Mileage - How high is too high?

[Hootbro]

There is a lot of risk buying used at that mileage. Unless the seller can show extensive maintenance done over the years until this point, There could be a lot servicing needing to be done. I would ask for and pay for a indy mechanic buyer inspection and go from there.

Also, I think a JLU is quite a bit of of vehicle for a first vehicle to a teenager. I have raised 4 kids into adulthood and 3 of the 4 pretty much did some major damage to their first vehicle. A lot of mystery stuff that they seemingly never knew exactly how it happened kind of shit. Just keep in mind that teenagers do stupid shit when their parents are not around and not looking no matter how good you raised them. I learned my lesson after the first kid to not overextend buying them too much vehicle and bought way cheaper beaters for the successive ones regardless of how less "cool" it was for them to be seen in.

Your insurance is going to be giving you the tender love rate increases but there is some mitigation you can do there also.

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[WILDHOBO]

If I was really worried about value I wouldn't give it to a 16 y/o to drive thats never driven! . I did also just mention that I also found a JTS with 13k miles for $32k too. But not sure she'll be that great parking/driving it.

To each their own, but my kids aren’t getting vehicles that cool. They’ll get beaters, but safe ones. I was a bad 16 year old driver. Good at operating the vehicle, bad at paying attention.

 

[Koolcarguy]

Ok so please be peaceful in this thread! I'm a new Jeeper and really just trying to do my due diligence on research. I want opinions on milage and I know it can be a touchy subject. I just bought my first new Jeep, a JTR in October of 2023.

So my question is, how high of mileage on the 3.6L should be concerning? I found a JLUS 2018 3.6L with 155k miles on it for a deal. The Jeep would be for my daughter at 16 which isn't far off. I can pull a car fax report if everyone thinks thats wise, or maybe request it from the seller. Is 155k miles too high? I don't know the maintenance of this Jeep, so I can't answer those questions. It being a 2018 with high mileage, what else should I check over if it's okay?

I know a lot of it is going to be opinion and subjective. But I'm here to learn and understand. Also you're not gonna hurt my feelings lol. THANKS!

I've sold lot's of 3.6's with way over 160k I'd say look at it see how its been takin care of. If you have a mechanic let them look at it. But if it good the miles should be fine my mailman at the ranch has a 16 with 275k miles and say he won't trade tell atleast 300k

 

[kevman65]

The problem with used Jeeps (off road kind, not the foofoo kind) is that you NEVER know how much it has been abused off road.
It may be held together with rusty bailing wire and dried out bubble gum.

 

[Econn2000]

Yeah, I get it. Kids don't exactly take care of things at 16 lol. I'm sure I could get them down lower since thats just the sticker price. I also found a JTS with 13k for $32k too.. But I'm not sure my daughter could drive a Gladiator.

A stock JT has better road manners than the JL.

 

[starrskream]

This is likely too high.

this one is definitely too high

with proper maintenance and care it can last a very long time. Think about it. There’s still ford model T’s registers and on the road. Sure those get driven 5 days a year…they are well maintained.
same for jeeps, there’s jeeps that saw combat in WW2 still driving around today.

it is 100% in how you maintain and care for it.

 

[DarthAWM]

This is likely too high.

this one is definitely too high

with proper maintenance and care it can last a very long time. Think about it. There’s still ford model T’s registers and on the road. Sure those get driven 5 days a year…they are well maintained.
same for jeeps, there’s jeeps that saw combat in WW2 still driving around today.

it is 100% in how you maintain and care for it.

Bro, that like Texas summer electric bill high

 

[KevinC]

I would pass on a 2018.

I would look for a 1990-92 YJ Sahara. Durable interior, 4.0L EFI is bullet proof and it still has the cool factor of a antique Jeep.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

10k a year for vehicles 10 years old or less is my general rule. More than 10k a year? Too much. Older than 10 years? A lot more to consider.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[montechie]

it’s funny you’d mention that! My first car was was a 1988 Pontiac LeMans, white with manual trans. It was alright for a couple years till I hydroplaned it into a concrete drainage ditch lol.

