What to Look for when Buying a Used Jeep. Jeeping for Beginners.
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- čas přidán 5. 11. 2021
- Have had several requests for visuals on what to look for when shopping for and buying a used Jeep. So this video is just the highlights and hope it helps! Enjoy!
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Best tip for buying a new jeep with the 3.6…..CHECK CHECK CHECK the engine oil cooler. Make sure it isn’t leaking because that’s gonna be the most common issue. Shine a light down from the top on the left side of the engine (closest to you) and see if there is a puddle of oil. If so, you’re gonna have a 400 dollar fix then and there.
Oil will also leak from the base of the oil filter if the 0 ring wasn't intalled properly, easy to do.
Buying less expensive mods does not mean the vehicle was not take care of. 99% of Jeeps i see all done up are "Pavement Princesses". Guys build them up to look cool, with no intention of ever going off road. They are normally babied and meticulously maintained. You dont need top dollar mods to do that. Any one buying a Jeep to go off road knows what they are looking for...
Yeah thats sad honestly
Pavement princesses? Are people not allowed to buy cars they find interesting or fun unless they are some redneck who goes off-roading with their male friends every weekend in a very suppressed homosexuality type way
I don’t I never owned a vehicle before I have no idea what to look for. You should avoid using blanket words like “anyone”.
@@matthewb9955 Are you buying a jeep to go off road?
As a dealer tech for jeep, you are 100% correct. Carfax also doesn't mean squat
2010 Wrangler original owner and well maintained. 360 000km and running well!
Wow, that answers my question than. I saw a 2013 wrangler.
I Just bought a wrangler 1990 with 177 000 milles , my first one as a project
S gives me hope. Mine 09 has been plaques by issues. Now my ABS module has failed at 127000 kilometers and there are none available right across Canada and they are not allowed to send one from the USA. I would never by a Jeep again.
Cheaped out cause they went with rough country 😅 I've had over 10 offroad vehicles and ran rough country zero complaints performed just as good as the higher dollar lifts .. and I dont baby my jeeps
Good information for the new guys took me 4 years to decide on which jeep I wanted got a low mile 98 tj that had no mods been building it up ever since.
Finally a video that shows everything in detail, not only talking. Need it this, thank you
I have owned Jeeps of various models since 1972, most of which I purchased used with low milage. My one new Wrangler was a soft top which I regret for numerous reasons to include the dreaded front-end wobble and someone cutting through the plastic window in the back to steal stuff. The most fun was a pre-1950 Willy with no top that I explored the Southwest deserts in. When looking at any vehicle to purchase, I always want a second set of eyes, preferably with mechanical experience, to spot the good and the bad that I might not otherwise. And yes, I agree with looking at the underside first and foremost.
This is super useful information I see people asking this question all the time!
Josh, thank you for taking the time to give us the knowledge required in making our choices. I'm so happy you list all the things we should look for when deciding on a used Jeep, and this had shed some light between there are dishonest people out there.
Thank you once again
I once bought a 2010 Rubicon jku manual transmission. It was scratched up, basic terraflex 3 inch lift, no leaks at all just very flighty steering, that was corrected by adding aftermarket control arms because it still had stock control arms with a lift.
Thanks for that lil educational video!! I’ll try to remember all this when I get around to buying my best Jeep!! 😉 👍
thank you. this is so kind of you to do for us looking when you didnt have to do nothing. alexandria
Thanks for the great information on getting a used Jeep really appreciated
I definitely appreciate this video so so much! Thank you ❤
Thanks a ton for the tips. I am planning to buy a used Jeep and I will definitely look underneath the vehicle to look for signs of abuse and also leakage.
I have a 2015 2 dr sport soft top, garage kept since new. About 12,500kms on the odo.. gets annual service but not much use. It's a 2nd vehicle, or 6th is more like it. My daily driver is a van then there's 4 MCs I prefer riding to the jeep, but it is cool. 😙
Nice work Josh! Thank you.
I want to thank u . U have given great advice. For people like me .
You're very welcome. 😀
Great video! Thanks for the info!!!
I looked at wranglers online and on FB for over a year. Read forums and watched CZcams videos. I only drove one. The one I bought. A 2021 wrangler JL sport with rubicon wheels. 21k miles turbo 2.0L. Lease return. Convertible top. Towing package. It's not my main driver. It will be used for fun and towing the atv. No power windows or locks. The towing package was more important than PW and PL.
