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Alright, convince me Not to get a jeep

OK, so, I just killed my good car, and while I have a shitty car suitable for getting to work & etc, I do need to get a new good car.

I've never owned nor even driven a jeep before, but lately I'm finding myself drawn to something like a late-90's Wrangler.

I feel like on some level I'm already decided, but I want to avoid rushing in to a major decision.

So,

What reasons are there Not to get a jeep? I I already know about the gas mileage (which I can accept) and maintenance (which I'm actually kind of looking forward to since my last car was so unfriendly).

Posted Mar 6, 2016, 3:21 PM UTC

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PDJ69•

If you get past the gas mileage and maintenance you should get one. A few others I can think of: -Two doors are a bitch if you haul people -They are noisy -Ride like lumber wagons -You'll have to buy everything that has to do with jeep. -You'll realize you can go different places with your jeep and start liking going trailing, eventually turning your jeep into a money pit.

I have a 2002 TJ and the thing is amazing. Getting a jeep is the best purchase I've made.

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FyerJK•

I'm not a fan of the 3.8l's they had after the 4.0s, in 2012 they came out with the 3.6 which had better all around performance (mpg, torque, hp).

  • 2drs suck if your friends don't like to get in dukes of hazard style.

-4drs suck for wooded trails because of the longer wheel base they can't make the sharp turns that the 2drs can.

-They suck if you ever want to be done building your rig. There are so many parts and products available that they are like Lego vehicles. You'll always find a way to make them better.

-the new jks have annoying nanny features that you have to pull fuses to disable

-tires aren't cheap

I could go on but I'm lazy and need a cookie break.

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gambiter•

I'm new to the club too, and had similar thoughts. I went with a newer one (2011) but like you, I'm fine with the gas mileage and maintenance.

Everyone I've talked to, rather than making me regret my decision, have just reassured me. The negatives are the things you already know. But if you're in the Jeep mindset, the negatives generally turn into positives.

I vote you pull the trigger and join the club! ;)

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Deathwish1909•

Youd be surprised with mpg, my 2008 jku on 35's has a tuner and got 20 mpg on the highway last night.

Other than that soft tops provide no security to theft, when you get into jeep mods they are more addicting than heroin and cost more too, alot of girls like jeeps but alot of dudes love jeeps so its a bro magnet generally.

Jeeps are awesome man, go test drive one and try not to fall in love with the first one you see unless its a good deal

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TXJeeperCreeper•

Youd be surprised with mpg, my 2008 jku on 35's has a tuner and got 20 mpg on the highway last night.

What is this sorcery?!? I have a 2012 JK with 35's and I'm getting 12 haha

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Deathwish1909•

The chip helps alot plus i only have a 2.5 lift, im willing to swap my 3.8 for your 3.6 though :D

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TXJeeperCreeper•

Ahh, I have a 2.5 lift too but no chip. Guess I need to look into that I'll keep my 3.6 :)

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Deathwish1909•

Oh forgot to mention i have a manual also so your experience may be different if you have an auto

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matt_bishop•

If it has the 4.0 I6 engine, you will never have an easy excuse to upgrade to a new jeep. That engine just won't seem to die.

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joey_aggs•

Too much pussy

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