I had a Chevy S10 when I first got into four wheeling. To get more used to going off road, I joined the Central North Carolina 4x4 Club. This is where I first came across Jeeps, and what they could do. I first realized this wasn't the best off road vehicle when I was getting stuck on very minor off road trips, and the fact that a lift kit for it would run in the thousands of dollars. This is when I realized it was time for a new vehicle.
I really liked what the Wrangler was capable of, so this got me looking at those. The one that I really liked was the Sahara, which was the top level trim of the Wrangler line. I found one that I really liked at the Cary Auto Park and struck up a deal. Needless to say, the deal went through. So here is what I got:
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1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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11,000 miles
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4.0L Inline 6 with AX-15 5-speed transmission
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Front Dana 30, Rear Dana 35 - with 30" tire package
This was just a start, I would end up doing a lot more to it before I was done. By the time I was well into it, I would have put over $3000 into it. What did I do you ask:
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Viper Alarm system with microwave sensor
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Hi-Lift jack
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33"x12.50 BFG MTs
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Warn HS9500i winch and plate
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Mirror relocators