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This car can do anything damn
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The Best Time To Buy A Jeep Wrangler: Key Buying Points
When is the best time to buy a Jeep Wrangler?
Is it better to buy a 1-year-old vehicle or an 11-year-old vehicle?
This study calculates the buying points for a Jeep Wrangler — from new 2007 models back to model year 1990.
The Buying Points
There are 3 key buying points during this period that appear to provide the best value relative to the depreciation of a Jeep Wrangler.
So, what type of depreciation can expect you expect?
Let’s take a look at models that are less than 6 years old first.
Model Year 2006 – 1st Buying Point
The first buying point occurs when the Jeep is 12-18 months old. The reason for this is high first year depreciation on a new vehicle. The first year depreciation of a new Jeep is about 15%. This means that you will lose approximately 15% of whatever you invest into a new Jeep Wrangler within the first 12 months of purchase.
The depreciation is less than 7% on average over the next 4 years.
Therefore, the best buying point for newer Jeeps is about the time it is 12 months old. The average cost of a 1-year-old Jeep is $21,148.
The average cost per year (average depreciation) of a new Jeep over the first 4 years is $2,139/yr. The average cost of a 1-year-old Jeep over the next 4 years is only $1,303 per year.
That’s a savings of over $3,344 just buy purchasing a 1-year-old Jeep rather than a new one!
Is it better to buy a 1-year-old vehicle or an 11-year-old vehicle?
This study calculates the buying points for a Jeep Wrangler — from new 2007 models back to model year 1990.
The Buying Points
There are 3 key buying points during this period that appear to provide the best value relative to the depreciation of a Jeep Wrangler.
So, what type of depreciation can expect you expect?
Let’s take a look at models that are less than 6 years old first.
Model Year 2006 – 1st Buying Point
The first buying point occurs when the Jeep is 12-18 months old. The reason for this is high first year depreciation on a new vehicle. The first year depreciation of a new Jeep is about 15%. This means that you will lose approximately 15% of whatever you invest into a new Jeep Wrangler within the first 12 months of purchase.
The depreciation is less than 7% on average over the next 4 years.
Therefore, the best buying point for newer Jeeps is about the time it is 12 months old. The average cost of a 1-year-old Jeep is $21,148.
The average cost per year (average depreciation) of a new Jeep over the first 4 years is $2,139/yr. The average cost of a 1-year-old Jeep over the next 4 years is only $1,303 per year.
That’s a savings of over $3,344 just buy purchasing a 1-year-old Jeep rather than a new one!
Jeep Tour Guides… How To Get Hired And What To Expect If You Pursue This Career Choice
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Jeep tour guide?
Arguably, Sedona, Arizona is the Jeep tour capital of the world. With the great weather, gorgeous scenery, and easy access to a myriad of trails, no wonder there are so many tour companies.
I’m a Jeep tour guide in Sedona, and many people think that this would be a dream job. If you are one of those, read this first!
Here’s everything you want to know about Jeep tour guides, including how to get hired and what to expect your first days on the job.
Wanna Be A Jeep Tour Guide?
Many think it sounds like fun, and it is, for awhile. But, for most, the romance wears off quickly. The average career lifespan of a Jeep tour guide in Sedona is less than 2 years, but there are those who have been guiding for 5, 10, even 20 years.
I have been in the Jeep tour business since 1996, which makes me about 96 in Jeep years.
I have eaten enough red dust to be convicted of smuggling federal property.
I have ushered thousands of visitors into the backcountry.
I have grown tired of the sound of my own voice.
I have watched Jeeps go from the showroom floor… to tour status… to beyond reasonable maintenance and relegated to the Jeep retirement lot with 150,000 trail miles on them.
I have hosed off various types of excrement from Jeeps.
And I have seen guides in training, passed by them on the trail for awhile, then saw them eventually move on to a “real” job.
Let me give you some insight to the whole world of professional Jeep tour guiding, from start to — finish.
First of all, it takes a certain type of person to really be a guide, as an ongoing career. Most “career” guides are very serious nature and history lovers. They drive Jeeps all week, then spend their days off hiking, biking, or even Jeeping. They love to read. They have heated debates with their associates about the current scientific name of the javelina, the best way to eat agave, or the latest tour joke. They are clever, independent, resourceful, animated, and loud. They are very much people-people — they love to entertain and be the center of attention. And they can deal with a great deal of ups and downs, not just on the trail, but also in their schedules and bank accounts.
