Jeep Owners Meet the Members

wdubs · April 2001

Name: Bill
Age: 29
Occupation: Network Specialist
Location: Baltimore, MD
Happily married with 2 dogs (Boxers: Harley & Paxie)
E-mail: wdubs@hotmail.com

I just ordered a 2001 Wrangler Sport on Friday the 13th. I ended up paying $200 over invoice. After the $500 rebate, I'm paying $300 under invoice. I was told it was going to take about 4 weeks. I can't wait! Here is what I ordered:

Silverstone Metallic w/ black soft top & half doors.
D package
5-Speed manual transmission
30 inch Tire/Canyon Wheel Pkg w/ Dana 44 & 3.73 ratio
Trac-Lok Differential
Air conditiong
Floor Mats
Fog lamps and tow hooks
AM/FM w/ CD player and subwoofer
Sentry key
Bodyside steps
Metal Add-a-trunk (not the plastic one)
Tinted windows

twinkles · April 2001

I just ordered my new 2001 SE. White bottom / Tan top. I drove the SE and the Sport...couldn't justify spending almost $3,000.00 extra for what I'd get, so I ordered the SE at factory invoice less the $500.00 rebate ($500.00 under invoice). Hope that is a decent deal!?!?!

I was undecided about getting the hardtop, but went ahead and got the dual top package. Really, I test drove both and the soft top made a little more noise at highway speed but not enough to justify the dual top price. I went ahead and ordered it anyway.

And, I hope I did the right thing by getting the 4-cylinder. I drove both and true, the 4 is a little sluggish, but I'm not Jeff Gordon anyway! Any comments on the above, please respond. Equipment is as follows:

Quick Order Pkg. N
Convenience Group
Full Steel Doors w/Roll Up Windows
AM/FM CD
Spare Tire Cover
Body Side Steps
AC
Spend Control
Front Carpeted Mats
Nomad Cloth Seat Trim
Dual Top
Hard Top
Auto Transmission
Full Size Spare
Deep Tint Glass

madman390 · April 2001

Twinkles: I wish my jeep would come with "spend control," as I'm likely to spend a little bit of money on the extras! (just kidding, I'm sure you meant Speed Control)

Anyway, I order my 2001 Sport and will take delivery in late July/early August. Here's the info on me and my jeep:

Name: Marcus
Age: 28
Occ: USAF
Location: Okinawa, Japan (soon to be Colorado Springs)
Happily Married, 2 kids, 2 dogs

2001 Steel Blue Sport, Soft Top
Quick Order Package D
A/C
Fog Lamps/Tow Hooks
Tint Windows
ABS
Trak-Loc
Full Metal Doors
Sentry Key
Add-a-Trunk
Bodyside Steps
Subwoofer (No CD)
Total Price: 20,686 + TTL

Can't wait to get it. Only about 100 days to go!

Madman

adplusone · April 2001

We are buying a 1999 Wrangler Sport (10k miles on it) for our son for graduation. I would like to move to a larger tire/wheel combo (it has the standard wheel/tire). What is the max size I can go to without getting into the lift business? Any specific recommendations on brand names, wheel offset etc???

Thanks in advance?

Alan Hofer
Weslaco, Texas

Karen_S · April 2001

If you're interested in receiving a Wrangler Club chat reminder via email, please send a request to Dana (dlivingston@edmunds.com). She will send you a weekly reminder.

And don't forget tonight's chat!

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spyrodragon · April 2001

Spyro the Dragon:

>2000 TJ Sport BLACK everything

>Auto, CD, A/C

>Dual tops, but my hard top has an added metal pad, foam and vinyl linning that I added.

>Kilby gas tank skid plate

>Smittybuilt Outland brushguard

>Garvin Industries roof rack

>Olympic Reverse-a-bar rock rails
>4 KC daylighters

>3" Teraflex system lift

>33x12.50 Goodyear M/T R's on AR 767 wheels.

