Coffee Walk Ep. 102: Most COLLECTIBLE JEEP right NOW 

So happy i found my LJ, new to the Jeep world and quickly found everyone asking way over book price for TJ’s. As soon as I found a one owner LJ w 104 k miles we sealed the deal at 9k

From CJ to TJ the only real Jeeps

I’ve done my share of frame section repairs on the 97-06 Jeeps and found that all are a blast to drive . Thanks Dennis always learn something from you each time I watch a video .

TJ is the sweet spot

I have a 95 wrangler with the 4 cylinder engine,runs like a timex watch,had a 97 but got rid of it,chassis was all rotted .the 95 came from out west and never was exposed to salt on the roads and never will

My 2006 LJ Rubicon has 60,000 miles on it and is in Canada. Only 89 were sold in Canada and 8 of them in my color - Midnight Blue. Very rare up here.

Just Got my LJ Rubicon khaki 2005 6 speed manual bone stock 1 owner, and found this video, I will keep it and upgrade it later, for now enjoying factory ride ;)

My first jeep was a 1982 scrambler I bought for around 3,200 in the early 90s. Built it up to go over the Rubicon trail, great jeep. My 2nd was a 99 tj sport, Auto, hard top. Fun jeep, nothing like the scrambler. My third jeep was a 2004 unlimited, and though I never got to build it up like the scrambler, it definitely was my 2nd favourite jeep. Just recently moved to South East Arizona and decided I needed a toy and trail rig and bought a 1998 se wrangler. For what I was doing around here it was plenty fun. I took my wife's 2018 JL unlimited in for a recall and an oil change last week, and there sat a 2005 2dr Rubicon. Made a deal with the dealer and brought it home. No more 98 4cyl, and have a 4.0 6 speed Rubicon, yaaa me!

LOL thx to this video pricing on LJ's just went up! I have an 06 Rubicon LJ with 19K miles, resale value already higher than its original MSRP!

Who unlikes these videos???? They're so informative and Dennis seems genuinely happy to share knowledge which is rare in the car business.

Dennis, you know your Jeeps!!

FYI, TJ and "LJ" have air lockers. When you flip the button electric does travel to 2 small air compressor on top side of the skid plate that pump up bladders in the diff. On my 03 Rubicon I had to replace the "vent tube" going into in diff. It's misleading on the parts fishe. Also moved the compressors to the engine bay.

I have a 2006 TJ Rubicon with lockers front and rear but they are air lockers not electronic. I didn’t know the LJ’s where electronic. Learn something every day. Thanks Dennis.

Dennis you and the crew there do excellent work!!

Last years for the inline 6 ,most importantly

I love your.jeep cj 7 show. I get so.excited. i could watch your show over n over.

Ill never forget test driving a black one with manual trans in 2005 from the old jeep dealership in lancaster tx. I really wish I would have bought that thing.

FYI. I have an LJ and called Hagerty after seeing this video and I have another vehicle that is covered by them. They denied coverage to my 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Have an '05 Unlimited Rubicon. Paperwork says TJ (longbody). Oh, bought new Feb 28, 2005. About 65K on it.

I have to agree. The TJ unlimited is my favorite late model Jeep. It still has the squared off looks of the CJ and still feels like a Jeep.

Many thanks Dennis for another great video.

Love these long wheelbase jeeps.

And that's why we have hung on to my wife's since 06!

Great knowledge Dennis. Great enthusiasm.

Dennis definitely knows Jeeps. Seems like a nice guy who you could trust in a car deal.

Dam sweet rides xj will be the next up and coming collectable

You have a great weekend as well!

Of the 30+ vehicles I've owned (including 3 TJ's, 1 YJ, 1 XJ, 1 ZJ, 1 WJ), my Yellow 2005 Jeep Rubicon LJ is the only one I regret selling. I sold it to a friend in my local Jeep club and then it was sold on to someone in Toronto. Sadly, its probably rusted out at this point in its life with the overly salted winter roads here. The day after driving it of the lot ($35,000 CDN) I was busy modding it for our local trails. Having over built previous jeeps I kept this one simple and low. 2" Old Man Emu coil lift, 1" coil spacers, JKS 1.25" body lift, 1" motor lift, Jeep Medic 1" lift t-case skid plate that raised the drivetrain, 1" lift gas tank skid plate. JKS sway bar disconnects and track bars 33" Super Swamper Trxus M/T, custom York A/C onboard air compressor with custom rear tire carrier bumper that doubled as an air tank, Warn M8000 winch and a Flow Master 40 muffler that sounded incredible when crawling through the woods. It drove like a dream on and off road compared to the shorter wheel base version. I sold it because I only used it for off roading and felt guilty having it sit in the driveway not being used every day. It was a great vehicle for the trails in Eastern Ontario/ Western Quebec and even the odd trip down to Paragon off road park that used to be in PA.

