Any X owners regret not getting a Rubicon?
05-02-2008, 06:30 AM
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love my X
I have to say I thought I was going to regret not getting the RUBI, but in fact I am very happy and impressed with my X. I have gone through some pretty wicked trails up in the blue ridge MTS, praying that nothing would break, and came out squeaky clean (well, undamaged at least). I can't believe how well the X handles off-road, for being bone stock. The payments are easier on my wallet too.
05-03-2008, 04:29 PM
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I do not regret at all
I wanted the Rubicon, but was not in the budget. Nobody will deal on them. Got the X for $200 over invoice. I got as close to a Rubicon as possible. I got the rear locker and electronic sway bar disconnect. The only thing that I really wanted was the Dana 44 up front and the locker. I can live without it. This Jeep is awesome. I had a 97 TJ and it ws great, but this thing is way better. No regrets!!!
05-03-2008, 04:30 PM
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I wanted the Rubicon, but was not in the budget. Nobody will deal on them. Got the X for $200 over invoice. I got as close to a Rubicon as possible. I got the rear locker and electronic sway bar disconnect. The only thing that I really wanted was the Dana 44 up front and the locker. I can live without it. This Jeep is awesome. I had a 97 TJ and it ws great, but this thing is way better. No regrets!!!
05-21-2008, 04:33 PM
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I am looking very hard at selling my Suzuki Samurai and purchasing a new Jeep Wrangler. My ego wants me to buy a Rubicon but my wallet is leaning towards the X which would still be a huge improvement over the Suzuki.
So did anyone "settle" for an X instead of a Rubicon and then later wish you had waited and saved a bit more?
So did anyone "settle" for an X instead of a Rubicon and then later wish you had waited and saved a bit more?
I bought an X. I dont like the 4:1 transfer for the wheeling I do currently (may one day change) I like to pick my own lockers and whatnot. I got my X with 4.10's so that I could swap in a rubi front if I wanted. I doubt I need a 44 up front though ( I only run 33s). With the money I saved my X will soon have ected lockers front and rear, bumpers/rails/skids, rack, tires, wheels, lift, and an awesome stereo. The rubicon is great, but for someone like me that likes to pick out everything piece by piece it isn't a smart solution.
Oh yeah and my payment is just barely over 300 a month that leaves a lot to but accessories with.
05-21-2008, 06:48 PM
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On the flipside, I somewhat regret buying my rubi. I love it, dont get me wrong, but whats the point of me paying extra for better suspension, better tires, 4.10 gears, and extra money for the still crappy looking rims if I plan on replacing all that with a lift, 35s to 37s and taller gearing???
Overall Im satisfied but in the end once all the mods are done I think I would have saved quite a bit of money with a more basic model and still ended up with the same exact same thing.
Overall Im satisfied but in the end once all the mods are done I think I would have saved quite a bit of money with a more basic model and still ended up with the same exact same thing.
05-21-2008, 07:00 PM
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I love my Rubi but its over kill for where I live. I wish I was still in Colorado where I could have really been able to use its rock crawling capabilities and lockers. Here in Texas I never need lockers for the most part.
The thing is while I used to want lockers, dana 44 (32 spline), Electronic axle disco, etc, etc. I now have it right off the dealer lot. Many say they will upgrade their axles but few actually do.
The thing is while I used to want lockers, dana 44 (32 spline), Electronic axle disco, etc, etc. I now have it right off the dealer lot. Many say they will upgrade their axles but few actually do.
05-21-2008, 07:05 PM
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When I was looking to get a Jeep a co-worker told me get the Rubi, but I didnt think I would actually go on trails. Now I love going on trails and at times wish I had a Rubi.
05-21-2008, 07:19 PM
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