Jeep Wrangler JK Buyer's Guide in 2024

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Buy a Jeep Wrangler JK in 2024
Should You Buy a Jeep Wrangler JK in 2024? Spanning from 2007 to 2018, the Wrangler JK has become a classic, but with the market shift, is it worth buying this year? Join us as we break down the pros and cons, helping you decide if this older model Jeep is right for you in the current automotive landscape.
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@johnnorris579 6 ай бұрын

I picked up a 2012 JK 4 door Rubicon with 85k miles over the summer for 19k. Single owner and no accidents. I’m loving it!

@Moonbae0323 5 ай бұрын

Hoping to get mine soon!!

@user-ll6zh2bi7c 6 ай бұрын

Scored a 2018 JK Sahara with 40K on it for $25K. Really happy with it.

@Roberto68n 6 ай бұрын

Now we’re talking!!! Best news I have heard on this channel!! 2024 started with the right foot!!! Back in 2018 and 2019, wife and I had the opportunity to buy a brand new JL, but both went back to the JK platform. Today, she is the proud owner of the last 2018 JKU bought brand new, and I got a used 2017 JKU also. We both adore our JKU’s and never regretted not going for the JL.

@Earlywinters09 6 ай бұрын

I picked up a 2016 Willly's JKU a couple years ago. It was clearly a mall crawling garage queen in its prior life. Put a bumper, winch, and lights on it and have enjoyed many miles of off-roading since. Love my JK!

@TheBerkeleyBeauty 6 ай бұрын

This is exciting news. I’m really looking forward to what you guys buy and how you build it out! Reading these comments was super cool too. All the awesome jeeps you guys have and when you got them, are fun to read about.

@brianfank4634 6 ай бұрын

Way to boost the channel man, and use that new shop !! Can't wait to see what you guys do !! Keep going Matt !!

@John-yf4ie 6 ай бұрын

My 2021 Jeep Gladiator runs great, but I still should have kepted my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon Recon edition. This Jeep ws built like a tank!!! If I do happen to run across one with low mileage I'll buy it!!!

@fljeeper71 6 ай бұрын

JK's are the best... I got 207K miles on my last one before having any issues...

@SaltyGrace77 6 ай бұрын

I love my 2dr JK, excited to see what you guys find and build it into.

@larrys9879 6 ай бұрын

My son had a 2019 JL and ended up selling it due to the seemingly endless maintenance issues. Based on his experience I bought a 2015 JK 2dr Freedom. The Jk, in my opinion, has just the right amount of technology to do what Jeep owners want it to do, but not so much that it becomes a maintenance problem. I’m totally satisfied with my JK.

@roderickhance2088 6 ай бұрын

I’m looking at getting a JK for my boys and I to work on end of this year, so I’m really looking forward to this 👍 Good idea guys!!

@TheRealCobraBurnout 6 ай бұрын

I look forward to seeing what y'all get and do with it. I just bought a 2016 JKU Sport last week. Super clean and looks to be stock. I did get from a local dealership but made it easier to finance for my situation. Overall super happy to have a Jeep again. It's been too long.

@Dmh06178 6 ай бұрын

Excited to see what you guys find and what you do to it!

@LandonWilson88 6 ай бұрын

bought a 2015 JKUR 6speed hard rock 44k miles from a dealer aug of 2023. knew it had been wheeled. I looked everything over and test drove it over the course of 1.5hrs. pulled the trigger on it. since then replaced the transmission, oil cooler, thermostat, oil pump. $5k later im hoping its good for several more years. it does however still have nice and taught cargo nets hahaha.

@StuartPetersAU 6 ай бұрын

Bought my 2010 JKU Rescue Green 7 years ago. It was basically stock. I added 3.5” Lift, Falkin 35 Tires, Warn winch, Snub bumpers…. Love it!! I hear the engines in those years are an issue but this one has been great. No problems and 108k on now. Great JK!!

