1. Welcome to Jeeps.net!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Jeep discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Jeep owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Best GPS for your rig Where to mount aux light rocker switches? Muffler Fuel injector Code reader Soft top recommendations

Automatic vs manual resale value; electronic sway bar disconnect on 2003 Rubicons?

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by goinginjeep, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Dec 29, 2020 at 9:38 AM
    #1
    goinginjeep

    #1
    goinginjeep [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2017
    Member:
    #1548
    Messages:
    294
    So I’m looking to do a new build.
    Looking at a near cherry 2003 Rubi manual. Did they come with the electronic sway bar disconnect? I done see a switch indicating so or is it not located in the center cluster?

    also found a beautiful red 2005 with 72k automatic?

    do the automatics have better resale then the manuals?

    THX
    GIJ
     
    goinginjeep, Dec 29, 2020
    #1
  2. Dec 29, 2020 at 10:16 AM
    #2
    Prerunner1982

    #2
    Prerunner1982 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2017
    Member:
    #1745
    Messages:
    1,356
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jon
    Vehicle:
    93 XJ 2 door
    I don't think the electronic sway bar disconnect came until the JK Wrangler.
    I want to say that a 6 speed Rubicon is more sought after, but I could be wrong. I would prefer a manual trans personally.
     
    Prerunner1982, Dec 29, 2020
    #2
  3. Dec 29, 2020 at 11:45 AM
    #3
    aggrex

    #3
    aggrex Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2016
    Member:
    #203
    Messages:
    4,839
    DE
    Vehicle:
    Backcountry '16
    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    If the plan is for resale AT tends to be an easier sale with many newer Jeepers. I prefer MT whenever possible and some diehard Jeepers actually prefer to choose their gears.
     
    aggrex, Dec 29, 2020
    #3
    LYFZGOOD likes this.
  4. Dec 31, 2020 at 3:51 PM
    #4
    goinginjeep

    #4
    goinginjeep [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2017
    Member:
    #1548
    Messages:
    294
    Any one know about full traction suspensions are they good
     
    goinginjeep, Dec 31, 2020
    #4
  5. Dec 31, 2020 at 3:53 PM
    #5
    goinginjeep

    #5
    goinginjeep [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2017
    Member:
    #1548
    Messages:
    294
    sorry a third question...
     
    goinginjeep, Dec 31, 2020
    #5
  6. Dec 31, 2020 at 6:41 PM
    #6
    Prerunner1982

    #6
    Prerunner1982 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2017
    Member:
    #1745
    Messages:
    1,356
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jon
    Vehicle:
    93 XJ 2 door
    Not familiar with that brand.
     
    Prerunner1982, Dec 31, 2020
    #6
  7. Jan 7, 2021 at 7:51 PM
    #7
    Justanotherjeeper

    #7
    Justanotherjeeper Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2020
    Member:
    #5195
    Messages:
    207
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter
    Vehicle:
    2011 Red Wrangler 2 door
    paid cash for it.
    Yeah, auto vs man is an age old debate. Probably more customers for the auto in terms of resale but mans are easier to service and last longer.
     
    Justanotherjeeper, Jan 7, 2021
    #7
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top