So I've finally made the decision to buy myself a REAL Jeep, because I've always wanted one, and up until this point my situation hasn't allowed me the opportunity to drive a Jeep as my primary everyday driver. Anyways, I'm new to this and have just started looking for a used Jeep for myself. My $ point at this time is looking like something around $10,000 - $14,000. I am reaching out to the members of this site for some help and advice, because I figured this is where I'll find the real experts on what to look for and what not to look for in the Jeep I want with my specific situation.

So here's the deal....I will be need to use this as an everyday commuter vehicle as well as my playtime wheels. I'll be dropping a lot of HWY KMS on this Jeep (which is just unavoidable unfortunately) and don't have a ton of knowledge with regards to reliability issues for Jeeps being loaded up with KMS. Are there certain years/models/engine types I should avoid at all during my search? (as I realize every line of vehicles have their good and bad years of production). Also, I am not mechanically inclined, meaning I'm not someone who will be able to deal with consistent maintenance issues on my own, which is why I would like to hopefully find the most reliable model around. I've narrowed down my model search to either a Wrangler YJ or a Rubicon edition Jeep. Anyone have any advice for me in my search??

Thanks,

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I'd buy something around 4-5 grand keep the rest of the cash for Mod's and parts that are need. Could spend 10 grand still run into problems. I personly like the 4.0L inline 6 (fuel injected) which are bullet prof! I like buying cheap & making it the way I want. But I am mechanical inclined & have lots of tools.

 

If you have to do a lot of highway mileage an xj would be a good choice, they're comfortable on the highway and very capable off road.

 

I agree... you should be able to pickup something in the 4-5 grand mark. Lots of parts available should something go wrong and lots of places to get help.

 

get something 92 or newer 4.0L watch the frame by the steering box the wrought out there do a SOA 33"s and you'll be more then happy