Some are happy with a new Jeep while others are addicted to modifications. Which type of Jeep owner are you, the former or the latter?

No matter what, each has its own advantages in different situations. OEDRO has compared new & modded Jeep from various angles listed below

Cons of Buying a Modified Jeep

The cons of buying a modified Jeep could be many depending on the Jeep and who did the mods.

● If the mods were installed by an individual, they could have been installed incorrectly.

● Test driving a modded Jeep on the street doesn’t always expose installation mistakes.

● You could end up putting more money into a modded Jeep if you have to remove and reinstall the mods.

● The Jeep auto parts should be installed properly, but they may not be the mods you are looking for. For example, you may like the lift, but the tires and bumpers are not what you are looking for and since it’s a popular combination, you may find it more difficult to find what you want.

Other than not purchasing someone else’s mistake, the biggest con to buying a modified Jeep is that you don’t have the satisfaction of building your off-road Jeep the way you want it to be built with your own sweat and tears.

Pros of Buying a new Jeep

The pros of buying a new Jeep are many if you know what you are looking for.

● Chances are, the Jeep hasn’t been driven overly hard, which means that most Jeep auto parts are most likely not worn out.

● You get to put the exact mods on that you want. Whether it’s a specific brand lift kit or bumper or you want a combination of mods that are not common, you can do it all yourself or with the help of a professional installer.

● If you need a daily driver and are using the Jeep for off-roading on the weekend, you’ll get better gas mileage if you leave it new or do some minor mods.

One of the biggest pros of buying a new Jeep other than mechanical soundness is that you get the satisfaction of building an off-road vehicle to your specifications. When you are able to say, “I came up with this combination of mods to make this Jeep a winner,” you get a certain satisfaction, even if you just picked out the mods and pro installed them.

Cons of Buying a new Jeep

There aren’t too many cons of buying a new Jeep other than those you would find in buying any other used vehicle – but there are some.

● If you want to mod the Jeep, you’ll have to cover that expense yourself.

● A novice previous owner could have thought the Jeep was “all that,” even without mods, and could have done a lot of damage to the Jeep by running it through deep water or over large obstacles that were just too large.

● It will take longer to mod the Jeep, especially if funds are tight and you have to do a little bit at a time.

Modding a Jeep or any other vehicle can get to be very expensive, especially when you want the best of the best. It can also be time-consuming. While you won’t be able to get out on the trail as quickly as you’d like, at least you know the mods you want are installed and installed properly.

Modded or Not?

Purchasing a modded or new Jeep is going to boil down to a personal decision and to what is available in your area. However, for appearances and a way to get off-road faster, the modded Jeep apparently wins in the decision-making process.

As for resale value, you will most likely be able to find a modded Jeep for less than it would cost to purchase a new Jeep and add the mods yourself. However, you do have to know what you are looking at and have quite a bit of experience with mods to make sure that you aren’t getting someone else’s mistakes and problems.

If you have the money, go with the new Jeep and do the mods yourself. This way, you know what you have and you know it will be installed properly, either because you know how to install the mods correctly or you have a professional installer install the mods you choose for you.