I've been in the market for a JKU for months. Not in a hurry, but figured I'd pull the trigger when I found the right one. Here's my question...

Would you buy a 2011 JKUR loaded, lifted and w/ less than 10k miles or a buy base model 2013/2014 JKU and lift, mod, etc? Assume prices for each the same.

 

Buy a new one the new engine is worth the difference

 

I'd get the base model 3.6 and mod it the way I'd want to.

Buying a modded JK defeats half of the purpose.

 

Buy the new one.

 

X2. The new engine is waaaaaaayyyy better

 

13/14 is going to have a way better resale value.

 

id do all of your own work...so new!

 

the 3.6 motor in the 12 and up is way worth it
go new
plus you will know how it was driven from mile 1

 

If you are going with an automatic, then def go new. The 2012 upper have the Pentar motor and has a 5 speed tranny.

 

thanks everyone for the very prompt replies.

I'm surprised not a single vote for the Rubi. I'm scheduled to test drive it again this morning. My plan is to end up with 37s, so this one has had my attention; although I'm very aware of the issues w/ 3.8L. I'm not overly worried about resale value, as I plan to keep this Jeep for a long time (had my TJ for 13 yrs), but don't want to be ignorant about it either.

From the feedback here, it definitely sounds like I need to go back to the dealer and get back behind the wheel of a new 3.6L to see if I can feel the difference. I have been talking to all my local dealers, comparing prices, discussing options and they are obviously trying to get me into a new one as well (That's their job, right). Right now, several of them are on a hunt for 2013 Rubi. We'll see...