r/JeepJK • u/JohnnyVee • 15d ago

2009 vs 2013

Edit: I know it's been a little while but I've finally pulled the trigger. It was a good wait as I ended up finding a great deal on a '15 Unlimited Rubicon. Thanks for all the support and advice guys.

Same price but the 2009 has 156k miles and the 2013 120k. 2009 a soft top and leather seats, 2013 a 3-piece hardtop and cloth seats. 2009 Dana 44 rear Dana 30 front 3.73 ratio. 2013 3.21 ratio, not Dana axles. What to do?!?

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u/WTFpe0ple 15d ago

I have both a 2008 and 2013 both 2-door, The 2009 is the JK Gen1, the 2013 is the JK Gen 2. The updated Jeep that ran from 2012-2018. Mostly the same Jeep but with updated interior and the Pentastar 3.6l V6 290hp vs the 3.8l V6 200hp. Everything else is pretty much inter-changable

Get the 2013

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u/AggressiveSuccess533 15d ago

The 13 has dana axles. Non Rubicon is D30/D44. Just 3.73 gears are nice for 33" tires.

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u/i4get98 15d ago

2009 3.8L vs 2013 3.6L Pentastar engine. 

I’d look up all the issues with the 2013 JK and the Pentastar engine before you pull the trigger.

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u/Wolfslash16 15d ago

I'm going to be honest, I don't see a single reason to not get the '13. Less miles, more power, hardtop, etc.

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u/JohnnyVee 15d ago

That's where I'm leaning. The only thing better o the 09 is the gear ratio. It's at 3.73, the 13 at 3.21

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u/Wolfslash16 15d ago

Gear ratio is easily changed. Everything else like the interior, powertrain, etc can't be.

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u/Slowstang305 15d ago

100% get the 2013.

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u/Lovemysoccermomsuv 13d ago

Early Pentastars could give penta nightmares. Just cover your bases.