The CAR WIZARD shares the top JEEPS TO Buy & NOT to Buy

How can I find out more about what to look for and what not to look for? Searching for jeeps in those year ranges yields a lot of different Jeep types, and I just don't know the differences :(

I have a 2006 Jeep Commander 3.7 V6 (originally) and I put an LS3 in it, and that bitch HAULS ASS. I do rock crawling and have a shitload of acceleration. It hasn't failed me in the 6 years I've owned it so far and the only thing I've had to replace other than tires and wiper blades was the battery. It's a moderately badass off-road SUV with some decent tires on it and even more badass when you drop an LS3 in it

What about the grand Cherokee diesel?

I just bought a 2017 Cherokee trail hawk with 72k miles. I hope I didnt get a lemon. anything I should be on the look out for?

What about a 2014 patriot with out the cvt transmission

WHY DONT YA TRY PUTTING MORE HORSE POWER UNDER MRS WIZARDS HOOD..

Can confirm the CVT thing. I unfortunately have a 2018 Toyota CHR and the CVT didn't make it to 75k miles. And the feeling of it sucks too.

I wouldn't touch anything with a 3.6 anymore. What goes wrong on new Chryler's: heater core, A/C, they leak oil and coolant and their sensors are time bombs. My girlfriend got a 2020 JL and it's already had a new cam put in it, among other things. Overpriced factory built hoopties.

I daily a 2001 xj 230k miles, super peppy to 40 miles an hour, will smoke most things off a stop light. Shifts smooth as butter, too. I wouldn't buy any other suv. They are damd lightweight too, which is great off-road.

I bought a used second generation liberty in 2018. Previous owner beat this car to shit and it did need a motor replacement, (paid for by the shop. I bought it from, I caught them trying to swindle me, and they were obligated to fix it.) and I was told by the mechanic that it looked like the engine had never had a proper oil change and was just topped up if needed. It’s rebuilt motor so far has doubled the life of the original motor and still going strong. The original transmission was also not fully functional when I first bought it. it last to me for six years and nearly 80,000 miles before it finally gave up on me with the car’s body at 150,000 miles. Like I said, previous owner thrashed this car. I paid for the transmission replacement and aside from minor stuff here or there, the car has been very reliable up until recentlywhere I’m looking at possibly having to do a TIPM replacement, but that’s such an easy job that may not even being a car guy can get that done in about 30 minutes all by myself if I take my sweet time.

Would you recommend a 2021-2022 Jeep Renegade 1.4T? The one I'm looking at has has 4000 miles on the clock with an active manufacture's warranty + motorplan.

I love my Liberty I used to hate them made fun of them I ended up with this 06 and I love it so much that my next car will be another Liberty but crd

I agree with you on the ones to buy. I had an XJ that finally rusted out but it ran great, then I had an 06 TJ but a head on collision took that away from me. I will say due to the strong build of the TJ I was barely injured. Not so much for the other person. I now have an 06 LJ and I love it.

I was going to buy a manual 2 door 08 JK for $7,500 with 120k on it for just a fun weekend vehicle to replace my 4cyl 94 manual. Would this be a huge mistake?

What about Jeep Liberty 2nd Gen?

Just bought a 2016 Patriot with the 2.0L and a 5 Speed Manual. Loving this truck. If you’re planning on purchasing one, He’s right, DON’T do the CVT. Manual only 👌🏽

Pretty solid lists. I would have thought the Jeep Liberty would have been your #1 no no though.

Love my old 94 YJ & since it's almost mint it's increasing in value too!

The Jeep Patriot is actually a pretty nice more modern Jeep if you don’t mind the manual transmission. My aunt drove hers for years and eventually traded it in for a Toyota and regrets getting rid of it till this day. But most people don’t know how to drive stick but if that’s your thing I say it’s a fine car.

Boring.

Would you recommend a 2011 Jeep compass 4cyl.
138,000 mi , thank you for any feedback.

Your intro was too short, I'd like to sleep a little longer

I'd argue that the AW4 4-speed automatic in the XJ is very reliable. They were sourced from Aisin (Toyota) and as long as you do basic maintenance and transmission fluid drain/refill it shouldn't have any issues.

What about the liberty’s? Any year a good one?

