THE SMART SHOPPER’S GUIDE TO BUYING USED JEEP VEHICLES IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA

Iconic style and legendary capability are yours to command in our used Jeeps, and the team at Miramar Car Center is here to help you find just the right model to meet your needs. And we’ll do it your way, too, whether you prefer starting in our showroom or by taking a virtual tour of our inventory. It’s our commitment to doing things right that makes the difference either way.

WHY BUY A USED JEEP?

Membership dues to the Jeep club can be a lot lower when you join following the pre-owned route. That’s because almost any brand-new vehicle will automatically start losing value as soon as you drive it off the lot, and when you buy that vehicle on the pre-owned market, that lower value translates into a lower price. To put that into perspective, the typical new car depreciates in value by 20% to 30% in its first year on the road and by about 60% after 5 years in service. The bottom line: Purchasing a pre-owned Jeep means someone else pays for the depreciation. The reduced value of a used Jeep reduces your insurance costs as well since the latter is based on the former.

On the other hand, one thing that certainly increases when you look at pre-owned Jeeps is the selection. Key models that are now no longer in production still make great choices as used cars.

JEEP TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS

Modern Jeeps can have all the sophisticated technology you expect from any of today’s vehicles, including some of the industry’s top safety, infotainment, and performance features. These are the kind of digital advantages you’ll appreciate on the road or off! (Just note that exact equipment varies by model.)

  • Take advantage of impressive command and control with Uconnect voice recognition and large touchscreens that can feature dedicated Off-road pages to access real-time performance data.

  • Stay connected even when you leave it all behind with help from Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, WiFi compatibility, and wireless charging.

  • Advanced driver-assistance systems are highlighted by automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and blind-spot monitoring supplying impressive peace of mind for your adventures.

  • Trail-specific technologies such as forward-facing camera systems help you get over and around rocks and other obstacles.

  • For high-end entertainment on the go, Jeep offers family-focused rear-seat media systems and premium audio from partners such as Harman Kardon.

  • Electrified Jeep powertrains will be moving into more and more used Jeeps in the near-term future as well.

PURCHASING A USED JEEP

Although they all share a commitment to the off-road spirit, pre-owned Jeeps are available to fit many different budgets and lifestyles. In fact, the brand is now back in the truck game, so it’s not just SUV fans who can enjoy the thrill of owning a Jeep. Models like those listed below are only a few of our favorites.

  • The Jeep Renegade combines impressive affordability and nimble handling to serve as the gateway to the lineup.

  • Taking things to the next level, the Jeep Compass and Cherokee put their trail-friendly performance and modern designs into right-sized two-row packages.

  • As the flagship of the brand, the Jeep Grand Cherokee showcases lavish luxury, Trail Rated capability, and a HEMI-power Trackhawk edition with 707hp and a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds.

  • The Jeep Wrangler is the original Jeep and brings you a bold appearance with world-class off-road performance and a heritage-inspired design that lets you remove the top and doors, and fold down the front windshield, for open-air excitement.

  • Truck enthusiasts finally get a Jeep of their own with the Gladiator that blends Wrangler-style off-road and open-air benefits with a handy cargo bed in the back.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF JEEP

Born from the U.S. war effort in 1941, the original Jeep served its country so well that it went on to become a hit in civilian life when the slightly more civilized CJ model went on sale in 1945. But Jeep didn’t only kick off the SUV craze, it also introduced the country’s first steel-bodied station wagon, the Model 463, in 1946, and began selling trucks in 1947.

More recently, the brand pioneered the luxury SUV when it launched the 1992 Grand Cherokee and brought a high-performance focus to the segment with the 2011 Grand Cherokee SRT. Today, Jeep has established itself as the go-to brand for go-anywhere driving around the world.