Jeep Wrangler JK Buyer's Guide (2007-2018)

If you’re thinking about purchasing a 2007 to 2018 Jeep Wrangler, you’ve come to the right place. Buying a new or used vehicle can be an extremely stressful experience for some. While NADA and Kelley Blue Book can offer you guidance on a stock vehicle’s given market value, much of that can go out of the window when dealing with the Jeep Wrangler. This is largely due to the tremendous amount of aftermarket wares typically adorned on a given Jeep.

Known by many simply as the JK, the 2007 to 2018 Wrangler has been one of the most successful Jeeps ever produced, both from a sales and performance standpoint. A large source of the JK’s triumph is due not only to its modern amenities that its predecessors lacked (hello, power windows and power door locks!), but also the convenience and practicality that the four-door Unlimited version brings to the table.

[chrismishefske]

That was a great video. Very informative 👍

[kofiofosu]

Great video. Got a 2011 in 2019. Good vehicle. My next will be a 2016-2018 unlimited.

[mr.CooksBigly]

Nice video! Bought a 2016 Rubicon with the hardrock package two years ago. Only regret is not buying it in 2016.

[brianduff]

My 07 with the 3.8 has literally beaten the snot out of tj and newer jks haven't seen to many ljs where I where but I'm not afraid of them. Bring it. I'll see you at the top when you get there.

[ShaneIrwin]

Thanks for this video. Very informative and well done. I'm new to Jeeps, at age 53 (but always been a Jeeper at heart)

[NorthWest_Living]

Really good info for someone taking a first glance at newer model jeeps like me, love the video structure and all the videos playing to keep us entertained. Solid man

[JackwDyles-zujt]

Just got my 2013 jeep wrangler sport 4x4 with the soft top and the 3.6 v6 and 6speed trans. Have had it 3weeks and love it. It has nothing fancy on it but I'm going to do some things to it and have fun. O it's got around 127080 miles on it.

[infernoleviathan]

I got a 2D JK (not unlimited) i can see the pros and cons about having 4D against 2D.
✌️ Jeep wave all in here 🤙

[ivanvarykino]

Being a longtime toyota/lexus owner and current daily driver of a rock solid GX460, I'm definitely wary of owning any jeep product. That said, their reputation as toads for motorhomes is real. Looking forward to purchasing one for it's intended purpose as secondary adventure vehicle.
Thanks for the CK primer!

[Adriansito]

Why are many people avoiding the 2012 please enlighten me cause i have a great opportunity to buy a 2012 WUS
but im scared now that people are just saying trash about them the one im taking a look at has 160k miles on it and its 12k on it THE TRANSITIONS !!!! ARE SUPER AMAZING !!!! KEEP THEM UP

[cva]

Hardtop: I mounted a small electric winch on the roof of my garage. Winch the roof up by myself in spring and lower back on in the fall. Park my MX-5 Miata under the roof.

[scottkinderdine]

I have a 16 2 Door Rubicon & Love it!

[Just_Call_Me_Tim]

This is the exact kind of video I’ve been looking for! Thank you! I’m on the hunt for a 2016-17 Sport S or Sahara to get a little later this year, and you’ve given the best technical breakdown I’ve found yet!

[peterc]

Original owner 2010 Wrangler. Reaching 400 000 km soon.

[ArizonaJK]

3.6 is a great chose if you install aftermarket rocker arms. If the oil is not changed on a regular basis they all develop at head tick. Also rear main will leak along with engine oil cooler and filter housing. But again great bottom end for boosting. I forgot Engine block casing sand will clog your cooling system. You can join the law suit if you have one of those.

[Edscomment]

Great video, good advise and good explanation of the different gen’s of JK’s I have one of the last 2018 JKU’s and I am happy I did !!

[bihcibz]

We are considering a purchase and appreciate the efficiency and quality of your video. Thank you.

[RyanRKJ]

Very thorough guide. Thank you. I’m considering an early, higher mileage 2 door.

[jaradderosa]

Ali - good informative video but one thing I would add about the “worth” of the Rubicon is if you want to “buy or build” your rig. Obviously someone that wants to build on the mild side (35’s or less) can safely use the Rubicon and not have to go through the necessary upgrades needed for a more hard core rig and still have a good reliable rig. A lot of the rigs that you see on you tube and such are guys running 40’s and aftermarket axles that can handle the associate load with the stress.

[terrancemurphy]

Nice job on the video. The off road video inserts are very cool. The information was helpful. I own a 2011 Jeep JK Sport. Low kilometres. No mods.