Heck I'll just show ya a pic.

f14jeep · April 2001

Name: Jonathan
Home: Virginia Beach, VA
Occupation: Naval Aviator

Jeep
2001 Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5 speed
Stone White Tan dual tops
Grizzly tire group
CD
A/C
Cruise Control
Fog lamps/ tow hooks
Sentry Key theft deterrent

tsjay · April 2001

Hi! I am Ross Allen Johnson, the granddog of tsjay. I would like to be a member of Wrangler IV, if that's ok with everyone. (Doggies like Jeeps too, you know!)

You can read all about me and see some pics at:

http://members.aol.com/tjoh298765/raj.html

saharanut · April 2001

Sure you can be a member...with a granddad like Tom you cant be too bad..
Welcome to the club!

Karen_S · April 2001

You seem like a fine addition to the Wrangler board! Your grandpa is a very respected member here, but I may have to differ with his opinion about your "best dog" status. You see, one of my children is a black Lab. Her name is B.D., which stands for "best dog". :-)

KarenS
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jeephead · May 2001

Name: Mark Lecher
Occupation: Computer Technical Support
Age: 24

Jeep: (Purchased 4/28/2001)
Blue 2000 Sport
6cyl engine
5 speed manual
Air Conditioning
CD Player
Soft Top

No mods...yet

- I drive a hour each way to work - sucks down the gas, but it is worth it for a fun ride. I hope to move closer to work this fall. - I have driven a ton with the top off so far, and have done a little 4-wheelin' - just enough to prove to my brothers what she will do!

Karen_S · May 2001

This week's topic:

My vehicle is better than yours because....

Brag about your ride on Tuesday, May 8, 5-6pm PT/8-9pm ET in the new News & Views Weekly Chat

KarenS
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nkelly1 · May 2001

I was posting on Jeep Wrangler-IV (SUV Board)
I just bought a 2001 4.0 Sport.
It's pretty basic except for:

Dana 44 rear end
Canyon wheel group
Dual top group
full metal doors w/roll up/down windows
all windows tinted (except soft ones)
even the rear view mirror is tinted.
rear defroster/wiper
5 spd trans
colour is .... sienna w/black top

I am in the process of breaking it in. The one thing I can think of that needs to go is that "shifting arrow", it is annoying.

The owners manual is a little short in break in info. other than "don't go over 50 for the first 100 miles and not over 55 for the first 500 miles"
It dosn't say much about RPM. The shifting guide goes by mph..... this seems to be lugging the engine down at their "recommended" speeds.

Are they going by speed to break in the running gear? I only have 200 miles on it.

tjray · May 2001

Hello,jeepers!my name is Raymond,but
you can call me tjray,because my jeep
just came in! It's a
2001 Wrangler Sport
4.0L 5spd
Flame Red,black soft top
full doors,cloth seats
tilt and A/C

What a Blast to drive! I think I could
sell tickets cause everyone wants a ride!
Personal info: I'm 42,Happily married,
one daughter who thinks Jeeps are cool,
and a Black Lab that's dying for a jeep ride!
We live in Claremore,OK...Home of Will Rogers &
MeltonSales.com,our local DC & Jeep dealer.
I'm going to go hug my Jeep now.

gcl98 · June 2001

Name: Gregg
Age: 42
Location: Long Island, New York
E-mail: greggvb350@hotmail.com

And my TJ:

2001 Sport
Patriot Blue
5 speed
Dual Tops
A/C
Tow Hooks, Fog lights
CD/Subwoofer
Tint
30" Canyons
Dana 44
Side Steps

Eventually: Roof rack, bumpers, skid plates, winch, lift, tires. A very optimistic wish-list, but it will take time.

rb123 · June 2001

Well I have a new 2001 jeep wrangler sahara that is four months old and now has 1700 miles on it.

and my tj has
the color is sienna
dual camel tops
auto trans
cd player with sub
I live in the state of michigan

tluke · June 2001

Name: Tom Luschini
Age: 49, and not holding
Home: Erie, PA area
Occupation: Cop
Hobbies: My Harley, shooting and golf
My Jeep: The steel to make it has not yet been mined. The other raw materials are not even in the process yet. For you see, I plan on waiting to order the first 2003 I can get my hands on. Yes it will be a long wait, but I am a patient person. I'll have plenty of time to decide color, options, accessories and extras. Please don't offer pity, I'll be OK. I still have my stack of brochures and reviews to study. One good thing about being almost 50 is that they always say as you get older time goes faster!