Thank you. I’m looking for one now. This is good information
Thanks for the good advise....very important to check b4 final decision....Gb..
Even thou a year old. Ty for this! looking for one now!
Thanks for the video I have a 12 jk sport and I took care of the maintenance accordingly. I have had to replaced the poorly designed oil cooler, leaking axle seals, faulty poorly designed dual stage oil pump, death wobble and replaced steering stabilizer. I reported these problems while under warranty and Chrysler/Dealer just gave me the run around until I was over the warranty. I’m sure not all jeeps are like mine. It is a really good idea to do your homework.Thanks
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Great info and video Josh
Thank you. Hope it helps. 😀
Thanks so much for the insite. I'm looking for my first Jeep, mostly a pavement princess. But I plan on driving throughout Mexico including beaches and mountains.
Thank you sir I appreciate it I’m learning a lot
wow nice video 👌🏼 i learned something new today
More of it! Great Video!
I’ve learned my lesson about not checking under a used vehicle before I buy it, bought a used Honda civic, got it home and the whole undercover was coming off. No take backs because it was purchased used…. Great video!
Same here. It just aggravates me because this dealership had to know that mine was leaking. It was on the lot for 30 days. You can't tell me they didn't see some drips underneath there because I only had it for one day and I could see drips in my driveway.
I made the mistake of falling in love with it 💕 and not doing my due diligence. 🤷
U can sue for them for them selling you a lemon #lemonlaw😏
Well done Josh, thanks
Oh no, you described me in this video.....I saw a Jeep on a premium car lot and wanted it! I did not shop around, other than knowing prices of models on the used market. I wish I had watched this first. The good news.... it was a babied leased vehicle.... one of six owned by a family. According to the salesman it was the dog transporter and never taken off road. I did look underneath for obvious dents. It does smell of dog ;)
Car fax is nice but I have found multiple jeeps that we took to mechanics before we bought and they find issues not on the car fax. Have an external mechanic check it out, even if you buy from a dealership. If they won’t let you, then don’t buy from them.
Thank you so much for your info on buying a jeep. Im in seattle mark
Very good information. I bought my 2015 JKU stock with 33k miles. I now have a Metal Cloak lift, Mickey Thompson wheels and tires, and a Smittybilt tire carrier (new bumpers and winch too). I did not want to cheap out on suspension parts.
Way to go Julia! 👍
I'm looking for around that year and stock. I'm not looking to rock crawl, but some light off-roading/over-landing and rescue setup, and would rather have stock to work from when I start.
Just got a 2014 Rubicon it is mostly stock it is joining my 1995 YJ with a 4 inch lift. Both are great. Plan to do an engine swap from 2.5 i4.
Very good information.
Very helpful video! I only drive stick shift (my preference) so it’s much more difficult to find the one 🤪
Dang I wish I had that problem, I’m trying to find a jeep with automatic transmission and all I can find are stick shifts 😔
Thank you so much for the advice
Great video. Thanks👍❤️
Even if you "don't know what you're looking at," as long as you don't go off saying that, you can potentially squeeze some truth out of a salesman. If the lot personnel get nervous from you just having an in-depth look, let that be a red flag you don't ignore!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a jeep soft top that fits snug on the back. My TJ, LJ, and JK all have had a gap at the tailgate. If the soft top is a sun rider, make sure the cable is still intact. My JK cable snapped. I have the replacement but haven’t fixed it yet.
Thanks 👍 very good information
Take another person and have them move steering back and forth then you can see if steering or suspension needs work. You should reach down and pull on belt tensioner. I would expect better bolts on the control arms for 33k. And look at the track bar mount. Make sure there is no movement bacl and forth where track bar mounts to axle.
I just bought a lifted15 Sport. It has over $10K in upgrades. It's all in great shape.
Great tips .. thank you !