HATFIELD AND MCCOY TRAILS, WEST VIRGINIA
How can you go wrong following the trail of a good blood feud? As one of the most extensively mapped and marked systems on the East Coast, the Hatfield and McCoy trails cover over 700 miles of West Virginia mud, rock and woods. From the backwoods to the cities and towns, most of these trails are not for flatlanders. One of the great parts about these trails is the ability to drive right into town after a long days drive, grab a bite to eat, and then stay at a hotel or inn for the night.
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FabFours Jeep Wrangler JK Off-the-Door Tire Carrier
Fab Fours recently unveiled its new off-the-door tire carrier for the 2007-14 Jeep Wrangler JK. Fab Fours notes it is the first-ever “5-Point” system, as the dual rotating axis design allows the tire carrier to open with the JK’s door smoothly while still retaining durability on the trail. The tire carrier is equipped with accessory holes to accommodate attachments such as a Hi-Lift Jack, brake light attachments and a CB antenna. Constructed of 3/16-inch steel, the carrier is available with a two-stage powder coat or bare steel. The Fab Fours JK Tire Carrier is fully adjustable to accommodate up to a 40-inch tire. For more information.source
Burglars Don’t Want You To Know These Top Home Security Tips
Did you know that approximately every 15 seconds there another home burglary in the United States alone?
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Did you know that approximately every 15 seconds there another home burglary in the United States alone?Or that around 33% of those burglaries occur because the thief came right through the front door? Being prepared for something like that doesn’t have to mean spending an arm and a leg, sometimes a combination of the simple things will be plenty!
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Take this list from Household Hacker for example; it’s got plenty of ‘hacks’ you can use right at home to help prevent any would-be burglar from even attempting to enter your home. There’s even some tips in case they DO make it inside. Overall this is definitely something everyone needs to see, and there’s more than a couple tips in there that I’ll be using myself!
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Did you know that approximately every 15 seconds there another home burglary in the United States alone?Or that around 33% of those burglaries occur because the thief came right through the front door? Being prepared for something like that doesn’t have to mean spending an arm and a leg, sometimes a combination of the simple things will be plenty!
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Take this list from Household Hacker for example; it’s got plenty of ‘hacks’ you can use right at home to help prevent any would-be burglar from even attempting to enter your home. There’s even some tips in case they DO make it inside. Overall this is definitely something everyone needs to see, and there’s more than a couple tips in there that I’ll be using myself!
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Kaiser Jeep M715 (Photo Gallery)
The Kaiser Jeep M715 is an American wheeled military vehicle based upon the civilian Jeep Gladiator. In 1965 the design and developing for the M715 began. The U.S. Government purchased these trucks to replace the M37.
Between 1967 and 1969 over 33,000 trucks were produced at the Toledo, Ohio plant. The overhead cam 6 cyl engines were not very reliable due to lack of knowledge on the overhead cam design and lack of maintenance.
They had been dropped from civilian models by 1968. The trucks were replaced by the Dodge M880 series.
These Incredible Hobbit Homes Bring Tiny House Living To The Next Level
#1 Green Magic Homes
A company in Florida, called Green Magic Homes, can bring your Hobbit living fantasy to live.
#2 Pre-Fab Pods
These homes are pre-fab and eco friendly, made to reside under grass and soil.
#3 Inside
These pods are not only cute on the outside, but the inside is charming. They are also weather resistant, 100% non-toxic, non-corrosive, fire resistant, and emit no carbon.
#4 100 square Meters
The10 square meter Hobbit holes are take 10 days to make and can survive harsh elements, and even an earthquake.
#5 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Made from fiber-reinforced polymer, they are protected from sun and water.
#6 Choice Of Sizes
You can choose from a studio all the way up to a 3 bedroom, and some have garages and wedding gazebos.
#7 Fruit And Vegetable Farms
Some get really creative, doubling the structures as fruit and vegetable farms. Take that Bilbo Baggins.
These Islands Are Above The Arctic Circle, But They're Warm And Gorgeous All Year Long
The islands of Lofoten in Norway are known for two things: Their stunning beauty, and their relatively warm temperatures. Lofoten is above the Arctic Circle, yet its average temperature is above freezing all year.
