Crazy prices?

Collins always has stupid high prices, yet somehow they sell, so I guess to someone they must be worth it. Never in a million years would I pay that.

I also have no idea how they came up with 1 of 38. They made way more than 38 black TJ Rubicons. He’s just trying to justify that stupid price.
 
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Collins Bros is the biggest rip off artist dealer when it comes to Jeeps. They have some very nice stuff from time to time, but they put the price high and wait months for someone who doesn't know any better to come along and buy it.

That Jeep is probably 1 of 38 with the Rubicon package, that specific color, options, etc... It isn't very special. You see exotic car dealers talk about 1 of x a lot, but they only mean that there are only x examples EXACTLY like this one.
 
Probably 1 of 38 of that *exact* configuration. BFD...

A fool and his money are soon parted - they probably wait until a smartphone owner comes in...
 
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Yeah it looks like 99.3% of Jeeps came with a spare tire cover and this one didn't, so therefore is it worth $40k. Makes sense to me.
 
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They sell a lot of classic Jeep CJs. There are a lot of wealthy people out there who will spend big money on a classic vehicle with nostalgia from their childhood. It's definitely above what I would spend, but since clean Rubicon TJs (actually clean, not rusty but claiming to be clean) are already approaching 20k in my area, if I had fuck you money I'd probably buy it over a new JL.
 
I wish I didn’t see this,even tho that price is stupid, insane..the clean ones do keep appreciating. My Rubi is exactly like that, as clean and has 31K miles on the clock. I’m ready to do new wheels, tires etc..and then that double edged sword, mod it, have fun, or keep it close to stock for appreciating. Nearly every time I drive it, I get a compliment or a damn duck 😂 . Owned a 2 door JK for over two years, also black, two doors. Same look but it’s so ordinary. No one notices it ha. It’s still got her cherry, never got ducked..

Same way with old guitars. Love them, but mods, no matter how cool, tend to take away value.
 
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I wish I didn’t see this,even tho that price is stupid, insane..the clean ones do keep appreciating. My Rubi is exactly like that, as clean and has 31K miles on the clock. I’m ready to do new wheels, tires etc..and then that double edged sword, mod it, have fun, or keep it close to stock for appreciating. Nearly every time I drive it, I get a compliment or a damn duck 😂 . Owned a 2 door JK for over two years, also black, two doors. Same look but it’s so ordinary. No one notices it ha. It’s still got her cherry, never got ducked..

Same way with old guitars. Love them, but mods, no matter how cool, tend to take away value.
My view is that it should be enjoyed. It's pointless to keep something in a garage all the time hoping the value will go up, but never getting to appreciate it. My Jeep stays in during the winter to avoid the salt rotting it out, but besides that I love to drive it an enjoy it while I can.
 
Maybe it has the Jeep Trail Guide navigation option like my one? That dome in the centre of the dash is almost priceless but useless:)

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My view is that it should be enjoyed. It's pointless to keep something in a garage all the time hoping the value will go up, but never getting to appreciate it. My Jeep stays in during the winter to avoid the salt rotting it out, but besides that I love to drive it an enjoy it while I can.
That was my plan here. I’m driving it until the snow/ salt starts, then it’s garaged until spring. I’m doing that regardless.
 
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Fairly new to TJ's, but I thought Rubicons came stock with a DC rear driveshaft. If so, what would be the reason for the transfer case drop on this?
They do not come stock with a double cardan rear shaft. The flange on the output shaft of the transfer case is different and does not have a slip yoke but it’s a standard style driveshaft. (U-joint on each end)
 
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