Every one is Selling the KJ

QuestMan · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 8:52 pm

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When I die and go eith er up or down, MY JEEP is coming with me.

So, what you're saying is, when you'd go you'd like us to find the biggest, baddest, deepest mudpit around, put you in the driver's seat, set the Jeep in 4X4 LO, put it in gear, and watch her sink out in the middle. (You know, kind of a Viking funeral, without the burning boat) :wink:

In any case, I've got 59K on my Libby, and she's not leaving me yet! I usually average around 200k before getting rid of a vehicle so it will be a while. If gas prices keep going up, it may take a long time to get there, but that's my intention. For now. Of course, Management reserves the right to change its mind............

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 9:00 pm

Not getting rid of my KJ,still my DD and will be no matter what.I'll drive it till the wheels fall of then super glue them back on and keep going.It'll be cheaper to replace parts over time then get a new vehicle right now.Even with the rising gas prices my KJ(for me at least) is way cheaper to drive then even a CRD since I paid way less then what most did so that ='s alot of gas,even at 12mpg's.I've shed to much blood on my KJ,the money is no importance since it's been paid off for a long time and besides normal wear and tear(maintance items) only 2 things have broke/replaced,LBJ's and belt tensinor,not bad for 6 years old vehicle that gets beat on very hard.Sure other parts have broken but only 2 parts have gone bad from being fualty and not from my own dumb driving(which doesn't count).

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 9:15 pm

I am waiting for the Electric motor engine mod. Direct drive to wheels and instant power.

Living in Colorado leaves me no option. I must keep my KJ. I want to get up in the mountains where it isn't easy to get to for the beautiful scenery and camping. I just don't see a Sedan or Sports car getting me there in the future.

KJ is paid off next year, I can get me a little classic sports car (MG or Austin Healy) for regular nice weather driving and fun on the road.

A scooter or a bicycle (helps you drop those unneeded fat pounds) is what people should get if they work 10-15 miles (or less) from home. A motorcyle for longer trips.

If you need money, for gas or new mods, and want to help save lives, donate plasma.

sevenhelmet · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 9:29 pm

I had a discussion with my wife at dinner about selling the KJ. I just can't bring myself to do it even though I got sticker shock at the pump today.

I'm going to save up for a lift and take my Jeep off road more to justify my decision. To heck with the price of gas, I love my Jeep!

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 9:42 pm

Once it is paid for...or even not...it is cheaper to buy a gas miser beater than lose so much on trade in to gain mpg. I added a 72+mpg scooter to help...and it has. You can basically buy a good scooter for the money you lose on trading in/resale.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 9:47 pm

and Id hate to think how much a dealship would give me for mine since pretty much no one wants a modded vehicle

scull20 · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 10:04 pm

I'll be hanging on to mine till it goes to the ground...then I may still hang on to it after that. I will however end up purchasing a car of some kind somewhere down the line. Most likely after college (Looks at the stars with wide glistening eyes)...its a few years off

-Ryan

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 10:39 pm

I've been thinking of selling mine for a while now. Would like to get back into a sports sedan (ie, 3 seriers bimmer). But the KJ has EVERYTHING I need from 4WD to NAV to Sirius to all my goodies, to my custom painted ARB, my locker, skids, etc. I can tow my little utility trailer for Home Depot runs. etc etc. I just hate 12 mpg! My kids want me to get a car and keep the KJ. But I've also got a 68 Convertible LeMans in the garage to play with. So many toys, so little time!

CD · **Posted:** Wed May 14, 2008 11:23 pm

Bought mine new in Dec 05, no plans to sell it (I'd sell my wife’s Pajero 1st :lol:

). I think I'd only get rid of it if it was in an accident and written off with insurance.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2008 12:37 am

Adam, Good to see you are still around and have your KJ. That LeMans can't get much better gas mileage than the KJ if you got her souped up.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2008 7:41 am

QuestMan wrote:

Quote:

When I die and go eith er up or down, MY JEEP is coming with me.

So, what you're saying is, when you'd go you'd like us to find the biggest, baddest, deepest mudpit around, put you in the driver's seat, set the Jeep in 4X4 LO, put it in gear, and watch her sink out in the middle. (You know, kind of a Viking funeral, without the burning boat) :wink:

In any case, I've got 59K on my Libby, and she's not leaving me yet! I usually average around 200k before getting rid of a vehicle so it will be a while. If gas prices keep going up, it may take a long time to get there, but that's my intention. For now. Of course, Management reserves the right to change its mind............

YOUR G.D. RITE!
keep your prommis!
I will be the viking around here..... :twisted:

fdems · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2008 5:59 pm

So I spend a little extra in money for gas, I realized that for what it costs to fill up my JEEP I waste the same amount of money on take-out lunches at work or a few beers at the local pub. If I tighten the belt on some of these expenses and not be so lazy and make lunch at home and buy a 12 pack for the fridge instead of 2-3$ a beer at the bar my fuel cost does'nt look so bad afterall. Hell I quit smoking and not only do I feel better but I have alot more money in the pocket. So before you race out to buy that used or new riceburner to try to extend MPG's and give up the fun you had in your JEEP try looking elsewhere in your spending to save money, I guarantee people waste more money everyday on stuff they don't need or can do themselves if they got off their booty than they do at the pump to fill your tank.. That's my opinion anyways...

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2008 9:49 pm

I'm at a crossroads right now. I love my Jeep and don't really care about the gas mileage but my wife just told me that I could look into a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. To get it though, I would have to sell the Jeep. The Challenger is essentially my dream car and has been since before the concept was even thought of. I used to own a 1970 Challenger, a 1969 Roadrunner clone, and a numbers matching 1969 Charger. I always loved the Challenger the most and wanted to build one that had 400+ hp, 400+ tq, could pull 1.0G on the skid pad, and could stop in less than 130' from 60mph. This Challenger can do almost all of those things (not sure about the 1.0G).

But I love my Jeep (don't need to explain why to you guys, you get it already).

KJ-BOL · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2008 10:42 pm

with two jeeps getting no better than 13-14 mpg's, i have no choice but fill up
KJ & JK are staying put

This is what makes me feel better

Salud!

QuestMan · **Posted:** Thu May 15, 2008 11:17 pm

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I'm at a crossroads right now. I love my Jeep and don't really care about the gas mileage but my wife just told me that I could look into a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. To get it though, I would have to sell the Jeep. The Challenger is essentially my dream car and has been since before the concept was even thought of. I used to own a 1970 Challenger, a 1969 Roadrunner clone, and a numbers matching 1969 Charger. I always loved the Challenger the most and wanted to build one that had 400+ hp, 400+ tq, could pull 1.0G on the skid pad, and could stop in less than 130' from 60mph. This Challenger can do almost all of those things (not sure about the 1.0G).

But I love my Jeep (don't need to explain why to you guys, you get it already).

That, sir, is what is considered an 'untenable' position. On the one hand, you already have a Jeep. There is an unwritten rule that states, "Every man, at some point in his life, will either have, or desire a Jeep". (Oops: I actually wrote it). Anyway, there is an equally strong belief, that every man should own at least one, righteous, ball-busting, Detroit muscle car. Having to give one up, in order to obtain the other, is cruel. Cruel, Cruel, Cruel.

I don't envy your position. And I DO envy your position. :twisted:

Good luck, either way.

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