Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks for the lead, Doggy. Price is good ... too good. Looks to be a Sport based on the trim and painted upper flares, but there are NO "Sport" decals. I'd guess it's a rebuilt wreck and I'm not willing to take a chance on something like that when it's too far away for me to inspect closely, up front and personal. Lots of people debadge vehicles.....though if you look at this pic it seems like the jeep used to be green: Image Not Found Plus is has no roof rack....I thought all sports had the roof racks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Hmm. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks for the lead, Doggy. Price is good ... too good. Looks to be a Sport based on the trim and painted upper flares, but there are NO "Sport" decals. I'd guess it's a rebuilt wreck and I'm not willing to take a chance on something like that when it's too far away for me to inspect closely, up front and personal. Lots of people debadge vehicles.....though if you look at this pic it seems like the jeep used to be green: Image Not Found Plus is has no roof rack....I thought all sports had the roof racks...... roof racks were optional. and where in all that picture do you get any clue that it used to be green? can't see under the carpet, and that is the door rubber that appears dark in the door frame....the frame is white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks for the lead, Doggy. Price is good ... too good. Looks to be a Sport based on the trim and painted upper flares, but there are NO "Sport" decals. I'd guess it's a rebuilt wreck and I'm not willing to take a chance on something like that when it's too far away for me to inspect closely, up front and personal. Lots of people debadge vehicles.....though if you look at this pic it seems like the jeep used to be green: Image Not Found Plus is has no roof rack....I thought all sports had the roof racks...... roof racks were optional. and where in all that picture do you get any clue that it used to be green? can't see under the carpet, and that is the door rubber that appears dark in the door frame....the frame is white. seat belt mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 touche. couldn't see that...I'll check my '98 to see what that looks like there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 roof racks were optional. and where in all that picture do you get any clue that it used to be green? can't see under the carpet, and that is the door rubber that appears dark in the door frame....the frame is white. I thought racks were optional on SE's, and standard on Sports. Look around the seat belt mounts, its green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Oh and look here, it was subtle, but the engine bay was green. Image Not Found So this was a very through color change, which explains the incorrectly painted grill, and the lack of badges. I guess the roof rack could have been removed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 roof racks were optional. and where in all that picture do you get any clue that it used to be green? can't see under the carpet, and that is the door rubber that appears dark in the door frame....the frame is white. I thought racks were optional on SE's, and standard on Sports. Look around the seat belt mounts, its green. I passed a deal on a 4 cyl '98 sport recently w/o roof rack, so my guess is optional. it never had one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'm pretty certain the roof rack was standard on the Sport. However, the U.S. government bought vehicles in large enough numbers that they probably could have ordered Sport models with a delete option on the roof rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjeep2.5 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 then it's possible the info on the website is incorrect. fraud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteckmann Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 then it's possible the info on the website is incorrect. fraud? Possible. A re-paint always raised some red flags. OTOH - could just be a simple paint job. Out here in the PacNW, there were a ton of XJ's used as fleet vehicles for the Forest Service and Parks Dept, all of them with that green paint job. When they show up at auction, it's very common to see them painted a new color - either because people don't want it to look like a surplus vehicle, or they simply don't like the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'd take an original forrest service green over a after thought crappy white paintjob anyday. Rob L. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'd take an original forrest service green over a after thought crappy white paintjob anyday. Rob L. 8) I'd agree, but this seems to be a very quality full repaint, all the jambs are sprayed well, the fenders where removed. The paint appears to be of good quality with a smooth finish and no orange peel, that type of repaint cost $$$, really, as much money as the jeep is worth. Plus it also explains the lack of badges, simply didn't want to purchase new ones to install, maybe the owner liked it badgeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 I just went back and looked at the photos again. It appears that the driver's seat is not a power seat. The driver's seat in my 2000 XJ Sport is a power seat, and I think that was standard. I think it's clear that this was a fleet vehicle, probably the U.S., gummint because most state and municipal agencies don't buy large enough numbers to be able to delete standard features such as roof racks and power seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesterday's Danish Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I just went back and looked at the photos again. It appears that the driver's seat is not a power seat. The driver's seat in my 2000 XJ Sport is a power seat, and I think that was standard. I think it's clear that this was a fleet vehicle, probably the U.S., gummint because most state and municipal agencies don't buy large enough numbers to be able to delete standard features such as roof racks and power seats. My 2000 XJ Classic does not have power seats. Power seats were an option on all models (I believe) and standard on the Limiteds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I just went back and looked at the photos again. It appears that the driver's seat is not a power seat. The driver's seat in my 2000 XJ Sport is a power seat, and I think that was standard. I think it's clear that this was a fleet vehicle, probably the U.S., gummint because most state and municipal agencies don't buy large enough numbers to be able to delete standard features such as roof racks and power seats. 98 sport. 5 speed 4x4 4.0 auto, pw, pl,a/c, no cruise. no power seats...best pic I have I know I've seen sport models w/ no roof racks from factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I just went back and looked at the photos again. It appears that the driver's seat is not a power seat. The driver's seat in my 2000 XJ Sport is a power seat, and I think that was standard. I think it's clear that this was a fleet vehicle, probably the U.S., gummint because most state and municipal agencies don't buy large enough numbers to be able to delete standard features such as roof racks and power seats. Power seats were optional(and I can't recall ever seeing sports with them personally), cruise control was an option, the overhead console was an option(very rare in sports). I don't see any indication this was a fleet vehicle at all(many fleet vehicles are SE's, though there are also sports, freedoms and limiteds). Course this is all academic, I don't think your buying it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 so, what y'all are saying is that nothing is written in stone? sounds like Jeep to me. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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