Ha, that was the car I took my driving exam in. I learned to drive in our 70/80s ranch pickups but took the test in my sister's tiny LeMans.

Personally, I probably would be dead if my parents let me get the Bronco II or other high CoG 4x4s I wanted as a teenager the way I drove + Montana highways. Instead I got an '88 Dodge Shadow and off-roaded it hard through shocks, engine mounts, and an oil pan/engine and borrowed a ranch truck for the worse stuff but survived my teenage driving years. I was an immortal teenage idiot though, my youngest nephew, I gave him a used 4x4 because I knew he drove like a grandpa.

For myself I'd double check used JKs for the price/mileage. I see some in my area in the low $20k with sub 100K miles. For a family member I'd double check the safety features JK vs JL. At over 100K I'd really look at how clean all the fluids are to guess at it's condition, get a mechanic check too.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

I’m with everyone else. I’d skip on this unless you can get the price down a few thousand. And DEFINITELY have a mechanic inspect it before any price talks.

I doubt there’s any drivetrain issues since the 3.6 and 8 speed are pretty stout. Better safe than sorry though. I’d be more worried about electrical issues. Make sure the A/C works too. Hot ass state lol

 

[Charles 236]

A teenager NEEDS only three qualities in a first vehicle: reliability, safety, and disposable. Reliability, because you don't want to worry about the teen getting stranded (especially a daughter). Safety, this means good tires, brakes, suspension, lights, and air bags. Finally, DISPOSABLE. This is important, because the first vehicle is also an experimental vehicle for a teen. My teenage son tested the airbags in his first vehicle, which we then deposited in a junkyard. On his second vehicle, he tested the airbags, we deposited that one as well. The third one... he found a new way to kill.

 

[kevman65]

A teenager NEEDS only three qualities in a first vehicle: reliability, safety, and disposable. Reliability, because you don't want to worry about the teen getting stranded (especially a daughter). Safety, this means good tires, brakes, suspension, lights, and air bags. Finally, DISPOSABLE. This is important, because the first vehicle is also an experimental vehicle for a teen. My teenage son tested the airbags in his first vehicle, which we then deposited in a junkyard. On his second vehicle, he tested the airbags, we deposited that one as well. The third one... he found a new way to kill.

My first car didn't have air bags, seat belts, FM radio and didn't like unleaded gas.

OH, and I tried to put it in a junk yard and it laughed at me.

1963 Pontiac Catalina, 389 with tri-power, Slim Jim transmission, 8 lug magnesium wheels.

THAT was an awesome first car.

 

[Charles 236]

My first car didn't have air bags, seat belts, FM radio and didn't like unleaded gas.

OH, and I tried to put it in a junk yard and it laughed at me.

1963 Pontiac Catalina, 389 with tri-power, Slim Jim transmission, 8 lug magnesium wheels.

THAT was an awesome first car.

I know what you mean. Back in the day, most American cars were hard to kill, barring accidents. I had a Dodge Charger that taught me a lot about what I could and couldn't do, and it survived my abuse and was traded for a Plymouth Barracuda convertible. For me, the ultimate un-killable car was a Slant Six Dodge Dart with a three on the tree. I bought it planning to put a V8 in it, but hated to pull such a good running engine out, even if it was a /6. So I began a daily cycle of /6 abuse, hoping to kill it. After two months, I gave up and just went ahead and pull out the six and swapped the K frame and put the 360 engine in.

 

[shokker70]

Not sure the OP was looking for advice on what kind of vehicle to get his daughter. Talk about opinions being like aholes... you'll get a thousand of those.

Back to the 3.6, bought my son a used 2016 Ram with 187k on it. Oil changes done at dealerships, so the maintenance records were meticulous. It's had a couple small things need to be repalced under the hood, but the engine and trans seem to be rock solid. As previously mentioned, if it's been maintained, probably good to go.

I'll let others argue price. Just want to give my opinion on the mileage.

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