Karen_S · June 2001

Okay...the Wrangler club has been going for awhile now....any nominations for a community leader? It's not difficult and about the only thing we ask is that the CL(s) come to the weekly chat. So it might be a good idea to have at least two people interested.

Let me know!

KarenS
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wheelshigh · June 2001

Name: Greg
Age: 19
Location: South Jersey
Email: Wheelshighmopar@aol.com

My CJ:

79 CJ5
dark green
4.2 with a few mods
T150 trans and DANA 20 transfer
4 inch lift
35x12.5 BFG M/T
lots of other little mods

Mods for the future:

Reverse Rotation DANA 60s front and rear
T18a with DANA 300 and Teralow 4to1
39.5x18 SS Boggers
Keith Black 528ci Hemi with BDS blower
MAYBE I'LL JUST WAIT TILL I HIT THE LOTTERY!!!!

Email me if your anywhere near me and want to wheel!!

Hey KarenS why is this place called Wrangler owners club when they made the CJs for 40 years and the wranglers for only 15. Maybe you just don't want older Jeeps on your site, I see how it is then!!!!

vanillaeps · June 2001

Alex Cepero
Rockville Centre, NY
2000 SE
Flame Red

Front grille Guard
Fog Lights
Bug Deflector
Rear Guards

Karen_S · June 2001

Biased against the CJ????? Not at all! In fact, if you and other CJ owners want your own spot here in the Owner's Clubs, just let me know!

KarenS
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Owner's Clubs

saharanut · June 2001

Here he is my new toy Tazz

2001 60th anniversray Edition

Auto

Black with black dual tops

High Cloth Seats

30" Canyon Tire & wheel Group

Fog lamps/Tow hooks

Deep Tint Windows

AM/FM CD with Subwoofer

Check out my web site

http://www.terrysjeeppage.homestead.com/index

thanx!

saharagal · June 2001

My name is Laura. I live in a suburb of Atlanta with my husband and three sons, Loren, Evan, and Austin. I'm originally from Detroit.

In a few weeks I'll have a white Sahara with:

Tan Soft Top
Full metal doors
Auto transmisssion
30" Canyon wheels
Sentry Key
Add-a-trunk

I'll be sure to update when it arrives!

no_load · June 2001

Hello everyone.

I am a prospective Jeep buyer and I am a bit lost in the process of decisions. C, Y, and J. I am a BIG guy and I know I can fit in the 94 variety (which I believe is a Y). I have been in a 97 (NJ?) and was a bit cramped- knees pressed hard into the dash. I am fairly sure I want the in-line 6 cylinder with a straight axle(?). I don't care about the ride quality. I am looking for a dependable transport and the ability to go just about anywhere. Hard top seems to be a must.

Care to share your opinions with me?

I would appreciate any guidance.

no_load

no_load · June 2001

My name is Eric. I am from the Chicagoland area in Illinois. I want a Jeep!

jeephead · June 2001

How big do you call "big"? I am 6" tall, overweight, but fit very comfortably into my 2000 Wrangler (TJ). I commute an hour each way to work daily, and I don't feel cramped or uncomfortable. I had a 98 Sunfire that was fun and fast, but I couldn't sit in it for very long without feeling cramped. (Plus, I couldn't do any 4 wheelin' in it!)
The TJs (97 to current) feel "bigger" to me than the previous YJs (square headlights), although I don't know specs off of the top of my head. Feel free to post over in the "Jeep Wrangler IV" board - that is where the majority of the people here post, and you can get answers to your questions much quicker.

