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05-15-2008, 10:12 PM
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| Jeeper  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts
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|  Is a Sahara a good JK model? I am in the market for a Jeep and I have been looking for an 05/06 Rubicon, as I will use the Jeep just for nice weather drives (not a daily driver) and I may join an off=roading club to do some light off roading. Is an 07 Sahara a good model for this type of use - or would I be better off getting a TJ Rubi? |
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05-16-2008, 12:39 AM
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| Jeeper  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa Florida
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| An X, Sahara & Sports only differ by the available equipment offered when new. Trim & comfort items. The Rubicon offers the same equipment plus Powertrain Improvments not available on the others. If you can find a Rubicon that fits your budget you can be BIG money ahead if you really get into the 4 wheeling lifestyle. As a weekend take the top off & run around any of the models will do just fine. Jeeps are amazing vehicles off road regardless of what model. Good Luck !
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05-16-2008, 01:23 AM
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| Newb Join Date: May 2008
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| I agree with rthdtj, if you are going to be offroading quite a bit the Rubicon is loaded with features you would probably have to buy down the road. Front and Rear Next Generation Dana 44's, Lockers Front & Rear, Front Sway Disconnect, etc. If you price this stuff out aftermarket you will spend more down the road. Resale value on a Rubicon is far superior to any other. Just some food for thought. |
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05-16-2008, 04:13 AM
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| Jeeper  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, GA; aka Podunk
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| If I were getting one for toy purposes, it would be the Rubi. I got mine for 5 days of commuting and forest service roads on weekends (pretty well maintained); I chose the relative luxury of a Sahara. It's worth it to be honest with yourself about how you'll use your Jeep... |
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05-16-2008, 06:27 AM
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| Jeeper  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Connecticut
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| I'd go into the 2008 models, if I was looking at an 06 or so, and I'd go "X" model, just because it saves a few $$$ -Soupy1957
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05-27-2008, 01:32 PM
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05-28-2008, 06:45 AM
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| Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, GA; aka Podunk
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| The Sahara comes with bling-ish 18" wheels and not-so-special tires ---- I wasn't aware of any suspension upgrades... ...are you sure about that? I mean, my Sahara is the apple of my eye and I love it; but you can get to a 32" tire easier and cheaper on 17" wheels... I'm hoping for some better aftermarket rubber for the Sahara someday. I don't really feel like buying 17" wheels; I like the way the stockers look and I'm not going to mod this thing all to hell... |
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06-01-2008, 07:54 PM
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| Doesnt like Mangos WF Supporting Member  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bardwell Ky
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| You can buy an S model X with a Locking rear and a swaybar disco for the same or less than the Sahara(locker/swaybar disco isnt an option on the Sahara)..this will give you a VERY capable Jeep for less money that the Rubi or the Sahara ..I have a 2 door optioned this way and it is a freakin billygoat....if we had alot of rocks here Ida bought a rubi but we dont...Gary
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06-01-2008, 10:55 PM
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| Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts
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| I ended up buying an 08 Unlimited Rubicon - but thanks for the responses and info. |
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