Should I sell my Jeep?

[NEIowa 98 Wrangler]

ISU?

Yessir

 

[glowell222]

I have a little bit of a predicament. Some background information: 2000 Jeep TJ Sahara, 136,000 miles, college student, 3-inch lift on 33s. What I am getting at is, do I sell my baby? The previous owner re-did the interior as well as repainted the Jeep. I have about $7,000 put into the Jeep. I have patched the frame a few times and it is getting to the point where the hastle is making me wonder if it is worth it or just to sell it for something more economical.

Remember this rule: if you have to ask the question, you already know the answer. Generally speaking.

 

[Apparition]

Yessir

Good pick.

The money will probably be more important to you than the jeep. Get into your career a bit and if you still want one then go buy a southern jeep in it's honor.

 

[NEIowa 98 Wrangler]

Here are some pics of the frame.

 

[Rubiconned]

Doesn't look bad

 

[tnjeepguy]

Clean up and sell. Get a good Honda or Toy or ?? Finish school, get a good job and get a Jeep later.
It was a 30 year wait for me !! D

 

[NEIowa 98 Wrangler]

Another thing for me is that I had health issues in the past, and I was fortunate enough to have an organization where all of the aftermarket parts were donated to me. That is another reason why this decision is bothering me.

 

[lBasket]

Another thing for me is that I had health issues in the past, and I was fortunate enough to have an organization where all of the aftermarket parts were donated to me. That is another reason why this decision is bothering me.

Man that makes sense. Maybe it would ease your conscience if you got ahold of the org and talked to them about it? I'm sure they'd understand - life changes and you're trying to be responsible and better yourself.

 

[CreepinDeth]

The hassles I am talking about are the frame issues that I can't afford to keep fixing, basic maintenance, and things along those lines. I know it comes down to me making the decision.

The answer depends highly on if its paid off, and what you intend to replace it with. If its another paid off vehicle thats more reliable, and cheaper to own and operate??

Absolutely

 

[AndyG]

Seems you are are perplexed with the vehicles upkeep and future cost as you claw through school.

First, don’t let anything deter you or slow you down from finishing school if that aligns with your life goals.

Jeeps are “things”. Things are always available. The time and resources to get a degree are not. Life can get complicated.

If its paid for and dependable and gets you to school on bad winter days it has promise. If its a liability rethink it.

Here is the real deal. Life gives you numerous (but not infinite) second chances, do overs and restarts. At the same time, it is all a one shot deal.

Think of juggling balls- the jeep is rubber, your career is rubber, your time, marriage and relationships are glass.

Never drop the things that shatter.

 

[AndyG]

Another thing for me is that I had health issues in the past, and I was fortunate enough to have an organization where all of the aftermarket parts were donated to me. That is another reason why this decision is bothering me.

Now that is some info-

We aren’t feeling well ourselves. Can you give us their number ?

How sick do I have to be to get a big brake kit?

Like does a nagging cough get ya Chromoly axles? I can fake a cough.

 

[NEIowa 98 Wrangler]

Now that is some info-

We aren’t feeling well ourselves. Can you give us their number ?

How sick do I have to be to get a big brake kit?

Like does a nagging cough get ya Chromoly axles? I can fake a cough.

Lol, try something a little more serious than that, like life-altering critical illness.

 

[AndyG]

Lol, try something a little more serious than that, like life-altering critical illness.

Well shoot. My wife is an oncology nurse. I get zero sympathy- zero. If I have a tumor it has to be malignant to get ibuprofen.

 

[Sayantsi]

Vehicles require money to keep maintained. If you sell your Jeep, you're left with some money and a new problem, because anything you buy will also require money for maintenance. That said, buying a used Civic will generally be more economical and have lower running costs, so if you think your Jeep is a money pit, then sell it.

I got through college with old, unreliable vehicles that broke down. Maybe you need to eye the finish line and see if you can hold onto the Jeep until you get to an income-generating job.

 

[Plumber1]

What are you studying? It'll give us an idea of if you will make money or not.

I hope not one of these

Worst Paying College Majors

1. Theology and Religion. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
2. Performing Arts. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
3. Liberal Arts. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
4. Leisure and Hospitality. Early Career Earnings: $39,700. ...
5. Early Childhood Education. ...
6. Elementary Education. ...
7. Family and Consumer Sciences. ...
8. Anthropology.

Oh yea add these to the list above

1-A DEI Training
1-B LGBTQ++++ Sensitivity Training

 

[Rubiconned]

I hope not one of these

Worst Paying College Majors

1. Theology and Religion. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
2. Performing Arts. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
3. Liberal Arts. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
4. Leisure and Hospitality. Early Career Earnings: $39,700. ...
5. Early Childhood Education. ...
6. Elementary Education. ...
7. Family and Consumer Sciences. ...
8. Anthropology.

Oh yea add these to the list above

1-A DEI Training
1-B LGBTQ++++ Sensitivity Training

I would recommend majoring in philosophy if you want to have deep thoughts about being unemployed.

 

[NEIowa 98 Wrangler]

I hope not one of these

Worst Paying College Majors

1. Theology and Religion. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
2. Performing Arts. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
3. Liberal Arts. Early Career Earnings: $38,000. ...
4. Leisure and Hospitality. Early Career Earnings: $39,700. ...
5. Early Childhood Education. ...
6. Elementary Education. ...
7. Family and Consumer Sciences. ...
8. Anthropology.

Oh yea add these to the list above

1-A DEI Training
1-B LGBTQ++++ Sensitivity Training

Yes none of those.

 

[CreepinDeth]

Your rust looks superficial and easily mitigated surface rust with a wire wheel on an angle grinder and a few hours.

I wouldn't let that aspect be a deciding factor. It may be unsightly and perhaps ridiculed by classmates, but that's not that bad.
I thought it was fenders and rot, but that's not bad.

If you've never done this, buy some of these and install them on a battery powered angle grinder and use safety glasses or goggles.
Perhaps a balaclava also since you will be kinda close and flyers will hurt. Then seal coat the frame properly.
$$$ Cost is minimal , time and your own labor is the true cost

If you have access to a vehicle lift, it will be ALOT faster and just 1 day of work
https://www.amazon.com/AUPREX-Grinder-Knotted-Crimped-Threaded/dp/B0BWXRT2L7?tag=wranglerorg-20

After it's clean, seal it with Rustoleum Professional spray (Silver can is highest zinc content)
Then once cured, use this https://www.amazon.com/Cosmoline-RP...Grade-6-Cans/dp/B0888PB5G7?tag=wranglerorg-20

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[bucky]

Take emotion out of the equation. That rust is not that bad for it’s age and your location. As said before sell it and get a reliable vehicle that gets good mpg. When you graduate and start making real money you can get a better one. If you get into sales unless your employer gives you a vehicle you’ll need a better vehicle for sales calls.
When I graduated with my degree in Medical Radiology back in 95 my sign on bonus from the hospital paid off all my tuition costs. Back in 04 when I got my Radiation Therapy credential my hospital sign on bonus bought me a new Suburban which I still have. Looks like you have a good goal set for yourself. Sales can be very lucrative if your good at it. I wish you good luck.

 

[SPECWAR]

He’s already made up his mind accordingly to what I’ve read from his input. Just looking for assurances that his decision is the correct one.
Selling.