Ichabod Shagnasti

I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any "inside"
info....

"Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:tz4cc.75478$w54.432839@attbi_s01...
> Any speculation wrt the cost of an Unlimited Rubi? 30k?
> n.
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:LR3cc.4875$266.2791@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> > From what the local dealer here said (and from what I could tell by the
> > stickers), the Limited seemed to be a fairly loaded Sport. Only comes
> with
> > an automatic, which I know doesn't bother some. Wouldn't bother me
> either,
> > but I know some do prefer a 5 speed.
> >
> > The two our dealer had were going for $500 over invoice which ended up
> being
> > about $24 - 25k depending on options. There is speculation that a
Rubicon
> > model of the Unlimited will be offered late this year. I was thinking
of
> > trading my '01 in on a Rubi or an Unlimited, but with the chance of a
Rubi
> > Unlimited, I decided to wait and see if one comes out for late '04 or
'05.
> >
> > As far as I know, the ****** edition is really just a paint/interior
color
> > scheme. I don't think there's anything else about it that's different
> from
> > the other models... the windshields fold down on those as well.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:c4qdb9$2kulcp$1@ID-104752.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > I'm very interested in buying a new Jeep. My first Jeep. My first
new
> > car.
> > >
> > > There seem to be many options this year.
> > > The Unlimited is perfect, I am looking to start a family in the next
> year
> > or
> > > so, so the extra space would be exponentially important.
> > > But, my heart WAS set on a Rubicon becuase of its beefyness.
> > >
> > > Is the Unlimited more comparable to a Sport or a Rubicon?
> > >
> > > How much does the Unlimited go for?
> > >
> > > The Special Edition ****** looks cool, but it seems not much more than
a
> > > fancy paint job, though I like the idea of the windshield folding
down!
> > >
> > > Anyhow, I also am still considering buying a restored Cj or maybe even
a
> > > Toyota fj40.
> > >
> > > What I'm looking for is a reliable off road-road vehicle, that I can
fit
> a
> > > couple of childseats in when necessary.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Ichabod Shagnasti

I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any "inside"
info....

"Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:tz4cc.75478$w54.432839@attbi_s01...
> Any speculation wrt the cost of an Unlimited Rubi? 30k?
> n.
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:LR3cc.4875$266.2791@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> > From what the local dealer here said (and from what I could tell by the
> > stickers), the Limited seemed to be a fairly loaded Sport. Only comes
> with
> > an automatic, which I know doesn't bother some. Wouldn't bother me
> either,
> > but I know some do prefer a 5 speed.
> >
> > The two our dealer had were going for $500 over invoice which ended up
> being
> > about $24 - 25k depending on options. There is speculation that a
Rubicon
> > model of the Unlimited will be offered late this year. I was thinking
of
> > trading my '01 in on a Rubi or an Unlimited, but with the chance of a
Rubi
> > Unlimited, I decided to wait and see if one comes out for late '04 or
'05.
> >
> > As far as I know, the ****** edition is really just a paint/interior
color
> > scheme. I don't think there's anything else about it that's different
> from
> > the other models... the windshields fold down on those as well.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:c4qdb9$2kulcp$1@ID-104752.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > I'm very interested in buying a new Jeep. My first Jeep. My first
new
> > car.
> > >
> > > There seem to be many options this year.
> > > The Unlimited is perfect, I am looking to start a family in the next
> year
> > or
> > > so, so the extra space would be exponentially important.
> > > But, my heart WAS set on a Rubicon becuase of its beefyness.
> > >
> > > Is the Unlimited more comparable to a Sport or a Rubicon?
> > >
> > > How much does the Unlimited go for?
> > >
> > > The Special Edition ****** looks cool, but it seems not much more than
a
> > > fancy paint job, though I like the idea of the windshield folding
down!
> > >
> > > Anyhow, I also am still considering buying a restored Cj or maybe even
a
> > > Toyota fj40.
> > >
> > > What I'm looking for is a reliable off road-road vehicle, that I can
fit
> a
> > > couple of childseats in when necessary.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Ichabod Shagnasti

I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any "inside"
info....

