Here's Why a Used Jeep JK Is The Ultimate Wrangler: TFL Expert Buyers Guide

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  @GorillaAdam · 2 years ago · pinned

  Great info

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  @-Jethro- · 2 years ago (edited)

  When I was shopping for a used JK, my one absolute deal breaker was “no angry face mods”.

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  @richfarfugnuven6308 · 2 years ago

  For a daily driver, definitely get a JK.  For simplicity and offroading, TJ is the way to go...

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  @sickjohnson · 2 years ago

  #7 - You left out on the highway they are pretty bad because you are pushing so much damn wind...it's a bit exhausting I find.

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  @CeadMileFailte-w3z · 2 years ago

  I own and love the TJ, it's small and powerful enough to go anywhere. Also it's 4.0L straight six is nearly indestructible(my 1999 has had an Avenger supercharger for 24 years with no issues). The newer JK and JL when lifted with 35s is as big as a military Hummer, and it's Penstar V6 isn't as stout and tends to self destruct if supercharged or turbocharged.

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  @GMac-zj4ed · 1 year ago

  Bought my first JK 2017 Sahara 4 door 6 speed manual, 70k miles. Very happy with it

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  @coloradomallcrawlers · 2 years ago

  As a TJ, JK, and JL owner… I’m not sure where I stand yet on the best generation. I get pretty much the same thing, 2 doors, rubicons, stock, and usually yellow. If the JL holds up, I think it’d be my favorite modern wrangler (as fancy as they are, they can take abuse). The TJ is probably my favorite classic wrangler, but let’s be real, the TJ is a lot more modern than people give it credit for.

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  @paulriley6061 · 2 years ago

  I had a 2015 2 door JK with a manual. That went to some pretty wild places, with 34” tires. I sold it because it had electrical gremlins that I got sick of chasing. The engine and transmission were solid. <br><br>I currently have an 81 CJ-5 with a 4.2 and T-176 manual transmission . It is blast to drive provided you’re going 55 and will climb up anything. Above 55, I &nbsp;really feel the short wheel base and manual steering. <br><br>My favorite: CJ. Best to drive: JK. &nbsp;I also, think the JK seats are amazing. I liked them better than my current 4Runner.

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  @backwoodstherapy · 2 years ago

  I&apos;m a JLU Sport owner. Most fun I&apos;ve ever had in a car with my pants on. I have it lifted on 35s and many other mods, and being able to do everything capably is great. I can go on the trail and the grocery store in the same day. And the ability to take the top off and doors off is tons of fun as well. Nothing like a drive through the country on a warm summer night with the top and doors off.

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  @tomleary9761 · 2 years ago

  Just bought a 2015 2dr JK Sport, 112k miles. Love it! Previous owner took GREAT care of it, documented EVERYTHING!

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  @robertpaulsen969 · 2 years ago

  the 4 door will forever be the cope vehicle for people that need a minivan but refuse to get one

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  @cpaviolo · 2 years ago

  Get a TJ.. the last real Jeep for Jeep guys. You can fix it yourself, no fancy electronics, engine last forever and you can scratch it without guilt. If you need to take kids, family, dogs.. get a minivan.

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