| Are you sure you really want a used Jeep? | | | | have a Jeep Wrangler or a CJ, only to find out |
| Let me see...have you ever driven a Jeep? If so, | | | | that the "Jeep ride" was too rough on the derriere |
| was it a Wrangler, a CJ, a Cherokee, Jeep truck | | | | and other delicate parts. |
| or one of many other varieties from a long | | | | Fortunately, Jeep has produced other more |
| history of unique Jeep vehicles? | | | | civilized models such as the Grand Cherokee, |
| I have driven Jeeps for many years, and I can | | | | Commander, Liberty and a few others with |
| honestly say that most Jeep owners either love | | | | comfort options similar to sitting in your favorite |
| their Jeep or hate it. In my observation there is | | | | recliner sipping a cool iced tea. |
| not much middle ground when it comes to Jeeps. | | | | Okay, that may be over the top a little, but you |
| Buying a "used" Jeep may be the way to go if | | | | get the point. Some of these more "cushy" Jeeps |
| you are just getting started in the world of Jeeps. | | | | have the 4x4 ability to perform quite well off |
| I say this because new Jeeps can be pretty | | | | road as well as on the paved roads...and might |
| pricey (even more so than some comparable | | | | seem to suit certain tastes better than the |
| brands). | | | | Wrangler or CJ could. |
| Also, buying a used Jeep will give you an | | | | All Jeeps are not created equal so before |
| opportunity to get to know your Jeep and to find | | | | snagging that used Jeep up the street because it |
| out if this affair is going to last or not...and usually | | | | is a convertible, or has big tires, or is just so |
| for a whole lot less money than buying new. | | | | darned cute...take a deep breath or you might get |
| Even if this relationship does not work out the | | | | burned. |
| good news is that most used Jeeps (especially | | | | Study up on the different models, styles and |
| the Wrangler and the other Jeep 4x4's) tend to | | | | features that fit your wants and needs, but |
| hold their respective values well within the used | | | | remember these are "Jeeps" and most are not |
| marketplace. | | | | like your everyday SUV or family sedan. |
| So now you still think you want a used Jeep in | | | | I personally love Jeeps and often wish I had |
| your life. Then what do you do next? | | | | known more about these great rigs years ago |
| Searching for just the right vehicle of any sort | | | | when I sold a really classic Jeep because I didn't |
| can be a real hassle and sometimes a nightmare. | | | | really know exactly what a treasure I had at the |
| Searching for a good used Jeep can be even | | | | time. |
| more traumatic and time consuming (but not | | | | So, if a used Jeep is in your future I would highly |
| always). | | | | recommend getting as much information as |
| Remember, Jeeps are unique animals in the off | | | | possible by driving different models (and not just |
| road/on road jungle, and thus need to be | | | | around the block). Really get the experience of |
| understood well before approaching for the first | | | | the Jeep. Learn all about the pros and cons of any |
| time. | | | | particular model you may be interested in. |
| The first and simplest rule in finding a good Jeep is | | | | Some research can go a long way to save you |
| choosing the model that will suit your wants and | | | | time and money, so that when you do pull the |
| needs as much as possible. | | | | trigger on a used Jeep, it will be an affair to |
| Many times I have known people who just had to | | | | remember...and that's a good thing! |