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Originally Posted by Raj1008 Hey Gaurav,
Thanks for the pointers. As of now I am just doing a soft search. I am trying to learn more about them before I start getting serious.
What would you recommend as a must have in the jeep? Also if I am doing a long drive in the jeep to get to a trail does it rattle all your bones ??
Just a few things that come to mind. Once I have a better understanding I will prolly look seriously. And see how it effects my insurance.
I am very inclined to get one. |
Hi Raj,
Sorry for the late reply. I have been travelling a lot for work lately so dint get a chance to come online.
First off, when you plan to buy a jeep in the states or canada for that matter, you need to decide whats your primary goal - off-roading or regular highway driving. If you plan to off-road a lot then you should look for a lifted jeep wrangler YJ or TJ. 3 to 4.5 inch lift helps in rocky OTRs. Also look for 33 to 35 inch tires.
I wont suggest that you buy a stock jeep and get everything else installed because the installation charges itself will rip you off, unless you could do it yourself.
If you want to buy it for regular use then a stock 1997 to 2006 TJ is perfect. You can have it lifted for looks but that affects the handling to some extent. A stock wrangler is comfortable on highways but afterall its a thorough bred off-roader so you cannot compare the ride to a sedan etc.
Engine wise look for a 2.5 lt 4 cyl if you want decent fuel economy. However the 2.5 lt engine struggles on OTRs when your 4WD is switched on. The 4.0 lt inline 6 engine has decent enough power aprox 200 to 220 depending on how old the engine is but its a gas guzzler - 15 miles to a gallon.
When you buy a jeep, inspect the gear box thoroughly for clean shifts if you buy a stick shift. I would suggest you go for a stick. Check the underbody espcially the differentials, transfer case and gear box for any damage or leaks. Check the radiator for rust and leaks and ask the owner whether the waterpump and hoses were changed. Waterpumps usually give way around 100,000 miles. Check all the fluids before and after your test drive. These are just some of the basic specs you should look into.
If you have any further detailed questions, ill be happy to help.
Regards,
Gaurav |