3.6l Reliability?

Blue XJ · 02-29-2020, 03:29 PM

Does anybody know how long these 3.6's run for? Looking for a possible toy on Craigslist but hoping that it'll last to be juniors first car as well, in 9 years. I see a lot of Jeeps with 140k+ miles on them locally, just wondering if that's a lot for 3.6 or will they run for 250k like the 4.0 used to?

Cobound · 03-02-2020, 09:10 AM

I've seen a lot of high mileage JKs...our first one was over 115k when we traded for our next one, and ran strong.

They don't rust like the XJs either!

Blue XJ · 03-02-2020, 10:12 AM

I did find a completely rust free spotless XJ for sale that was tempting. But I think I want something a little newer, and the wife likes the look of Wranglers.

https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/...076001183.html

This one is a '13 Rubicon with 150k for $16,xxx. I'm gonna keep looking to see if I can find something that is either already lifted or has bumpers on it, or both for only a few more dollars to save a little in the long run.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/c...074123640.html

Hoping to get 10 years out of it to give to me kid for a first car.

Cobound · 03-02-2020, 01:16 PM

I F'n hate XJ prices...even clean ones have rust in the "normal" spots

Quick glance at that Rubi, desirable engine (anything newer than 2012) that's loaded and priced very well...wow. Makes me wonder what might be wrong w/ it...a buddy of mine has a 2012 Sport w/ 110k for $21k.

But the tires

Blue XJ · 03-02-2020, 01:19 PM

Yeah, same here, I assume it has something wrong it as well, it's a good bit cheaper than any of the other ones around here.

The tires would be getting replaced, as well as the bumpers so I can install my old winch on it.

Cobound · 03-02-2020, 02:08 PM

Right, there are always mods

If that is in your budget, and you're certainly handy enough to handle anything that might possibly be wrong, that's a very hard price to beat!!

Pix don't often show body damage well...like small dings, dents, scratches...could be as little as that

But, damn, that's a better buy than the XJ, fo sho!

Cobound · 03-02-2020, 02:58 PM

Currently at $13.5k

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...l_notification

Blue XJ · 03-02-2020, 04:37 PM

Must be the roof rack jacking up the price!

That Rubicon seems like a great deal, I don't mind little dents and dings, it'll get a lot more banging off trees on the trails around me.

xj_man_646 · 03-02-2020, 04:40 PM

A clean 92 brought 16.5k on BAT.

Insane.

6DoF · 03-03-2020, 10:58 AM

a buddy just offered me a clean 00, 2dr, 4.0/auto with a blown head gasket for $1k

Blue XJ · 03-03-2020, 12:58 PM

That's a steal for sure, even to flip it for a few grand

xj_man_646 · 03-04-2020, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6DoF

a buddy just offered me a clean 00, 2dr, 4.0/auto with a blown head gasket for $1k

Get it, you fool

02-29-2020, 03:29 PM	#1
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	3.6l Reliability? Does anybody know how long these 3.6's run for? Looking for a possible toy on Craigslist but hoping that it'll last to be juniors first car as well, in 9 years. I see a lot of Jeeps with 140k+ miles on them locally, just wondering if that's a lot for 3.6 or will they run for 250k like the 4.0 used to?

03-02-2020, 09:10 AM	#2
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,148	I've seen a lot of high mileage JKs...our first one was over 115k when we traded for our next one, and ran strong. They don't rust like the XJs either! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-02-2020, 01:16 PM	#4
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,148	I F'n hate XJ prices...even clean ones have rust in the "normal" spots Quick glance at that Rubi, desirable engine (anything newer than 2012) that's loaded and priced very well...wow. Makes me wonder what might be wrong w/ it...a buddy of mine has a 2012 Sport w/ 110k for $21k. But the tires __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-02-2020, 02:08 PM	#6
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,148	Right, there are always mods If that is in your budget, and you're certainly handy enough to handle anything that might possibly be wrong, that's a very hard price to beat!! Pix don't often show body damage well...like small dings, dents, scratches...could be as little as that But, damn, that's a better buy than the XJ, fo sho! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-02-2020, 02:58 PM	#7
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,148	Currently at $13.5k https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...l_notification __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-02-2020, 10:12 AM	#3
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	I did find a completely rust free spotless XJ for sale that was tempting. But I think I want something a little newer, and the wife likes the look of Wranglers. https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/...076001183.html This one is a '13 Rubicon with 150k for $16,xxx. I'm gonna keep looking to see if I can find something that is either already lifted or has bumpers on it, or both for only a few more dollars to save a little in the long run. https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/c...074123640.html Hoping to get 10 years out of it to give to me kid for a first car.

03-02-2020, 01:19 PM	#5
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	Yeah, same here, I assume it has something wrong it as well, it's a good bit cheaper than any of the other ones around here. The tires would be getting replaced, as well as the bumpers so I can install my old winch on it.

03-02-2020, 04:37 PM	#8
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	Must be the roof rack jacking up the price! That Rubicon seems like a great deal, I don't mind little dents and dings, it'll get a lot more banging off trees on the trails around me.

03-02-2020, 04:40 PM	#9
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,709	A clean 92 brought 16.5k on BAT. Insane. __________________ - James I like diesels

03-03-2020, 10:58 AM	#10
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,857	a buddy just offered me a clean 00, 2dr, 4.0/auto with a blown head gasket for $1k

03-03-2020, 12:58 PM	#11
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	That's a steal for sure, even to flip it for a few grand