Which Model TJ Should You Buy 

Just got an 04 Sahara with only 7k miles on it. Im loving it.

All you with “low miles” and I’m here with a 4.0 with 260,000 (it’s a sport)

My first jeep was a 1982 scrambler I bought around 1992. By far my favorite. I wish I could have held on to it, but life changes and you move on. My next jeep was a 1999 sport with a hard top automatic and it was a fun jeep. Always wanted a Rubicon but couldn't afford the premier price. Traded the 99 for a 2004 unlimited and that one was my 2nd favorite after the scrambler. Married my 3rd wife and got into boats and RV's and traded the 04 for my first diesel around 201. Retired in 2019 and moved to South East Arizona and October 2021 bought a 1998 se 2.5 liter to some trails around the area. Took my wife's 2018 unlimited in for a recall and oil change to the local dealer, and somebody just traded a 2005 2 dr Rubicon in. Well they took my 1998 in for trade and I got to bring home my unicorn. Very happy, retirement is awesome.

The holy grail is the long wheelbase TJ, in Rubicon trim.

I got the 06 SE with the 4.0 and 3.73 gears it came like that even from my build sheet and I think its pretty good I like it personally Im glad I got the rare one lol the 4.0 was a must

My wife has had a 2000 Sahara since she was 16. She's finally getting me mod it up some. But I am not allowed to touch the interior. She's loves it like you said.

I've had my '97 SE manual since January of this year. Hopper has never let me down and I'm having super fun time driving it!

Got a 2003 Jeep TJ Sport 4.0L w/ 5-speed standard trans on Oct. 09, 2003 off the showroom floor & still have it. Many, MANY mods: (Ford 8.8 rear axle with Spartan locker; Eaton M62 Supercharger, NP231J SYE + 2wd low + 25% wider chain + 6 pinion planetary, 12,000lb winch, Dana 30 Aussie locker, narrow 33x10.5R15 tires, cruise control, standard cloth seats + factory leather wrapped steering wheel) =1man's equivalent to some women's shoe collections.

I have a 97 TJ Sport was stock when we bought it in 2017 w/ 116,000 miles. First Jeep we have ever owned. If I had known how much fun they are would have bought one years ago. Ours is 4.0 w/ 5 speed. Has a 9000# Warn winch and put a good 4 inch lift and 15 X 10 alloy wheels with Maxxis Razor 12.50 X 33 tires, Hood louvers from Poison Spyder for reducing temp under the hood.

Great video and very informative. Mine is a Sport 4.0-L from 2000 and 170.000 kms on it and very happy. Thanks for sharing Kyle.

I just bought a Black 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara today pretty happy with it! I’m now a Jeep owner

I’m on my fifth Jeep in 25+ years. Two YJ’s, a TJ, a JK Unlimited, and then back to a 2000 TJ (Sport 4.0L) for the last five years. For comfort the JK without a doubt, but for a fun weekend vehicle the TJ all the way for me.

At where I work one of the individuals who works in the medical department was just T boned in their jeep, her and her husband. They are both fine but the jeep was a loss. Not sure which model it was. But she did upgrade to a white Rubicon with 9,000 miles on it. It looked great she showed it to me after work

Yep, we like the 97 TJs just fine, had an 06 L-TJ Unlimited before, and before That a 94 YJ, all were the 4.0 straight 6s. 😎👍

This video was extremely helpful! cheers

Helped me a lot and thank you!

Well never mind i found the walk around video on your channel. Good stuff.

My brother has the 4.0L 03 Sport . I have a 2019 Sport S 3.6L JL. He likes all my modern goodies, but his is easier by far to work on.

I could’ve optioned a Dana 44 on my ‘04 TJ I just didn’t because I wasn’t savy to it at the time. I could’ve optioned a hard top, leather seats air conditioning, radio, leather seats electric mirrors, Dana 44 and Dana 35. I do t remember about the wench- I think yes but the tires were a no.I can’t remember specifics any more but ya some were available.

Finally found me a '97 TJ Sport with the 4L V6 with 122K miles. Fantastic driver!

Great video! Very informative.

Your TJ is a beast!

I sold my Jeep 2 months ago and your videos make me miss it

Bought my first Jeep a 97 2.5 5 speed last year. A year later I got my dealers license and made cash and just sold it and bought a bone stock 2004 LJ super super clean 164k miles. Only the fogs don’t work. paid $9250.

Just got an 05 wrangler x 6 speed I love it

Just got a 98 Sahara I’m loving it but it has 35 Tires I would like to throw in a srt8 swap 6:4 In the future

Got "01" TJ SAHARA used in "03" for 17k but it's fully loaded..nice

Thank you

I got a 2000 Sahara, my first car

I like the x

Bro my 01tj just got a new transmission it’s a manual to but I have a d35 geared 307 witch sucks but it does good I have the same tires u do to but there 33s.2,5”in rear and 3” in front it does ok but I wish I had the d44 as always love ur Jeep and nice vid.🤘🏽👌🦅👍💯🇺🇸

If I was planning on building a crazy jeep I for sure would buy a 4 cylinder, upgrade to V8 and Big axles

I have 2000 tj 2'5 it's rocks man solar yellow

LJ for the real win!!!

