MetalSlug
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main purpose is for DD , not for toy or off road
I live in a cityI don't understand why you would own such a vehicle if you are not off-roading. I mean, I see them in my neighborhood with fewer dirt miles than my BMW, but since you are asking it, I must ask back: why?
To go to the mall of course. And collect rubber duckies.I don't understand why you would own such a vehicle if you are not off-roading. I mean, I see them in my neighborhood with fewer dirt miles than my BMW, but since you are asking it, I must ask back: why?
Ok, I mean, it is horrible city vehicle.I live in a city
It would be like taking a bath with your socks on.Noooooooooo
the only years that got a 2wd was 07-10 and only on a 4 door.If you are able to find a 2wd wrangler (unsure if they’re out there, but I think I’ve worked on some) I’d look for a long wheelbase TJ. They ride a lot better. Many people call them LJ’s, I don’t know if that’s an official body code for them or not but they ride a world different and for the better than a regular short wheel base TJ. 4.0 and a stick shift 5 or 6 speed (I think you could only get a 6 speed by the model years the long wheel base is available) would be my preference.
For the same reason that people own high performance street cars that never see a track or even full throttle? Someone was just on BITOG asking about oil for his grocery getter C8. I say good for him driving what he likes not that he should be driving a Camry.I don't understand why you would own such a vehicle if you are not off-roading. I mean, I see them in my neighborhood with fewer dirt miles than my BMW, but since you are asking it, I must ask back: why?
Do not limit your selection criteria to 2wd. You’ll find very limited quality sold/available and seriously limit your choices.I’m putting my F150 up for sale soon . I’m thinking a jeep wangler , I don’t know ANYTHING about it . It’s odd that I want a jeep wangler in 2wd and not 4wd .
What is the best years and which years to avoid , anything I need to know about
Fair enough. But at this point, wouldn’t it be easier to just not ever turn it on? then it won’t cause issues. Remove the lever if necessary, just leave it off.Reason I choose 2wd cause I don’t ever use 4wd . I been own few 4x4 vehicles and I go years without turn it on and when I do use it , it cause issue .
I absolutely agree. People drive what they want. But, you really, really have to like it for just city purposes. From opening thread , i am not sure OP is JEEP enthusiast. Might become one though.Why can't a body style, or whatever, be appealing to a buyer who doesn't need or want 4WD?
As mentioned above, the 2WD Jeep XJ which caught my eye as unique, was just that; not odd or bad.
It was in a city, for Heaven's sake.
I'd love to see a Hobbs meter on all 4WD capable vehicles which split 4WD/2WD and how often the numerator would be <1%.....likely under 0.01%
Different thing. High performance cars are far easier to drive in city. You still get benefits of handling, especially braking. With JEEP, you don’t get that. Better off toad, worse on road.TJs don’t do ducks.
A Wrangler would probably make a pretty good city/urban vehicle, short and narrow and turns really tight. And in Texas sitting up a bit so you aren't looking up at the undercarriage of the big trucks can't be a bad thing. A hardtop holds in AC better and is a bit more secure that a soft top.
For the same reason that people own high performance street cars that never see a track or even full throttle? Someone was just on BITOG asking about oil for his grocery getter C8. I say good for him driving what he likes not that he should be driving a Camry.
The thing about old Wranglers, even stock ones that have only seen road use, is that being what they are if you can't drive it at 75 on the highway one-handed then something is loose/worn in the steering and or suspension and needs to be fixed. It doesn't take much wrong to make one a scary driver. A good "Jeep guy" indie mech is a must if you can find one. Not an offroad shop, they'll just try to sell you a bunch of heavy duty expensive unneeded parts. Plan to spend some money to make a TJ right.
Do you REALLY like JEEP? It is dynamically challenged vehicle (mildly put). I would get 4WD. If you don’t like it, you will have much easier time getting rid of it.main purpose is for DD , not for toy or off road
+1Do you REALLY like JEEP? It is dynamically challenged vehicle (mildly put). I would get 4WD. If you don’t like it, you will have much easier time getting rid of it.
same with the Totota FJ..... why?Some JK’s were offered in 2wd, I never understood that option on a wrangler though.
something that belongs on corvetts and 69 chargers,What is 2WD ?