The Jeep Wrangler's lineage can be traced back to the original military Willys MB Jeep from World War II. After the war, this vehicle evolved into the Civilian Jeep (CJ) series, which was produced from the 1940s to the 1980s. The Wrangler is an iconic off-road vehicle with a long and storied history, known for its rugged capabilities and distinct, boxy design. It is, however, just as at home in the suburbs as it is on the dirt.
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The Wrangler is biased toward dirt, but can be very civilised on tar. There are currently only two new Wrangler models on sale in South Africa, and if you are in the market for one of these off-road icons, this could cost you.
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Financing options
Below, we have used the Autotrader finance calculator to plot out two common financing options. We use a standard finance model of a 10% deposit, no residual over 72 months, and a 12% interest rate.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.0T Sahara
Purchase Price - R 1 269 900
Deposit - R 126 900
Interest Rate - 12%
Monthly payment - R 22 346
Total payment - R 1 608 903
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2.0T Rubicon
Purchase Price - R 1 319 900
Deposit - R 131 900
Interest Rate - 12%
Monthly payment - R 23 226
Total payment - R 1 672 245
Important notes
It is important to remember that these monthly payments do not include insurance or operating costs. Avoid overextending yourself, and remember to include insurance, tracking, and fuel costs. Also, keep some money aside for expenses such as tyres, alignment, and balancing.
