Hi all from Vic!!
Submitted: Monday, Jan 19, 2015 at 16:13
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Jack A
Hi all,
My name is Jack, I'm fairly new to owning a 4x4 but my brother and I have gone many times back in Tassie.
I have been looking to get one for some time, so today I took a
test drive and have now put a deposit down on a 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon today from
Berwick Chrysler Jeep.
I just wanted to get an idea of anything I should look out for before a final purchase? Is there anything that are known for wearing early?
I know it comes with a 3 year 150,000km Protection Plan, but I don't want to be stranded out in the sticks somewhere that's all.
Cheers,
Jack
Reply By: Member - escapesilv - Monday, Jan 19, 2015 at 17:42
Monday, Jan 19, 2015 at 17:42
Hi Jack A
I don't know much about the Jeep, but one thing you have to consider is you could buy a popular badge and hate it never mined if it were problem free.
At the end of the day you have to buy what you want/like, that way what you have to spend to fix the problems does not hurt that much than if you buy another badge never mind how popular it is or good others say it is.
All cars/4WD have issues.
Cheers
Rob
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Reply By: Member - Odog - Monday, Jan 19, 2015 at 19:00
Monday, Jan 19, 2015 at 19:00
G"day Jack
I had heard about roof leaks, think I read it some where, but the wife and I were in a car yard, and saw one similar, was parked on a bit of a slope, towards drivers side, I opened the drivers side door and put my hand under the
seat, sure enough, would have been an inch or two of water... Just a heads up.. What ever you decide, best of luck. Cheers Odog
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Reply By: madfisher - Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at 10:31
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015 at 10:31
Interesting , I work for a car rental firm in a country location, we get a very good idea of vehicles reliabity ,because people hire cars when theys break down.
Jeeps and Rovers owners are common customers, to put it into perspective while 3l grenades have a bad rep, I only recall one person in the last 9 years coming in with a blown up Patrol. All the jap brands offer excellent reliabity, even over 200000ks.
Cheers Pete
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Reply By: Ron N - Friday, Jan 23, 2015 at 00:14
Friday, Jan 23, 2015 at 00:14
Did you read this blokes ("Dougie") report on his Wrangler??
$22,000 for an engine replacement after it sucked in a gutful of water!!!
Holy Moly, I can buy a brand new Corolla, driveaway, for that kind of money!
What kind of idiots/suckers do these Jeep dealers keep finding??
Product Review - Wrangler - Page 2
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, Jan 23, 2015 at 08:27
Friday, Jan 23, 2015 at 08:27
Landcruiser V8 diesel, contaminated fuel, $6000!
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