@710Overland 6 ай бұрын

Super excited to see what you guys do next

@jlautomotive6349 6 ай бұрын

Great video, the JK is one of the coolest jeeps minus the YJ which is my favorite “wrangler” Keep up the incredible work and can’t wait to see what you guys get…👍

@kmorrow63 6 ай бұрын

Looking foreword to this! I just bought my first Jeep at the beginning of Dec and its a 07 JKU.

@JasonBoydston 6 ай бұрын

I picked up a 2013 Jku 2 years ago private party that had a Ursa Minor J30 camper installed and a Rock Krawler suspension for a good price. I fixed some of the issues it had and added a Yukon Dura Grip LSD and a Genesis offroad dual battery system.

@3JABO 6 ай бұрын

Picked up a 2011 70th anniversary 2 door manual JK last year for $17k with 101k miles at a dealership. It has its quirks, and I've done around $1500 worth of repairs that were needed. I also spent around $1000 total upgrading all interior and exterior lights, adding an android audio head unit and a factory looking rear camera. Overall, worth the expenses vs spending 40k+ for a still 2-3 year old wrangler.

@nathanverni9143 6 ай бұрын

Between you guys and TFL the interest in JKs is going to be going up!

@ArtbyPatrickPetruccello 6 ай бұрын

good luck with the build!

@MrJeepCanada 6 ай бұрын

All the JK'S I found start at 150,000 KM and go up to 200,000 KM crazy

@LukeEdward 6 ай бұрын

Complete transparency here - I am one of those guys who keeps the stock parts and has spent an entire day returning my vehicle back to stock before getting rid of it. I have literally reinstalled the stock exhaust, steel wheels, removed lift kits, parts and pieces, wiring, even as far as replacing stock lug nuts and lights on a vehicle. A keen eye can spot this. But, I’m also the one who has completely babies my vehicle and has hardly any miles on it. I don’t even have 30k on my 2018 JL. I’m the guy who removes parts for the sole reason to reinstall them with antiseize, dielectric grease, and/or a rust preventative coating. Ive only seen my seats and steering wheel for about 35 days, total! My original floormats are even wrapped in a plastic bag in the garage with delivery lint and stickers. Hmmmm. Come to think about it, Matt & Ryan, you want my Sting-Grey, eTorque Jeep? Full warranty until 2027/80,000 miles.

@dans5371 6 ай бұрын

Father in law gave me a 2 wheel drive JKU. Converted it to 4x4 for less than $5000 and that included everything to make it 4x4 plus a new lift!

@The.Garage.Studio 6 ай бұрын

Very cool. If you get some good leads.. especially on the West Coast, would love to get them!! I'm doing some similar content, which is basically a used Wrangler Buyers guide. I'm pretty much settled on a JK, but am also creating content on the JL's as many buyers will want a newer jeep. Will probably have too many videos that are too long, but hopefully they'll help someone, as well as myself as i'm learning a bunch creating the content !! New Subscriber !!

@gta4viceman 6 ай бұрын

My go to JK would the 10th anniversary. Anvil is such a good color with the read seats

@michaelbinkley5310 6 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see what JK build you guys do……..

@paulastrand1796 6 ай бұрын

I bought a 2 door 2016 Rubicon MT with 14,500 miles one owner for $29,500. I thought it was a deal, but I had to buy all new tires, undercoat it, and change all the fluids. I wanted a bestop soft insert, and the factory radio. Several thousand dollars later, but it it very nice now.

@ThelifeofKingfish 5 ай бұрын

I picked up a 2017 used JKU Rubi last summer. Other than the A pillar leaks from the freedom top. I love it. I do have plans, but on a 2 1/2 inch lift and go from the stock tires to a 33 inch tire. I’ll be looking forward to following along to the Bild. I’m hoping you address questions like the water leaks and different suspension options for daily driving, Overlanding, and mild off-road use.

@backwoodstherapy 6 ай бұрын

I think Google says the most reliable year of JK is the 2015. I've tried to convince my wife to get one for summer but she's no fun. 🤣

@Verb130 6 ай бұрын

Very interested in what you pick. Nice choice of a JK for your content.

