I am going to buy a 2007 Wrangler and I need to decide between the Sahara and the Rubicon. This will be an everyday drive vehicle and realistically I will be on-road way more than off-road (giving the edge to the Sahara). BUT, the whole purpose of getting the Jeep is to go off-road which makes the Rubicon more desirable. What should I go with?
2007-01-30 12:01:02 · 13 answers · asked by B Green 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
I would personally go with the Rubicon. When your spending lots of money wouldnt you like to atleast know You bought the Big Daddy Jeep (top of the line)> That makes guys in other non equiped Jeeps druel. Also if you ever decide to get stupid isnt it nice to know you have lockers and 37:1 crawl ratio? Sahara you will have to at least opt for the traction lok rear diff. Heck I would just make sure you get the dual Top Option and that hopefully one day avail MyGigTm Player(nav radio with 8gig hd space for MP3s... That is just neat. Just make sure you find a dealer who will work with you. dont settle and get what you want.
2007-02-02 07:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easier to drive a tank on the road than a Caddy over the rocks.
The Rubicon is far FAR better at heavy off roading such as the Rubicon Trail, which it is named after. If you are going to do the really hard off road, you will NEED the Rubicon. But if you just do some trips thru the woods and over some small stuff, the Sahara would work. (But then again, if really want a great off road vehicle, forget the jeep and go buy an Argo.)
2007-01-30 12:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Sahara is like all the stock jeep vehicles very trail worthy
the Rubicon is like the Cadillac of jeeps and for more of the hard core jeepers jeep
if you have the money go for the Rubicon
but if you are just going to hack around on the trails and not go hardcore just go for the Sahara
I own a 05 Rubicon and it is a aw some stock jeep and do not regret the purchase but I do use it hardcore and that is the reason I bought it to save me the hassle of doing all the upgrades myself and have a great starting platform to modify into a better off road machine
so if your wallet is thick go for the Rubicon but you do not need it for just trail riding and hacking around through the woods
2007-02-02 17:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by freddy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are planning on crawling over rocks, go ahead with the Sahara. On road the front and rear dana 44s, lower gear ratio, and mud tires of the Rubicon will eat away at your gas mileage and with just about any mud tire, wet road traction is going to suck....BAD. The all-terrains, lighter duty shocks, smaller axles, and higher gear ratio of the Sahara will treat you a lot better on road. If you find yourself getting into sticky situations while off road, then go ahead and get a selectable locker in the rear (arb, ox, eaton...). This will keep your on road manners and give you a little more kick off road while costing far less than the $3000 price difference.
2007-01-30 21:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i just bought a 2007 2 door rubicon black with black freedom top, if you have the money go with the rubicon so many people just stare at it i get so many compliments on the jeep as far as riding on road it rides a little bumpy but it has 32inch tires on it remember, i havent gotten a chance to go off road that will have to wait till the summer time, i havent even driven it in the snow yet, rubicon all the way trust me youll love it im getting 16.5-18 mpg in the city but i just got it and it only has 250 miles on it. good luck make the right choice.
2007-01-30 14:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it is 2015. And I am not needing a new Jeep, nor could I afford to buy one now.
From CraigsList, I am buying an old 2000 Sahara, or a 2000 Wrangler Sport. They are priced about $8000 to $9000, used.
Like, why does the rear axel D44 consume more energy? I am not going to climb rock.
2015-04-24 12:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then get the Sahara if you aren't going to do any major offroading. The Rubicon has been modified for severe offroad use, i.e. front and rear lockers, larger tires, slight lift kit, etc. The Sahara is quite capable of moderate offroad use. Even my 96 Grand Cherokee see's its share of offroading every weekend.
2007-01-30 14:04:04 · answer #7 · answered by Bill S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No offense here, but anybody who is 'not sure' which will be better and uses words like 'realistically' probably shouldn't be getting the Rubicon.
2007-02-02 10:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by jeff o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u have the money and want a good stock vehicle to off road go with the Rubi. The locker really makes a big difference off road. But it really depends on u, If u want to spend the extra or not.
2007-01-30 12:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by cannondale96 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rubicon because it is all around better.
2007-01-30 13:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