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Good to know. The last vehicle I bought at a dealership was new, so this is a different experience.

Any dealership I’ve ever dealt with or worked for allow any vehicle to be taken to a trusted mechanic as long as it’s close by. Most...

I hope you know what you are talking about! Or are you trying to imitate me now??? Bob

You’re breathing a scab buster - don’t make me do it….

I think you're safe considering both their mileages. You can have a private mechanic come with you to give it a once over, or just take...

Thanks for explanation. I'll keep that in mind.

It’s not common to have problems at 50-75k miles yet it’s also not unknown. Most problems happen after 125k. Mine happened after 165k...

They are at dealerships, so I'm not sure if they'll let me have it inspected unless I buy. Are burnt valves common on the 3.6?

The factory lift is nice and I like the Recon front bumper.

Sure Bob !!!!

Take it to a good mechanic and have as leak down check done to see if the head is cracked or warped, any valves are burnt, head gasket...

Yup, I thought the 4:56's were an option that year - good catch

I think he’s referring to a Rubicon Recon JK (2017) before the JL and its “Xtreme Recon” package, which for the JK was solely cosmetic...

ah, wasn't aware the Recon came with the 1.5" lift, good point on the gearing

I'd lean to the 2017. The Recon package does have some nice adds - the 4:56 gearing is nice and it does have a 1.5" factory lift so...