@explaindis1 6 ай бұрын

I have a 4dr JK and love it, just a few mods at the moment. Would like to see what you guys do

@travisevans531 6 ай бұрын

I've also noticed mod and parts are much less expensive for the JK. I'm a JL owner and I've seen this JL "tax", gears for example. Looking forward to watching your project!

@jacobfloyd6587 4 ай бұрын

I know I’m a little late to this video but tomorrow night I’m picking up a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with 82k miles for $18k. White with the paint matched fenders and hardtop, I’m so exited

@jacobfloyd6587 4 ай бұрын

It was always paint protected, undercoated (live in Maine), comes with soft top, cab cover, doors off mirrors and footpegs, aftermarket head unit. I’m just too exited

@DIRTROADCRED 4 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@jeepinwithjulia 6 ай бұрын

I love my 2015 JKU. I bought it 3 years ago totally stock. It has 56k on it now. The only think I would do different is buy a Rubicon. I didn't think I was going off-road :D I've done a lot to it and enjoyed all of it.

@madsammer 6 ай бұрын

Got a stock 17 Recon manual in 2020. Slowly building it. Have 3" lift and 35s. Ready for 37s

@brendanberry6263 6 ай бұрын

Just bought a manual ‘16 two door loaded Willys. 1 owner, 46k miles. Got a really good price on it and it was a no-brainer.

@royfreitas7583 6 ай бұрын

Love my 07!

@petersantulli2337 6 ай бұрын

Hope you do a 2dr. I’ve got a ‘16 Sport S with a small build. Love it and would be curious to what you guys would do.

@marceld6061 6 ай бұрын

No need for me to further bash the 07-11 but, mine leaked like there wasn't even a hardtop on the thing. The CANBUS caused all kinds of issues. The only engine problem I had was terribly poor fuel mileage. The shift cable would come disconnected under the console a few times... 🤬. No need to further bash them. We all know the issues. I am looking at TJs now and may consider selling my (Very) low mileage JLU Sahara Mojito! to get one.

@GentleGiantFan 6 ай бұрын

I've always like the Chief trim line, but those might be new enough to be out of your price range. Just paid off my JKUR. Now to figure on what's next for it.

@coltonellison5355 6 ай бұрын

Sold my 07 2 door JK Sahara back in July for $6800. I absolutely loved that thing but had just bought a house and a gladiator and the extra cash was nice. I had custom painted it mojito green, as will as a lift on 35s, all adjustable control arms, track bars, 1 ton steering, PSC big bore gear box, Armorlite flooring, and some other things. But obviously unfortunately it was the 3.8 with 180k miles which hurt the value a lot.

@user-ts7ns7bt2v 6 ай бұрын

Love my 2018 JL 4DR but it was 42K not 56K. Add in the things that’s broke… 6 rotors and 2 brake calipers so. And I think my heater core is about to Stellantis me hard at 70,000 miles. I’ve done all services mind you and never off-road or tow’d. My Mazda CC/( in comparison. Oil. Only oil. 25K buy mine! Full Hard Top mostly highway miles driving kids from LI to PA colleges New Jeep mopar tires at 46K and front and rear brakes and rear rotors at all services. New front brakes / rotors and calipers at 66K.

@WampaJT 6 ай бұрын

2011+ was the appearance upgrades, interior etc, but still had the 3.8 and the 4speed auto , I had one with a 6speed manual and it was actually very reliable 2012+ they put in the 3.6 Pentastar and the 5speed auto, however I wouldnt jump at a 2012 model unless the head has already been repaired, see below Also from personal experience with our 2012 3.6 they had some pretty serious head issues so much so that Chrysler had sent out extended warranties on them which have now also expired. We had to trade in my wifes 2012 Arctic with 198,000 kms due to metal shavings all over the head etc and it was VERY well taken care of.

@chipparmley 6 ай бұрын

Jeep Build fun time !

@spartanj2957 6 ай бұрын

My experience with a 2019 pentastar at 53000 ,was a complete fail ,I'd rather get an omish buggy and a horse before that junk engine. The old straight 6 was 10 times better.

@head0927 6 ай бұрын

I agree i think the old 4.0 is better. Simple as hell to work on too if you have basic mechanical skills. Id get an 06 wrangler myself but hard to find clean.

