1. Sweeeeeet!!!Jeeps suck.
2. Neither; but I do like 0-60 power (takes a turbo for that, though, or big displacement.Do you want to go fast or get muddy?
3. I have to drive whatever through the winter and Vettes don't do winter.My dad has a corvette convertible for sale...
5. Neither does my wife, so we can still be friends.Keep the s2000 buy the/a jeep.
4. Actually thought of that!
Never could get onto convertables myself.
8. I'm really listening. Only 1 of the Jeeps was a 2012 that I'm interested in, the rest are 2003, 2005, 2007.That is a pretty wide range of choices!
6. Yes, and I would be happy with any of them, in fact the last time I was going to buy another Jeep, I ended up with the S2000 b/c I was disappointed with it.
7. I remember when I had my 4cylinder 1994 Jeep, their 6 cylinder was a sports car for me, but years later it washo hum when I tried one out.
If you are looking at Jeep, I'm happy to give you my . The more modern Jeep Wrangler JK will be COMPLETELY different than the old YJ you had. Tons more power, all the creature comforts, and night and day difference in ride and handling. Look for a 2012 or newer to get the better 3.6L engine. There are plenty out there with reasonable mileage. Unless you plan to actually off-road it, no need for the Rubicon package. With the new JL hitting showrooms pretty soon, there is likely to be a glut of early JK's coming in as trades (or for sale by owner). I wouldn't bother with the '97-'06 Jeep TJ at this point, unless you are looking for a project.
I’ll sell you my 2005 TJ
I too have thoughts on selling my Pontiac Solstice GXP and get a Jeep. I finally decided if I ever did sell the car I would go with a small (S10, Ranger) 4x4 pickup. I think it would ride better, be more useful, and not have as many repairs.
Jeep CJ’s and YJ’s ride rough. TJ’s only ride rough if you install cheap low quality parts. MY TJ rides awesome. The newer jeeps ride like a dream.
As for reliability, my TJ has been very reliable. As long as you stick with the recommended years, you’ll be fine. Just like trucks, some years were very unreliable.
11. Great analogy!!!Trade a Honda for a Chrysler product?
10. I know: guys in my car club will never speak to me again!!!
Dude.
If I had arthritis and had zero plans to ever off-road, a loud, rough riding crapwagon like the Jeep Wrangler would be the last vehicle I would choose for a daily driver.
You had better keep that S2000. Limited production and highly sought after, I think it's going to be a future classic.
There are only 9 S2000's for sale within 100 miles of Indianapolis on Cars.com, and the least expensive one is $16,995.
Trading an S2000 for a Wrangler would be like trading a Colt Python for a Ruger GP100.
If you want a convertible, and were not born with a vagina, a Jeep would be your best option.
Maybe:
Does a Bronco count as a convertible?
I've been daily driving a jeep everyday since 2005. I don't know why anyone wouldn't want one.
If the top comes off, probably.
I loved my Wrangler, but truth be told, S2000’s are pretty badass as well. My tubby ass just doesn’t fit in them.
You're gonna regret this......
1. I'm listening. It is a fear, and I told my wife I probably should just wait until summer to be sure I'm really over the "small convertible" phase of my life.
2. I have Motorcycles all of my life, but when I walked away, I was done: prefer the small convertibles.
3. Spoken like a true Jeep owner.I've been daily driving a jeep everyday since 2005. I don't know why anyone wouldn't want one.
5. I had one for 4 yrs. (1994 model), and I bought it for $7500 and sold it for $6000, but a had to replace items like a heater core (only 65k on it) which really surprised me.Love / hate relationship with Jeeps.
4. See #3, ha!
I used to work on them for a living a couple decades back. Thankfully they've changed since then.
Jeeps fit me, love to drive and PLAY with them.
Very versatile.
Can be expensive to own.
Bring out the wild side of me.
ple.Jeep convertible = top goes "WUPPA-WUPPA-WUPPA" until your brains run out your ears.
7. I so remember that!!!
Keep the car.
Just for comparison's sake, you should look at a 2007 or newer. Ideally, a 2012 or newer. Addresses several of your concerns with the TJ. It will be much quieter, have more power, handle better, and have a lower step-in height (they removed the "lip" at the door). Yeah, they will cost more. But, a bone-stock version will be at the lower end of the spectrum, and more to your liking.
But, thanks for the "review". Described a TJ perfectly!