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daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:21 am

STINGN wrote:

No, we would not reject oddball for the JK, but I know everyone would hate me for doing this

only because of 2 reasons

1. It can fit nitto mud grapplers
2. I would still get to keep my KJ, this would be a college present

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I considered the FJ when I was shopping (and ultimately got my JK) around last year. To me they were just to cramped, which since I have 3 boys space is a premium (IMO the Libby has more interior room, especially in the cargo area) and trying to see anything that isn't in right front of you is impossible.

STINGN · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:24 am

daspes wrote:

STINGN wrote:

No, we would not reject oddball for the JK, but I know everyone would hate me for doing this

only because of 2 reasons

1. It can fit nitto mud grapplers
2. I would still get to keep my KJ, this would be a college present

I considered the FJ when I was shopping (and ultimately got my JK) around last year. To me they were just to cramped, which since I have 3 boys space is a premium (IMO the Libby has more interior room, especially in the cargo area) and trying to see anything that isn't in right front of you is impossible.[/quote]

i just want something for larger tires that is reliable

STINGN · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:22 pm

i have yet to see one wheeled, all i have seen was my friends brother has one all jacked up and just listens to rap, my buddy has a 8 inch lift on a h3 lol, dose the same thing, music

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:48 pm

STINGN wrote:

i have yet to see one wheeled, all i have seen was my friends brother has one all jacked up and just listens to rap, my buddy has a 8 inch lift on a h3 lol, dose the same thing, music

POSERS!!!! :lol:

We saw a couple of FJs on the Top of the World trail in Moab. One guy seemed surprised to see five KJs on the trail...

daspes wrote:

and trying to see anything that isn't in right front of you is impossible.

I don't think I could handle the small windows, either.

oddball · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:20 pm

Well I'm taking a pass on that JK. There is no warranty available because of the Skyjacker lift. I talked to the Finance Manager at Riverfront Jeep and he said if the lift wasn't MOPAR approved and or installed by a Jeep dealer, he couldn't offer the balance of the factory 3 yr / 36K mile warranty, nor could he even sell me a extended (aftermarket) warranty - if he were selling this Jeep at his dealership. FWIW, this one is at Biggers Chevy in Elgin.

It's kind of sad if you think about it. A 2008 Jeep with 11,800 miles on it and you can't even get a warranty.

Oh well, I'll be wheelin' the KJ for some time to come!

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:32 pm

oddball wrote:

Well I'm taking a pass on that JK. There is no warranty available because of the Skyjacker lift. I talked to the Finance Manager at Riverfront Jeep and he said if the lift wasn't MOPAR approved and or installed by a Jeep dealer, he couldn't offer the balance of the factory 3 yr / 36K mile warranty, nor could he even sell me a extended (aftermarket) warranty - if he were selling this Jeep at his dealership. FWIW, this one is at Biggers Chevy in Elgin.

It's kind of sad if you think about it. A 2008 Jeep with 11,800 miles on it and you can't even get a warranty.

Oh well, I'll be wheelin' the KJ for some time to come!

COMPLETE B.S.!!!

The Factory warranty remains in effect until 3/36. The Moss-Magnusen Act provides for that. The only thing that will not be covered by the warranty will be the Lift, or any damage that the lift causes.

oddball · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:34 pm

yellocoyote wrote:

oddball wrote:

Oh well, I'll be wheelin' the KJ for some time to come!

You just didn't wanna show up to the M&G in a JK, that's all... :roll:

Yeah, right! :lol:

oddball · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:38 pm

daspes wrote:

oddball wrote:

Well I'm taking a pass on that JK. There is no warranty available because of the Skyjacker lift. I talked to the Finance Manager at Riverfront Jeep and he said if the lift wasn't MOPAR approved and or installed by a Jeep dealer, he couldn't offer the balance of the factory 3 yr / 36K mile warranty, nor could he even sell me a extended (aftermarket) warranty - if he were selling this Jeep at his dealership. FWIW, this one is at Biggers Chevy in Elgin.

It's kind of sad if you think about it. A 2008 Jeep with 11,800 miles on it and you can't even get a warranty.

Oh well, I'll be wheelin' the KJ for some time to come!

COMPLETE B.S.!!!

The Factory warranty remains in effect until 3/36. The Moss-Magnusen Act provides for that. The only thing that will not be covered by the warranty will be the Lift, or any damage that the lift causes.

