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Thinking about buying a Jeep Wrangler unlimited instead of the usual crewcab p/u for one of my managers company car.
The pickups rarely get used as such and we have vans and other pickups if needed.
Cant get the accelerated depreciation on the pickups unless they are 3/4 or 8 foot bed which I don't really need.
So who's got them and will they work for a daily driver?
Thanks
Got A 2006 4.0 6spd @ best with the A\C on 15mpg And thats Driving conservetly , and I know you Boys Down South Don't do to much of "that der stuff"! :sifone:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wobble
Here's another thread on this topic that's pretty new.
http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9564
I'm assuming we are talking about an a 4dr Wrangler? The old unlimiteds were 2 dr with a longer wheel base, the unlimited model now denotes a 4 dr.
Here's my thoughts from our roughly 8 or so weeks of ownership. Daily driver this vehicle will be fine. Not gonna win any acceleration contests, but it's not built for that either. Mileage is fair for an underpowered 4wd vehicle with the aerodynamics of a brick wall. Fun to drive. Depending on the options you get, they can be pretty nicely outfitted from the factory. We got the Rubicon with every factory option except leather. (that will be added) We are a family of four and comfort is fair. Kids don't complain but I think they are keeping their mouths shut because they wanted Mommy to get it so bad. 1-2 hour trips are all I would care to take in this vehicle without going crazy. Anything longer and we will be driving my Crew Cab truck. Ride is surprisingly comfortable for a Jeep. These things have come a long ways in the past few years.
All in all we like it for it's intended purpose. It does what it was built to do and she seems to love it. That's all that matters to me.
Ive been driving a Jeep Unlimited back and forth between Missouri and Tennessee. Not the best road trip vehicle. Running around town would be fine. Its got more room than other Jeeps and is fun to drive.
AS A MATTER OF FACT.....Its for sale.:sifone: 2009 Unlimited, Red, Black Top, 13,000 miles.
Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll go take one for a drive this week.
Buck, I did mean the 4 door version. The user will be running out to plants for customers and occasionally picking up people from the airport.
Nothing wrong with the crew cab pickups we have, I was looking around for an alternative that wasn't too car like.
Own an H3 which is great truck and also gets about 15mpg, the future for Hummer isnt looking so good.
So my choices are the Big three. I dont buy Fords. Have always had good luck with GM and Jeep
I know they completely changed the wheel base for the 4 dr Wrangler. I've talked to a few people who have them and like them but I don't know how they'd do for a daily driver. I don't like my 2 dr Wrangler for a daily or for trips.
I've owned a bunch of Jeeps and love them. I currenty have a ZJ Grand Cherokee LTD with 5.5" lift on 33's. It is a very capable off road rig.
I recently test drove a new Rubicon 4 door Unlimited. I was very dissappointed in it. Dog slow, rough riding and very cheap feel inside. Now if it sold for $20K I could live with all that but it stickered out over $30K! Too much coin for what you get.
I'd look at the new grands. A bit more $ but way nicer.
I am a huge fan of the Jeep JK Wranglers. The V6 3.8L is horrible, so I've changed both mine out to HEMI's. The black one has a 5.7L HEMI and the silver one has a 6.1L SRT8 HEMI... ...now they move...:driving: :willy_nilly:
More pics here: http://benhedrick.com/HyHoSilver.htm
Hy Ho Silver:
http://benhedrick.com/SuperRubicon1.jpg
http://benhedrick.com/Hemi61-2.jpg
http://benhedrick.com/1%206-1Hemi1.jpg
Super Sahara:
http://benhedrick.com/JeepHemi3b.jpg
http://benhedrick.com/HEMI7-6.jpg
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Originally Posted by Ben@SRP
Those are sweet.
I went and drove a couple and was very disappointed in the leg room and power.
Ended up buying another half ton short bed CC Chevy which is a very nice truck. Came with bluetooth for the cell which is a big plus on the safety side.
Dude......How nasty is the wrangler with the SRT??? how gnarly of a wheelie can that thing pull? I'm always amazed at the chit I see here.
That's no joke Ben, good job. One of a kind rides, but I love the sleeper look!
Ben that is cool as Hell !!!!!!
Thanks guys! Since I stopped racing offshore I need another "speed thing"... oh and I also now race SCCA... :driving:
Ben