Thread is relevant to my interests. About a year ago I switched jobs and went from a car allowance to a company car. Didn't need my Audi any more so in a moment of weakness my wife agreed it was a good idea to get a jeep. This is my weekend toy
You don’t see this every day. https://jalopnik.com/how-a-florida-jeep-club-used-wranglers-to-flip-a-family-1830130423
Our JL passed recall inspection for the front suspension welds. Was fairly certain it would as you can see all the problem areas just looking in the wheel wells and I’d given it some run over some pretty serious two tracks with no issues. Picking it up tomorrow from the dealer, that we get a free detail out of the mess because my hand washing skills aren’t up to par and there’s not a single self-service wash on this gd island.
The dealership quoted me $379 for a thermostat replacement. Do they really have that much business to where they can charge that type of price?
Wrangler sales have been the highest they've ever been the last few years an are still increasing. So in other words, yes. Also don't go to the dealership in you value money.
Those mom and pop repair shops are better in your opinion? I rather pay the couple extra bucks at dealer to make sure I’m getting certified parts.
A lot of the mom and pop stores order their parts from the dealership. Mine does. I can bring my own parts if I want but they won't warranty shit. If they buy the parts from the dealer, anything they do gets their warranty.
I could see this for like major repairs, but a thermostat is extremely simple. There shouldn't be a $200 difference.
Score, then. If under warranty, I would have suggested buying a FCA thermostat and coolant, and taking them to the outside shop. The only advantage to dealer is they usually warranty repairs, where outside shops do not. Carry on...
I dont think my Wrangler has been out of the garage in 2 years. Makes me sad everytime I see her in there.
If you have a shop or a mechanic you can trust, for sure. Some shops will have a "warranty" on their labor/work and the parts.
Surprised it took them this long to do it. There was a company doing it aftermarket for TJ's for at least 15 years. Looks good though.
Heads up, if anyone is looking at changing their spark plugs; RockAuto has a rebate on a few brands. I picked up 6 Autolite Iridiums for like $6 each and I have a rebate for like $3 each back. I can post the details here in a bit if anyone wants. Going to change the spark plugs, and flush the differential fluids this weekend I think.
I had a 94 from 2000-2008, but haven't looked at Wranglers for a while. Thinking about getting something fun for summer days now that my kids are old enough to not be in car seats. Any thoughts on this one - thinking about driving out to look at it this weekend. https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-clair-shores-1993-jeep-wrangler/6962466233.html
My only concern is the 4 cyl, mine is an 05 and it is the inline 6 cyl. I love the additional power. Other than that, it looks great.
Ya - I think my 94 was a 4, so I'm used to it. It would almost never be driven on highways. Just around town (I live in a little beach town on Lake Michigan) in the summer.
All personal preference but I'd go up to a 96 and get the 6 cyl. Not much difference in price and you get a better engine and round headlights.
I'm irrationally prejudiced against TJs as I saved for 2+ years to buy my YJ while a bunch of kids at my college's parents bought them TJs.
It's weird, they transitioned from YJ to TJ in 96. The first TJ is labeled as a 97 but they were made and sold in 96. Last YJ was made in December of 1995.
Maybe they had both for sale in 96? I specifically remember the TJ being for sale in 96 bc I graduated in 96 and wanted one badly. I didn't get it. They may have been titled as 97s like you said.
Yep Gonna till it dies From may till November the top is off We do have my moms old Buick that I will take if it rains although I have been caught more times than I can count My son is driving now so he pretty much has the Buick for the most part though