Car Buying Help

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 06:27 PM

Okay, Im new to all this and everything like what price to look fore, mileage,year, etc, etc...

In particular Im looking for a Jeep Wrangler. I want a decent lift on it, and nice offroad tires. Or if I just get a regular one, I can put the lift/tires on later. But Im not evens sure how much that costs. I've been skimming craigslist and will post a few links. Let me know what ya'll think. Any info,advice,help is appreciated.

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1658750975.html
http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1658984884.html
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1658524937.html

**alexISthrowed** · 03-24-2010, 06:33 PM

Get the one in the middle. The other 2 have too many miles for that price in my opinion.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 06:48 PM

The only thing is gas is a killer. and I drive somewhat a lot.

maybe a 350Z....hhhmmmm haha

**DCI** · 03-24-2010, 06:50 PM

Check for panel gaps and crash damage. Generally can be noticed by having bad or dull paint. Wranglers had an issue with their diffs so listen out for loud knocking or grinding in tight while driving in tight circles. Other than that I think their electrics are ok.

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 06:57 PM

i'm not a jeep guy. But those are crazy expensive for what they are. one is 10 years old the other 8 and over 10k. I know you want a jeep but man you can get alot nicer stuff for that price if you looking at something that old

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 07:02 PM

Or a Cobra... hhhhmmm, the possibilities.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

i'm not a jeep guy. But those are crazy expensive for what they are. one is 10 years old the other 8 and over 10k. I know you want a jeep but man you can get alot nicer stuff for that price if you looking at something that old

Thats the general theme Im getting the more I look into it. Maybe when I gradate and get a real job, I will just buy a brand new one.

What about power. Whats a nice powerful car you can get for pretty cheap used?

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

Thats the general theme Im getting the more I look into it. Maybe when I gradate and get a real job, I will just buy a brand new one.

What about power. Whats a nice powerful car you can get for pretty cheap used?

there are a ton of mustang gt's 03-04 for 10k or under in dallas

try autotrader.com

**Bertuzzi** · 03-24-2010, 07:41 PM

If you want a Jeep Wrangler and you wanna use it for off road get the Rubicon, its a pure animal!

Don't buy one that is already lifted and done up, you are asking for problems. Trust me... I was in the car business for years before starting my own company... anything that has been lifted and ran off road, you're asking for trouble. You don't want someone else's problem.

**Bertuzzi** · 03-24-2010, 07:43 PM

Also I noticed you posted ads for a 2000, a 2008 and a 2002.... If you are gonna be off roading go with a 2006 or older.... better engine for off roading. The 4.0L inline 6 offers a lot of torque even though the v6 3.7L in the new models received good reviews, I think the 4.0 is much better

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 07:47 PM

get used 3-series

**Bertuzzi** · 03-24-2010, 07:50 PM

Only good 3 series is a 335.

If you are gonna go BMW go M5

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bertuzzi

Only good 3 series is a 335.

If you are gonna go BMW go M5

i think a little out of the price range he is looking at.

the m5 are ugly as shit

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 07:55 PM

what about this? I think Im in love hahaha

http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1656961823.html

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

what about this? I think Im in love hahaha

http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1656961823.html

i sure rather have that then that jeep for the same price

what price rang you trying to stay around

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

i sure rather have that then that jeep for the same price

what price rang you trying to stay around

honestly, that 20K is pushing it.
I would want an 05 or later model gt.

For that one that I put up, is that a good deal?

lol, hook me up!

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 08:11 PM

its a little high but if you like the body kit and rims its worth it. It looks and sounds like its stock mechanically.

Otherwise you could get a newer one with less miles for the same price.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

its a little high but if you like the body kit and rims its worth it. It looks and sounds like its stock mechanically.

Otherwise you could get a newer one with less miles for the same price.

well, i could do with the whole dvd/nav junk.
would it be better to get a cheaper one and just put whatever mods I want on it?

I would like a decent body kit and rims

**gixxerboy1** · 03-24-2010, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

well, i could do with the whole dvd/nav junk.
would it be better to get a cheaper one and just put whatever mods I want on it?

I would like a decent body kit and rims

if you would want a body kit and rims i would go with this one.

Buy the time you bought a kit and had it installed and painted it would cost you alot more. plus buying rims.

The only advantage is you would get the kit and rims you pick.

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

if you would want a body kit and rims i would go with this one.

Buy the time you bought a kit and had it installed and painted it would cost you alot more. plus buying rims.

The only advantage is you would get the kit and rims you pick.

Cool. I do like it. I also kinda like it being a automatic. Driving stick in this bitch of a city blows...lol

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 08:27 PM

The 68K miles seems a tad high though

**calgarian** · 03-24-2010, 08:39 PM

buy H1 u will be one cool dude i willl give u the money if u mail me this chick but this payment is when i receive this chick........

**jbm** · 03-24-2010, 08:55 PM

I'll get the 2008

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bertuzzi

Also I noticed you posted ads for a 2000, a 2008 and a 2002.... If you are gonna be off roading go with a 2006 or older.... better engine for off roading. The 4.0L inline 6 offers a lot of torque even though the v6 3.7L in the new models received good reviews, I think the 4.0 is much better

SOmething like this? Then just do my own lift and tires...

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1638437718.html

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-24-2010, 11:33 PM

or go for an 05 or 06 rubicon?

maybe something like

http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1657394275.html

**Bertuzzi** · 03-24-2010, 11:41 PM

The rubicon looks like your best bet. If you are using it for off roading... you're not gonna want that automatic. If you're gonna be doing a lot of hi-way driving I wouldn't recommend a Wrangler period. They suck hard on the hi-way. If you are just rippin around in the city and doing some 4x4ing they are the best!

I sent you a PM with a little info on that exact Jeep.