Topic: What did you do to your car today?

[rrocket]

Neat! How they perform?

[Fobroader]

Fantastic, especially since stock Wrangler headlights are about 12 candlepower.

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[Fobroader]

Also gave the Jeep a quick cleanup. Quick detailer, rubber/vinyl treatment, back to black tire dressing

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[Ex-airbalancer]

Also gave the Jeep a quick cleanup. Quick detailer, rubber/vinyl treatment, back to black tire dressing

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Looks great for that trip to the mall 

[Fobroader]

Also gave the Jeep a quick cleanup. Quick detailer, rubber/vinyl treatment, back to black tire dressing

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Looks great for that trip to the mall 

Why thank you!!!

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[tortoise]

That had me looking for a used Unlimited soft top with a manual.

HOLY HELL, they really hold their value. The asking prices are almost double a comparable Highlander.

[Fobroader]

That had me looking for a used Unlimited soft top with a manual.

HOLY HELL, they really hold their value. The asking prices are almost double a comparable Highlander.

You want to see holding value well, look at a Jeep LJ, the long wheelbase TJs, my god, you think they are made of a blend of whale tusk and unicorn mane.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

The best thing about my YJ was the resale and how easy it was to sell.

[Gurgie]

^they hold their value like crazy!!! I traded my Unlimited in after 2yrs for $8k less than I paid out the door with taxes & all the crap

[Solstice2006]

^they hold their value like crazy!!! I traded my Unlimited in after 2yrs for $8k less than I paid out the door with taxes & all the crap

Am I missing something ?  I can get a new Mazda6 GX for $26500 all in, or a used one that is 2 years old, same trim, with 40k on it for around $19000 tax in.   So isn't that similar? 

[Gurgie]

^they hold their value like crazy!!! I traded my Unlimited in after 2yrs for $8k less than I paid out the door with taxes & all the crap

Am I missing something ?  I can get a new Mazda6 GX for $26500 all in, or a used one that is 2 years old, same trim, with 40k on it for around $19000 tax in.   So isn't that similar?

It's similar, but how much is that 2yr old one worth on trade? After I traded my Wrangler in, it was listed for $34k... so lets say it sold for $33k + taxes would make it $37k, pretty much what I paid originally.

[Solstice2006]

^they hold their value like crazy!!! I traded my Unlimited in after 2yrs for $8k less than I paid out the door with taxes & all the crap

Am I missing something ?  I can get a new Mazda6 GX for $26500 all in, or a used one that is 2 years old, same trim, with 40k on it for around $19000 tax in.   So isn't that similar?

It's similar, but how much is that 2yr old one worth on trade? After I traded my Wrangler in, it was listed for $34k... so lets say it sold for $33k + taxes would make it $37k, pretty much what I paid originally.

On a trade, I have no idea, just looked at a few on Autotrader, same year, same trim, mileage within 5k, and took an average.  I see what your saying though.

[Firm]

Yeah, there are few vehicles that hold value like Wranglers. The one I purchased for work back in July (admittedly, a bad time to be buying a convertible) was $26K +Tax....Almost $30K. That was the cheapest 2012 I could find, it has just over 100,000kms on it and needed a fair bit of love (which didn't matter since it is a project vehicle). <2012 can be had a little cheaper because they have the (apparently less desirable) 3.8L engine vs. the newer 3.6 Pentastar.

For the same price (literally) at the same dealer and time I also bought a 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn w/ the HEMI and <50,000kms in perfect shape! Off-Road capability aside, the RAM is light-years more pleasant to drive around in than the Jeep.

[Fobroader]

Yeah, there are few vehicles that hold value like Wranglers. The one I purchased for work back in July (admittedly, a bad time to be buying a convertible) was $26K +Tax....Almost $30K. That was the cheapest 2012 I could find, it has just over 100,000kms on it and needed a fair bit of love (which didn't matter since it is a project vehicle). <2012 can be had a little cheaper because they have the (apparently less desirable) 3.8L engine vs. the newer 3.6 Pentastar.

For the same price (literally) at the same dealer and time I also bought a 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn w/ the HEMI and <50,000kms in perfect shape! Off-Road capability aside, the RAM is light-years more pleasant to drive around in than the Jeep.

Having driven both the Pentastar and having a minivan motor 3.8 in the house......the Wrangler is just a V8 swap in the waiting with either engine.

[Firm]

Totally agree. The Pentastar is generally an enjoyable engine, but it's weak sauce in the Wrangler. Ours got some exhaust upgrades, a K&N intake/snorkel & a Superchip tuner...the latter actually went a long way to waking the V6 up, but it's still a dog performance wise. Fuel econ is down to 12.9L/100km though, vs. the 14L/100km before we played with anything....Considering it got a lot of weight added (lift kit, 33"s, big bumpers, winch, etc) I am pretty impressed - not that 12.9L/100km from a V6 is anything to be proud of.

[tortoise]

It's a shame.  A soft top unlimited would be a great 2nd car for us.  It would rarely see highway trips greater than 2 hours. The 4x4 would be useful and I presume it can tow a 2500 lb trailer.

The soft top + manual would make it a reasonably fun drive too.

[Gurgie]

It's a shame.  A soft top unlimited would be a great 2nd car for us.  It would rarely see highway trips greater than 2 hours. The 4x4 would be useful and I presume it can tow a 2500 lb trailer.

The soft top + manual would make it a reasonably fun drive too.

Yeah, the unlimited can tow 3500lbs, would be a fun 2nd car for you, FOR SURE!! I enjoyed mine for the 2yrs I had it, just wanted something a little more luxurious for my DD... and a little more spacious for 3 growing boys!

[rrocket]

Also gave the Jeep a quick cleanup. Quick detailer, rubber/vinyl treatment, back to black tire dressing

Not sure if/when the Jeep needs tires, but these sound like a nice upgrade to stock Goodyears

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/4616/Project-Tundra-5000-Mile-Evaluation-of-Nittos-New-Ridge-Grappler-Tires.aspx

[johngenx]

My daughter wants a Wrangler.  But, I can't think of anything she needs less in some ways.  Sure, they're amazing at getting into tough areas - but so much of her driving is droning along on highways - and Wrangler highway economy and comfort suck.   Cargo space is also pretty small, especially for long things like big skis.

But she thinks they're cool.  She's right about that part.

[Fobroader]

Also gave the Jeep a quick cleanup. Quick detailer, rubber/vinyl treatment, back to black tire dressing

Not sure if/when the Jeep needs tires, but these sound like a nice upgrade to stock Goodyears

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/4616/Project-Tundra-5000-Mile-Evaluation-of-Nittos-New-Ridge-Grappler-Tires.aspx

Nitto....ugh, their car tires might be ok, for truck tires, oh hell no.

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