Enthusiast, looking for the first Jeep buy (Wrangler). Seeking help!

Hey folks,

(long post, thanks for reading and helping. Go easy!) xpost from r/Wrangler

So, I’m new to WA, USA, implant from the land downunder. Looking for a Wrangler and as I research more, I get more confused. I hope y’all can help.

My constraints :

1) Here for 3ish years. Not necessarily long but could be less. 2) No hard credit (have some credit because I lived in the US a few years ago). Work visa

My objectives:

1) Explore national parks, backpack, car camping, drive out … 2) no rock crawling but limited off roading to see the unseen 3) Minimise the TCO (total cost of ownership) or the money I sink into the vehicle

My options:

1) Lease a new 4xe - Sports S or Willys

2) purchase a new ICE Sports S or Willys. Because why purchase 4xe - it is expensive and I don’t see a lot of savings on the long drives.

3) Purchase a used but newish sport s or willys (ICE)

Side note: (I’m just biased on Willys… more like heart based decision at this point and not a brain signal. I don’t know if I will ever use the 24 rear locks. 35 tyres are a good add, but I can argue getting those on Sports)

The leases are running from $600 to $700 pm. I haven’t negotiated.

Found a used low miles (10 to 11k) 2022 Unlimited Willys with minor scratches. Original sticker price 61k, dealer price 42k. Dealer says they are single price shop. Is that a good deal? Do you guys negotiate here? Pasting the screenshot I got from the dealer. Can dm the carfax link too.

Pros/cons/thought process

I’m also thinking of resale and lease is just money paid and gone. (Not withstanding any crystal ball anyone has, would a used car be a better idea? Since I am here for 3ish years, new car gives peace of mind with warranty etc).

Any suggestions on my thoughts will be really helpful. Has anyone been in this situation? What did you do?

Hey folks,

(long post, thanks for reading and helping. Go easy!) xpost from r/Wrangler

So, I’m new to WA, USA, implant from the land downunder. Looking for a Wrangler and as I research more, I get more confused. I hope y’all can help.

My constraints :

1) Here for 3ish years. Not necessarily long but could be less. 2) No hard credit (have some credit because I lived in the US a few years ago). Work visa

My objectives:

1) Explore national parks, backpack, car camping, drive out … 2) no rock crawling but limited off roading to see the unseen 3) Minimise the TCO (total cost of ownership) or the money I sink into the vehicle

My options:

1) Lease a new 4xe - Sports S or Willys

2) purchase a new ICE Sports S or Willys. Because why purchase 4xe - it is expensive and I don’t see a lot of savings on the long drives.

3) Purchase a used but newish sport s or willys (ICE)

Side note: (I’m just biased on Willys… more like heart based decision at this point and not a brain signal. I don’t know if I will ever use the 24 rear locks. 35 tyres are a good add, but I can argue getting those on Sports)

The leases are running from $600 to $700 pm. I haven’t negotiated.

Found a used low miles (10 to 11k) 2022 Unlimited Willys with minor scratches. Original sticker price 61k, dealer price 42k. Dealer says they are single price shop. Is that a good deal? Do you guys negotiate here? Pasting the screenshot I got from the dealer. Can dm the carfax link too.

Pros/cons/thought process

I’m also thinking of resale and lease is just money paid and gone. (Not withstanding any crystal ball anyone has, would a used car be a better idea? Since I am here for 3ish years, new car gives peace of mind with warranty etc).

Any suggestions on my thoughts will be really helpful. Has anyone been in this situation? What did you do?