I'm starting my research into buying a JK. Family has gotten big enough that the 89 YJ I've been wheeling for the past 12 years or so no longer fits us all. Looking for some opinions on the various years and models of the JK family.
I've done almost all my own work on the YJ, gone from complete amateur to acceptable shade tree level mechanic. I know that the newer models are a completely different animal though.
Jeep will be mostly for wheeling, with some around town running on nice days with the top down. Cost is obviously a consideration, but comfort, bells and whistles, and luxury aren't. I'm trying to keep it under $25k, but that is adjustable depending on what I get for my old rig. Certainly starting lower is better.
Looking for opinions on which model and year gives me the best bang for the buck, whether its buying an already built machine or starting with a stock Unlimited and building it myself.
I've done almost all my own work on the YJ, gone from complete amateur to acceptable shade tree level mechanic. I know that the newer models are a completely different animal though.
Jeep will be mostly for wheeling, with some around town running on nice days with the top down. Cost is obviously a consideration, but comfort, bells and whistles, and luxury aren't. I'm trying to keep it under $25k, but that is adjustable depending on what I get for my old rig. Certainly starting lower is better.
Looking for opinions on which model and year gives me the best bang for the buck, whether its buying an already built machine or starting with a stock Unlimited and building it myself.