@johnmcwade222 6 ай бұрын

Plus the other benefit you forgot to mention, thieves are not stealing the JK/JKUs because they have a key and can’t start them with a computer like the JL/JLU/JT.

@jakubwitdak 6 ай бұрын

Now I want a JK as a daily driver, way more daily use than my YJ 🤞

@bones549 6 ай бұрын

With jk's can u upgrade dash/gages to more modern

@StlrNtn95 6 ай бұрын

I've never put anything in the door nets of my 2014 JK, and the nets still started sagging about a year ago.

@airforceman234 6 ай бұрын

I lost custody of a 2011 JKU. The 3.8 in my particular Jeep burned oil like crazy. That said, I would get another JKU but with the 3.6 and RHD just cuz.

@321pictures 6 ай бұрын

Don’t know if you have heard this. But I heard on the news this morning that Stellantis is not going to be at the Cleveland auto show this year.The show is at the end of February. Why

@syrindark Ай бұрын

I feel like the 2010/2011 JKU is much more reliable than 2013-2015ish JKU. The first few years of both engines weren't good but I see a TON more 2010ish JKUs with over 200k on them than the 3.6's Hp is a bit lower but torque is pretty close plus iron block. I feel like people dog on 3.8s more than they should

@verticallines212 6 ай бұрын

interest rates?

@impacts2630 6 ай бұрын

enjoying watching through the vids, have y'all added the bulletpoint phone mounts into the 2024 yet? saw some reviews saying it doesn't sit flush on the dash and was curious on y'alls take?

@DIRTROADCRED 6 ай бұрын

Best Phone Mount for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsB4dbObsMCWYGg.html

@impacts2630 6 ай бұрын

thanks for the reply i missed this vid somehow@@DIRTROADCRED I'm getting my first jeep soon and have been binging y'alls vids to learn as much as possible... Keep doing y'alls thing!!

@waynetomlinson5754 3 ай бұрын

The prices on FB are almost as bad as the dealership

@scotteramsey 6 ай бұрын

I could not go back to a vehicle without a push button start. Keys suck!! My Gladiator is not going anywhere.

@in2worship4ever 2 ай бұрын

What happened to this project? I was looking forward to see how cool can you make a JK look like these days

@mmatson7142 6 ай бұрын

Actually 2011 is when they updated the interior still has the 3.8 2012 is the first year of the 3.6 and is debatable as to actually being a better engine. Lots of problems with the 3.6

@jodyblip5441 6 ай бұрын

I got a 2 door for sale for ya i just got a 2023 JLU in high velocity so selling my 2012 JK 2 door auto in DOZER with 42k miles Come down to Georgia and get it !!!

@jodyblip5441 6 ай бұрын

i sent you guys an email

@iFanchi 6 ай бұрын

🎉

@andrewlcraft1 6 ай бұрын

3.8 has more problems than 3.6? 😂 Love the simplicity of the pushrod V6. Might be a turd, but it's a reliable turd.

@matthewmuroski873 6 ай бұрын

Buy a Jeep that is a color other than the typical white, black, red, silver!!! Commando green, dozer, mango, gecko green, hyper green, Gobi, xtreme purple, or chief blue.

@LukeZak 6 ай бұрын

You can get an early JL for low 20k's, and it's gonna be night and day comparing to any JK. No idea what's the point of buying a JK in 2024.

@StlrNtn95 6 ай бұрын

Because the JK's are badass!

@oklahomawheeling4x4 2 ай бұрын

The 3.8 is much more reliable than the 3.6. Ask any mechanic.

@mastermoarman 6 ай бұрын

07 -11 are the best years tonget for motor swap. Thry are cheap because no one wants em plus ugly interior

@lucwilson1 6 ай бұрын

JK.... JunK? Just Kidding?

@countryboy1451 Ай бұрын

Do yourself a favor. I owned 2 Jk's. They are nothing but money pits! I put 1000's of dollars fixing them up. From Radiators, to head gaskets, to oil coils and jeeps are horrible on gas. I had a 2016 and 2018. Both had the same problems.