If you're looking for mainly highway driving, might want to pass on this one. Yes, the mileage is high. And those 37" tires look like they are on 20" rims, which makes it a mall crawler rather than a rock crawler (but that may mean it hasn't been off-roaded; crawl underneath and look for rust and rock damage). Wouldn't worry about the head issue; if there were problems, it happened early on.

 

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depends on how much they are asking for it.

 

they are asking $10,000 for it

 

I would pass on a Jeep with 37's

 

The miles is more the issue. 37 only issues is was it geared for them. 4.88s would be Min.

3.6 at that many miles will have issue that will be expensive. as will the front end work 4x4 tend to need at 100K+ 165k is near end of life on these. My 2 cents..

looking at the pic i dont see this was off road. if it was , was on bunny trails.

 

Thanks Doc222! I appreciate the help and honesty

 

Don’t discount it because of the miles. Don’t buy it because it is all dressed out with big tires. More importantly check for rust, possible suspension issues, and potential electrical issues. The price is good, probably too good for a good jku with “good bones”. Needless to say if you do buy it , be prepared to invest some serious coin to make it a daily driver.

 

Let your eyes pass through the bling.

 

like @twodogs112 said, don't buy it because it's pretty and don't let the miles discourage you. What part of the country are you in? Do you have or can you find a local jeep person to help you look at it? Price does seem low for the amount of pretty they attached to it, it needs to be inspected by someone who knows Jeeps.

 

37's are not easy on stock axels and they're less than ideal for a D30 front, at least offroading. I would run 37's on the street but you'll have to beef up your stock BJs at the very least as well as your trackbar. Not sure how much lift that is in that Jeep maybe 3.5", but seems a very cheap lift just looking at what it seems stock front lowers and the wheels wells in the rear. Shops who want to them gone quickly will put an RC chitty lift and big 20" tires with cheapy 37's and give them at a ridiculous price

If you know Jeeps you'll have to replace everything in the suspension and steering to address stock parts with that much miles and correct the mishaps done with that lift. Selling the wheels and tires will be quick. Lots of truck owners who will jump on those. Hopefully at least has been regeared. I don't think it got to the miles it has without the basic repairs so inspect everything for the obvious of a used vehicle, leaks, rust, does it shift good does it run good and smooth, does she feels good running, does it overheat, no DTCs present etc etc etc..

 

Opinion: Mileage would be a secondary concern for me- I bought my '13 at 178K because the price was right, it was well cared for, was well built (and was bone stock until 2020), and had the ride height I wanted. I'm not a big tires guy- 33's are perfect on a smaller truck/SUV for me- 35's on my Super Duty. I've seldom (never?) bought anything for myself that had under 100K miles because I like a bargain ($50K note on a transportation only ride? No thanks), I'm not afraid to drop a little money in repairs should and when they surface, and the chances are good that many repairs were already done- if you know what you're looking at. Anyway, good advice up there, get someone to look at it with you if you aren't comfortable evaluating the overall condition- no shame in that. But at $10K...I'm sure I could find someone to swap out the wheels with as a re-gear is an expense I try to avoid (though I've done it under the right circumstances). My Jeep spends a minimum 30% of it's miles on desert dirt roads currently. As with anything else, any other advice- YMMV.

 

2012 is a bad year for Jeep.

 

My 2012 rocks!

 

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Purchasing a Wrangler with that many miles, plus 37's, along with mods, is a real concern. I would pass on it!!!!!!!

 

As good as it looks, and sounds the 2012 jk according to reviews was the best year for break downs. It has the reputation of a bad year for the JK. Look around a bit at the reviews and problems reported for it. If you already bought it, It will be the exception to the reviews. Enjoy it! Welcome the Jeep world, things are a little better in a jeep, in the mud and snow.

 

at the very least find someone with alot of experience lifting JK's to check it out , otherwise you could end spending significant coin figuring out someone else's mess

 

2012 and 2013 can be trouble free for the original owner but on the used market...i prefer to put the odds in my favor.

Here are putting the odds in your favor

1 previous owner
stock
southern or western owned (i.e. rust free)
maintenance records (not Carfax or jiffy lube, shows owner was taking care of it)
no codes

Need to know if any of these have been replaced

oil filter adapter
cylinder head(s)
camshafts and rocker arms


Does it run hot? >226

Or simply buying a Jeep with very low mileage which is off the table in 2024 with the price of these new luxury Jeeps

I bought mine from a soccer mom in Colorado after its 1st oil change...never saw it in person.

 

If on a budget, let this one go.