Why wish I still had the. Cj3b in the 70s

The LJ is, hands down, the best Wrangler Jeep ever made.

Wish they would show the interiors on these beauties.. especially the yellow CJ

Thank you very much, for another very informative video! It's good to watch videos where you feel that an enthusiast is actually telling you something of value. Too many hipsters videos out there, so thank you !!! Get on with it! 😎

Thnx for Jeep lessons 🚗 🚘

I know you know your vehicles but TJ rubicons don’t have electric lockers, they are air lockers. JK’a were the first to have electric lockers

I have an 04 Rubicon which I keep thinking I’ll sell but my research indicates its value is increasing. Hard to let go as it is approaching its original msrp.

Have you ever restored, a Jeep cabover pickup I always thought they were kind of cool

Noooo!!!! Don’t let the secret out on my Rubihara!!! I’ve been trying to buy one for years and now they’re going to be even more expensive.

The Rubicon also had electronic Sway Bar Disconnects. Automatics are for Girls.... #BringBackThe4.0

The LJ (LWB TJ) may arguably be more capable offroad than the TJ (SWB). The looks though, I still prefer the TJ (I know this is very subjective and a sample of one). For some reason, I could never like the look/stance of the LJ as much as I like the TJ's. P.S. I agree with others, they still had air lockers in 2006, not electric.

I had an 06 TJ Unlimited Rubicon in a rather bright orange color. I kick myself every day for trading that for an 08 Hummer H3 Alpha. That Hummer was the biggest piece of 💩 I have ever owned. 😂

I've never been a big Jeep fan. But I love these videos. Without Dennis I wouldn't watch them. He makes them interesting for me

I don't have a Jeep but I have to watch

2:17 Dennis, are you saying a 2006 Toyota FJ 106" wheelbase is better than a TJ's 93.4" wheelbase for ascending and descending hills?

I would definitely argue that the “ LJ “ is Not the ultimate TJ as having the long wheelbase with the factory low height and smaller tires ( as compared to the JK ) makes it much worse Off-road with Stock suspension.

Hey Dennis, do you ever come across any cj6? I noticed you never mention them

Porque no invitas a Richard . A tus compras. Estaría bien en tu show

Dennis, What is the holy grail of YJ Jeeps?

They bad the jeep tj unlimited but the holey grail jeep I would like to see I havent yet is a 2005 or 2006 jeep tj unlimited rubicon with sahara package

LOVe Jeeps / and also youre videos - THX for - onlz difference is / i choose a beer by lookin 2 **

Denny’s, what about the Inca Gold 2003 Rubicón TJ? I think they made only 212 of them and only came out in 2003. Do they have some value? Thanks, love to see your cars.

Everything pre JK looks better (in my opinion) and is alot more rare in the long wheelbase form, CJ6, CJ8, DJ6, TJU, etc. The 2 door JKs and JLs are gonna be the rare ones in 20 or 30 years for sure.

Got an LJ just like the rubicon in your garage in the khaki color. Should I sell now or wait ten years or so? Or wait as long as I can if I drive it occasionally? Would love to hear what you have to say about this...

Replacing the 4.0 with the 3.8 was the worst move ever, ZERO benefit. The 3.6 is even worse, yes, it has the HP and TQ, but that motor is a maintenance nightmare with the oil filter housing, rocker arm and rear main seal failures. I have a 2016 JKU and 2010 JK Rubicon, I was looking for a 2006 Rubicon with low mileage, but could not find one with less than 100K and a rotting frame. The one I do want is a Rubicon 392.

Yuh but the additional length makes them look odd.

35 front eh?

Dennis, why do people engine swap older jeeps with LS motor instead of a hemi?? Thanks from Minnesota!👍🤘

I don’t care. In my opinion which is the only one that matters, the real Jeep died in 95. The YJ wasn’t that much different from the willys. The willys wasn’t made to be modified Into a Rockcrawler. You can’t hose out a TJ, you can’t leave the top off eight months out of the year. Jeep wasn’t made to give you a good ride.

Mr Collins would this still apply to imported jeeps to the uk ....

When are they going to come out with the HG?

What do you think about the new bronco?

Every jeep is collectable after this guy is buying them all ...

Are goner drink that cold coffee....?

Makes me wish I hadn’t left my LJ with my ex

Some of the LJ's did not come with DANA 44 rear axles

I think its a 30 in the front not a 35.

Hard to trust a guy who does your even know Rubicon TJs use air lockers not electric

Dennis, What are your thoughts on the Jeep Gladiator? Thanks

I have a 2004 TJ Rubicon and love it. I will always believe that the TJs are the last of the real Jeeps. I'll never own a JK or JL.

