Wrangler Unlimited advice

[mk5.0]

And that's why if I got another one it would be the 4.0.

[mk5.0]

Yeah I sure wouldn't mind the price of an older jeep/toy but I need something reliable and need the space for my hobbies (kayaking/camping/fishing/storm chasing etc). I've pretty much settled on the 2012s and up (penstar motor) but from what I understand all the Jks have a 100k/5yr powertrain warranty that covers all internally lubricated parts.

Why not get a 4x4 truck ?

[Danny46]

Why not get a 4x4 truck ?

Initially that's what I was going to do, I actually almost bought an F150 Friday, but I would be buying the truck from a utilitarian standpoint whereas I really really like the jeep. I really don't haul that much stuff, and we have a trailer if I really needed too. Just need something to be able to throw my kayak on and some camping gear in the back. It would also be easier in my mind to do a mount mount for an anemometer on the jeep and a more stable/higher platform to stand on for photography.

[Chuck]

You can search www.jkowners.com and www.jk-forum.com for more info, too. Both site have excellent write-up sections to look through if you actually buy a JK.

[Danny46]

You can search www.jkowners.com and www.jk-forum.com for more info, too. Both site have excellent write-up sections to look through if you actually buy a JK.

Awesome, thanks man. Will be digging into these sites

[Back N Black]

so i will be venturing into this area come this time next year. From what i gather buy 2012 or newer to get the better motor right?

[Danny46]

so i will be venturing into this area come this time next year. From what i gather buy 2012 or newer to get the better motor right?

That seems to (mostly) be the consensus. In 2012 they came out with a 3.6 (vice 3.8) Penstar motor and new 5sp auto transmission. More horsepower and better gas milage. The caveat is that people seem to be having motor issues with the 2012 and newer, while the people who have 2011s or earlier tout the reliabilty of the motor although admitting it is a dog of an engine.

[YALE]

That seems to (mostly) be the consensus. In 2012 they came out with a 3.6 (vice 3.8) Penstar motor and new 5sp auto transmission. More horsepower and better gas milage. The caveat is that people seem to be having motor issues with the 2012 and newer, while the people who have 2011s or earlier tout the reliabilty of the motor although admitting it is a dog of an engine.

versus

[Danny46]

versus

Ehhhh maybe

[Danny46]

Would like to thank everyone that helped! Ended up with this JK….absolutely love it.

Seek Adventure by Photography by Daniel Rodriguez, on Flickr

[Chuck]

Congrats!

[CJ]

What year?

[Danny46]

Thanks! @CJ, its a 2014

[CJ]

ah, new one! That's good to hear. Were they offering the lifetime manufacturer warranty?

[BMCSean]

Now to do a 6in lift, hemi swap, 37s, and bumpers!!