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Old 09-30-2011, 12:57 PM   #21
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With the falling retail sales in all sectors, the dollar and the slow growth to the economy, there's no doubt that if you're driving a 76 Dodge Dart, its time right now to get a new car.
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Old 09-30-2011, 01:11 PM   #22
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I'm a former Jeep guy and the biggest mistake I made in my Jeep career was selling it.

I'll eventually pick up a 2012, but will likely wait until about 2014 so someone else can eat the depreciation on it!
I've got an '87 silver YJ. I haven't driven it in two years (too unpractical with our two young kids), but I can't seem to part with it. I know that it's hurting it by having it just sit parked (heated underground at least), but I can't bring myself to sell it. I somehow know that i'd regret it later on.

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Old 09-30-2011, 01:43 PM   #23
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I've got an '87 silver YJ. I haven't driven it in two years (too unpractical with our two young kids), but I can't seem to part with it. I know that it's hurting it by having it just sit parked (heated underground at least), but I can't bring myself to sell it. I somehow know that i'd regret it later on.
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Old 09-30-2011, 06:11 PM   #24
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As mentioned earlier i have an 04 Wrangler X - 2 door - and I have zero issues with power. Have never had an issue merging onto an LA freeway or keeping up on the freeway. I have driven in back to Canada twice and did not experience any power or "shake" issues so far
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Old 09-30-2011, 06:44 PM   #25
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Update:

Found a 2007 black wrangler unlimited X, 65000kms 4 door for $20,000, power everything hard top automatic 3.8L V6

Hows the pricing on that any suggestions?
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Old 09-30-2011, 08:15 PM   #26
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Those complaining about the lack of power are right...hence the new engine that boasts about 70+ more horsepower in them starting in 2012. Complaints about the interiors are mute for new buyers as well, since they've redone them in the 2011 model.

They certainly aren't for everything, though, especially at their price point.
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Old 09-30-2011, 08:21 PM   #27
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The death wobble as show in the video is a result of the suspension lift that was installed in the jeep in the video. The lift has caused the steering geometry to change and he hasn't installed any new steering components to compensate for this.

This is not a Jeep problem. This is a problem that occurs in a lot of vehicles where the lift is 3" or higher.

This guy obviously cheaped out on the lift and didn't buy all the components necessary to maintain the correct steering geometry.

You can tell that this lift was just recently installed because he hasn't even had time to mount new larger tires on the jeep... it still has the stock factory wheels/tires.
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Old 09-30-2011, 08:27 PM   #28
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My 2010 Jeep JK Unlimted Rubicon...

I like it!

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Silver at Courtesy Chrysler?
nope black at hyundai i think ive looked at alot haha
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