I've been considering purchasing a new(-er) jeep for a while now, I've consulted Eddie and now I'd like to throw the question to the general populace. I currently drive around a 2011 Sahara and am looking to upgrade to an unlimited of some sort.
My primary main reasons are space and engine size (2012+), my secondary reasons are that I believe they're aesthetically more appealing and that this is an opportunity to get a quick upgrade on things that I could possibly use on and off the trail (I.e. - lockers, heated seats, electronic sway bar discos) ...Herein lies the problem.
I'm not a vastly wealthy guy, in fact, the 'new' truck I'd be looking to get into would likely be a used 2012 or 2013. I could likely pull off a rubicon payment, but a sport would be more manageable. However, I hate the idea that I'd ONLY be upgrading for engine and space.
I've heard both sides: I can upgrade to lockers and gears later with the sport and it will ultimately result in better parts for the trails than a rubicon anyhow --OR -- if I can swing a rubicon, do it.
Here are my thoughts as to what I should do:
My initial reaction is that a rubicon would be better as it provides immediate satisfaction in the extras so I can go as I please on the trail in the upcoming wheeling season. It also helps me fend off the urge to immediately upgrade the parts (gear ratio, lockers) to a later point -- so that this non-vastly wealthy guy can save for a bit for those parts and upgrade at a more reasonable pace.
With a sport, I have that immediate desire/need to regear and install lockers -- money I don't currently have -- however when that money does come along, I won't be replacing expensive Rubicon parts. Side perk: An added bonus is that there tend to be a variety of color options here in the northeast at the sport level vs rubicons, which tend to be a majority of black (meh) or white (meh + 1).
It's worth noting I currently run 33's, but I've been disappointed in them and would like to go to 35's, possibly even 37's, which is a lot of money on its own -- but may be a determining factor
I KNOW some of you have been in this situation -- what direction do you suggest I go in?
#thatwaslong #AreHashtagsFrownedUpon? #TheEnd
My primary main reasons are space and engine size (2012+), my secondary reasons are that I believe they're aesthetically more appealing and that this is an opportunity to get a quick upgrade on things that I could possibly use on and off the trail (I.e. - lockers, heated seats, electronic sway bar discos) ...Herein lies the problem.
I'm not a vastly wealthy guy, in fact, the 'new' truck I'd be looking to get into would likely be a used 2012 or 2013. I could likely pull off a rubicon payment, but a sport would be more manageable. However, I hate the idea that I'd ONLY be upgrading for engine and space.
I've heard both sides: I can upgrade to lockers and gears later with the sport and it will ultimately result in better parts for the trails than a rubicon anyhow --OR -- if I can swing a rubicon, do it.
Here are my thoughts as to what I should do:
My initial reaction is that a rubicon would be better as it provides immediate satisfaction in the extras so I can go as I please on the trail in the upcoming wheeling season. It also helps me fend off the urge to immediately upgrade the parts (gear ratio, lockers) to a later point -- so that this non-vastly wealthy guy can save for a bit for those parts and upgrade at a more reasonable pace.
With a sport, I have that immediate desire/need to regear and install lockers -- money I don't currently have -- however when that money does come along, I won't be replacing expensive Rubicon parts. Side perk: An added bonus is that there tend to be a variety of color options here in the northeast at the sport level vs rubicons, which tend to be a majority of black (meh) or white (meh + 1).
It's worth noting I currently run 33's, but I've been disappointed in them and would like to go to 35's, possibly even 37's, which is a lot of money on its own -- but may be a determining factor
I KNOW some of you have been in this situation -- what direction do you suggest I go in?
#thatwaslong #AreHashtagsFrownedUpon? #TheEnd