[Mrsalsays]

Found a 2008 wrangler jk X at a Mitsubishi dealership, has 164k - 2 owners - clean car fax. Waiting on a phone call back with more details. Assuming this will need a tranny if not replaced already, maybe I can have the dealership throw that in for 10k total? How much does a transmission cost? The salesman said they're asking 8k but wasn't sure if an employee was going to buy it, and would call me back.

Assuming a certified dealership wouldn't sell a vehicle with major problems, would you jump on this? Would be my daily driver, for at least a year or two.

Thanks again guys!

 

[DAN513]

would it pass an inspection or is it being sold as is?

 

[Mrsalsays]

Good question. Will ask that


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[Mrsalsays]

would it pass an inspection or is it being sold as is?

I have a family friend mechanic that would
Pass it for me if its not all in order right away, so it's not a HUGE concern though


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[338Lapua]

Why would you assume it needs a tranny? I know of a bunch of 07-09 Wranglers with that type of mileage and no tranny issues. Did the dealer tell you it had a tranny problem? $8K is cheap....I would look it over good.

 

[Mrsalsays]

Why would you assume it needs a tranny? I know of a bunch of 07-09 Wranglers with that type of mileage and no tranny issues. Did the dealer tell you it had a tranny problem? $8K is cheap....I would look it over good.

I just figured 160 something thousand miles in 8 years seemed like a bunch, I guess not if it was maintained


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[DenverDucati]

Quick search only shows 4 JKs in the country under $9k, and all are salvaged and not repaired. I'd say jump on it.

 

[tarditi]

I wouldn't expect an $8k JK to be able to serve as a DD for 2 years if it didn't need something... A trans will probably cost closer to $5k installed at warranty rate.

Frankly, I would be more curious about the 3.8L engine.

 

[Mrsalsays]

They called back to set up an appointment to check it, they offered to lift it up and go over everything w the repair center, so we'll see what happens. They want 7,999 and she told me to her knowledge everything runs and works fine. Can't deny I'm intrigued


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[deathdealer687]

If it's the 4 door, make sure it actually has 4 wheel drive. For some reason, Jeep made a few early JKU's 2 wheel drive. If you plan on building it, by the time you put a front axle and transfer case in it, you might be looking upwards of $13000 depending on parts. Other than that, if it checks out, I would go for it.

 

[escher]

I'm at just under 191K in an '08 JKU - original engine and trans with regular maint. - second owner... no worries - I would expect another 100k from what I've read...

Now - it will consume some oil - its just what the 3.8L is known for... about a quart every couple of months in my case.

If the frame is solid and it runs/drives well - its a steal. I paid $13K for mine last year.

 

[RubiconSS]

Maybe you but if not - Have someone that knows what they are looking at check the Frame. That age that will be the tell.
Measure it and see if it has swelled. IF swell - walk away for sure.

 

[Mrsalsays]

If it needs a tranny, in gonna see if they can add it to the price , but I'm going to look at it with the repair shop at the dealership on the loft


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[new to jeep]

for $8K in good shape, I would jump on it!

 

[tsyj]

I'd be there with cash in hand right now if it were me.

 

[RubiconSS]

I just figured 160 something thousand miles in 8 years seemed like a bunch, I guess not if it was maintained


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That mileage/age tells me - Highway miles. My concern (as stated) would be rust.
IF no serious rust issue with the Frame - that is a decent deal and I'd grab it.

I have a '99 close to here with only 90k runs great (4.0 6cyl) asking $5,000. With the Frame the way it is - PASS.

 

[Randolph]

Something smells a bit fishy. I'd waffle and waver, then let it be sold to someone else, then bitch and moan about losing a great $8k deal, while the new owner is realizing, oops, $8k doesn't include floorboards.

The bitching and moaning is free, too.

 

[Mrsalsays]

Something smells a bit fishy. I'd waffle and waver, then let it be sold to someone else, then bitch and moan about losing a great $8k deal, while the new owner is realizing, oops, $8k doesn't include floorboards.



The bitching and moaning is free, too.

Haha! Car fax shows it was well maintained w oil changes regularly etc, just has a lot of Milage, I'm wondering why it's so below kbb value when nothing fishy shows l up on the car fax and was told they'd never sell a car that needed a ton of things replaced. It's a Mitsubishi dealer


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