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Lofoten is a grouping of islands in northwest Norway. It's known for its stunning cliffs, calm inlets and idyllic seaside fishing towns.
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Because Lofoten is above the Arctic Circle, in summer the nights are really long, and in winter they're really short. In fact, the sun never sets between May 25th to July 17th, and it never rises between December 4th and January 7th.
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Despite these extremes in daylight, Lofoten has a very temperate climate. That's thanks to the gulf stream, which pushes warm air across the Atlantic and up the coast of Norway. Lofoten has the greatest positive temperature difference in the world, relative to latitude. Lofoten is high above the Arctic Circle, yet the average temperature never gets below freezing.
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Thanks to its northern location, Lofoten gets a spectacular showing of the Northern Lights.
TERRIFYING World's Most Dangerous Roads (Photo Gallery)
#1 Karakoram Highway
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This highway linking Pakistan and China reaches altitues of 16,000 feet and is no laughing matter. You wouldn't want to fall off this one.
#2 Guoliang Tunnel Road (China)
This tunnel/road is 1,200 meters long and was built by locals in the 70's. It took 5 years to construct this road that tunnels in and out of some of the steepest peaks in China.
#3 The Road Through The Himalayas
#4 Road Of Death
This Bolivian road is not only long, but it is called the road of death for a reason. It is responsible for 100-200 fatalities a year.
TOYOTA MADE A MODERN VERSION OF MARTY MCFLY’S DREAM TRUCK
Rounding out its celebration of Back to the Future Day, Toyota created not one, but three modern interpretations of Marty McFly’s dream truck from Back to the Future Part II and simultaneously debuted them in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. I think you’ll agree; the result is pure nostalgic magic.
Expertly blending 1980s magic with a modern truck, this 2016 Toyota Tacoma sports some subtle but distinctive upgrades.
Note the KC HiLites Gravity LED G46 and KC HiLites Daylighter Gravity LED
Image: Toyota
Perfectly setting the retro tone, Toyota slathered the truck in the appropriate 1985 paint color code. Then it lifted it on a custom off-road suspension to mimic the ride height. Toyota also bolted up some Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Wheels wrapped in appropriate BFGoodrich tires.
The custom tailgate makes the look.
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Jeep Wrangler Supercharged by GeigerCars
GeigerCars presented recently a supercharged version of the Jeep Wrangler Sport. The Jeep Wrangler Supercharged by GeigerCars is powered by the 3.6 liter V6 engine, which has been upgraded to develop 356 hp and 417 Nm of torque. This is an extra 80 hp and 70 nm of torque in comparison to the standard version of the Jeep Wrangler. The new supercharger package for the Jeep Wrangler includes a cold air intake system, a reprogrammed ECU, a charge air intercooler, and a four-outlet-pipe stainless steel sports exhaust system. This is a bolt-on supercharger so it does not need any internal engine modifications. This supercharged Wrangler comes with a lifted suspension (2.5 inches) for improved ground clearance. GeigerCars' supercharged Wrangler sits on Bilstein dampers, 18-inch alloys and 305/70 Mickey Thompson tires.
In terms of styling, the GeigerCars Jeep Wrangler Supercharged comes with a front bumper bull bar, a metal front skid plate, and a special rig at the rear for carrying the spare wheel and a water tank. There is also a roll-over bar at the exterior of the A-pillars, and LED auxiliary lights. GeigerCars sets the price of their supercharged Wrangler at 64,200 EUR.
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The Kraken by COP4x4
Camp Crocker, the owner of COP4X4, is infamous in the Jeep building industry for his one of a kind creations. “The Kraken” is a prime example of the unique type of builds created at Phoenix, Arizona’s COP4x4. When purchasing a Jeep for a build, Camp has a few guidelines he follows. He prefers Jeeps to have around 130,000 miles and to be completely stock. Stock Jeeps are best. When creating the types of builds done at COP4x4, there is little to no room for error. Starting with stock Jeeps, COP4X4 doesn’t have to worry about the vehicle’s measurements and specs being compromised. The Jeep also needs to have the power package (locks and windows) and a hard top. Even with the high number of miles, most if not all of the drive train and many additional components will be updated when the build commences. Therefore, there is no advantage to start off with a lower mileage vehicle.
