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03-15-2023, 09:16 AM | #1 |
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LOL - to each his own, I've just been in the JK, TJ and now JL/JT world long enough to know that there are issues with one over the other.
TJ are nostalgic, but that's it. Unless you're out to Sunday drive w/ the top and doors off, or build a wheeler, it's now become the Tacoma - purpose is to benefit the wheeler or low mile guy, with an antiquated interior, etc. We've had several, long term, daily driver, wheeler, and only way I'd own another one would be to get an Unlimited and do a moderate build, or all out wheeler. JK - Jeep really did it right here, haters gonna hate, but it's a great vehicle, we've had several and have enjoyed each one. From stock to heavily modified, great in between vehicle...and still reasonable with a manual. I'd recommend a 2012 or newer for mechanical changes and some interior mods, even better a 2015 or newer for some slight interior mods, otherwise they really are all the same. JL - hands down, my JT is my fav, but I'm a slush box fan and love the auto...the 8 speeds is butter. That said, interior has improved, lots of updates, smoother ride - but well established, the manual blows. It's not politics, I'm just pretty steadfast in my stance on these Again, when you know what you're really going to go for LMK and I'll keep my eyes peeled. Be willing to travel for the right one and jump, make it an adventure Good luck!
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03-15-2023, 12:09 PM | #2 | ||
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I've lifted friends Jeeps, both a TJ and a JK. The JK just was better designed and easier to work on. Knowing it would fall on me to service it the better suspension with less age/rust is a solid win. Quote:
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03-15-2023, 02:29 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like a terrible work trip
I can't imagine w/ your BIL is going to ask for that TJL I've considered one for a toy for a long time, but here they are rusty, high miles and stupid spendy still...so I gave up on it, especially seeing most of them in fair condition going between $18-30k They didn't cost that new Anyway, it's a dream vehicle that I won't realistically chase any more, too many other toys in my pocket
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03-15-2023, 03:36 PM | #4 |
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03-15-2023, 03:54 PM | #5 |
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Automatic - fail
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03-15-2023, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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Yeah but a semi reasonably priced LJ with low miles
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03-15-2023, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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03-15-2023, 04:09 PM | #8 |
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Yes, semi reasonable.
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03-15-2023, 05:57 PM | #9 |
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I could have had my mom's low mile LJ for practically free but she let the thing rust out so damn bad I wanted nothing to do with it. I spent an hour to patch the floor, listed it honestly on marketplace, and still sold it in an hour for $6k. Dude had it for sale again a week or two later once he realized what a POS it was.
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03-15-2023, 06:47 PM | #10 |
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As long as somebody hasn’t invaded from another state, most jeeps here are pretty rust free
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05-22-2023, 09:45 AM | #11 |
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So whatever happened with this? Did you ever find/buy a Jeep?
While I think a JL is arguably a better overall vehicle than the JK was, I would not buy a JL (or JT) with the manual transmission. Too many clutch issues, and the 8sp is just awesome. I would however, definitely buy a manual JK. I'm a bit biased though since that's what I already drive. And while a late model JK would be more expensive than a TJ or LJ, I think I think I'd go for a JK over a TJ/LJ unless you just want the old-schooliness of a TJ/LJ. |
05-22-2023, 12:50 PM | #12 |
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Great timing!
I was looking pretty hard the past couple months for a JK. Have some automated searches going on Autotrader and Cars.com, etc. My bonus wasn't going to hit until earlier this month so I wanted to watch the market and see what it looked like. Of course, it's a Jeep, and a pretty specific one at that, so not cheap! I ran across a random K5 Blazer ad while looking at Jeeps on Facebook and my wife said she'd be OK with me looking at them as well. I had pretty much given up on my dream of owning a K5 due to their age and the desire for this to be a backup winter vehicle. I started looking and found one that's pretty much perfect for my desires, so I changed course and now am buying a 1977 K5 Blazer out in Oregon. Just trying to get it back out here now! |
05-23-2023, 01:22 PM | #13 |
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Well that took an unforeseen turn. Congrats though! K5s are cool old rigs.
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05-24-2023, 12:48 PM | #14 |
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LOL, right - totally turned!!
For a good rig tho, I like how you roll, dude. I would have done the same thing...have, actually. Get it, enjoy it, and if you want to move on you'll have had a taste of it and move to the next. Killer rigs, always loved those - my dad had one when I was a wee lad, as have some of my uncles (they worked at the GM plant in Janesville, WI) - such a soft spot for those - and this one is beyond stock
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05-24-2023, 02:32 PM | #15 |
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Once I get hands on it I'll get some good photos and post them as well as more details on the build. It's quite literally a "too much to list" type build that looks like it literally had everything top shelf for a PNW snow wheeler/weekend driver built in the mid-2000s. Every time I look at the photos I see another detail. I know it's going to need some fixing up as it's been wheeled and driven pretty hard since then but the hard points are all there and it's currently running and driving well, so I can let it nickle and dime me some if I want without being down a toy.
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