Jeephead

wheelshigh · June 2001

Ok, from 87-95 the wranglers which had the square headlights were called YJ's,(I'm still not sure what it means), and from 97-2001 they are called TJ's. The YJ's have a leaf spring suspension and have a stiffer ride than the TJ's which feature a four corner coil spring suspension( it also has more axle articulation). All jeeps older than those are called CJ's(civilian jeep). I do not think there is any difference in the amount of room inside, but better for you to check out the difference. I think some people refer to there jeep as an NJ for "new jeep". I would go for the straight six if you've got the money, but the four banger isn't bad either, especially the YJ's which have 4.10 gears standard with the four. All jeeps have straight solid axles except for the new liberty which has an IFS axle in the front(I don't like it at all). Check out a few prices and take a few out for a test ride to find out what you want and then let us know how much if you want and we will be able to let you know if your getting a good deal. Well hope to see you in a jeep. Have fun!!!

no_load · June 2001

Thank you both for your advise.

dwrangler · June 2001

Hey fellow Jeepsters!

For those that don't know me through the Wrangler chat, here's some personal info:

Debbie Gilmer (my friends call me Deb)

-I'm 38 (as of June 21st)

-Single

-Currently working in a print shop in Maryland Heights Missouri-hoping to either get certified to teach art and/or get my masters

-1 dog (Annie {miniature poodle}I know, I've heard all kinds of cracks about poodles, but I live with my parents who are both disabled and Mom laid down the law...NO BIG DAWGS, ESPECIALLY NONE THAT SHED! I still love her though. When I do(see I'm thinking positively)get my Jeep Wrangler, she may fight me for the first drive. I have to fight her to drive my 95 Firebird (I usually win).

-I want to get as close to a Sahara as I can without paying that much for one.

-I envy all of you that already have your Jeeps, so that's why I tell everyone to hug their Jeeps for me.

-I've driven Wranglers on several occasions and love the feeling of freedom they give. I can't wait to be a true fellow owner.

Hug your Jeeps today for me! ;o)
dwrangler

p.s. "dwrangler" D stands for Debbie and dreamin of a wrangler

buttercupp · July 2001

...of having my own Jeep! Hi, I'm Kara, and currently my fiance and I own a '98 Bonneville and '01 GMC Sierra Z71. The Bonneville is a beautiful car but it is NOT me. It's also known as "The Mommy Car." ;>

I'm 32 years old, an avowed non-mother, and am finally bowing to my instinct to ride with my head 'out the window', as it were. Our dogs are also eager for us to bring home a Wrangler, so we can give them the ultimate wind-in-their-faces ride. (If anyone's curious, my username is my favorite cartoon character, Buttercup from the PowerPuff Girls!)

My fiance's vehicle is the Sierra, and we're very pleased with it. It replaced my previous dream machine, a Ford Bronco that turned out to be such a bucket of sorrow that I was glad to be rid of it. I don't think he's as thrilled as I and my grrlz are to be looking at all these Wranglers because he's 6'4" tall, and his legs are just a bit too long to get comfortable with the clutch & accelerator.

I want a Wrangler more than I want to draw my next breath (so I can take the top and doors off from the beginning of April to the end of November!), but am undecided if it's a good idea to buy used. Does anyone have any suggestions on things to watch out for when purchasing a used, late-model Wrangler?

I figured that a group of dedicated Jeep fans would be the best people to get advice from...and I'm determined to get a Wrangler at one point or another. It's just that buying used would make it SO much easier to buy food and continue making the house payment!

