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My table partner at gun shows was the county coroner. He thought it made a lot of sense for him to get a jeep because he was constantly walking to places to get dead bodies. So he did the research and bought a 4 cyl. Then complained to me about the awful gas mileage. I told him he should have asked me first. His theory was 4 cyl got better fuel economy. I told him no, they only go slower. If you push them on the road they're going full blast to even keep up with traffic. That gives the terrible fuel economy. Luckily they don't offer a 4 cyl "option" these days. Only the healthy V6. Those haven't always been healthy, either. Up through 2011 they barely made any go power. Then in 2012 they upgraded to a Mercedes designed engine. This one makes good power. Unhappy ammo seeker | |||
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If you check the EPA gas mileage on say a 2005 wrangler, it shows 17MPG combined on the 4 cylinder and 15MPG combined on the 6 cylinder. Other years may vary but either number sucks. | |||
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I've had Wranglers for the last 13 years, first a 2 DR LJR and now a JKUR. I loved the long wheel base LJ and would still have it if I hadn't totaled it. Maybe you can find a nice used LJ? I would not own a 2 DR JK/JL for my only vehicle. The backseat is very hard to access and there is virtually no storage behind it. We go out with two dogs and gear, couldn't do it in a 2 DR. My JKU is perfect for us, we go backcountry, a lot, and I do participate in 4 WD events. The 4 DR is great on the highway, 80 MPH no problem, I'm on 35" rubber and 4.10 gears. I do not commute with it and it still gets 12K/yr. I can't imagine life in UT without a Jeep but we're fortunate to be off road in 15 minutes, a half hour takes us to the Arizona Strip, 4000 miles of unpaved roads! 20 minute away on Sand Mtn:  "Nature scares me" a quote by my friend Bob after a rough day at sea. | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
I’m with USAA. That’s liability/collision/comprehensive/under/uninsured. 100/300 coverage, $500 deductible for collision and zero for comp. $758 per year, includes a multi vehicle discount. Must be a NC thing. I checked with a broker last year and the difference was negligible. Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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| Raised Hands Surround Us Three Nails To Protect Us  |
Ouch! We’re about spot even in coverage minus the $500 deductible. Did you check with State Farm? One has to go straight to State Farm as all their agents are independent and don’t allow brokers. I have been with them for 20 years next month  They have always been the cheapest.Except on my cabin. Their handling of claims (granted have had very few) has been great with no issue. We have multi-car discount and multipolicy as we have homeowners with them as well as a couple personal articles policy. If I am not mistaken our rates should drop next month as I hit 35 and think that is the age for the next drop in price. Either way I still say if you can afford it buy the Jeep!!!! ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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Not to be an ass, but it sounds like you shouldn’t figure out how to afford it. If $130 is juggling, you should lay off the wants and stick with the needs. I’d like a Rubicon. I’d like a F-250. I’d like an M-16. I’d like to go the Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, and Rangemsster for vacation this year. All of those are wants; I can’t afford them. I’ve been too familiar with debt, unexpected expenses, and financial problems. You have two children, might have another, and $130/month is a readjustment (without even considering the jacked up insurance)? That’s the perfect modern choice that keeps far too many people always paying someone else, and afraid because they’re one paycheck away...... But if you’ve got the money, enjoy it.  | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
Readjustment as in every 1st of the month I pay myself out of my savings account, where all my pay is deposited. I live within a budgeted number every month, after retirement, savings, etc. is taken care of. There is usually a couple of hundred extra every month from my allocation that goes toward extra car payment. My only debt is the car and a small student loan. I would have to adjust the amount I pay myself every month to fit the new total. Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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| Inject yourself! |
Buy one! I want a Rubicon pretty bad but the practical side has kept me from it. Also why I haven’t bought the Mustang is planned on getting when the 2018’s came out. Do not send me to a heaven where there are no dogs. Step Up or Stand Aside: Support the Troops ! Expectations are premeditated disappointments. | |||
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| Raised Hands Surround Us Three Nails To Protect Us |
SO WHAT COLOR ARE YOU GETTING????? ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
Same insurance on a Jeep is $115 less per 6 months than my Mazda currently is. Hmmmmmm... Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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Can’t afford not to buy it. I am guessing something is plugged in wrong for your Mazda or they are an unadvertised death trap. ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
My guess is either Mazda drivers drive crazier, or jeeps don’t require $2,000 of work every time they go over a raccoon. Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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These insurance rates are making me sad.  _____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911. | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
Are they high or low? My only wreck was in 2008. My only ticket was 2002. I looked last night and my 6 month premium is $357 for my Mazda. That’s with a multi policy discount. I don’t think that’s bad. Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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Did you tell them you would be selling/dropping the Mazda and that the Jeep will be your daily driver? And was it in writing? That seems unrealistically low. | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
Yes and yes. And I haven’t looked, but usually USAA quotes are saved to your account for a week or so, so maybe a yes there too. Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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It's location. I have a clean license/record and I'm paying almost twice as much for basic liability on an 18 year old vehicle. _____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911. | |||
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So C, how much are you looking to spend and what model and year are you looking at? Borrowing the $? Figured out the payment, interest, insurance, maintenance, gas, accessories, tires, etc, etc, etc? Wanting one is going to cost a lot less. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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| Do No Harm, Do Know Harm |
2018 JKs are going for a song presently, as the new JL model is concurrent for 2018. I think a 4 door is a better option for my family. It would be financed through my credit union. Payment essentially the same as my present. Insurance cheaper than present. Gas will increase by about $100-$150 a month. Knowing what one is talking about is widely admired but not strictly required here. Although sometimes distracting, there is often a certain entertainment value to this easy standard. -JALLEN "All I need is a WAR ON DRUGS reference and I got myself a police thread BINGO." -jljones | |||
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| Green grass and high tides |
so a new one then. So how much is that going to be per month for all the cost's I mentioned $500 $600 $700 $800 $1000 more Please do not tell $350 unless you plan to finance for a decade. Because a $30000.00 vechile will cost you at least double and that is just the vehicle cost. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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