The motor of choice for this build was the 5.7 Hemi. Camp is known for dropping the 5.7 liter Hemi engine in his Jeeps. With that reputation, COP4x4 is one of the “go to” shops for those who are looking to drop a Hemi in their Jeep. The 350 HP motor was mated with a 545 RFE auto transmission. This is just what a Jeep like the Kraken needs to keep cruising at 75-80 MPH down the freeway. Of course, at 9 MPG one might be a little more selective on how often the Jeep is driven. The transfer case was updated with one from a Rubicon. The lower gear ratio will be well utilized when off-roading. The rear axle was replaced with one from a Ford F-350 because the added strain from the 54’’ tires would have snapped the stock axles.
Equipped with 20×12 Fuel brand wheels and 19.5/54/20 Mickey Thompson tires, this monstrosity is illegal to drive in California because the frame is 14″ too high. However, it’s legal in Arizona. Luckily for Camp, he only visits California and doesn’t live there. To compensate for the lift, the Kraken has a heavily modified Tereflex 6″ long-arm kit along with “TNT” custom front brackets as well as welded custom brackets for added third arm support. The Kraken also has a Tereflex heavy duty front steering system and assist ram.
For a most effective color scheme, Camp painted the trim to match the body and used billet round washers throughout the vehicle. The Kraken has several in-house COP4X4 brand parts as well. Examples are the solid aluminum door hinges and handles. He also added COP4x4 skins and sliders that add to the substantial look of the vehicle. He added Smitty-built front and rear bumpers for a beefed up look, along with a Bulldog winch with synthetic rope. A winch is always a good thing to have along when off-roading, and Camp plans on personally testing his latest build.
When I asked Camp how difficult it was to drive this beast around, he replied “It drives and handles just like any other well-lifted jeep”. I thought he was being sarcastic. However, he let me take it for a spin, and I have to say that it really isn’t that much different and handled remarkably well. Now, some may feel like they are operating an “AT-AT Walker” (the walking robot from the Empire Strikes Back for all the readers who aren’t nerds) but this beautifully modified Jeep drives as smooth as a standard lifted Jeep.
Camp has been busy making the rounds by taking his latest and biggest creation to well known events like the Moab Jeep Safari and the TDS Jeep Safari. Being a big supporter of our military, the COP4X4 Kraken was also designated as the lead vehicle in a military escort that passed through Arizona.
If you have been wishing you could modify your Jeep, the COP4X4 team can surely make your dreams come true.
via:lifeofcustoms.com
Check out the world’s first high speed sport amphibian car The BMW’s GIBBS Quadski
Finally, a vehicle has been manufactured to be driven on land and water too, it’s BMW’s GIBBS Quadski amphibian car, the world’s first high-speed sport amphibian car that has a 1.3 liter BMW engine that’s powered by four cylinders, and it pushes out 175 horsepower, also it features a speed of 72km per hour on land and water too!
This unique amphibian car was manufactured by a Detroit-based team, who supported this car with Gibbs’ “High Speed Amphibian” HAS – technology that includes about more than 300 patents.
Quadski can transform itself from a land car to a watercraft during only five minutes, and it has a proprietary marine jet propulsion system along with a fantastic wheel retraction.
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Mopar Muscle is Monster Jam's first OEM monster truck in over a decade
New monster trucks seem to join the Monster Jam circuit every year, but it's not often that one gets the official blessing of an automaker. That's about to change, however, as Chrysler's truck division has teamed up once again with Hall Brothers Racing – which already fields the championship-winning Raminator and Rammunition trucks – to field the series' first new Original Equipment Manufacturer monster truck in over a decade.
Dubbed Mopar Muscle, the new Ram monster truck will debut at the Monster Jam in Detroit on Saturday at Ford Field, at the first of six such events in which Mike Miller (who, incidentally, named his son Hemi) will drive the truck throughout the year.
Here's what you need to know: Based on a 2014 Ram HD pickup (or at least made to look like one), Mopar Muscle stands 10 feet tall and weighs over 10,000 pounds, and it's powered by the legendary Gen II 426 Hemi that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. But instead of leaving the massive 7.0-liter engine as is, Hall Brothers Racing enlarged it to 565 cubic inches – a mind-boggling 9.3 liters – and supercharged it to 2,000 horsepower. That's a whole lot of muscle no matter what it's packed into. Check it out in our high-res image gallery above. You can also check out the full schedule of events in the press release below to see if the truck is coming to your area this year.
via:autoblog.com
J. Ruiter Reboot Buggy
"I've got a secret car club," designer Joey Ruiter tells me. The club in question is defined, in both spirit and literal membership, by the gold and black t-shirt he's wearing that bares the shorthand exclamation, "MIDZWL" across the chest. The letters are shorthand for the phrase "Might as well..." and represent the attitude of the kind of person it takes to build the vehicle I'm here to see and drive: the Reboot Buggy.
