May join the club

DerangedPony · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2009 4:32 pm

Hey guys, I found this site a while ago when I was first looking to get into a Liberty. I am back again thinking about trading my car in for a Liberty. I currently have a 07 Mazdaspeed6 GT and I really love the car but I dont enjoy the payments. I started looking at Libertys again because I really like the new style. What I dont like about the new trucks is the stupid "Limited Slip" and the extra weight. So, I am also looking at the KJ even thou I dont like the style much or the interior....... I do like how the truck is built.

I am basically looking for a good mild off-road rig and Daily Driver. I am really a Ford guy but they do not make a small suv with a solid rear axle. My last truck was a Ranger FX4 with a coil-over conversion and 5.5'' of lift. It was a great truck but I need the backseat. I like how the KJs are built and this site shows how capable they are.

I work for a dealer and we have a 06 Renegade for sale. It has 21k miles and is still covered my warranty until 1/23/10 (my birthday). Because I work for the dealer, I can get the truck for $13k. After it's said and done, I can have my payment go from $260/m to around $150/m.

I am not sure what I'm looking for, I just need a push to do the deal. I kinda want reassurance that it's a good price and that I'll be happy with the truck as a trail rig/DD. Thanks guys for any help.

mjp75jazz · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2009 4:42 pm

i have an 06 i just bought with 26k miles on it for $12,400 but it's a 4x2 so a 4x4 for $13k sounds fair to me. and i LOVE my renny!!!!! i traded my 04 renny with 104k miles on it for my 06 & with all the regular maintance, never had any issues with it! i highly recommend!

Guest · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2009 4:44 pm

Perhaps this will seal the deal!

BTW, if you don't like the ESP of the 08+ models, you will not like the ESP in the 06-7 models either. ThunderbirdJunkie would strongly suggest an '05 if you like the flat-hood-era Renegades

Guest · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2009 9:54 pm

How do you like the mazda6? It will be quite a change going from that to a kj.

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2009 9:59 pm

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

Perhaps this will seal the deal!

BTW, if you don't like the ESP of the 08+ models, you will not like the ESP in the 06-7 models either. ThunderbirdJunkie would strongly suggest an '05 if you like the flat-hood-era Renegades

Yeah! show him the UGLIEST KJ ON LOST!!! :roll:

Way to run another possible member off TURD!!!! :shock:

You should get a KJ... 02-03..... Black!
and
Welcome!

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 1:48 am

03CDKJ wrote:

Yeah! show him the UGLIEST KJ ON LOST!!! :roll:

Way to run another possible member off TURD!!!! :shock:

You should get a KJ... 02-03..... Black!
and
Welcome!

Dunno if your serious about the ugliest KJ, if you were I'd agree. :lol:

Get one and make it your own.

Fouros · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 2:56 am

03CDKJ wrote:

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

Perhaps this will seal the deal!

BTW, if you don't like the ESP of the 08+ models, you will not like the ESP in the 06-7 models either. ThunderbirdJunkie would strongly suggest an '05 if you like the flat-hood-era Renegades

Yeah! show him the UGLIEST KJ ON LOST!!! :roll:

Way to run another possible member off TURD!!!! :shock:

You should get a KJ... 02-03..... Black!
and
Welcome!

[/img]

Boiler · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 5:50 am

I know there is a milage difference, but when I was shopping for mine in January, I was mainly finding 04-06 w/ 40-50k miles for around 9 to 11 k. I ended up with an '05 with 42k for $9,000. I'm sure an '06 w/ 20k for 13,000 is a fair deal, but it seems a smidge high to me, especially when you work for the dealer.

That said, I'm pretty sure used "values" have climbed in the last 3 months due to the shortage of used vehicles. If I was you, I'd ask whoever does your buying to find what the year, style, and drivetrain you want at auction and just let you buy it under their name.

DerangedPony · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 12:13 pm

I'm going to hold off for a week or two. I want to see what the used Jeep/dodge values do after the bankruptcy. I'm thinking we may see some people over react and move to a different make. I know Ford is running a rebate right now where you can up to a extra $1000 off if you trade in a Chrysler. Talk about kicking them while they are down.

I love the Speed6, I just miss having a 4x4. Also, have a wedding to pay for, so a lower payment would help with that.

DryBones · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 12:35 pm

good point on waiting to see what happens after the bankruptcy. We are looking at the used Wrangler market right now. As nice as the new 4 door JK's look I can't see buying new right now with all the turmoil.

DerangedPony · **Posted:** Sat May 02, 2009 1:24 pm

We'll see what Jeep does for rebates and also I'll take a look at our areas next major auction which is Wed. I think.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2009 7:44 pm

i loooove my 06 renny.. and i also like the ESP.. almost as good as lockers offroad.

yours could look like this with a little time/money if you end up with it.

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2009 7:56 pm

Great looking truck there KJ. Those Bushwafker flares your running?

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2009 7:57 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

Great looking truck there KJ. Those Bushwafker flares your running?

Those are the stock renegade flares. No bushwacker flares for the KJ available.

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2009 8:13 pm

Thanks JP. I wonder if you can retro those to a non Renegade?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2009 8:20 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

Thanks JP. I wonder if you can retro those to a non Renegade?

They all bolt on the same just the Renes use fake bolts is all :roll:

May join the club

Who is online