I don't know what to tell you? I mean this came from the Finance Manager at a Jeep dealership. I would think he knew what he was talking about. He said this is a very touchy situation and suggested, "If you're a good mechanic, consider it -- if not, keep looking".

ihatemybike · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:40 pm

Sounds like the finance manager needs some education.

oddball · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:42 pm

I guess I'll call Chrysler Finance directly and see what they say? I believe they are in Warrenville?

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:50 pm

oddball wrote:

I guess I'll call Chrysler Finance directly and see what they say? I believe they are in Warrenville?

Most dealerships try to play ignorant about it anyway, because they will haev to pick up some of the bill on the repair (what ever Chrysler doesn't cover), and they would rather have you walk away mad, than lose money (that's why they are called Stealerships). Chrysler Financial is a bank only, and they won't be able to answer any questions concerning warranty. You'll need to contact Chrysler Warranties division for official answers. But like I said before, you are covered under the law for your warranty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Act

http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/ Select 'Warranty', or Contact us under 'Need Help'

** Edit **

How much is the dealership asking for this JK?

oddball · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:14 pm

I'm familiar with the act. Don (pixeldecal) brought that up to me eariler.

$26,000.00

I called Dempsey Jeep Dodge in Plano, IL (where my daughter bought her Challenger) and spoke with the finance guy there. But first I called the Chevy dealer selling the JK and got the last 8 of the vin #. The guy at Dempsey ran the vin. When the vehicle sells (if I bought it) I would get the 3/36 warranty, and I could also buy a extended warranty if I wanted. The only thing Chrysler won't cover is the lift. And when I mentioned well they might say the lift caused a problem with engine or trans for example - he said, no, not necessarily. He said as for the price, they're making money but it's not a bad deal for what it has.

So that first guy was full of BS!

Thanks daspes for encouraging me to look further into this.

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:24 pm

oddball wrote:

I'm familiar with the act. Don (pixeldecal) brought that up to me eariler.

$26,000.00

I called Dempsey Jeep Dodge in Plano, IL (where my daughter bought her Challenger) and spoke with the finance guy there. But first I called the Chevy dealer selling the JK and got the last 8 of the vin #. The guy at Dempsey ran the vin. When the vehicle sells (if I bought it) I would get the 3/36 warranty, and I could also buy a extended warranty if I wanted. The only thing Chrysler won't cover is the lift. And when I mentioned well they might say the lift caused a problem with engine or trans for example - he said, no, not necessarily. He said as for the price, they're making money but it's not a bad deal for what it has.

So that first guy was full of BS!

Thanks daspes for encouraging me to look further into this.

No problem. Though you may want to work hard on the price with them. Around her brand new 2 doors X s packages are going for $16,000. Heck last year I picked up my Unlimited for $16,200 out the door. $26K seems real high to me.

oddball · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:44 pm

I'm going to go out there and haggle. We'll see what happens.

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:19 pm

oddball wrote:

I'm going to go out there and haggle. We'll see what happens.

Cool, remember that it is 2 years old now. 2010 models hit the lots yesterday.

tan's2002kjlimited · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:31 pm

Starting to get tired.

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:54 pm

tan's2002kjlimited wrote:

Starting to get tired.

Little dude just wears you out looking at him... :lol:

bugnout · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:01 pm

My KJ has been sitting in my garage now for a 1 1/2 weeks

RL bumper has been off the jeep now for more than a week getting stripped and line-x applied. While it was off, I finally got around to changing the fuel float arm that I forgot to change when I installed the In-tank fuel pump a year ago.

Took 2 extra days for the stripping, and the Bartlett Line-x dealer was supposed to have it ready for me on Monday. I hope its ready by tomorrow. :oops:

tan's2002kjlimited · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:24 pm

bugnout wrote:

My KJ has been sitting in my garage now for a 1 1/2 weeks

RL bumper has been off the jeep now for more than a week getting stripped and line-x applied. While it was off, I finally got around to changing the fuel float arm that I forgot to change when I installed the In-tank fuel pump a year ago.

Took 2 extra days for the stripping, and the Bartlett Line-x dealer was supposed to have it ready for me on Monday. I hope its ready by tomorrow. :oops:

Are you going to Steve's for the M&G on the 29th?
I want to get another look at your horn setup.
I have some of these to install.

bugnout · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:15 pm

tan's2002kjlimited wrote:

Are you going to Steve's for the M&G on the 29th?
I want to get another look at your horn setup.
I have some of these to install.

Don't know. I've got some business in Minnesota later this month, not sure how the timing is going to play yet.

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