Photo: Garage Kept Motors
If you're into off-roaders, chances are you have already set your eyes on a particular model. Whether it is the Nissan Patrol, an older Mercedes G-Wagen, a Toyota Land Cruiser, a Jeep Wrangler, or maybe something else, it likely keeps you up at night.
But if it is the Jeep Wrangler that gets your heart racing, you don't have to search for that perfect example anymore, especially if you find the TJ appealing. The reason is the one pictured above, which is one fine machine with a proper engine under the hood that can keep up with some fast rides.
Born in 2003, this Jeep Wrangler Rubicon shares little traits with its original self. It features a new suspension that ate a small fortune, so it is ready to hit the trail. Those massive tires wrapped around the new wheels aid traction on all kinds of loose and/or slippery surfaces. It also features a 6-inch (-mm) lift kit to conquer larger obstacles and comes with a roll cage to keep occupants safe in case it decides to go belly up.
As for the icing on the cake, it is the engine. Pop the hood open, and you will see an LS1. The 5.7-liter V8 engine came from a 2001 Corvette that had around 47,000 miles (~75,000 km) under its belt when the heart transplant occurred. The vendor also mentions ceramic headers and a dual exhaust system. And since we mentioned the Chevy's mileage, we might as well tell you that this Jeep Wrangler has almost 108,000 miles (~173,800 km) on the clock.
As a result, it is not a brand-new copy, but judging by the pictures shared by Garage Kept Motors, it certainly looks new. This applies to the exterior, cabin, and, more importantly, the underbody and engine bay. Sure, you may want to give it new upholstery to make it look fresher, but this is the kind of ride that only requires gasoline in the tank. That, and a new driver behind the wheel, who will have to pay way less than half the price of a new Wrangler Rubicon 392, aka the V8-powered one.
A brand-new 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 will set you back over $92,140, not counting the destination charge and dealer fees. A nice copy will usually exceed the $100k mark, whereas this older Wrangler is much more affordable. The listing, which you can access here, reveals a buy-it-now price of $39,900. Everyone knows that a proper restoration tends to cost a few tens of thousands of dollars, hence why we think this one is a great proposal for this sum, especially since it features a serious V8 engine under the hood. But would you buy it?
Born in 2003, this Jeep Wrangler Rubicon shares little traits with its original self. It features a new suspension that ate a small fortune, so it is ready to hit the trail. Those massive tires wrapped around the new wheels aid traction on all kinds of loose and/or slippery surfaces. It also features a 6-inch (-mm) lift kit to conquer larger obstacles and comes with a roll cage to keep occupants safe in case it decides to go belly up.
As for the icing on the cake, it is the engine. Pop the hood open, and you will see an LS1. The 5.7-liter V8 engine came from a 2001 Corvette that had around 47,000 miles (~75,000 km) under its belt when the heart transplant occurred. The vendor also mentions ceramic headers and a dual exhaust system. And since we mentioned the Chevy's mileage, we might as well tell you that this Jeep Wrangler has almost 108,000 miles (~173,800 km) on the clock.
As a result, it is not a brand-new copy, but judging by the pictures shared by Garage Kept Motors, it certainly looks new. This applies to the exterior, cabin, and, more importantly, the underbody and engine bay. Sure, you may want to give it new upholstery to make it look fresher, but this is the kind of ride that only requires gasoline in the tank. That, and a new driver behind the wheel, who will have to pay way less than half the price of a new Wrangler Rubicon 392, aka the V8-powered one.
A brand-new 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 will set you back over $92,140, not counting the destination charge and dealer fees. A nice copy will usually exceed the $100k mark, whereas this older Wrangler is much more affordable. The listing, which you can access here, reveals a buy-it-now price of $39,900. Everyone knows that a proper restoration tends to cost a few tens of thousands of dollars, hence why we think this one is a great proposal for this sum, especially since it features a serious V8 engine under the hood. But would you buy it?
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