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Title: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: bae146 on January 05, 2009, 10:40:54 PM
Hey guys, need some advice here.  A buddy of mine has a 2005 rubi unlimited that he wants to sell me for 15,000.  It is in good condition with low kms.  Good deal?
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: BlackYJ on January 06, 2009, 07:11:33 AM
My dad bought an 05 unlimited rubi a couple years ago for about $23K I think and that was a good deal at the time because regular rubis were going for that price.  I would take a look at the autotrader and see what they are listed for.
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: bae146 on January 06, 2009, 09:36:51 AM
Well the fargin binder has a bunch in the Edmonton area at dealers from 19,000 to 24,0000.  So I guess at 15,000 i should be OK.  Do these ride better than the stock tj?  I have not ridden in it yet and I am trying to ease the wife's concerns about the ride......
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: fug on January 06, 2009, 09:42:32 AM
The fact its a Rubi doesn't change the ride quality... the fact its unlimited will.  Longer wheelbase might smooth things out a bit... but its still a jeep
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: BlackYJ on January 06, 2009, 09:55:04 AM
Well the fargin binder has a bunch in the Edmonton area at dealers from 19,000 to 24,0000.  So I guess at 15,000 i should be OK.  Do these ride better than the stock tj?  I have not ridden in it yet and I am trying to ease the wife's concerns about the ride......

The ride is 100 X better in my dad's unlimited, even though it is lifted, than my YJ, and I think it is better that his '00 XJ as well.  As fug mentioned, the big difference is in the wheelbase
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Immortal on January 06, 2009, 03:07:41 PM
better than an XJ? I thought that was only possible in a WJ!!?
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: mrjeep4 on January 06, 2009, 05:50:55 PM
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better than an XJ?

ummm ..      what isn't   ::)    ;D    :P
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: dubbleJs on January 06, 2009, 06:24:25 PM
Anything rides smoother than a leaf sprung YJ!
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Spinalguy on January 06, 2009, 06:55:19 PM
Hey guys, need some advice here.  A buddy of mine has a 2005 rubi unlimited that he wants to sell me for 15,000.  It is in good condition with low kms.  Good deal?
Not a good deal but a great deal...
Has it been wheeled?
Does it have any mods?
How many kms?
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: bae146 on January 06, 2009, 08:56:50 PM
Not a good deal but a great deal...
Has it been wheeled?
Does it have any mods?
How many kms?

No mods of any kind 21,000 kms.  Not been wheeled.
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Immortal on January 06, 2009, 09:57:37 PM
SCOOP IT UP!!!
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: cuzican on January 06, 2009, 10:29:24 PM
Check out wholesale and retail values at VMR

http://www.vmrcanada.com/
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Immortal on January 06, 2009, 10:50:49 PM
ummm ..      what isn't   ::)    ;D    :P

kick you in the ding-ding!!
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Rubi03 jef on January 07, 2009, 12:03:47 AM
i have a TJ and my brother has the unlimited and it realy does ride beter . handles better and reacts very nicely .

and thats a good price
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Spinalguy on January 07, 2009, 02:49:30 PM
No mods of any kind 21,000 kms.  Not been wheeled.

GREAT deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
or buy my unmolested Pajero with 4.88 geaers and 33's for $8500 :D
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: SwampSinger on January 07, 2009, 02:53:58 PM
GREAT deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
or buy my unmolested Pajero with 4.88 geaers and 33's for $8500 :D
...

Do that!... then Tom go get that Rubi... You know you waaaaaaaaant it!  ;D
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Vinman on January 07, 2009, 05:32:47 PM
Why don't you give me the guys contact info and I'll be glad to go check it out for you.

Of course I'll bring 15 grand with me and take the Jeep home.

Vince
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Immortal on January 07, 2009, 05:36:51 PM
Just as a "test drive" right Vince?




(buy mine...)
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Vinman on January 07, 2009, 09:13:15 PM
Just as a "test drive" right Vince?




(buy mine...)

A good looooong test drive.

At this point, when I'm ready to buy, it will be nothing less than a 2005-2006 Unlimited Rubi with auto tranny
Title: Re: Cheap rubicon unlimited
Post by: Immortal on January 07, 2009, 09:30:30 PM
my TJ is auto    :'(