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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: Subieoutlaw on August 01, 2009, 05:50:42 PM

Title: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: Subieoutlaw on August 01, 2009, 05:50:42 PM
Hello everyone.

I am new to this forum.  I have a 09 Forester XT that I use for planning in the dirt.  I spend a lot of time in the Ghost River forestry area.  However, it is still a company car.

I am looking for suggestions on a Jeep Wrangler type 2 door.

Questions:
Do I need a 6 cyl?
Would auto do for off road?

I would like to start with a solid Jeep and add the appropriate gear as money allows. 

Can I get a Jeep for $5000 or less?  The wife would prefer much less. ;)
Title: Re: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: Immortal on August 01, 2009, 07:59:05 PM
Questions:
Do I need a 6 cyl? It would be nice.... especially for the highway driving out to the trail.
Would auto do for off road? I personally prefer autos for off road.... but really hard to bump start an auto when your starter konks out on the trail.

I would like to start with a solid Jeep and add the appropriate gear as money allows. 

Can I get a Jeep for $5000 or less? Yep....but, you get what you pay for.
Title: Re: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: w squared on August 01, 2009, 08:06:52 PM
Quote from: Immortal on August 01, 2009, 07:59:05 PM
I personally prefer autos for off road....

You'd find manuals easier to drive off-road if you wore pants instead of a skirt.
Title: Re: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: JackstandJohnny on August 01, 2009, 08:28:45 PM
Quote from: w squared on August 01, 2009, 08:06:52 PM
You'd find manuals easier to drive off-road if you wore pants instead of a skirt.
'SNAP

autos are 100x better BUT as i can attest to last weekend,, a standard is much nicer when you blow your starter motor!


as far as finding a jeep for 5k. look for something stock.  chances are lifted jeeps have been abused (not wheeled)  and are in need of a lot of work.  lotta people bag em, and don't do hte necessary maintenence (like changing diff/tcase fluids when there is hunks of mud floating around in there)
good luck!
Title: Re: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: frenchy on August 02, 2009, 12:13:02 AM
$3600   ;)

http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=13285.msg86398;topicseen#msg86398
Title: Re: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: SwampSinger on August 02, 2009, 11:32:02 AM
Don't get anything carburated....


Yes,... get the 6 cyl.... we live in the Rockies...you'll need that extra humph! ;)


You have more control with an auto but a manual is more bush friendly like Johnny says

I gave a hand to Ristin here on the site  last week or so when he was looking for a 2nd Jeep more for  the trail.. He actually found a real nice and clean 97TJ with low KM for $4500.00... it had 2" lift with 31" tires. We were looking for a stock rig but this ones was a deal he couldn't refused...

Send Geoff a PM,... he might have a few on a list for you.

Nice looking YJ
Title: Re: Jeep suggestions.
Post by: Ristin on August 03, 2009, 03:47:17 AM
That Jeep was in very nice shape, but unfortunately things came up and I need pay off my 07 before I get a new toy  :'( so if your looking for a rig

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-SUVs-trucks-vans-SUV-crossover-TJ-sport-for-sale-W0QQAdIdZ146230737

whats not listed its only got the hard top, carpet is removed and insides been painted, and it runs good from when I took it for a test drive.