Hi Guys!

Been here for awhile but on another part of the forums. I'm thinking of trading in my current ride for a newer Jeep, since I want to use it as a DD and on the trails on the weekends I was thinking of the new 08' Wrangler, mainly because it will be a DD 90% of the time.

Since I want to build it up slowly I was thinking of getting the base X model and starting from there.

How easy is it to use the base model as a starting platform, or should I look at getting a Rubi or Sahara? and starting from there. I like the spartan look of the X model and it looks like it allows for alot of room to build on!

Comments. suggestions are welcome.

The Rubicon has so many advanced offroad features I wouldn't leave home without one!
Rather than an NEW lower model, if I couldn't afford a new Rubicon, I'd for sure rather have a USED Rubicon!
There is just too much money and time to spend to get equal to the features of a Rubicon...
Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

i agree with BJ with one thing to add, If you can find one with the 4.0 liter i6 grab it. the v6 is weaker than the 4.0. also if you are super lucky maybe you can find a rubicon sahara edition(very limeted). a customer at the shop has one and I already called first dibs on it (he don't keep cars very long)

The features BJ is speaking of is dana 44 differentials front and rear,saturn(I think) transfer case with lowere ratio. they should have goodyear mt/r's on them and already the equivelant hight of a regular jeep with 3 inch lift(approx) to give you an idea i recently seen one at a dealer with the warn winch,bumper with 2 4 inch lights on the rear, tow setup, and recovery points. it had the 4.0 with 30k miles all for $19,000. the onlt things that stopped me from buying was I hated the color,it was an automatic and money is a bit tight now.

Color smolor! I didn't know that jeep made a rubi/sahara edition. If it had all that and there that rare, (unless pink) color smolor. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" />
That setup sounded sweet, stock, from the factory. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

no the rubicon sahara edition was made in 2006 i think it was green and only 1000 made. the rubicon I seen was silver with an auto tranny. I don't like silver it is way too common up here in jersey.Automatics,while great in stop and go traffic ,is not what i am looking for either. but the big stop in that was tight in the wallet now. I like to flow different than everyone else lol. I am not sure if the stuff was factory, but it dit fit the jeep perfect so possibly it was. or mopar performance made it for add ons.

Forgot the auto deal, that would throw me off too. The wallet thing would as well.
I am now a proud owner of a house, as of today. So the wallet thing just set my money pit back a bit and I own it. Just cannot afford to modify now.
Stuck Like Chuck! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Iron,

I bought the "X" wrangler with Freedom top and have no regrets.
As for the warranty $1,500 gets you a 7 year 70K bumper to bumper including every componet except brake pads, clutch plate, muffler and headlight bulbs.Includes free oil changes and inspection at the dealer for 5 years so not a bad deal.
This was on the 07, the 08 have a limited lifetime drivetrain.I've already had a cracked windshiled and weepy rear glass seal replaced under warranty.
I paid $16,500 for last years model "X" instead of the 30K they're asking for the 08 Rubi.
So far only mod I've done is install an Old Man Emu 3" lift and nitro shocks.
Heres a copy of the build sheet Chrysler sent me.

Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center regarding the build sheet of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory with the following:
Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats DK Slate Gray/Med Slate Gray Power Convenience Group
Monotone Paint
160 Amp Alternator
600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Electronic Stability Program
Traction Control Electronic Roll Mitigation
Hydraulic Assist Brake Booster
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Low Back Bucket Seats
Easy Access Passenger Seat
Reclining Front Seats
Driver Height Adjuster Seat
Rear Folding Seat
Next Generation Front Air Bags**
RR Head Restraints
Outboard Seating
Front Seat Area Carpet
Rear Seat/Wheelhouse/Cargo Carpet
Cargo Tie Down Loops
Sport Bar w/Full Padding
Full Length Floor Console
Rear Compartment Storage Tray
All Manual Transmissions 6-Speed Manual
NSG370 Transmission
Man Shift-on-the-Fly Transfer Case
Roc Trac tranfer case 4:1 Ratio
Next Gen. Dana 30 Solid Front Axle
4.10 Axle Ratio
Next Gen. Dana 44 HD Rear Axle
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
Conventional Differential Frt Axle 3.8L V6 SMPI Engine Tinted Windshield Glass
Front Door Tinted Glass
Full Metal Doors w/Roll-up Windows
Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass Rear Window Defroster
Rear View Day/Night Mirror Driver Side Sun Visor
Passenger Side Sun Visor Swing-Away Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Air Conditioning Instrument Cluster w/Tach 100 MPH Primary Speedometer Temperature & Compass Gauge
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Single Low Note Horn
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Locking Glove Box
Power Locks Pwr Windows, Front 1-Touch Down STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR Halogen Headlamps Fog Lamps
CHMSL Lamp Security Alarm
Painted Front Bumper
Black Rear Bumper Black
Front Frame Overlay Body Color
Grille Tubular Side Steps
Trail Rated Badge Jeep Badge
Federal Emissions 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
Speed Control
Jeep Green Met. Clear Coat Jeep Green Met. Clear Coat
6 Speakers Fixed Long Mast Antenna AM/FM CD MP3 Radio Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Heavy Duty Suspension w/Gas Shocks
Front Stabilizer Bar Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
Tilt Steering Column
Full Size Spare Tire Outside Tire Carrier P255/75R17 OWL On/Off Road Tires Goodyear Brand Tires
Black Hard Top 17X8.0 Aluminum Wheels Matching Spare Wheel All Aluminum Wheels
Occupant Classification System
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
2 Front & 1 Rear Tow Hooks Tethered
Fuel Filler Cap Non Locking
Fuel Filler Cap Protective Coating and Remover
Instrument Panel Parts Module Front End Parts Module Complete Chassis Parts Module Tire & Wheel Parts Module Complete Body in White Parts Module Complete Painted Body Module Build To U S Market Specifications Manuf Statement of Origin 5 Additional Gallons of Gas

GTI,

A good deal!! I'd jump on that in a heartbeat!

Have they got nuther one? I'd fly up there for it's twin..
Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Seatilegti Hit the nail right on the head, A new 08' or 07' are cheaper up here than 2 or 3 years old TJ's, and since it will be a DD 90% of the time the 7 year warranty is a very attractive option, but not as attractive as the $18,000 price tag.