Just looking to gather some opinions from everyone on here. I'm obviously a jeep guy and will never get rid of my LJR, but would like to pick up another vehicle in the next year timeframe. I've narrowed it down to 2 options, but am having a real hard time deciding what route to take. My initial thought for the last couple years was a new wrangler, but lately I've been more on the longevity and reliability kick and it's been steering me away from Jeep. Plus I will still have my LJR. I also struggle with how expensive a new jeep is, in my opinion they are not worth the 50K price tag. Options are below. I would be keeping whichever vehicle for probably 10 years minimum.
New - 2024 - 25 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys (Sarge Green) - Approx. $52K OTD
Options: 2.0T motor, Automatic, Xtreme Recon Package, Soft Top
(Pretty much the only options over the base willys is the Xtreme Recon Package) Mostly want this for the 4.56 gearing from the factory and I do like the wheels with this package.
Warranty: 3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain
OR
Used, hopefully Certified Preowned - 2022-2023 Lexus GX460 (Nori green) - Approx. $40K - 50K depending on mileage, but looking for no more than 25-30K.
V8 & Automatic
Only color option I would buy in this is Nori Green, which could make it hard to find.
Warranty based on Certified Preowned: 6 Years total from new / Unlimited mileage
Gas mileage is pretty bad, only downfall.
New - 2024 - 25 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys (Sarge Green) - Approx. $52K OTD
Options: 2.0T motor, Automatic, Xtreme Recon Package, Soft Top
(Pretty much the only options over the base willys is the Xtreme Recon Package) Mostly want this for the 4.56 gearing from the factory and I do like the wheels with this package.
Warranty: 3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain
OR
Used, hopefully Certified Preowned - 2022-2023 Lexus GX460 (Nori green) - Approx. $40K - 50K depending on mileage, but looking for no more than 25-30K.
V8 & Automatic
Only color option I would buy in this is Nori Green, which could make it hard to find.
Warranty based on Certified Preowned: 6 Years total from new / Unlimited mileage
Gas mileage is pretty bad, only downfall.