You're welcome
This is why I bought my Jeep new. I know everywhere it has been, and I have done every mod myself.
not to mention the 10k depreciation the moment the front tires left the lot after signing 😆
@@ardascholar5289 not the best vehicle to be commenting about depreciation…
@@austinhutchings why? Am i underselling it? 15k then
just got my Uncles 2005 jeep tj..he passed away and his brother took ownership then few months later he had for sale was offerd 12,000 for it he turned it down then my dad asked if he would sell it to me..and well he gave me the uncle nephew deal and gave it to me for 5,000 I was in tears its pretty much mint 2005 jeep tj, stock jeep hard top n soft the soft top is brand new still wrapped in the back as it has never been used yet,had a look at it and wow..its like show room shape have a book with all oil changes etc done and dates etc he took really good care of it as I will also do I will be keeping it stock..the only thing I am actually going to do is put 33's on it that it that way i dont need to lift or do any mods,,,keep it stock in the end years from now it will be worth so much more a 2005 jeep stock tj compared to a 2005 tj thats been lifted mods etc..stock is always worth more 20 30 40 years later than one done up, I owned a 1991 Mustang 5.0 in my 20's for 10 k and put 15 k into it engine etc was just a money pit..wont make the same mistake as mods lead to mods lead to mods and meh been there done that like i said tho it will always be worth more as a stock vehicle that just a fact if it 100% mint shape tho obviously, I dont take it like heavy offroading just like around the lakes n stuff to go fishing n camping
Well done!!
Great video
Axle seals leaking are something to look for to
My 2016 Jeep drivers axle seal failed at 55,000..
This reminds me when I was trying to trade my 1960 Rambler American Super. I was car hunting and found a beautiful Isuzu Trooper, that was super clean no tears in the seats and just well taken care of. But upon hearing east coast car, I looked at the trailer hitch as I was going to look under it and there almost was nothing left. underneath made you think original Trooper not 01 Trooper... it was that bad.
If you are particular like me, DON'T even try to by a used Jeep. I have tried for about two years. The ones that I was interested, either sold faster than I could pick up the phone, or priced ridiculously high, to almost new prices. So after two years of looking, I have resigned and ordered a new one. The only regret that I have is having not ordered it to begin with. 2017 JK Rubicon.
Rough Country lifts are not cheap. They may be in price but not in actual usage. Im so tired of that narrative. Cheap doesn't always mean cheap and expensive doesn't always mean the best.
What’s the best ones? Been looking at some but I don’t know the difference tbh I’m trying to learn more so I can build it nice. I go camping a lot and off roading occasionally when I go shooting
Hey Josh, Thanks for very informative video. If possible show video on what are the things that must not be accepted at any price and what things may be acceptable even when not in perfectly prestine condition?
I bought a used jeep 2 years ago. Never ever again!!! If someone gave me a new one, I would sell it that day!!!
What model and why? I am thinking of getting a Jeep 😢
Great video thank you We are new to Las Vegas and looking for our first jeep. Need a 4 door if you are aware of any good deals out there let me know.
First thing I do when buying any vehicle is crawl underneath.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Jeep that has scratches underneath from off-roading. When I get under the vehicle I’m looking for rust or broken parts. Drag marks just let me know it’s had a fun time.
Right!? Yut!
Agreed!
Sure, it might have had a fun time but it can also mean you’ll be spending a lot of extra money on repairs from the fun time it had.
I bought a jeep with similar equipment being equal all are JL williys 2 door. Out of 3, one was off roaded as evidenced by scratches on the side and under body. I bought the one that was never off roaded. Prices were equal. I want to be the one that puts those scars 😊
Lov to buy one
It's actually hard tops that are prone to leaks. It's pretty rare for soft tops to leak.
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I don’t understand what you mean by a cheap suspension and shocks, by Rough Country. That’s only your opinion. Rough Country has a very good reputation. That is what we run on all of our Jeeps. Never had a problem!! The cost is not cheap either. Yes, cheaper than Fox but, why pay double for just a name?
You should be looking for a 4Runner
I had a 99 grand Cherokee. Gave me lots of issues. I am not mechanically inclined to own such a high maintenance vehicle. Sold it for 400 dollars. Expensive to repair heads were bad so I cut my losses
Thanks for sharing
Gracias por compartir
Muito Obrigado.
No problem, hope it helps! 😀
You never even pulled up the front driver and passenger floor mats and check for rotted floor panels due to Jeeps leaking
I love how the thumbnail has nothing to do with the video. Great job!
Any known issues with 2001 wrangler sport models?
You don't buy used Jeeps. You don't buy Jeeps period unless you know you are buying a money pit and can afford it. This is a warning to the kids out there.
Thanks 👍
the other thing with Modded vehicles is the quality or the parts used
I’m sure some people regularly change the oil themselves since jeeps are easy to get under. Carfax wouldn’t see this of course. I even jack up my low to the ground ford fusion and change it.