Yesterday I shook hands on a 97 XJ. A 2 door RWD beauty for less than 1k (the owner lost it to the mechanic who happens to be my friend and happens to need the space back for vehicles that do produce him money).
That thing is getting a 4x4 conversion, big long arm lift kit, probably Dana 44 axles, big brakes in all 4 corners, a set of nice 285/70r17 BFG tires, frame stiffeners... the whole package.
My wife will kill me when she finds out all the upgrades and add- ons I'm planning to put in the jeep. But I know that If I take good care of that thing on time my son is gonna take his kids camping in that thing one day. I might even let ditch the engine once it dies and give it an LS swap with a 6L80 or 6L90 if I can fit it in there.

What about wk with the om642 merc diesel engine?

New Jeeps are ...CHINESE....JUNK JUNK JUNK....Do Not Be A SUCKER

I own an XJ Cherokee 4.0 HO Limited, not my first. I have 5 Jeep from 1951 to 1995. XJ is very good, but not as ultimately rugged as a CJ but it does comfort, speed, off road ability in an overall good package. As a daily driver it makes sense.
I have an SJ FSJ but a J20 pickup with extended cab. Far too large for my roads but so much fun. 9k plus 5k to fix it up incliding paint and interior. Straight 6 power.
Cj3A and Cj7 are excellent small utilities.
I had Grand Cherokee 2005 and it was excellent.

i have a 2017 jeep patriot lattitude. 92000 miles. 6 speed auto, no problems at all.
great for tent camping and hauling kayaks.

I can't believe you like the Range Rover. They're an electrical nightmare. Mines in the shop more than it's on the road.

Me watching this with a 21 JL.... wth am I doing?.... 🤦🏿‍♂️!!! ... edit ... so I finished the video and the JL didn't make the do not list...but I'm sure it's close to it 🤷🏿‍♂️...Stellantis😆

I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, O Lord, show this also to thy servant: whether after death, as soon as every one of us yields up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come when thou wilt renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented at once?" 76 He answered me and said, "I will show you that also, but do not be associated with those who have shown scorn, nor number yourself among those who are tormented. 77 For you have a treasure of works laid up with the Most High; but it will not be shown to you until the last times.

78 Now, concerning death, the teaching is: When the decisive decree has gone forth from the Most High that a man shall die, as the spirit leaves the body to return again to him who gave it, first of all it adores the glory of the Most High. 79 And if it is one of those who have shown scorn and have not kept the way of the Most High, and who have despised his law, and who have hated those who fear the Most High -- 80 such spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall immediately wander about in torments, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways.

81 The first way, because they have scorned the law of the Most High. 82 The second way, because they cannot now make a good repentance that they may live. 83 The third way, they shall see the reward laid up for those who have trusted the covenants of the Most High. 84 The fourth way, they shall consider the torment laid up for themselves in the last days. 85 The fifth way, they shall see how the habitations of the others are guarded by angels in profound quiet. 86 The sixth way, they shall see how some of them will pass over into torments. 87 The seventh way, which is worse than all the ways that have been mentioned, because they shall utterly waste away in confusion and be consumed with shame, and shall wither with fear at seeing the glory of the Most High before whom they sinned while they were alive, and before whom they are to be judged in the last times.

88 "Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from their mortal body. 89 During the time that they lived in it, they laboriously served the Most High, and withstood danger every hour, that they might keep the law of the Lawgiver perfectly. 90 Therefore this is the teaching concerning them: 91 First of all, they shall see with great joy the glory of him who receives them, for they shall have rest in seven orders.

92 The first order, because they have striven with great effort to overcome the evil thought which was formed with them, that it might not lead them astray from life into death. 93 The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the unrighteous wander, and the punishment that awaits them. 94 The third order, they see the witness which he who formed them bears concerning them, that while they were alive they kept the law which was given them in trust. 95 The fourth order, they understand the rest which they now enjoy, being gathered into their chambers and guarded by angels in profound quiet, and the glory which awaits them in the last days. 96 The fifth order, they rejoice that they have now escaped what is corruptible, and shall inherit what is to come;

and besides they see the straits and toil from which they have been delivered, and the spacious liberty which they are to receive and enjoy in immortality. 97 The sixth order, when it is shown to them how their face is to shine like the sun, and how they are to be made like the light of the stars, being incorruptible from then on. 98 The seventh order, which is greater than all that have been mentioned, because they shall rejoice with boldness, and shall be confident without confusion, and shall be glad without fear, for they hasten to behold the face of him whom they served in life and from whom they are to receive their reward when glorified.

99 This is the order of the souls of the righteous, as henceforth is announced; and the aforesaid are the ways of torment which those who would not give heed shall suffer hereafter." 100 I answered and said, "Will time therefore be given to the souls, after they have been separated from the bodies, to see what you have described to me?" 101 He said to me, "They shall have freedom for seven days, so that during these seven days they may see the things of which you have been told, and afterwards they shall be gathered in their habitations."

