 70mph due to the 3 speed. If i didn't have large toys to pull i would definitely drive a jeep again. I may end up getting one as a third vehicle one day though. That 4.0L inline six has a shitload of torque.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 8:43 am to finchmeister08
I've been doing it for almost 4 years now. Had a '91 YJ back in high school and college. Sold it and I've had pickups and SUV's since then. We sold my wife's Accord and got her an SUV, and I didn't really need to have the "family car" anymore for road trips and such, so I started looking for a pickup. Never could find what I wanted, and eventually found my TJ on craigslist. It is a 2004 and only had 33k miles on it. Almost 4 years later, I'm just shy of 59k miles. I'll probably drive it for a long time. Those old 4.0L engines will run forever.
My wife ended up getting pregnant a few months after I bought it. She bitched and moaned about me getting another family car, but I told her I had always wanted another one, and this one was in such great shape that there was no reason to get rid of it. It still had 4 seats, and we had her vehicle for trips. Kids don't need much room in the back anyway, and 95% of the time I'm driving alone. It took a freakish snow/ice storm a couple of years ago and her being stranded in her van for her to realize having a decent 4x4 is worth it. I got us all home safely, and she vowed to never complain about it being impractical ever again. Plus, my daughter loves going for a ride with the top down. Especially this time of year when I drop her off in the carpool line and she starts waving to all her friends.
Like someone said, you either love it or hate it. I wouldn't get a YJ for a DD. Buy a late 90s or early 2000s TJ. If you can find a TJ unlimited, get that. Especially if it is a Rubicon.
My wife ended up getting pregnant a few months after I bought it. She bitched and moaned about me getting another family car, but I told her I had always wanted another one, and this one was in such great shape that there was no reason to get rid of it. It still had 4 seats, and we had her vehicle for trips. Kids don't need much room in the back anyway, and 95% of the time I'm driving alone. It took a freakish snow/ice storm a couple of years ago and her being stranded in her van for her to realize having a decent 4x4 is worth it. I got us all home safely, and she vowed to never complain about it being impractical ever again. Plus, my daughter loves going for a ride with the top down. Especially this time of year when I drop her off in the carpool line and she starts waving to all her friends.
Like someone said, you either love it or hate it. I wouldn't get a YJ for a DD. Buy a late 90s or early 2000s TJ. If you can find a TJ unlimited, get that. Especially if it is a Rubicon.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 9:10 am to finchmeister08
I love mine 2016 JKU rubicon i installed cree light bars Warn winches front and rear/ cree back up lights/ great for surf fishing/ floods/ snow/ avg mpg 18city 22 hwy best true 4wd in the market. Get the 6 speed manual
Posted on 3/23/16 at 10:13 am to finchmeister08
2006 TJ Unlimited is my commute vehicle. I love it. But I probably wouldn't if my commute was on highways instead of mountain roads. It's definitely a rough ride.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 11:17 am to Boxcar
There's not a chance that you're seeing 18/22 in a Rubicon JKU
Posted on 3/23/16 at 11:53 am to FloridaMike
I have a YJ I drive daily but only have 10 minute drive to work, town for the boys ball practice and other quick trips, but I live in a smaller town. I have another truck for pulling trailers and road trips.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 12:03 pm to FloridaMike
Seriously, I am. Got 22 on interstate for @ 900 mile trip to Gatlinburg & back and getting 18 around town. My town only has 2 lights though! My old JK was getting 19 all the way around pulled 21 out of it once thougj.
Both 6 speeds
Both 6 speeds
Posted on 3/23/16 at 12:06 pm to finchmeister08
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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
I have jeep fever bad right now. I've owned both a YJ and a Tacoma and I wouldn't swap the Tacoma if it's a DD. I'm currently looking for a TJ as a second vehicle.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 12:10 pm to DonChowder
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DonChowder
Where ever that is, I want to live RIGHT there. Right where the jeep is sitting. IT's about the only reason I don't like Tuscaloosa... flat as a damn pancake. Of course, brutally hot too in summer but w/e. I need that mountain.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 12:10 pm to TigerWise
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I have jeep fever bad right now.
I've had it for about 15 years. There's just not enough space for plywood and lumber. Maybe one day will get a play toy.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 12:21 pm to SportTiger1
my cj7 was my daily driver for december and january when my wife's car was in the shop. if not for the fact that i have two car seats in my truck, it would have continued to be my daily driver. 15 min commute, btw.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 12:41 pm to Boxcar
I drive a 15' JKR with a manual & 4.10s and my overall average is 16.7. It actually gets worse on highways & interstates
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:21 pm to finchmeister08
As long as you have free towing and rental car on your insurance policy, I don't see a problem.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 1:21 pm to finchmeister08
As long as you have free towing and rental car on your insurance policy, I don't see a problem.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 3:20 pm to Sparkplug#1
i uploaded some pics to my google drive. take a look.
it's actually a 99 model instead of a 98. still no idea how many miles are on it yet. I need to call the guy.
LINK
it's actually a 99 model instead of a 98. still no idea how many miles are on it yet. I need to call the guy.
LINK
Posted on 3/23/16 at 3:25 pm to finchmeister08
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it's actually a 99 model instead
TJ is much better riding than the yj you mentioned in the OP.
Still will beat you up if you drive any distance
Posted on 3/23/16 at 3:29 pm to NYCAuburn
work is only 5 minutes away, but my hometown is only 45min-1hr away. the WMA shooting range is only 30. i can't see that being a major issue unless i really go out of town on it. which is rare.
were you able to see the pics? you think it's in good shape at first glance?
were you able to see the pics? you think it's in good shape at first glance?
Posted on 3/23/16 at 3:32 pm to finchmeister08
it looks like its never been off road. it may have seen a mud puddle once or twice though.
pre 03 autos suck, so good with the stick.
pre 03 autos suck, so good with the stick.
Posted on 3/23/16 at 3:33 pm to NYCAuburn
the only thing that worries me about the pictures is what looks like the oil pan. it looks painted almost. i wonder why.
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