Thinking of buying a Wrangler! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

tnoice · 12-29-2011, 08:04 PM

I have personally owned a Wrangler and now I own an FJ cruiser. I have to say, after owning an FJ, I will never go back. The wrangler was nice........but..... On a side note, do not put any personal items in the wrangler, they are easy to have things stolen out of.

Happy shopping.

jbs986 · 12-29-2011, 08:26 PM

I have owned jeep wranglers since 1993, they are great Little trucks and are in a class of it's own, Sorry your FJ 40 is no convertible my Friend. and yes you can go off roading with them but plan on a lot of body damage, the Toyota trucks you see in the Mid-east have diesel engines in them that are not available here in the U.S.

A Wrangler is not for everyone but for those who understand what they are all- about,you will love them.they are way easier and cheaper to own and maintain. test drive one first and ask an owner if they like their's before you buy one.

As for being reliable? the motors do not have over 20 design flaws and will not blow up on you.

blue2000s · 12-29-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jbs986

I have owned jeep wranglers since 1993, they are great Little trucks and are in a class of it's own, Sorry your FJ 40 is no convertible my Friend. and yes you can go off roading with them but plan on a lot of body damage, the Toyota trucks you see in the Mid-east have diesel engines in them that are not available here in the U.S.

A Wrangler is not for everyone but for those who understand what they are all- about,you will love them.they are way easier and cheaper to own and maintain. test drive one first and ask an owner if they like their's before you buy one.

As for being reliable? the motors do not have over 20 design flaws and will not blow up on you.

The 4.0 v6 is indestructable, it's probably the best product Jeep has ever produced. Much better than the pre-hemi Grand Cherokee V8s. But vehicle reliability extends beyond the engine.

jbs986 · 12-29-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

The 4.0 V is indestructable, it's probably the best product Jeep has ever produced. Much better than the pre-hemi Grand Cherokee V8s. But vehicle reliability extends beyond the engine.

True.... for one, the 4.0 is an in line 6 engine not a V6. the newer ones have the V6. A jeep Wrangler is nothing more then a metal box on a steel frame W/ a motor and transmission.Not much to go wrong.

And just a side Note,It has the highest resale value of any SUV sold in the U.S and has remained in the top 5 highest resale value of all vehicles sold in the U.S/both car and SUVs for the past 8 years, no other SUV has held it for that long.

blue2000s · 12-30-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jbs986

True.... for one, the 4.0 is an in line 6 engine not a V6.

Oops, I knew that, thanks for the correction.

wawa · 12-30-2011, 09:52 AM

Nice!! Very beautiful. Dont put your beauty in the snow. Find an other boxster just for the winter ;-)

wawa

MaxD · 12-30-2011, 04:17 PM

Nice car, good snow plow up front.

You live in Boston. Exactly why do you want to trade a Boxster for a really poor road vehicle.

DenverSteve and I can get into real trouble offroading within an hour or two from home. That's what a Jeep is for.

I have an 09 Tacoma but I really want a Raptor. The Boxster stays in the garage until you can run R compounds without cracking them.

DenverSteve · 12-29-2011, 09:38 PM

I have owned 7 Jeeps and currently have a 2008 Wrangler I purchased new. There is nothing in their class and nothing better off road. Period. They invented the off road vehicle and everything else is measured by how it stacks up to the Wrangler. Read ANY review and you'll see nothing does. As has been stated, a Wrangler is not for everyone. If you want to drive a bloated couch there are many vehicles out there (almost every SUV). The wrangler is not an SUV, it's a Jeep. I have owned every variant of Jeep from the CJ5 to the current JK and they rule off road. They are also a blast in the snow and on road - but they are not an SUV or big comfy couch. Test drive one and see if it's for you. There's a reason it has the 2nd best resale value - of ANY vehicle in the country. It will also take you places other's will never see. Mine have. It can be a highly secure hard top. A half top. A convertible or topless, let's see that from anything else. And, of course, doorless is always unmatched.

986_c6 · 12-29-2011, 09:47 PM

Do whatever floats your boat...sounds like the Wrangler keeps its value and is easy to sell if you decide it's not for you. And very sorry to say, but getting into another Boxster is even easier.

That is why I will never sell my 986 so I won't take the big hit.

wawa · 12-30-2011, 04:17 AM

Why not driving the Boxster in winter?

Yesterday it was -18 Celsius plus wind it feel -29. The boxster park outside start perfectly. I put the heated seat on, let it warm while I clean the snow off of it. Drove in great comfort and had my usual pleasure driving to work. Some time, I make a detour to small industrial road and take off the DSP just to increase the smile in my face.

I love my Boxster in the snow. I have paid to have a car I like, I'm not gonna let it sit during the winter time. Yes it does not look pristine, but my Porsche is not dust catching museum artifact, its my everyday fun dose! When its going do be too old, I'll sell it and by an other one. There is so many cheap one out there.

Its just my point of view, got to use these things

Later
wawa