Best car guy out there i learn so much from him. Great work my guy keep them coming. "Like a class" he gives . 👌

I have an 06 TJ and I love it. I would never own a JK or JL.

Damn it! Shhhhh......keep the lid on the TJs. 😏

*Correction* At 4:40 you stated the non-rubicon came with a Dana 35 front. Dana 30 is what they came with.

I think holy grail must mean something different to him.

Love my 06 Rubicon unlimited. Never going to get rid of it.

Awesome but I have an 06 rubicon 6spd and they didn't start e-lockers til 07 air lockers in 06 but I love this so helpful and very knowledgeable

My favorite Jeep of all time is the Scrambler. Really thought when Jeep made the ‘LJ” that they would’ve offered a Scrambler package.

I think he misspoke, said the base model LJ had a D35 in the front. D35 was never a front, it was a D30. Also, TJ's had air lockers, not electric. Electric lockers from factory started with the JK.

I bought my Sahara Rubicon LJ about 4 years ago, I've gotten at least a dozen offers for more than I paid for it at a dealer. Love my Jeep.

Honestly the Jeep Unlimited was my dream vehicle when I was in high school. Straight 6 and longer wheel base? Yes sir

“Ten inches is a big deal.” Yeah, so I’ve heard. 😂

Dennis is beside himself talking about jeeps, love his Enthusiasm

I have a 06 TJ Golden Eagle. Just turned 100k. Dennis can you give me information on the 06 Golden Eagle? What features came with it and how many made??? I cannot seem to find any accurate information. I guess I don't know where to look. Thank you for your help

I have an LJ with 6 speed 28k.....absolutely love it wouldnt trade it for a JL...😀

The only thing uglier then a LJ is the crap they have now with four doors

Dude! I am going to Texas and buying a jeep. Amazing

I have a ‘98 TJ that’s gunmetal pearl. I’ll never sell it.

Went from 02 tj to 05 lj. Lj was a lot nicer on hwy among other things. Sad to say had to sell it (21 Mojave isnt a bad replacement tho) after 10 years and got the same price i paid even tho it was a little rough due to Canadian winters. Miss it already.

Not an LJ but I have a 2 door 1997 Bright Jade Satin Metallic TJ or Teal as everyone calls it lol. From what I understand that color was only made for 2 years 97-98 and I love it and don’t think I’ll ever part with it.

Thanks for your RU-vid videos..

I love going to school on Jeeps. Thanks!

So the question is, do I modify my ‘06 LJ Rubicon or keep it stock?

"10 inches is a big deal"

That's cool info to know. They are sweet. I have a 90 YJ 4.2 with 136k. Last year of the 4.2. Love this rig. Torque monster. This is my favorite generation of Jeep. Love the square headlights. She's now has projector beam headlights and LED brake amd turn signal lights. She runs great. All vacuum removed mucho mechanical work done since I bought her in November 2020. Rebuilt motor and rebuilt AX15. She runs and looks great. Here's a video before the mechanical work was done. This was the weekend I first got her. Updated video coming soon. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c-uhDsxxxPQ.html

I miss my 1997 XJ 4x4.

I'm currently building a daily drive-able rock crawler from my 2005 Deep Beryl Green Pearl LJ. My friend has a 2005 Rubihara LJ. His is more like the one you showed with the hard top and mostly original equipment other than a lift. Mine is modified quite a bit with long arm suspension, armor, and a 2 seater setup. Sold the khaki hard top itself for $1800 which was a pretty good indicator to me that these things are in demand. Looking forward to wheeling it on my local trails such as Rubicon, but I will be careful with her. As with any Jeep, check the frame for rust inside and out before buying. My frame looked fine on the outside, but was rotting on the inside. She's all fixed up now though. Cheers to the LJ!!

I had a 98 tj sport with the 4.0 no rust.. and traded to a short bed square body c10.. Worst trade I ever made in my life..m now I have a. 92 yj.. still miss my TJ

Always liked the LJ but much prefer my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn, 3.73's, Dana 44 with the amazing 4.0 I6.

Can you tell me if there were any narrow track cj5’s in 1983. I have a 1983 cj5 with narrow track and know from your show that 1983 was a carryover year for the cj5 and was wondering if this was possible, thanks.

My Rubi LJ has 16,300 miles 👌🏼

I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited one of one thousand....with 98,000 miles and the original spare....The transmission sometimes drops out of gear at 45 MPH or doesn't shift to high gear and runs at 3000 6:00 RiPM....I have had the computer reprogrammed two times....One day I will finally find someplace that can fix it....A very nice video....