Good to meet all of you, and I'm looking forward to the day when I can say I'm a LEGITIMATE member of this club!

tsjay · July 2001

Please go to the main message board, "wrangler IV," and I will post a response there. This topic is reserved for "introductions," and that was a very nice intro that you just posted!

tsjay

Have you hugged your Jeep today?

dragonfly03 · July 2001

name: Alee

Jeep: 2000 Solar Yellow SE

Jeep's name: Sparx

webpage: http://sparx.muddyyellowjeep.com

tires: 33x12.50 Goodyear MT/Rs

wheels: AR 767's

lighting: 2 KCs on windshield mounts

discos: Teraflex

lift: Teraflex 3"

shocks: Doestch

other: steering stabilizer, all tow hooks, fog lights, Kilby gas tank skid, taillight guards

email: Simplyred03@aol.com

wolfnjeep · July 2001

Hey..I am new to this...so bare with me. But here is what i got. Enjoy.

1994 Jeep Wrangler

Hard and soft tops
Cragar S/S wheels
full chrome EVERYTHING from Steel Horse
K&N Filter charger cold air intake
Modified throttle body
3" custom exhaust
B&M Z-Gate floor shifter (automatic)
Custom paint
Custom made center console (couldnt find one with
options I wanted....so I made one)
Replaced all the stereo with Pioneer

And yes....even tho it looks and runs great....I DO offroad it. Just have to clean it real good.

pokey10 · August 2001

Hi Everyone....

My name is Scott (nickname: pokey) I live in Appleton, Wisconsin. I am a manager of a CAM programming department for an electronics manufacturer, 29 and single.

My Jeep:

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Solar Yellow
4.0 5 speed manual
soft top with tinted windows
full doors
30" Canyon tire and wheel group
tow hooks and fog lamps group
body steps
CD with sub
A/C
cruise

andyyosh · August 2001

Hi, I'm a new member and a new Jeep Wrangler owner. Here's what I got:
2001 Jeep Wrangler - Solar Yellow/Black Top and Interior
Dual Top Option
CD/5 Speaker
A/C
Dana44 with Trakloc differential
30" Wheel Group
Body Side Steps

I love it. I try to drive it with the top down at any opportunity. So if you're ever in MA and you see a guy riding a Yellow Jeep with the top down wearing a jacket and the heat on full because it's 40F out - that's me!

I've taken it off-road twice in 2 months - but not for long. I'm still tentative given that it's so new. I wash it every week.

My buddies at work love to volunteer me for a lunchtime ride once and a while when it's nice out.

madmax74 · August 2001

Hello everyone! My name's Max. I've posted several times already, but I figured I should formally introduce myself. So here goes:

My Name: Max, Age: 26, Occupation: Chemist
Home: Moreno Valley, CA (between Los Angeles and San Diego)
Her Name (my Jeep, that is): Bonita Applebum
1999 TJ (Sahara), 4.0L, V6, manual
black exterior with black hard top (tinted)
30" tires with Canyon wheels
camel/dark green interior
OE options include: fog lights, tow hooks, lockable trunk, sidesteps, center console, etc.

Minor modifications: 2" receiver by Hidden Hitch, bugflector, billet-style grille guards, Alpine CD player and 5-channel amp, 4 Polk Audio speakers, 1 250-watt 8-inch bandpass subwoofer in trunk

Future minor modifications: 31" BFG AT KOs, bikini top, duster cover

thebigbird35 · August 2001

This is "the big bird35", real name is Phil, and I live in Gaithersburg, MD. Just bought a 2001 Wrangler Sport. Paid $200 over invoice, and got the $500 cash back too. Bought from Tate Jeep in Glen Burnie, MD, and they were great. Some details are: Patriot Blue, black soft top, full doors, 30" tire/wheel group, automatic, a/c, CD player w/4 speakers (wanted subwoofer, but will have to upgrade later), fog lights/toe hooks. I love all outdoor activities. Favorites are fishing and jeepin around Civil War battlefields. I'm a history buff. I'm married with two sons, 11 and 9, and they love the jeep too. Would love to get into off roadin, but right now, I'm just getting used to the fun of it, and the jeep subculture. I read every posted message before buying, and they were a great help! Thanks to all!

maryapruitt · August 2001

Hello Jeep freaks!

We are Mary Ann and Alex Pruitt from Atlanta, Georgia. We purchased our first Jeep in June 2001. We have named him "TJ".

