We Compared the TJ, JK and JL Wrangler After 200,000 Miles A Clear Winner

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  @CraigPound-n9y · 1 month ago

  My JK has 210,000 miles and I daily drive it and off road very often level 6-8 trails all day. Replaced the water pump twice but other than that just normal wear and tear .

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• ST

  @stanleybarker6207 · 1 month ago

  06 TJ with a 6 speed here, love my TJ

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• FE

  @ferfontecha · 1 month ago

  My JK runs perfectly with 157,000 miles on it; it doesn't burn oil, and it's the 3.8

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  @user-cr3fz8lz2i · 1 month ago

  My 2015 JKRU has 153,000 with no major issues…just wear-n-tear things.  Water pump had a slight leak at 125,000, thermostat stuck up around 135,000, and a wheel speed sensor rusted in the right front which prompted a new wheel bearing and sensor.  Oh, the left head was replaced around 47,000 under warranty with a #4 cycl misfire.  I run 33’s with a leveling kit…nothing fancy.  Never had a wobble and I’ve had many opportunities to kick on off.  It’s been solid with no leaks (now that I removed those Freedom Panel screws in the soundbar. 😊. Overall, it’s been great!  Maintenance is key!

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• GI

  @GinaP-s6z · 1 month ago

  2000 Jeep TJ Sport 4.0  Still running fine today at 165,000 mi.  General maintenance, some modifications for the first 14 years offroading fun. Went from 31's to 33's and keeping it that way.  Nothing like hopping in my old 5-speed jeep when I'm tired of driving an automatic Silverado.

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• RO

  @robertmckeown3014 · 1 month ago

  We bought my wife a used 2011 JKU Sahara about 3 years ago with 129k miles. We had to replace the transmission after the 4th month. We were recently trail riding in the thing on a pretty steep mountain ridge in N Georgia when the Hot Oil warning went off, about 20 miles from civilization. Not being a Jeep guy, it was new to me. We let it idle a bit until it cooled down some and then drove down the ridge to the pavement. It turned out the transmission cooler is inefficient to keep it cool if you're off roading or towing. I had to install an aftermarket transmission cooler and got the old fluid flushed out. So far, so good. We'll know better next week when we'll drive it to Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge.

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  @jongoffinet8511 · 1 month ago

  Love my 2002 Wrangler,but there have some common issues. Drivers side frame rail rusted in two, multifunction switch connector basically crumbled, the plastic was so brittle, it fell apart when I fixed it today. Turn signals work correctly for the first time in years. I’m at 180,000 miles and it’s my daily driver. The 4 L straight six is a beast. No power whatsoever, but it’s bulletproof! Just found you today, subscribed IMMEDIATELY. Thank you for these great videos.

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  @5132kurt · 1 month ago

  My 2006 4.0 6 spd has 337k miles and counting!

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• ST

  @stanforall · 1 month ago

  I bought a 2000 tj wrangler...1 1/2 engines later and it is still running...I will never change it.

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• FO

  @Forbidden33 · 1 month ago

  I have a very nice 2017 JKU, it’s the best year of that generation. Mine in particular was 1 owner, no accidents, garaged and well maintained. Only complaint is to change the spark plugs the entire air intake manifold needs removed to reach them so I’ll have to replace the coils and gaskets so it won’t need takin apart again anytime soon. Otherwise after 1 full year of ownership it’s a tank and been reliable. I absolutely love it and thoroughly enjoying every moment with it.

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• AD

  @adamhaynes9771 · 1 month ago

  I just purchased an 05 TJ Willy's 6 speed with 32k on the clock.  I feel like I hit the lottery.

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• ER

  @erjaime1971 · 1 month ago

  My 2013 JKU has been good to me. Oil cooler, and wheel bearings (with 35’s) failed and replaced oil cooler with the aluminum version and the radiator was replaced with a Mishimoto unit at 90k before failure. Always serviced oil, coolant, and transmission ahead of schedule. Lots of upgrades over its life too. Regear, lockers, wheels, lights, rock jock anti-rock, suspension parts. Knock on wood it’s been good to me.

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