I got 33s with four 10s doesn't have a lot of grunt but once it's going it's just fine it's only 60 horsepower down from my girlfriend's 98 TJ 4.0

Just bought a 2005 rocky mountain edition tj with the 6 speed and the 4.0L with 140k and i love it, however i haven't seen many detailed videos on it.

Fun fact: 03-04 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the most rare and sought after Jeep wanted by Jeepers.

I got an 01 TJ sport. Best bang for your buck although I'm starting to see some pretty cheap early model JKs.

I love my 2.5 se way more than my old 4.0 litre that it replaced

my X got AC, Cruise control, Overdrive, but my Dana 35 is a super and Dana 30 has chromoly shafts things set

I have a 97 Wrangler 2.5 5-speed

Would you have included the 05-06 Unlimited (LJ) to this list or no?

Rubicon has the 4.10 gears

My x has cruise control and ac :) with the 4.0 inline 6 :) and i got it for free from family all stock no half ass mods :) i think i gor the best jeep who needs the axle lol 😀

Nice Jeep. Looks pristine - did you repaint? Love front fenders - what model are they? Cheers.

Lucked out and found an 03 Rubicon in sterling condition.....

Thank you for the information.. Looking forward to buy tj 97-02 in melbourne Australia,, but hard to find one..can I look for 03-06 models as well.. suggestions pls..

Love your front fenders! What’s the brand?

No TJ Unlimited (LJ) or mention of the Premium Option pack? I have an '05 Unlimited with the Premium Option pack. It's got a permanent home with me.

I love those tires, are they holding up.

Rocky Mountain edition

What about the 2004-2006 Tj unlimited? (LJ)

My 05 X came with cruise and A/C, no Dana 44 though..

The answer to this question is simple. The one with the least rust.

Any chance we could get a future video about some of the rarer trim levels? Thanks!

Dang I just got a Sahara but it doesn't have cruise....

Was there ever a Sahara LJ (aside from that Sahara/Rubicon limited run of 1000 from the movie "Sahara")?

Hey brother can you please tell me what size wheels plus back spacing you have on your jeep. Such a beautiful stance

Hey Kyle were did you get those fenders ?

I’m about to check out a 2006 sport wrangler with 93k miles, for 13k. Frame and body is clean. Wondering if I should go for it

What kind of softop do you have on? Thank you!

I read that the x had an easier top to take off and put on ? Is that correct

Love your content! i always look for your videos in regards to jeep information:) i do have a question tho. i found a 4.0L 97 TJ that has a new transmission and clutch and some good work done to it. however it has 400,000 miles on it... what do you think about getting it? would it be foolish? or do you think if it’s been taken care of that it’ll last for a while longer??

Will be buying a jeep in 2024. I have always wanted a jeep. I am looking at getting a 1995 to 2005 Sahara... but wonder do they come with tilt steering?

What’s the story with the Apex editions? I grabbed these “cognac” seats they’re called out of a wrecked one and I’ve never found much about them?

Hey what are the fenders you have on this sport? super dope

What year TJ's had the 6-speed because I heard they have ton of problems

How do you know if your TJ has a Dana 44 axle? I just bought mine second hand and it has A/C and cruise control

Are Saharas the only ones with tan interiors?

i have a 02 sahara and i have no clue if i have the dana 44. all my rear axle says on it is “dana”

How can I figure out if my 2002 sport has Dana 44 rear axle or the 35?

Do you think you can do Uber eats on a Jeep tj? Looking at one right now with 26,000 miles on it! I do Uber eats and don’t know how much this would affect me

What fender flares do u have?

What’s the biggest tire I should go with a 98 2.5 4 cylinder auto

Apex version ?

Im looking for a TJ currently so i see listings and see “low mile!l and click and its 140k for like 15k lol

Rubicons in decent.condition get too much love. For the premium paid, a sport can be modded better than what a stock Rubicon offers

I have a 2000 Sahara and it has a 2.5 and no ac in it, it wasn’t covered when you said that model.

what size tires are on your sister’s 2.5?

How much should I pay for a 97 se 2.5 ?

what camera do you use??

And super expensive to rebuild

How old is this video because you have almost brand new second gen mtrs on your Jeep haven't seen them in many years

Why would an ugly ass tan dash be a good thing? Lol but these seats are awesome shit on the jk seats

I'll tell you what jeep you should get,,, any jeep with a manual 4.0l inline straight 6,, and what you should stay away from,, is every new jeep.. those are no longer real jeeps.

MAGA 2024 🇺🇸 Peace and Prosperity

I have a 06 X model with the 4.0. It has air conditioning. Love this car. I keep it stock and I’m a trail guy, not a rock crawler so it works great for me. Love it and will never sell it. Built like a brick shit house