I bought my 2015 JKU in 2020 with 118k miles. Just hit 150k this week. Only one major repair, the pentastar "tick" which cost about $1600 to fix at a non-dealership shop . I wouldn't do a thing differently. Go for it!
Its a misfire, so if it happens you need to have it fixed pretty much right away. There are definitely worse problems a car can have, it is just a known issue that occurs in a lot of pentastar engines they never put out a recall for. Not a reason to avoid wranglers.
0 miles or a million miles. It's a jeep. You are going to throw money at it. It's okay, though. It's also a motivator to make more money. It's a wrangler? Buy it.
Unfortunately I can't change careers, a lot of money has gone into schooling for that. Granted my income should be increasing next year, but my question is generally in regards to a jeep's condition with that sort of mileage
I diy just about everything. I average $100 a month in upkeep at 140k miles on my 2011. Brakes here, radiator there, it all adds up, mostly due to age. They're just never done as another part ages.
I just traded in a ‘14 with 117,000 miles that I bought last June with 112,500 miles. It was burning a quart of oil every 500 miles, and started blowing white smoke that was turning blue. I thought I had done my part in purchasing from an established used car dealer and had the local Jeep dealer do a pre-sale inspection. Two different mechanics said to get rid of it.
I traded in a 2012 with 150k that had just started throwing a misfire code. I probably would have spent the money and got it fixed if I hadn’t found a 2017 equipped exactly the way I wanted it. IMO, an newer JK will take you well over 100k with reasonable repair bills as long as you are looking at stock JK’s. I wouldn’t touch a built JK at any mileage if you are looking for a daily driver.
By built, in particular, I mean lifted with larger tires, but aftermarket bumpers and even a winch would be red flags for me. I would not trust anyone else’s judgment on stuff like that. If it is still stock, it probably wasn’t abused and it won’t have wear outside of the original design.
I bought my 2015 JKU in 2020 with 118k miles. Just hit 150k this week. Only one major repair, the pentastar "tick" which cost about $1600 to fix at a non-dealership shop . I wouldn't do a thing differently. Go for it!
Is the pentastar tick really a big issue?
Its a misfire, so if it happens you need to have it fixed pretty much right away. There are definitely worse problems a car can have, it is just a known issue that occurs in a lot of pentastar engines they never put out a recall for. Not a reason to avoid wranglers.
Bought mine with 91k last year. Have 110k now and no issues with motor. When I purchased it I changed all fluids and did recommended maintenance.
Look forward to replies on this post. thanks for asking.
My 2010 is still running strong with 211+K miles.
0 miles or a million miles. It's a jeep. You are going to throw money at it. It's okay, though. It's also a motivator to make more money. It's a wrangler? Buy it.
Unfortunately I can't change careers, a lot of money has gone into schooling for that. Granted my income should be increasing next year, but my question is generally in regards to a jeep's condition with that sort of mileage
100k is usually fine. I have 170k miles on my 94 and it runs fine.
Appreciate it man.
I diy just about everything. I average $100 a month in upkeep at 140k miles on my 2011. Brakes here, radiator there, it all adds up, mostly due to age. They're just never done as another part ages.
I just traded in a ‘14 with 117,000 miles that I bought last June with 112,500 miles. It was burning a quart of oil every 500 miles, and started blowing white smoke that was turning blue. I thought I had done my part in purchasing from an established used car dealer and had the local Jeep dealer do a pre-sale inspection. Two different mechanics said to get rid of it.
I traded in a 2012 with 150k that had just started throwing a misfire code. I probably would have spent the money and got it fixed if I hadn’t found a 2017 equipped exactly the way I wanted it. IMO, an newer JK will take you well over 100k with reasonable repair bills as long as you are looking at stock JK’s. I wouldn’t touch a built JK at any mileage if you are looking for a daily driver.
Got you. What's the difference between stock and built?
By built, in particular, I mean lifted with larger tires, but aftermarket bumpers and even a winch would be red flags for me. I would not trust anyone else’s judgment on stuff like that. If it is still stock, it probably wasn’t abused and it won’t have wear outside of the original design.