I prefer full armor. If it’s aluminum it means they care. But like everyone has said, it’s your money and what you like, so you get to decide. If you get what you want then great.
He is correct, and if you don’t do it pretty quick somebody else will.
I found an LJ Rubicon that I really wanted- And I paid what It took to get it because it was worth more to me than the money.
If you can get a vehicle you want that is set up the way you would set it up you’ve been very fortunate-
I think that is really the case.
This all goes back to knowing what you want and what you’re willing to pay. And you need to factor in what you don’t like that you may want to change.
But it’s all academic- That is one of the most sought after vehicles in one of the most sought after colors- Somebody out there wants it and at some point he wants to get the money back in his pocket-
I’ve seen so many deals were somebody analyzed it while somebody else was buying it.
I’m not saying rush and make a bad decision- But if it checks enough boxes you might need to move on it.
Yeah its set up really nicely for sure! She didn't list the jeep for sale yet but people have brought up good points with the body armor. Holes being drilled in the body. I am in Wisconsin. So i wonder if that would cause a big problem with rust. Like salt getting trapped behind the armor or something. Guess i could not drive it in the winter as well. Alot to think about haha
Salt will destroy any TJ quickly.
Nice. What LJ did you end up getting?,
Nice. What LJ did you end up getting?,
people have brought up good points with the body armor. Holes being drilled in the body. I am in Wisconsin. So i wonder if that would cause a big problem with rust.
This one - It was everything I wanted- all I’ve done is tweaks.
60,000 miles, auto, Savvy aluminum arms, skid, 5:38 gears, etc- build list is a full page. Has a hardtop, full doors, soft uppers and half doors.
I am romantically involved.
I’m about to change the transmission pan for the one Blaine set up a temp sensor bung in.
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I assume it’s a Wis vehicle and the major issue would be RUST. I paid $22.5 for my 05 TJRU 6sp 112K miles 2+ yrs ago. Rust free and built the way I wanted. I have about $1K in repairs and upgrades such as injectors and GMRS radio. The front bumper does need a repaint due to rust getting under the powder coating.
The cost depends on your financial situation. I look at my TJ as a toy and expense it that way. Personally the fun factor more than makes up for it’s cost. I live in a rust free environment so I plan on keeping it for a long time. The initial cost is insignificant when factored over time. Rust will be your biggest longevity factor.
I’d offer $22K and see what happens. If they refuse give them your info and tell them to contact you if they change their minds. That price is at the top of the scale and at that price you can find nice ones from rust free areas of the country. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
I would offer 20K and have the extra 4k in my pocket. ask about gears, crawl under it look for leaks and any Offroad damage. Ask about last fluid changes( diffs,tcase ,trans ect) Take it for a drive and listen to it not just the stereo. Is there a soft top? Or just lay down 23K and call it good.
I would offer 20K and have the extra 4k in my pocket. ask about gears, crawl under it look for leaks and any Offroad damage. Ask about last fluid changes( diffs,tcase ,trans ect) Take it for a drive and listen to it not just the stereo. Is there a soft top? Or just lay down 23K and call it good.
Not if you keep after it.
Very nice. i like that jeep alot. Its hard to beat black on a jeep when its clean like that. Awesome that you found one that fits what you wanted
He is correct, and if you don’t do it pretty quick somebody else will.
I found an LJ Rubicon that I really wanted- And I paid what It took to get it because it was worth more to me than the money.
Not if you keep after it.
Yeah. Sadly! I was thinking about doing fluid film or something like that if i get a jeep with no rust