Buying a used JK with low vs high mileage

LetsGoMuddin

LetsGoMuddin

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Hey guys,
I'm still searching for a used JK and I was wondering how long these vehicles will last? Is 100,000 miles too much? I want something that doesn't have that much mileage, and will last me a long long time. How long have you guys driven your JKs and how much longer do you hope to have them? Thanks for the help!
 
MikeO

MikeO

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Bought mine new in 2012 and already have 65,000 on it. Runs like I just bought it and I hope it stays that way for a long time. A long as it was taken care of, 100,000 is nothing nowadays.

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wayoflife

wayoflife

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Yup, as mentioned, we had over 100,000 miles on our first motor and only swapped it out because we needed a new transmission and found one that came with a brand new motor. I'm sure it would have lasted a lot longer. Having said that, there have been a few people I know of with oil consumption problems and even pretty early on. This is the one thing I would be on the look out for.
 
seanb123

seanb123

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LetsGoMuddin said:
Hey guys,
I'm still searching for a used JK and I was wondering how long these vehicles will last? Is 100,000 miles too much? I want something that doesn't have that much mileage, and will last me a long long time. How long have you guys driven your JKs and how much longer do you hope to have them? Thanks for the help!
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It all depends on how you want to drive it. Driving it every day I'd go for less than 100k I really can't see it lasting more than say 160k but that's just me. If it's going to be a trail rig go for it if your not going to load the miles on. Also stuff like huge tires do add a little more strain on the engine so keep that in mind as well.
 
jeeeep

jeeeep

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I own a 2010, 3.5 lift, 35's and have over 85000 miles - it gets driven, tows, wheeled and overall used...
It still runs strong but I keep it maintained - regular oil changes, I also change the transmission more often than required especially after a busy summer of towing etc...
my last Jeep was approaching 120000 miles before I sold it
 
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Tyler02

Tyler02

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I purchased my 07 jku a little over a year ago with 91,000. I now have 115,000 miles on it the only issues I have had were a wheel seal leaking and a water pump leak. Both of the issues were very easily fixed. I honestly believe that any vehicle you take proper care of will last you.
 
dahreno

dahreno

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Wow , you guys drive alot ! Bought my 2008 in 2007 and only have a little over 60 grand on it . I have had zero issues .
 
JKWrang

JKWrang

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Vehicles nowadays last well into 150k+ IF properly maintained. Depending upon your driving style a good price at 100k+ miles isn't the death trap it used to be.

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cap

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As would be the case with any vehicle over 100k miles, it would be the better part of prudence to make sure you have some coin set aside for repairs.
 
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Smoked

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60k on my 2011 and still runs just fine... Keep up with the maintenance on it is the key to a happy Jeep...
 
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Mtsnowjk

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Just hit 100k on my 09 JKU with automatic. I almost traded it in earlier this year because I was afraid of the 100k mark but I have had no problems at all and it is running pretty well. At this pace I figure it will be fine for another 60k or so. The transmission is what worries me the most. It has held up well but I can tell it is starting to slip a bit. I would have no worries about going with a high mileage JK as long as it has been well maintained.
 
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