Jeep Wrangler TJ 2003 six month review

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มี.ค. 2021
  • Never owned a jeep before but bought this one at 80,000 miles back in September. It runs like a champ and I added some mods

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  • @edsil5754
    @edsil5754 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Man, I got to do an 18 year review on my 04’ Jeep Wrangler X. I got it when I was in the military and has been all over the US, numerous beaches and some parts of Mexico. I’m blessed to say it’s been just regular maintenance I’ve had to deal with but it’s so easy to work on and parts are cheap. It still is in almost new condition since I pamper it. It’ll probably outlive me.

    • @paleo704
      @paleo704 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Colombia Package ??

  • @billy1673
    @billy1673 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The bumpiness and the loud noise is why I love my ‘99!
    It’s a Jeep!!!
    You’re supposed to be outside and dirty!

  • @kimsiewers
    @kimsiewers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m driving a 2002 TJ in Baja Sur Mexico, and it’s a blast to go anywhere in.
    My other car is a Volvo S60 back in Florida. It’s twice as fast and burns half the gas but I really love the Jeep.

  • @Duck420Ag
    @Duck420Ag 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My '05 is getting a new tub and fenders ATM. But the frame and mechanicals are great. It's a blast to drive daily. Got it 2 years ago supposedly only for snow storms. But ever since the first time I drove it (even before the basic repairs it needed) I fell in love with it. Had never driven one before. Fixed what was wrong and has been a daily driver ever since. Hated seeing the body rot around a solid base, so now I'm fixing that too, lol. I'm 61 now, should last me my expected driving lifetime.

  • @proverbs9103
    @proverbs9103 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The TJ the last of the real Jeeps I got a JK but I didn't know anything about Jeeps when I bought it I wish I would have got a TJ

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They definitely hold their value! Bumpy and noisy and I love it ! 😂❤

    • @MidwestMechanics
      @MidwestMechanics 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hated my JKU. Underpowered and it just sucked overall in quality and comfort. I went back to a TJ.

  • @MalachiBurke
    @MalachiBurke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You got a real gem of a TJ, enjoy!

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir! She’s a fun ride

  • @danielsteinberg7698
    @danielsteinberg7698 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thats a very clean TJ. Thanks for the review sir.

  • @greg1268
    @greg1268 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been daily driving my '06 Wrangler X for 11 years and will not be giving it up anytime soon!

  • @Summerfan69
    @Summerfan69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There are some products to revive the plastic trim to come back to look new again since the jeep body look really good!

  • @subdawg1331
    @subdawg1331 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i love my 2003 bought with 45 000 this month

  • @jeffcoleman7019
    @jeffcoleman7019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am about 2 months into a 2001 Sahara. I like it. Did have to rebuild the tranny. It has 153 thousand miles on it.

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Classic engine!

  • @gungfuriceboy
    @gungfuriceboy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hope it has AC Noah...i hear it Get Humid down in florida!! Enjoy Sir!..i'm currently 'eyeing'. to buy....a 2003 TJ Rubicon ( has the Same metallic Gold paint job like yours!! ). Cheers!

  • @dandersonjr
    @dandersonjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just bought a 2003 TJ with 76000 miles and super clean. I have a 2020 GMC 2500 AT4 which is like you said kind of a pain in parking lots down here in SWFL so I got the Jeep to run around with while I'm down here p[us I've always wanted a Jeep.

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!! That’s young mileage for a TJ

    • @ramiroramirez23
      @ramiroramirez23 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How's the TJ now? I heard it sucks on the highway. What're your thoughts?

    • @dandersonjr
      @dandersonjr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well I had it parked at my house during Hurricane Ian and it sat in 4 ft. of flood waters so the fluids have been changed a couple times, had to replace the shift cable and am currently replacing the brake booster but it still runs and drives.@@ramiroramirez23

  • @allenwilson9656
    @allenwilson9656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You're gonna loose some power with the bigger tires unless you change the gears . Sweet lookin jeep. I own a '04 wrangler x

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I go too fast as it is 🤣

    • @jimmyvalhalla1939
      @jimmyvalhalla1939 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 2006 LJ … 35” tires and 5.38 gears!!!

