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Buying a JKU this week, need some quick advice...

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Old 03-05-2013, 05:42 AM
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It will affect trade value. And some dealers won't sell a car with a hit on CARFAX even if it says minor.
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Originally Posted by Rednroll

I posted this earlier. This is straight out of the Chrysler Warranty agreement.
I thought it was the same in all states. For warranty guess I was wrong.
I work at a Nissan dealer in ca worked for TOYOTA before too. And a car could have many owners and as long as its within factory warrant coverage mi and time it's covered.

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Old 03-05-2013, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Sporticon
I thought it was the same in all states. For warranty guess I was wrong.
I work at a Nissan dealer in ca worked for TOYOTA before too. And a car could have many owners and as long as its within factory warrant coverage mi and time it's covered.
I think Warranties are meant to be confusing. They make you feel warm and fuzzy when you think you have one, and then when you need to use it, that's when you find out about all the disclaimer loop holes you needed to go through to keep it.
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Originally Posted by hypractv
... Here is a new twist.

When I first looked over the '09 Rubi from the private party seller he disclosed that his wife was in a minor fender bender where an oncoming car hit the front bumber and did some minor damage. I inspected the bumper, subframe, etc and all was intake except for the minor damage to the front bumper cover.

I pulled the carfox and it shows 'very minor damage'. Now while I am inclined to think, eh it was minor and easily taken care of with some nice new bumpers I am concerned that it will bite me in the rear if / when I go to resell the '09.

Am I over-thinking this...
Been there done that with a used car I bought... doesn't matter if it was the most minimal damage. If it's on the carfax report it will be used against you when u are ready to sell it. If it's on the carfax, it's not worth it.
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Thanks again for all the great feedback!

When it was all said and done I ended up purchasing a new 2013 JKU Sport S. Came to the conclusion that I barely drive the one car I had so I did not need 2.

Happy Wheeling!
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Cool congrats! We'll need some pics
Old 03-08-2013, 10:25 PM
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You'll be happier with that new engine... hell, my wife's 12 Liberty rocks! Blows my 08 Wrangler to bits. Too bad it's a Soccer Mom looking thing, lol.
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A couple pics from Sunday's outing...

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Old 03-12-2013, 05:54 AM
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Great looking jeep your gonna love it. I know I love mine



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