Hello All
I am new and looking for some advice
I am looking to purchase a solid, winter vehicle since Avalons are not exactly made for Maine winters... With that being said, I found a 2006 KJ Renegade with 92k miles on it... Many years ago I owned a 94 Cherokee that I eventually traded in with over 200k on it... So I am well aware of how long jeeps CAN last.
My only hesitation is that I know a few people who had KJs and had TONS of issues with them. The car runs great, theres no real gnarley rust (just minor spots on the aftermarket running boards, which i would totally replace anyway since they aren't right for that truck) and on the muffler (which I am pretty sure is original) and I would gladly replace that too.
Aside from the few spots, theres no body damage, not even blemishes on the paint. It will probably need new tires by the end of winter (I live 3 miles in the middle of nowhere over a dirt road and it kills tires). And for the price (6g) I feel like overall, it'd be a good project car/winter driver. We don't do much off roading (our driveway is off road enough) and my husband wants a car that I can teach him about (and I have always been a Dodge/Jeep owner so I know them like th back of my hand).
So, basically I am looking for input on if you are all in love with your KJs, and if a truck that old is worth putting the money into.
Thanks in advance!
I am new and looking for some advice
I am looking to purchase a solid, winter vehicle since Avalons are not exactly made for Maine winters... With that being said, I found a 2006 KJ Renegade with 92k miles on it... Many years ago I owned a 94 Cherokee that I eventually traded in with over 200k on it... So I am well aware of how long jeeps CAN last.
My only hesitation is that I know a few people who had KJs and had TONS of issues with them. The car runs great, theres no real gnarley rust (just minor spots on the aftermarket running boards, which i would totally replace anyway since they aren't right for that truck) and on the muffler (which I am pretty sure is original) and I would gladly replace that too.
Aside from the few spots, theres no body damage, not even blemishes on the paint. It will probably need new tires by the end of winter (I live 3 miles in the middle of nowhere over a dirt road and it kills tires). And for the price (6g) I feel like overall, it'd be a good project car/winter driver. We don't do much off roading (our driveway is off road enough) and my husband wants a car that I can teach him about (and I have always been a Dodge/Jeep owner so I know them like th back of my hand).
So, basically I am looking for input on if you are all in love with your KJs, and if a truck that old is worth putting the money into.
Thanks in advance!