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Hi all,
New member here, just signed up today. Looks like a great site so far!!
I'm looking to get a Gen3 OB in the near future to replace my '97 Grand Cherokee as my winter DD and mountainbike/kayak/camping support vehicle, and I had a few questions.
First - Auto vs. Manual. And advantages to one over the other as far as reliability, mpg, etc? I know alot of it is preference, but I could go either way. I do more hwy driving that city, otherwise I'd prob def want an auto.
Reason I ask: I found a '06 2.5i 5 speed with 29k miles for $12,990. More than I wanted to spend on a 6, going on 7, y/o car, but that mileage! Car is two tone silver with the dark grey interior - looks sharp! Good price?
Any issues to look out for with the 5 speed?
On the other end of the spectrum I found an '05 2.5i auto with 99k on it for $6,999. It's the two tone green (I would of course call it the Ninja Turtle!) with tan interior. Looks decently clean in the pics. Other than coming up on the t-belt replacement, any major issues to look for with a 99k OB?
I know it's got 70k more miles, but it's also 6k less. And deep down, I think at heart I'd prefer an auto (but I don't by any means dislike a stick). I almost think this one is the better deal, it's just not my fav color combo. Although the green IS fairly unique.
I know there must be countless threads on this, but since I'm already posting....
I do mostly highway driving, at 65-70 with a light foot. Is it unreasonable to hope to get around 26mpg on avg with one of these?
And randomness, but do the back seats fold flat; and is there a storange compartment under the rear floor, or does the spare live there?
Ok, that's enough for now.
Thanks alot for any info!!
New member here, just signed up today. Looks like a great site so far!!
I'm looking to get a Gen3 OB in the near future to replace my '97 Grand Cherokee as my winter DD and mountainbike/kayak/camping support vehicle, and I had a few questions.
First - Auto vs. Manual. And advantages to one over the other as far as reliability, mpg, etc? I know alot of it is preference, but I could go either way. I do more hwy driving that city, otherwise I'd prob def want an auto.
Reason I ask: I found a '06 2.5i 5 speed with 29k miles for $12,990. More than I wanted to spend on a 6, going on 7, y/o car, but that mileage! Car is two tone silver with the dark grey interior - looks sharp! Good price?
Any issues to look out for with the 5 speed?
On the other end of the spectrum I found an '05 2.5i auto with 99k on it for $6,999. It's the two tone green (I would of course call it the Ninja Turtle!) with tan interior. Looks decently clean in the pics. Other than coming up on the t-belt replacement, any major issues to look for with a 99k OB?
I know it's got 70k more miles, but it's also 6k less. And deep down, I think at heart I'd prefer an auto (but I don't by any means dislike a stick). I almost think this one is the better deal, it's just not my fav color combo. Although the green IS fairly unique.
I know there must be countless threads on this, but since I'm already posting....
I do mostly highway driving, at 65-70 with a light foot. Is it unreasonable to hope to get around 26mpg on avg with one of these?
And randomness, but do the back seats fold flat; and is there a storange compartment under the rear floor, or does the spare live there?
Ok, that's enough for now.
Thanks alot for any info!!