102 I answered and said, "If I have found favor in thy sight, show further to me, thy servant, whether on the day of judgment the righteous will be able to intercede for the unrighteous or to entreat the Most High for them, 103 fathers for sons or sons for parents, brothers for brothers, relatives for their kinsmen, or friends for those who are most dear." 104 He answered me and said, "Since you have found favor in my sight, I will show you this also. The day of judgment is decisive and displays to all the seal of truth. Just as now a father does not send his son, or a son his father, or a master his servant, or a friend his dearest friend, to be ill or sleep or eat or be healed in his stead, 105 so no one shall ever pray for another on that day, neither shall any one lay a burden on another; for then every one shall bear his own righteousness and unrighteousness." .....2 Esdras 7:75

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I personally have to disagree about the commander I've owned 3 two 3.7s and now a 5.7 they're fun to build up and hold up really well for the most part normal maintenance and a part here and there but definitely nothing crazy and the quadradrive 2 system is amazing on mine but that's my personal opinion it's seems some struggle to stay on the road while others are nearly flawless not sure why

A wizard my butterfly!!!!
So you pick out a wrangler for a family ride🤣 if you had any wizardry 🎉 you could of asked harry Potter if you're kids would get hot 🔥 in back your big azz was blocking vent !!!!!
(Ive had 8 jeeps everything from Kaiser j 5 v6 223
Ive had c7s /cj5/ tj/ now i got Rubicon 4 door 3.8 with 20inch
It's bumping 200k
All ive done is put gas
Change oil!!!!
And ive owned many trucks and cars but jeep ben my go to.awww (what did you expect wiz boy its a 3.8)geez then you sit on your big but and complain about
😭 Jeeps nobody wants to hear your dimb wizard ship

I love my 94 yj. But i also love my 2015 jku rubicon

My daughter has a Jeep Renegade. It’s the worst piece of crap you can imagine! Parts availability is bad too! She had to wait a month to get a CV axle for the beast. Oh, the Renegade is built in Italy.

A wrangler can’t hold 75 with oversized tires? No 💩. What a moron 😂😂😂😂

I’m sorry but I would never listen to an overweight mechanic who is to lazy to fix his exhaust leak. Like everyone says in the comment section.”it all depends on how well the car has been serviced”. That goes with every cat nowadays!

Not me moving to Colorado and buying a 2011 Compass with a CVT transmission... 🙃

Patriot dropped the CVT in 2013. 2014-2017 had better automatic trans. But I'm sure you knew that Mr wizard

Thanks...I was thinking of buying a 2007 Jeep Patriot with CVT.... Not anymore!

I have a ZJ (actually a ZG) European spec with a 2.5 Turbo Diesel It is an ok vehicle, let down somewhat by the Fiat engine . I have just purchased a WJ (again actually a WG) European spec. 2.7 TD automatic with Quadtrac. This has the Mercedes sprinter engine - a superb powerplant. It is also pretty good with the fuel. We recently towed this WG on a trailer for several hundred miles behind a similar spec WG and averaged 29.1 miles per US gallon.

My Two Door JK has power to spare. I actually like the the 3.8.

Jeep Liberty LTD seems to run and drive ok, Would you tow it behind a Winnebago?

I have one but doesn't have himi my has no problems so why you crapping on a jeep.speaking as a red ticked mechanic.40 years experience

Wagoneer reminds me of the Simpsons Canyoneero

Mrs. Wizard must like driving piles. Range Rover ? Cadillac? 😅

Jeep Libertys are cheaper then Wranglers, and Libertys seem to have similar construction to a 2000's Ford Ranger. I just want an inexpensive 4wd, w/manual if possible, to cruise around Truck Trails, not rock hopping.

I own a repair shop and my favorite Jeep is the one I'm driving today, I have owned this 95 YJ 4.0 HO automatic for 25 years, has 154,000 miles now, saw the check eng. light one time and replaced the 02 sensor. I believe the leaf spring suspension drives much better than the coil springs. Drives down the road with one finger. Owned several newer Jeeps, and sold them keeping what I consider the last good year wrangler to own, 1995. I'll never sell it.

I'm going to disagree with your on the 3.8 JK not that that motor is underpowered it just comes with crappy gearing. If you have an automatic and anything bigger then 33's you need 4.56 gears. I have a 2 door 08 with a 6 speed and it does just fine, just as good as my old YJ with a 4.0