Should I buy a KJ?

[hyde]

So he definitely wants an SUV?

 

[trail rated]

So he definitely wants an SUV?

Let's just say I did something so now he has to buy a KJ.

 

[MoladoGuy]

Why not this. A lot lower miles, same Jeep style platform (Compass), roomy cargo space, good mileage, etc...

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/i...name=orangesportscenter&ct=u&car_id=256700868

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Or a Patriot.

 

[trail rated]

Why not this. A lot lower miles, same Jeep style platform (Compass), roomy cargo space, good mileage, etc...

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/i...name=orangesportscenter&ct=u&car_id=256700868

Or a Patriot.

No, my father doesn't like the "weird, new" look.

How about a Ford Turtle, err Taurus?

 

[icarl]

Well, this looks tempting if you're looking for a fuel efficient vehicle with all wheel drive ...
Diesel Suzuki SX4 Coming to Canada in 2009?

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Well, this looks tempting if you're looking for a fuel efficient vehicle with all wheel drive ...
Diesel Suzuki SX4 Coming to Canada in 2009?

I've driven the gasoline powered version and it was quick (I guess you could call it quick for a lack of better term!) and handled pretty good for an out of the box car. Plenty of room for my 6'5" frame although nobody could sit behind me unless that person was a double amputee. But for two people it would be a good little vehicle.

 

[trail rated]

Well, this looks tempting if you're looking for a fuel efficient vehicle with all wheel drive ...
Diesel Suzuki SX4 Coming to Canada in 2009?

Too small. Although interesting!

My father needs something that isn't too low to the ground (you should of seen the underside of his ford windstar), gets more than 20 MPG's on the highway, roomy, stable (FT 4WD?), and comfortable on 10+ hour drives.

The way I see it, he doesn't need something new, he usually has a car for less than 2 years.

 

[snowsport]

Subaru might have something he likes.

 

[Drucifer]

starting out with a kj that already has close to 100k knowing that its going to be driven a lot is not something I would do.

Kj's are pretty dang reliable but there are going to be things that go wrong, more so since it has 100k miles. I would look for something with less miles for the same price. I would not give 8,500 for a kj with 100k miles.

Must agree with the above statement.

 

[icarl]

Too small. Although interesting!

My father needs something that isn't too low to the ground (you should of seen the underside of his ford windstar), gets more than 20 MPG's on the highway, roomy, stable (FT 4WD?), and comfortable on 10+ hour drives.

The way I see it, he doesn't need something new, he usually has a car for less than 2 years.

Okay, it sounds like you've ruled out a patriot (which is what i would suggest for fuel economy), anything new, any car, a rav4 or crv, and you want FT 4wd. It sounds like you've already made up your mind what you want. Go ahead and get the liberty (or a diesel liberty). While it is not the most fuel efficient vehicle the liberty is a very versatile and capable vehicle. If you treat it right you will get over 20mpg on the highway.

I used to use my kj for work and in less than 3 years put on 90000+kms on it mostly highway and it worked fine for me and did not have to pay a lot of maintenance costs. If he doesn't like it he will only have to use it for 2 years anyways.

 

[icarl]

owning a WJ, I thought he would know the "specialty" of PT, just wanted to point that out, since for ALL-HIGHWAY driver, PT is pretty much useless.

I would still go with something lighter, with as good crash test ratings, that is more comfortable to ride on long drives.. I don't know how long he drives for but after few hours KJ feels like a wooden board.

I used PT on the highway all the time in winter but then again i live in an area where the highways get covered in snow/ice.

Any vehicle i've driven in starts to feel uncomfortable after awhile (i hate the dodge caliber seats). I've never really been too uncomfortable in the kj but i have the 02 seats. I did also buy one of those cushions with the vibrating massagers in them. The other thing is to stop for breaks at regular intervals, get out and stretch.

 

[trail rated]

Okay, the price was lowered to 7,500. There isn't a scratch on it! I took a look at it again today. Should I go for it?

 

[CHUD]

Okay, the price was lowered to 7,500. There isn't a scratch on it! I took a look at it again today. Should I go for it?

Make sure the ball joint recalls were done.

 

[hyde]

Put in the VIN here on left side pane:
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/

 

[trail rated]

Put in the VIN here on left side pane:
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/

I already did that, thanks though! The LBJ TSB was done.

It looks well maintained. The belt is new, tires are new, no stains, engine looks clean (outside anyway), etc.

So, it looks like in a week, I will be a KJ owner. cryinghard.gif

 

[Dave]

So, it looks like in a week, I will be a KJ owner. cryinghard.gif

Ok then, welcome to JKJCountry.

Dave