I am thinking of buying a Jeep. I want to get out doors and there are dirt trails in the hills around my town. My top two choices are Wrangler and Rubicon because they seem better suited for the rough roads. I am looking for a used one for reasons of price, and because I want something that will be okay with small rocks bounding on and around it. My budget is around $10,000 (less if possible). I am looking for a 4WD, automatic.

I am looking for buying tips and advise. Any help provided will be appreciated.

What should I expect for a $10,000 price range (how many miles should I expect, what condition should I expect)?

Are there things I should look for, and are there thing I should look out for when looking at Jeeps (Wrangler and Rubicon)? For example, will the quality of the vehicle reduce dramatically after a certain mileage? Do they have any reoccurring problems or reoccurring factory defects, etc?

Looking forward to answers. Thank you :-)