Been hanging around here for a little while and finally decided to join. You guys know a lot more about jeeps then I do. I have a decision to make and would like some input.
I have a 2012 JK sport 2dr manual with 70k on it that is almost to the point where I want it. If I keep it I'll change the rear bumper and install LED headlights. Still owe $10,500. Very clean inside and out. I'm the only one who can drive it in my family. The TJ is an auto which means anyone in my family can drive it if needed (that's a good thing).
I also have a 2005 TJ X auto with 235k on it. Runs and drives great. Have recently changed all 3 cats and the heater coil (replaced the evaporator coil at the same time). Very little rust anywhere on it. I have always believed that any of the straight 6, slant 6, inline 6, whatever the name they go by have always been very reliable motors and worth rebuilding if you ever got to that point. I'm willing to pay for a rebuild if needed in the future. However, I have read that some 2005 auto transmissions could develop shifting problems and if it does that there isn't a fix for it. I'd hate to invest in this jeep and have that happen. The TJ is stock as far as I can tell. With 235k on it it'll need some work but if I sell the JK and use the money I get from that I'll have a nice TJ paid for or sell the TJ and still owe about $5k on the JK.
My plan for the 2005 is a lift and while doing that basically replace the front end. Nothing wrong now except for a noise when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left (can't find anything rubbing). However, might as well change out everything given the miles. Then there's a whole lot of other things like wheels and tires, sound system, bumpers, winch, seats and so on that I'd want to do. Probably paint since some of the clear coat is coming off.
So the question is, with 235k on it should I move forward on it or let it go? My concern is things that could happen like the transmission problem that I mentioned earlier.
BTW, the jeep I keep will be my daily driver but I only live 5 miles from work so I only put about 7-8k on it per year. At this point I really like the JK but I'm sure I'd like a fixed up TJ also.
I have a 2012 JK sport 2dr manual with 70k on it that is almost to the point where I want it. If I keep it I'll change the rear bumper and install LED headlights. Still owe $10,500. Very clean inside and out. I'm the only one who can drive it in my family. The TJ is an auto which means anyone in my family can drive it if needed (that's a good thing).
I also have a 2005 TJ X auto with 235k on it. Runs and drives great. Have recently changed all 3 cats and the heater coil (replaced the evaporator coil at the same time). Very little rust anywhere on it. I have always believed that any of the straight 6, slant 6, inline 6, whatever the name they go by have always been very reliable motors and worth rebuilding if you ever got to that point. I'm willing to pay for a rebuild if needed in the future. However, I have read that some 2005 auto transmissions could develop shifting problems and if it does that there isn't a fix for it. I'd hate to invest in this jeep and have that happen. The TJ is stock as far as I can tell. With 235k on it it'll need some work but if I sell the JK and use the money I get from that I'll have a nice TJ paid for or sell the TJ and still owe about $5k on the JK.
My plan for the 2005 is a lift and while doing that basically replace the front end. Nothing wrong now except for a noise when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left (can't find anything rubbing). However, might as well change out everything given the miles. Then there's a whole lot of other things like wheels and tires, sound system, bumpers, winch, seats and so on that I'd want to do. Probably paint since some of the clear coat is coming off.
So the question is, with 235k on it should I move forward on it or let it go? My concern is things that could happen like the transmission problem that I mentioned earlier.
BTW, the jeep I keep will be my daily driver but I only live 5 miles from work so I only put about 7-8k on it per year. At this point I really like the JK but I'm sure I'd like a fixed up TJ also.