Mini Jeep

[SouthernTJ2000]

Anyone have one of these? I ran across it a few days ago going down the ole YT rabbit holes. Seems to be a few diffrent variations by various "vendors." However they're all some form of "chinesium." Been tempted to pull the trigger and goof off with it and let my boys (13 & 7) have some fun with it. Just wanted to get some possible insight from folks around here if you have one.

 

[Jamesval035]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/massimo-mini-military-jeep-just-in-time-for-christmas.75360/

I personally like this one. I want one…

 

[Chris]

I keep seeing these at Tractor Supply. I just can't justify that price for something so cheaply made.

 

[SouthernTJ2000]

I keep seeing these at Tractor Supply. I just can't justify that price for something so cheaply made.

That's exactly the boat I'm in. Been looking on FB MP and I've seen a few used ones in the $1,500 range. However I'm sure they've been beat. I've also found a few "dealers" locally. However pretty much every review of the dealer is good awful. Than there are the super sketchy websites that have them listed at just cheap enough, that makes me think..."Yup, that's a scam for sure. I'm not sending y'all my money"

 

[Chris]

That's exactly the boat I'm in. Been looking on FB MP and I've seen a few used ones in the $1,500 range. However I'm sure they've been beat. I've also found a few "dealers" locally. However pretty much every review of the dealer is good awful. Than there are the super sketchy websites that have them listed at just cheap enough, that makes me think..."Yup, that's a scam for sure. I'm not sending y'all my money"

Yep, it’s too much money for something that is what I suspect to be shoddy quality. I’d just as soon go buy then a used Honda ATV or something that I know was built to last.

This is more of a gimmick to me.

 

[Jamesval035]

Yep, it’s too much money for something that is what I suspect to be shoddy quality. I’d just as soon go buy then a used Honda ATV or something that I know was built to last.

This is more of a gimmick to me.

Ya but it’s looks way cooler than a Honda atv lol. But yes, too rich for me

 

[Chris]

Ya but it’s looks way cooler than a Honda atv lol. But yes, too rich for me

Yep, I figure if I bought one of those I'd be taking it apart in no time and trying to improve all the weak points.

At that point it wouldn't be worth it. They look cool though, no doubt.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

there seem to be different versions of these things, I don't know how different they are but there are cues like the bars around the back of the tub, rear fender flares. Both seem to appear both with the more Jeep like vertical slots as well as the rectangular mesh grill.

Both are Chinese junk so I don't know how much it really matters, but from what I understand, some are front engine and some are mid-engine, some have a more complete floorpan so your footwell isn't open to branches and brush coming in.

I'm looking at used ones to get one for the kids for Christmas. What I'm most interested in is after-sale support, which I know is probably ridiculous to expect for either one but if there's one that is better off in that area, that's the one I want to get.

 

[JEEPSTEVENANAIMO]

Anyone have one of these? I ran across it a few days ago going down the ole YT rabbit holes. Seems to be a few diffrent variations by various "vendors." However they're all some form of "chinesium." Been tempted to pull the trigger and goof off with it and let my boys (13 & 7) have some fun with it. Just wanted to get some possible insight from folks around here if you have one.

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They sold these up here at princess auto for around $2500cad

 

[Mike_H]

I’ve looked at them a couple times. It’s the only “Jeep” my wife has gotten excited about. She wants it to bop around our farm property.

Check out peck brothers on YouTube. They beat the ever loving snot outta one. Now they are rebuilding it with an old 4 wheeler, a la grind hard plumbing (also YouTube)

 

[inkedrose]

I kind of want one for me. The mountains are 45min-an hour from home... slow days could terrorize my neighbors land scaping and the local golf course. Be fun as hell