Jeep Wrangler Prices

Went through the same thing when buying something to tow. During our Big Adventure, we didn't tow anything. We ended up spending $3000 on rental cars. During the six months on the road, I did and informal poll of what class As were towing (looked at every class A going by) and 95 percent were CR-Vs or some flavor of Jeep. So of course, when it came time to buy, I started shopping for one of those. Talk about sticker shock. A ten year old CR-V with 200,000 miles and a beat up interior for $18,000??? No Thanks.

I got a 3 year old Equinox for the same price. Underpowered, but considered to be one of the great 4-down toads.

When my front end went to squeaking at 58,000 miles on my Ranger I climbed under and found zero greases zerks on the upper and lower balls. I replaced the Motorcraft with Moog and greased it and eventually traded it in on a Wrangler.

Climb under a Jeep Wrangler sometime and you will see why they go where CRVs and Rangers and etc never will go without thousands of dollars of upgrades. I was recently shopping for a pickup and offered almost what I paid for my Wrangler. They hold value for some reason. Perhaps it is because there is nothing comparable.

To each his own.

Jeeps will go places most others can't even think of. When we bought ours this year I was also considering trucks. Most of what I was looking for (trucks) were well over $50,000, pushing $55,000. I always wanted a Wrangler and purchased the Rubicon Recon. Got it for a good price ( well under $50000). It has just about everything Jeep puts on it, and many things others don't offer for way less. No upgrades required ( except maybe 35's).

Not sure what some mean by being under powered. It seems perfectly fit for its size, assuming you understand its's not a sports car. I could car less about racing to the next stop light. But climbing the side of a rock mountain, that's where it shines. Put front and rear lockers on, 4 low, disconnect sway bar ..... :B :B

et2 wrote:
Jeeps will go places most others can't even think of. When we bought ours this year I was also considering trucks. Most of what I was looking for (trucks) were well over $50,000, pushing $55,000. I always wanted a Wrangler and purchased the Rubicon Recon. Got it for a good price ( well under $50000). It has just about everything Jeep puts on it, and many things others don't offer for way less. No upgrades required ( except maybe 35's).

Not sure what some mean by being under powered. It seems perfectly fit for its size, assuming you understand its's not a sports car. I could car less about racing to the next stop light. But climbing the side of a rock mountain, that's where it shines. Put front and rear lockers on, 4 low, disconnect sway bar ..... :B :B

Outstandingly said Sir. You summed it all up graciously. 'Couldn't have said it better myself.
Scott

If you want the best in segment, and they are really, really good for what they are made for, then you will pay premium price. I have one and feel fortunate, but dang I cannot believe it only depreciated $5,000 in 6 years.

WW

If you can only get $500 off of MSRP your a lousy buyer. PM me I can get thousands off a new now with just a phone call. Good grief it's not that hard.

jamesroadking wrote:
and a antiquated 5 speed auto transmission.

The 2019 Jeeps will have an 8 speed transmission.

zb39 wrote:
If you can only get $500 off of MSRP your a lousy buyer. PM me I can get thousands off a new now with just a phone call. Good grief it's not that hard.

Won't get thousands off a Wrangler.

MetalGator wrote:

jamesroadking wrote:
and a antiquated 5 speed auto transmission.

The 2019 Jeeps will have an 8 speed transmission.

I guess Chrysler Jeep finally listened to me and too realized that the 5 speed auto was antiquated. Now, Lower Prices, Stop gouging your customers by charging one to two thousand dollars for a Hard Top. Not including A/C in the base models
Put the Rubicon Dana axles on ALL the Jeeps models. (The standard models come with junk axles).

jamesroadking wrote:
I guess Chrysler Jeep finally listened to me and too realized that the 5 speed auto was antiquated. Now, Lower Prices, Stop gouging your customers by charging one to two thousand dollars for a Hard Top. Not including A/C in the base models
Put the Rubicon Dana axles on ALL the Jeeps models. (The standard models come with junk axles).

The reason they couldn't put the 8 speed in the previous year Wranglers was because the transmission wouldn't fit in the 2 door models. The 2019 models are slightly longer to allow for the 8 speed. The current 5 speed is a very good/durable transmission but I agree the 8 speed will be much better.

I agree that Wranglers are a little pricey but they hold their value very well. Plus, they sell everyone they can produce so it's simple supply and demand. Why would they lower prices if they are selling at the current price? Doesn't make good business sense.

Never heard of the "standard" models having junk axles. The Rubicon does have a heavier duty axles but my guess is for most people the standard axles are more than enough. I doubt more than 10% of Wrangler owners are rock crawling with their Jeeps.

My wife and I both have Wranglers (Sahara JKU and Sahara JK) and neither of them have ever been back to the dealer for any issue except for oil changes. For our use, the Rubicon was overkill and not worth the extra money. Plus, they are so easy to hookup and tow behind a motorhome. I can hookup and be ready to roll in the motorhome in less than 5 minutes. No battery disconnect, unlocking steering wheel, pulling fuses, etc. Just hookup, put transfer case in neutral, transmission in park and away you go.

Burch