  • @marklittrell3202
    @marklittrell3202 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You ever want to feel like you're really going fast? Top folded all the way back, doors off, highway driving!

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      60 feels like 100!! 😂❤

  • @johnkim2797
    @johnkim2797 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you ever think of selling, please let me know. I’ve been looking for this color for years

  • @JeepTJWheelin
    @JeepTJWheelin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn 4.0 w/ a modest 2" lift on 32" ko2's, Fox 2.0 Shox and old man emu coils and the ride quality is about as good as you can get from a short wheel base TJ. Honestly, I couldn't imagine driving anything else. Nice and high up, the doors off, top down with just a spider web shade on from late April to mid Oct.
    My wife has a 2 dr Challenger and I like the sport mode a lot, but it's uncomfortable, sits too low and tough to get in and out of and I'm only 6'1". I miss her Chevy Traverse with 3 rows of seats for those long out of state trips. But our kids like their parents vehicles, sort of the best of most worlds. Anyway cool video and even cooler TJ. 😎🏖🤙

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! I love driving it. Keep WHeeling!!

  • @skiddysm
    @skiddysm หลายเดือนก่อน

    Modding any vehicle causes it to lose value. I have a 2002 yellow x with full doors and hard top gonna buy a soft top soon. It's all stock only thing I'm gonna do is change the exhaust for something loud

  • @jamesziegler2763
    @jamesziegler2763 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting

  • @Wolferal
    @Wolferal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let's have the 2.5 year review.

  • @tigerbrown6799
    @tigerbrown6799 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is your average mpg
    I thinking about buying it but worried a out about a burn crazy amount of gas like 10 mpg .......a

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      About 14 mpg. I’d get it! Bulletproof reliability and smooth ride even on 33s

  • @CuatroTerreno
    @CuatroTerreno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just got my first one! Would you be able to make a video on how to go missing or on trails with 4 by 4?

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve got a video on that but maybe I could make one more in depth! Don’t go alone and bring towrope! I got stuck on a nature trail let alone the mud runners

  • @mustardguy
    @mustardguy ปีที่แล้ว

    lmao great video i drive one of these too i woulda started the video immediately bitching about how much gas it uses

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I got like 13 or 14 miles per gallon but I knew that going in. It was definitely my most fun vehicle.

  • @---rg1gb
    @---rg1gb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Noah. How about a 2+ year review!?

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว

      I lost her in the hurricane 🌀

    • @---rg1gb
      @---rg1gb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MCGaar Noooooo! I'm sorry to hear that

    • @jenv4074
      @jenv4074 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@MCGaar that is so sad!

  • @Ambereigh
    @Ambereigh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need to get a new car thats kind of in between before I can save up to get a super up one. it's about 95,000 miles on it and it's a 2003 jeep sport. How long do you think the car will last me? No accident on Carfax and it's been serviced regularly. i

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว

      That particular engine will easily last over another 100,000 miles. Go for it.

    • @Ambereigh
      @Ambereigh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MCGaar wow thank you !

    • @rileytavares4087
      @rileytavares4087 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It can forever I’ve owned two TJ’s

  • @pat2982
    @pat2982 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do these rollover easily?

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope!

  • @TheSchmed
    @TheSchmed ปีที่แล้ว +1

    None up here in NY that are not rusted out, frames were very bad.

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just lost this in hurricane Ian! Sad but glad I have insurance

    • @rileytavares4087
      @rileytavares4087 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try CT. I got mine in great condition

  • @in2worship4ever
    @in2worship4ever 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So pretty and classic! The only ugly thing about it is the front bumper. I wish it had a classic bumper instead

  • @keithlea6804
    @keithlea6804 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a 97 tj. First year of the tj. It spent over 100 days in two dealership for warranty issues the first year i owned it. The next 18 months it sat in my driveway while i fought to give it back. Owned many jeeps in my day but the TJ is absolutely garbage in my book. Still have a 96 Cherokee and hope to be ha
    Barried in it.

    • @MCGaar
      @MCGaar  ปีที่แล้ว

      Even the most reliable cars have occasional lemons. But yeah I would definitely choose an old Cherokee over the new ones with all the transmission issues.