We have added the Wilderness Rack from Garvin as you will see in the pictures.

I have pictures and other info at:

http://hometown.aol.com/maryapruitt/myhomepage/index.html

appstate88 · August 2001

Hey Y'all,
Here are the details:
Cameron is my name; born, raised and live in Raleigh, North Carolina.

I Jeep vicariously through my wife's '98 Sahara. She even lets me occasionally take it out and muddy it up. We bought it while we were in Chicago.

I feel pretty lucky. A Wrangler was her dream car. Could have been a Maserati or Range Rover. I ended up buying new because it looked to me like the Wrangler really held it's value.

Am enjoying reading everyone's posts in the Wrangler Section. I will try to keep up on Wrangler speak, because my car is sold and I'm heading overseas for a while.

Look forward to chatting with all of you!

sfjeeps · August 2001

Name: James

Home: San Francisco

Occupation: Mechanic/Jeep shop owner

Jeep: '98 TJ Sahara

Mods: (starting front the front to rear)

ARB bull bar, Warn winch, 3 core HD radiator, electric 16" fan, Ignition Solutions igniton system, K&N air filter with snorkel set up, bored out throttle body, Borla headers and cat back, heavy duty power cable set, Optima battery, bolt in full roll cage, Conn Ferr roof rack, Tomken 2x4 rocker skids, PowerTank, High lift jack, 5" TeraFlex long arm lift, TK disconnects for the rear, Tomken engine skid plate, FXD gas tank skid, Conn Ferr rear bumper, AA HD SYE kit with a Six States CV drive shaft, MT 33" tires on 15x8 rims, Detroit locker in the rear with 4.10 gears and a partridge in a pear tree. I have more info on my website at http://home.pacbell.net/jay_w007/index.html

tjx02 · October 2001

Allright tsjay, here you go.
2002 X, Silverstone, black soft top.
Wheel plus group (Ecco wheels, full size spare, 7 speaker/subwoofer/soundbar package) & Light group.
That's it. Cost $19980 + tax/fees.
Future mods: sliding window door uppers, light bar & lights (windsheild mount), tubular or racing bumpers with lights, light guards all around, winch, hitch, safari doors, bikini top, neoprene seat covers or heated seats, cargo baskets. And of course skid plates.

andysgirl · December 2001

My name is Nancy. I was on Edmunds.com to check out some info on 2002 Wranglers and found this group. You sound like a fun group of people. I owned a little red Wrangler for about 3 years and loved it. In short, I traded it for a minivan. Well, the prospect for trading back to a Wrangler is getting closer. Even if I love my new Jeep, nothing can ever take the place of that little red Wrangler in my heart. It was a treasure. So, now I'm looking, and not being a super-technical gal, would love any insights on the difference between the X and the Sahara. I'll get back when I've got more to tell.

N.

tsjay · December 2001

Welcome! This section is for introductions, which you did very nicely, by the way. You also asked a question, but you'll get more responses if you go to the main discussion, "Wrangler IV." Please post your question there, and I know people will respond.

Once again, welcome!

tsjay

Have you hugged your Jeep today?

Karen_S · February 2002

To include all Jeep enthusiasts, this is now the Jeep Owners Club.

KarenS
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vin_weasel · February 2002

Now that the Club has opened up for all jeeps I thought I'd introduce myself.

I live in Winnipeg, MB, Canada and I drive a 2001 Cherokee Sport. It's pretty much loaded for a Sport and I've been slowly armoring it up with skids and hooks. I have a 2" lift coming soon and can't wait to replace the stock tires with something larger. Most the 4x4s around here are all fullsize Fords and Chevys with a handfull of lifted TJs and YJs.

