ok well here is the question Should I buy a new one or keep the old one.
The facts
2008 4 door rubicon with auto , 4:10 gears 150,000 on it new transmission at about 80 K
has warn bumper ( very heavy)
winch ( old smitty built works but I don't have confidence in it.)
rock sliders Tuff stuff rear bumper
loc pic behind radio and I run 3 camera 2 from 1 rear running 315 70 17s I don't mind th low power
stock wheels with spacers (maybe a future problem)
ome 4 inch lift, Bilstein shocks, heavy duty monster and lower control arms Terraflex
800 watt inverter hard wired under the passenger seat. bract set cover and front driver seat is heated.
also has a trans cooler on the radiator.
What it needs the passenger manifold is cracked so it needs anew one. That will be on Jeep as it has a limited life time power train warranty
may need a new steering box,
probably new wheels to get away from spacers leather seat covers as a minimum probably new seats
the aluminum hinges are staring to show some oxidation under the paint
The windshield wiper pump hasn't got he juice to hit the windshield anymore
some paint chips by the rock sliders
needs decent headlights
and just because it is 9 years old there will likely be some other stuff.
VS
New jeep hard rock or recon
advantages
Can run 35 with out lift, new motor and transmission
has winch ready bumper
leather heated seats
heavy duty tire carrier
On the recon stronger beefed up axles
The purpose is I like to explore often alone, and use it mostly for overlanding and usually don't need all the capabilities that my Jeep has but I like to be prepared and have confidence I can handle what ever happens to be on route within reason I don't take unnecessary risks. Ultimately i would like to get a rtt of a j130 and do more camp trips and I was going to pull the rear seat and set up storage and sleep areas.
My dilemma is this: On the old 3.8 I would be concerned about breaking down in a significant way IE motor going , trans going etc.
on a new one no worries, but $51000http://wayalife.com/images/icons/icon13.png
the stress factor is
Worry about breaking down out on a trail vs monthly stress over new payment, which could be like 500 plus easy. and the new ones don't have that great of a warranty only 60,000
So I would like to hear from on your thoughts on the matter pros cons etc.
because when you are in the middle of a dilemma sometimes you miss thinks that others not in the dilemma may see. Thanks
The facts
2008 4 door rubicon with auto , 4:10 gears 150,000 on it new transmission at about 80 K
has warn bumper ( very heavy)
winch ( old smitty built works but I don't have confidence in it.)
rock sliders Tuff stuff rear bumper
loc pic behind radio and I run 3 camera 2 from 1 rear running 315 70 17s I don't mind th low power
stock wheels with spacers (maybe a future problem)
ome 4 inch lift, Bilstein shocks, heavy duty monster and lower control arms Terraflex
800 watt inverter hard wired under the passenger seat. bract set cover and front driver seat is heated.
also has a trans cooler on the radiator.
What it needs the passenger manifold is cracked so it needs anew one. That will be on Jeep as it has a limited life time power train warranty
may need a new steering box,
probably new wheels to get away from spacers leather seat covers as a minimum probably new seats
the aluminum hinges are staring to show some oxidation under the paint
The windshield wiper pump hasn't got he juice to hit the windshield anymore
some paint chips by the rock sliders
needs decent headlights
and just because it is 9 years old there will likely be some other stuff.
VS
New jeep hard rock or recon
advantages
Can run 35 with out lift, new motor and transmission
has winch ready bumper
leather heated seats
heavy duty tire carrier
On the recon stronger beefed up axles
The purpose is I like to explore often alone, and use it mostly for overlanding and usually don't need all the capabilities that my Jeep has but I like to be prepared and have confidence I can handle what ever happens to be on route within reason I don't take unnecessary risks. Ultimately i would like to get a rtt of a j130 and do more camp trips and I was going to pull the rear seat and set up storage and sleep areas.
My dilemma is this: On the old 3.8 I would be concerned about breaking down in a significant way IE motor going , trans going etc.
on a new one no worries, but $51000http://wayalife.com/images/icons/icon13.png
the stress factor is
Worry about breaking down out on a trail vs monthly stress over new payment, which could be like 500 plus easy. and the new ones don't have that great of a warranty only 60,000
So I would like to hear from on your thoughts on the matter pros cons etc.
because when you are in the middle of a dilemma sometimes you miss thinks that others not in the dilemma may see. Thanks
