2013 jeep wrangler unlimited with 164,000 miles (264,000kms). Would you buy it?

[Autism Family Travels]

I am looking at a 2013 jeep here on the island with 264,000kms. Think it's going to be trouble soon? I do believe it's mostly highway commuting kms. It looks to be in good condition. Thoughts on the milage of the pentastar, and the wrangler itself. thanks!

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Great powerplant.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

Great powerplant.

I had one in the 2015 JK I had, and yes it was a good motor. What are your thoughts on the rig overall? do you think it would last if i got it rust checked and kept the orange scurge at bay?

 

[smritte]

It all depends on the maintenance done.
Most of your bolt on's are at the end of their life span. If they have no receipts and say "I've never had to put money into it", be cautious. I personally have no issue buying something with that high of milage but go in knowing I'll dump money into it to make it dependable.

 

[bgenlvtex]

3.6l Pentastar is a great engine, the 6sp trans behind it less so. They do however have some characteristic issues (valve train, oil cooler).

That's a lot of miles regardless how it was accumulated, so I would look for evidence of proper maintenance.

Price? If cheap enough I wouldn't worry.

Complete new(ish) 3.6/ZF8 pull out engine/trans are available pretty darned cheap from people doing V8 swaps (AMW,Rubitrux).
example of take off engine here

 

[Autism Family Travels]

I contacted the dealership where this jeep was being sold. They sold it about 5 hrs before I contacted them, but never had a chance to take down the listing yet. Oh well.....They were asking 12,900 cdn.