"Might as well" is a phrase uttered and heard with some frequency amongst the circles of car guys and tinkerers the world over. "Well, I needed to replace the front discs anyway, so I figured I might as well get a bigger set of Brembos. Then I wasn't sure I had exactly the clearance I needed from the wheel, so I guessed I might as well get a set of eighteens while I was at it; and at that point, I might as well do the rear brakes, too..." You know this guy. Perhaps you are this guy.
Ruiter is most certainly "that guy," as evidenced by the imposing black, open-topped-box vehicle that I'm wide-eyed over in his Grand Rapids, MI garage. The Reboot Buggy started as "the notion of a city car" and an "exercise in curiosity," and ended up here, with a vehicle that can jump over sand dunes, pick up the kid from school, turn every head that it passes and enthrall car writers like me enough to make the trip to come see it. The "Reboot" part of the sobriquet was meant as a concise definition – what you get when you strip away all the conventions of car building, and make a pure, functional vehicle. An eye for interesting form, a love of machines and more than a handful of MIDZWLs later, and you end up with this beastie. Henry Ford never had it so good.
via:autoblog.com
Jeep Wrangler by Vilner takes extreme luxury off-road
Vilner turned its customary and intensely luxurious attentions to a two-door Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited back in 2012, following that up this year with its take on the four-door version. A coat of lustrous black paint outside is brightened up LED headlights, foglights and taillights and layers of chrome laid on the grille, mirrors, door handles and fuel filler cap.
Stance gets an injection of brawn from the 20-inch wheels, and they'll roll faster thanks to the power upgrade from 197 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque in the 2.8-liter diesel to 257 hp and 412 lb-ft.
Inside is furious red, with cross-stitched crimson leather and Alcantara demanding your focus. When you can look away from that, you'll find the raw metal parts painted black and again ornamented in minor applications of chrome. Feel free to feast on it in the high-res gallery above.
News Source: Vilner, Carscoops
via:autoblog.com
Russian Monster Trucks On Mean Tires Eating Snow For Breakfast!
With huge tires on this winter machines, the from Russia and these monster trucks seem capable of conquering any terrain on the planet! Imagine this, that they have no problems crossing snow, and ice, or soft and wet ground and even float on water and have a jet propulsion! Amazing right?! Well check out these strange and bizarre monster trucks that will go about anywhere, except the moon!
4X4 Off Road Rally Event Tradition Continues
A very eager competitor in the annual 4x4 off road rally takes air during a really wild ride in the mud pit afternoon event. Photo by: Matt Murray / www.thewhistlernews.com on June 2, 2012
On the first weekend in June each year the Pemberton Off Road Rebels club presents a great 4X4 off road rally event. Many friends and families come together to enjoy this very family friendly outdoor event. The 4X4 off road events are held across two days and provide a variety of entertainment for the spectators. It was free for the public to attend during 2012. The location of the off road track is between Whistler and Pemberton on HWY 99 at Green Rivers.
The photo below shows the hill climb event that was over 300 metres in length and very steep. The competitor in the photo below is driving using no hands as he waves at the camera. The runs during the hill climb competition are measured by distance and time.
A truck climbs to the top of the 300 metre hill during the competition at the Permberton Off Road Rebels annual event. Photo by: Matt Murray / www.thewhistlernews.com on June 2, 2012
There was a wide variety of vehicles that entered the competition. The challenges for the 4X4 off road vehicles are all viewable for the general public to enjoy across the two days of the rally. The photo below shows a more stylish off road vehicle that is based out of Pemberton, BC.
A competitor blasts to the top of the hill climb competition at the 2012 4X4 Pemberton Off Road Rebels Rally event. Photo by: Matt Murray on June 2, 2012
The mud pit event is one of the most exciting and a spectator favorite. This is when the event crew digs a very large trench and fills it with mud. Then the competitors drive at speed over a jump into the mud pit and race to the other side to complete the timed event. The competitor with the fastest time wins the event.
source:thewhistlernews
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