I've never had more fun in a vehicle before and can't wait to get back out onto the trails once the temperature rises a little.

sandyboy · February 2002

Hello everyone.
I live in New Jersey (USA) and this is my first Jeep. I have come over from a fairly long line of Cadillac Fleetwoods & Lincoln Marks. Reason for the Jeep was I was tired of getting stuck in snow and slipping on ice in my rear drivers with too much torque for RWD. My Jeep will never see "off road" duty. If it does go off road, it will be a mall parking lot where it will be pressed into action climbing Speed Bumps! The only "trail" it will be on is my residential street, named Cleveland Trail, a paved 2-lane! I don't pull a trailer, a boat or a camper.
The purpose of it is to be able to get out when necessary in snowstorms and blizzards to get to work, shopping, Dr appointment and the usual stuff we all have to do.
So that I'd not notice I was in a JEEP (wife said "heavens") I ordered it from the factory with everything they could throw onto it. My dealer (who is just great) was petrified over the $30,215.00 window sticker for a XJ Cherokee!! He had Grand Cherokee Laredos in stock for cheaper! So among much more, it's a LIMITED with dual power, heated, leather seating, Cassette & CD & Graphic Eq. & Infinity Premium Audio & 16" wheel & tire Pkg & and sunscreen glass and cruise & tilt & a 25-piece black~burlwood interior trim kit & a tranny fluid oil cooler (dealer installed) and everything else that could be added except the Up Country & Heavy Duty packages.
It's Silver with dark grey interior. I like it very, very much. I realize that I am not using it to it's fullest potential, but it's delivering what I bought it for! Nice compliment to the Sixty-Special & the Mark VIII. It was built on April 26th, just 55 days prior to the final unit. 1984-2001 = 17 continuous years.

paisan · March 2002

March 17 Pine Barrens Monthly Trail Ride

Info on a gently off-road experience in the Pine Barrens of Central/Southern NJ. Come on out for a day of adventure, fun, and comradre with fellow SUV/Off-road/Rally/Car Nuts! Info at http://isuzu-suvs.com/events

-mike

jsstover · April 2002

I was getting a little nervous when there were no mentions of XJ's.

My name is Jason
I am happily married to my wife, Michelle
We have two dogs, Gretchen and Katie
We live in Columbus, Ohio

2001 XJ Cherokee 60th Anniversary
Black
K&N Airfilter

stover_jason@hotmail.com

dwyer2 · May 2002

My name is Michelle, married to Joe, with a 13 year old daughter, Sacha. We live in Anchorage, Alaska but North Pole, AK is home. We have two dogs, a rottweiler and a husky mix, and a bird.

We are a two jeep family, starting with a gunmetal blue Wrangler Sport in 1999. We get a fair amount of snow and ice in the winter and I have never had a problem in the Wrangler. We don't even use studded tires because they just are not necessary!
Our Wrangler came with the dual tops, full carpet, a/c, cruise, 5 speed manual. We added a cd/cassette player and a speaker bar, passenger assist straps and running board/tubes.

I just got my Grand Cherokee two weeks ago, trading in my husband's 1997 GMC Sierra truck. I love it. It has every option available except the moveable pedals. My favorite is the heated power seats. It rides very smoothly, even over some of Anchorage's roughest roads! It is graphite metallic with a dark gray interior.

I could not pick a favorite between the two, it depends on my mood. I am very thankful to have one of each. Now when my daughter turns 16, maybe we should get her a Liberty... to complete the family! :-)

akangl · May 2002

Hi Michelle, nice to meet a fellow Alaskan in here. My name is Jolie and I live south of Fairbanks, near Healy and have 2 children. My husband and I are a one Jeep family. We own a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee that we purchased from Anchorage Chrysler in November. Its been a wonderful Jeep, doesn't give us any trouble. Its a Laredo SE in Light Driftwood Satin Glow. My Jeep currently has 64K on it and is happiest when going offroad. I am so glad to have a Jeep again, I really missed owning a Jeep after I sold my 94 Grand Cherokee in 1997. In addition to the Jeep we have a 2002 Dodge Ram V-10 that we bought in April. We also have 3 cats and 3 horses. I hope the weather is better in Anchorage today than it was yesterday when I was there.

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