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Which Jeep for Me?

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#1 ·
Hey everyone! First off, my name is Eric and I'm looking to buy a Jeep. I've been reading threads here and there on this forum and I gotta say it's a treasure trove of Jeep knowledge.


Now, I currently live in MA but will most likely be moving up to Manchester NH this summer. I'm looking for a fun weekend Jeep to drive around town and maybe some trails, but nothing crazy.

My budget isn't that great, south of $5k, so I'm looking primarily into JYs and maybe some cheap TJs. From what I've gathered YJs have leaf springs and TJs have coil springs, and this makes a huge difference with on-road characteristics. Otherwise the two models both have i4 and i6 engines, and different rear axles in different years.

My question is. For a fun car that will mostly be driven slowly on roads (I have a Fiesta ST as my fun zippy DD), which Jeep is right for me at my budget? I have some mechanical know-how but won't have many tools or the place to do my own car work. I will be going around test driving some Jeeps in the coming weeks, and hopefully getting a good feel for them!

Thanks!
 
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#3 ·
With in mind this may start a YJ vs TJ thread, I'm going to simply say.. which ever one is in the best shape for the price, but don't act quick.. be patient.

Check frame rails for rust thoroughly, look under carpet in the passenger & driver area for flintstone holes, try to find one stock/unmolested Jeep will be the best bet
 
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