Why are wranglers so expensive

[Jeepmedic46]

Looking to buy a Wrangler after my back surgery. Looking to replace my 02 wrangler sport soft top. Finding them listed for 8 to 12,000 dollars. These jeeps also have rusted tubs and frames. Is rusted frames a common issue on jeeps? Trying to get into wildlife photography and want a reliable vehicle that can get into places. Unfortunately with back issues no longer able to do wrenching.

 

[Jedi]

Jeeps hold their value because, like you, many people want to buy one. It is a case of supply and demand. As for rust, it depends on where the rig lived and what purpose it served. Living in Massachusetts = rust. Used as an offroad beater = rust. If you want something free of rust, I recommend looking for a mall crawler from Southern California.

 

[l_vandyke]

They’re so expensive because people will still buy them. I love the looks of the 4 doors Jeeps though

 

[Jeepmedic46]

Thank you, Jeeps are a nice vehicle. I’ve had 3 and loved them. Have to go thru my surgeries first and keep looking for a cheap non rusted one. They are very popular.

 

[Electo]

I think availability of easy term financing is fueling the pricing and demand on new vehicles. Just checked Jeep is offering 72 Month 0% APR on select models. As stated previously the used market in Jeeps is due to demand on a very popular vehicle.

 

[Jeepmedic46]

I would love to finance a newer vehicle but with my accident and fighting workers comp my credit has been totally destroyed. It is amazing how popular jeeps are. I remember when I bought my last Jeep they weren’t this popular.

 

[Jedi]

I would love to finance a newer vehicle but with my accident and fighting workers comp my credit has been totally destroyed. It is amazing how popular jeeps are. I remember when I bought my last Jeep they weren’t this popular.

A large part of their popularity is due to the introduction of the 4-door Wrangler, the JKU. This made the Wrangler a whole lot more family friendly and turned a new segment of the market into Wrangler owners and greatly increased Jeep's SUV (it hurts to use that term for a Wrangler) market share. Once the Wranglers became a lot more visible to the general buying market, older Wranglers (TJ's and YJ's) and CJ's become a lot more popular.