I would say that depends on where you live or where the Jeep has been. If you’re around the city, it’s more likely that they don’t change the oil themselves. Carfax isn’t perfect by any means, but can give you a better idea of how it was taken care of. I would use it more to see how many owners there has been. Not a perfect method, but if it’s had a lot of different owners, then it could mean that it’s had a lot of issues.
@@Coonazz791great insight 😀 thanks
I've learned that pavement princesses are great for resale value
Carfax is not 100%. My first car was a Corolla and it had a clean carfax. Any work done on a “under the table” shop will not show up. Just wanted to point that out. Another good tip is start the 3.6 and let it come to temp. Listen for the infamous tick. I’ve seen them trying to be sold with the tick 😅
Nothing is 100%, but that doesn’t make his point of checking it invalid.
If you're buying a used Jeep, you're buying a project vehicle. You had better have the cash reserves to pay someone to do the work, or be a very good DIY mechanic. Oh and you will need to have another vehicle besides the Jeep, because much of the Jeep's time will be in some state of disassembly.
What are your thoughts on Teraflex? Very informative video.
I prefer teraflex for suspension. I think they make a great product, and stand behind it. Ran their 4.5 inch kit on my first JK, their 2.5" kit on my last JK as well....
@@JeepingForBeginners thanks so much for the response. I’m currently looking into Teraflex’s 2.5” lift for my JK
I think you will very happy overall with that kit
I wish I had seen this video 2 weeks ago. I bought my 2011 Sport, 2 door, 6 speed hardtop running 33's on a 2" suspension lift from a Cadillac dealer- and got screwed.
Leaking differential, leaking axle seals, gas leak.
They HAD to know that these were issues just from seeing the fluids on the ground underneath.
Got a decent deal on it, but 2K worth of work being done now. 😡
That really sucks my man I am sorry to hear that. If you have any other issues ( I hope you don't) let me know because a lot of times they are easy fixes at your own home for A LOT cheaper and I can walk you through it.
Nonetheless, I hope its driving ok now and you are enjoying it
We got screwed too when we bought our Jeep in June. However, we absolutely love it. My husband is a wrench turner and good at figuring things out. The electrical issues are rough but fixable with a lot of research and patience.
@@SwiftestTailor easy to work on, for the most part. I am handy and actually enjoy most of the repairs.
Very informative video. But your music is too loud.
What about mileage standards? What should I look for mileage wise?
Another vehicle.
such a helpful video. should have a million views.
I bought a Jeep JK a few months ago. I was aware to avoid Jeeps that were domiciled in Northern States and Coastal areas, due to rust issues. I was focused on Jeeps with less than 60,000 miles, garaged in a Southern state, not modified and no evidence the Jeep was taken off road or involved in any accidents. I examined over 500 Jeeps for sale on line before I found what I was looking for.
It was a one owner, locally owned, that was in showroom condition inside and out. It’s Maintenance record indicated the previous owner changed the oil and filter every 4000 miles at the same dealership. I was lucky to find exactly what I was looking for.
Wow that great. I’m looking to buy a JL without all these crazy mods and hopefully find something like you
I’m watching this in November 2022. In my area of Oklahoma I’m seeing a lot of used Wranglers and Gladiators from 2020. Is there a particular problem with the 2020 models that I should be looking for?
No.... Leasing was a HUGE thing during the Pandemic. And now all those leases have come due.... so hence the overflow of a particular late model year
@@JeepingForBeginners Thank you for the information I appreciate it.
Do you think the used jeep should be under a certain amount of miles when purchasing? Or is it all about the upkeep of the jeep?
If it looks well taken care of, and proof of no real abuse, oil leaks, worn or broken parts... as far as I am concerned miles don't matter in the decision process. But miles DO matter in the selling price. So balance it. 😉
I'm going to say that it's directly related to upkeep. In the 4 years I've had my '13 JK I've more than doubled the miles that were on it at delivery so I feel I can attest. Go full synthetic. 🇺🇲🛻
@@JeepingForBeginners Wisdom here! 🇺🇲🛻
been looking for months - I have yet to find a used jeep that DOESN'T have rust.
May want to change the area your looking in, perhaps willing to venture south or west... will help lessen the rust issue
*texan laugh*
Jeeps are POS that rust, break, paint falls off (literally), etc. etc. etc. etc. Buy at your own risk. Unless you know what you are doing and can afford it.
@@JeepingForBeginnersnot true humidity is crazy Deep South
On the black Jeep that was heavily modified…. Are those led headlights?
