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The Jeep Wrangler TJ Should Be at the Top of Your 4x4 Bucket List

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00:00 - SHOW OPEN

The first Jeep vehicles were made more than 80 years ago, but they're still being sold today, and if you have ever considered buying one, the Jeep Wrangler TJ series from 1997-2006 should be at the top of your bucket list.

03:55 - THE WRANGLER TJ: A BIG LEAP FORWARD IN RIDE QUALITY

A return to round headlights (no more rectangular lights)
Old-style leaf springs were eliminated
Coil springs used at each corner with 4-link control arms
Much better ride quality on paved roads
More suspension travel and better articulation off-road
Additional improvements to interior materials, dash and seats

05:21 - LARGE NUMBER OF TRIM AND FEATURE VARIATIONS

3 Different Engine Options
Manual or Automatic Transmission
Built in full roll cage
Available with Hard Top or Folding Soft Top
Full Metal or half metal doors
Doors can be removed for a more open feel

06:21 - MOST COMMON WRANGLER TJ TRIM LEVELS

Wrangler SE
Wrangler X
Wrangler Sport
Wrangler Sahara
Wrangler Unlimited
Wrangler Rubicon

10:00 - WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN A WRANGLER TJ?

Focus on condition first
Do a prepurchase inspection
Improved over time, so newer examples are typically a better choice, however any well-maintained Wrangler TJ in good to excellent condition is worth consideration

11:25 - WHICH IS BEST?

Go with the 6-cylinder model over the 4-cylinder
Get a stock example or one with professionally installed upgrades
Get a Wrangler TJ with a hardtop for security (you can always remove the top later)
I recommend the manual transmission over the automatic
If you have to get an automatic, the 2003 and later models had a 4-speed (rather than 3-speed) transmission, so go that route

13:00 - WHICH WRANGLER TJ MODEL WOULD I BUY?

Wrangler Rubicon for serious off-road use
Wrangler Unlimited for daily drive and weekend family fun
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon for the ultimate Jeep Wrangler TJ

14:00 - SHOW WRAP UP

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