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Old 12-10-2008, 06:48 PM
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What would you buy?

2006 Wrangler X with 16,000 miles, 1/2 Doors, 6MT, Cloth Seats, AC ($12,000).

2008 Wrangler X (New, not the color I want), 23S Pkg, 1/2 doors, 6MT, Front Disco, Rear Locker, Rear Tow Pkg, Infinity Speaker with Sub (Quoted End of November at $20,734 after rebates).

2009 Wrangler X (New, Sunburst Orange), 23S Pkg, 1/2 doors, 6MT, 3.73 Axle (Hoping to get a quote at around $20, 596 after rebates).

The Jeep will be my DD with maybe once a month offroading in Northern Wisconsin.

The TJ would require a set of five BFG AT 31x10.5-15 (~$800).
Old 12-10-2008, 06:51 PM
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I'd go option #2. What is the color?
Old 12-10-2008, 07:04 PM
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It's a no thoughts answer - definately the 2008. Why do you even have to ask?
Old 12-10-2008, 07:06 PM
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JK's are much more comfortable to spend longer periods of time in(roomier).
My Sahara without lockers kept up with TJ's that were Rubi's or had aftermarket lockers. Plus, its a JK!
Old 12-10-2008, 07:19 PM
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If it is a color you could deal with then go 08 for the added options and you might get an even better deal on the 08.
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only people who don't prefer the jk, are those who have not driven it
Old 12-10-2008, 08:55 PM
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Yeah the JK is a better, newer vehicle but 8,000 more is a lot of coin.


Grrrr, I hate these decisions...
Old 12-10-2008, 09:02 PM
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have you driven a JK yet??
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If you test drive the TJ vs JK that $8K wont seem like that much of a difference. The JK's drive so much different than any other Wrangler. Test drive then make your decision!
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Get the JK.


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