Yeah, and actually the same ones I run on mine. They are nice headlights
😍🥰 The Red XJ 😋🤤🤤🤤🤤
In my area there is about a 6k difference or less between used and new Wranglers...I bought my Wrangler new and I am better for it.
I im looking at a jeep right now and want to know if the rear backing plate is a problem i should be Worried about Reoccurring or just a one or should I keep looking at other jeeps
What exactly has you concerned about it?
JEEP Just Expect Every Problem.
Starting at 8:35, that blue JKU has some accessory bolted to the rear door hinges. What is it?
Those are fold out steps to assist in reaching the roof. I have a set on my JKU as well.... comes in handy
What’s the maximum mileage you would consider when buying a Wrangler JL? I wanted something below 40k miles. Seeing a lot of them in the 50-60k mileage range. Is that acceptable? (I plan on keeping the car for a long time)
12 to 15k per model year is average. Higher is okay if price is lower, but lower mileage means higher price. Ultimately, if you maintain it, and it was maintained, it doesn't matter as much
@@tradde11thats where I would look at the carfax. If it’s had multiple owners with low or high mileage, then you can assume that it might be an unreliable vehicle. Especially if the sale dates are close together. Might not be a reliable way of looking at it, but I’d rather play it on the safe side rather than buying a money pit.
I thought Jeep oil leaks were just a factory feature 😄
I just found a 2003 tj RUST FREE!!
Honestly CarFax means very little. I was in an major accident, I got car fixed out of pocket and it was never reported.
Car Fax pulls from reports that are filed. If a report is never filed, no one ever knows
True, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look at it. It can tell you a lot more than just that or at least give you an idea of what it might have been through even though it’s not perfect.
I literally learned nothing Jeep specific from this. It's basically standard information for looking at any used vehicle........great.
honestly a tacoma is a better bang for your buck even if they are a little underpowered
Would you recommend buying a used wrangler that has over 100k miles? I’m looking for one and would daily drive it. Found 3 all over 100k miles.
Mileage is just a number. It's like asking would I date someone over 50? It's not the mileage or age that matters, it's the level of maintenance.... how was it treated for the first 100k, will tell you if it will last the second 100k. Then there is you, how are u gonna treat it over the next 100k? Make sense? Any mechanical object can run for ever, if taken care of properly and on time. A Jeep with more than 100k is not dead, but it may need far more $$ and TLC from you, then a Jeep with fewer miles to keep going. No vehicle can run forever if neglected. So take care of it, fix the small shit, and keep it going. Mileage doesn't matter. The level of maintenance does. 😀
Just buy a jeep in the color you like. Everything else can be fixed. You don’t need to shop around too much 👍
I want an old used jeep so bad but i know nothing about the technical stuff!!! It scares me! I dont want it breaking down and i have no extra money to fix anything that goes wrong. But i have a dog now and in need of a car now and i wish i could get a wrangler so badly.
Wranglers are definitely not for everyone thats for sure.
Most people buy them for just the cool factor of it and thats when the cheap mods get added, just to look cool.
My last trail outing winter run, I was going up a hill and couldnt make it so I slid back wards the guy behind me didnt stop at the bottom of the hill so i ended up distroying his amazon bumper 😂😂
Before the run started he was proud to have gotten it and it was a day old lol his happeness didn't last though 😂😂, i did end up paying him to have it replaced by a better bumper
So does any of this matter if I plan to get a warranty? I'm looking to purchase used, but I'm afraid of buying a lemon 🍋 😩
Warranties only last so long. And even if you get a full warranty, if you do not make a wise choice to begin with, ex. Making sure no foreseeable issues, it may always be in the shop using that warranty. Please keep in mind, regardless of what the dealer tells you, warranties will not cover any modifications.... so if you get a Wrangler pre-built, you could still have issues ... so yeah, being smart about a used purchase is always a good idea. 😉
@@JeepingForBeginners thank you do much for that information. So jeep offered a 7year warranty, now I know to ask if any mods were done. Thank you so much for your advice. I once had a sales man drop 5 grand on a 2016 Rubicon. I was alone shopping at the time, as tempted as I was to accept, something in my gut told me it was just too good to be true. 🤔😔
Warranties don’t cover preexisting conditions. Any claim turned in during the warranties first year is likely going to be challenged by the warranty provider. Warranties are expensive, often more expensive than the problem would be to fix. Personally, I don’t buy warranties.