"Nathan Otis" <na@spam.smeat.net> wrote in message
news:tz4cc.75478$w54.432839@attbi_s01...
> Any speculation wrt the cost of an Unlimited Rubi? 30k?
> n.
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:LR3cc.4875$266.2791@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> > From what the local dealer here said (and from what I could tell by the
> > stickers), the Limited seemed to be a fairly loaded Sport. Only comes
> with
> > an automatic, which I know doesn't bother some. Wouldn't bother me
> either,
> > but I know some do prefer a 5 speed.
> >
> > The two our dealer had were going for $500 over invoice which ended up
> being
> > about $24 - 25k depending on options. There is speculation that a
Rubicon
> > model of the Unlimited will be offered late this year. I was thinking
of
> > trading my '01 in on a Rubi or an Unlimited, but with the chance of a
Rubi
> > Unlimited, I decided to wait and see if one comes out for late '04 or
'05.
> >
> > As far as I know, the ****** edition is really just a paint/interior
color
> > scheme. I don't think there's anything else about it that's different
> from
> > the other models... the windshields fold down on those as well.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:c4qdb9$2kulcp$1@ID-104752.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > I'm very interested in buying a new Jeep. My first Jeep. My first
new
> > car.
> > >
> > > There seem to be many options this year.
> > > The Unlimited is perfect, I am looking to start a family in the next
> year
> > or
> > > so, so the extra space would be exponentially important.
> > > But, my heart WAS set on a Rubicon becuase of its beefyness.
> > >
> > > Is the Unlimited more comparable to a Sport or a Rubicon?
> > >
> > > How much does the Unlimited go for?
> > >
> > > The Special Edition ****** looks cool, but it seems not much more than
a
> > > fancy paint job, though I like the idea of the windshield folding
down!
> > >
> > > Anyhow, I also am still considering buying a restored Cj or maybe even
a
> > > Toyota fj40.
> > >
> > > What I'm looking for is a reliable off road-road vehicle, that I can
fit
> a
> > > couple of childseats in when necessary.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jerry Slaughter

"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:J6bcc.4907$Hv.4227@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any
"inside"
> info....
>
I looked at the first Unlimited to hit my local dealer lot this weekend. Did
not have a chance to drive it as the dealership had just closed. It was
fairly well equipped with some some chrome roll bumpers front and rear.
Sticker was $25, 025. I saw a hard top on the web site, wonder how much that
will add. It doesn't look bad, different for sure, but not bad. I already
started picturing the upgrades...3-4 inch lift...32" tires...(I dont get too
aggressive off road)...a nice roof rack ...room for the family to go
camping. Yep, I may be looking to trade sooner than I planned.

Jerry S.
99 TJ Sport

Jerry Slaughter

"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:J6bcc.4907$Hv.4227@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any
"inside"
> info....
>
I looked at the first Unlimited to hit my local dealer lot this weekend. Did
not have a chance to drive it as the dealership had just closed. It was
fairly well equipped with some some chrome roll bumpers front and rear.
Sticker was $25, 025. I saw a hard top on the web site, wonder how much that
will add. It doesn't look bad, different for sure, but not bad. I already
started picturing the upgrades...3-4 inch lift...32" tires...(I dont get too
aggressive off road)...a nice roof rack ...room for the family to go
camping. Yep, I may be looking to trade sooner than I planned.

Jerry S.
99 TJ Sport

Jerry Slaughter

"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:J6bcc.4907$Hv.4227@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any
"inside"
> info....
>
I looked at the first Unlimited to hit my local dealer lot this weekend. Did
not have a chance to drive it as the dealership had just closed. It was
fairly well equipped with some some chrome roll bumpers front and rear.
Sticker was $25, 025. I saw a hard top on the web site, wonder how much that
will add. It doesn't look bad, different for sure, but not bad. I already
started picturing the upgrades...3-4 inch lift...32" tires...(I dont get too
aggressive off road)...a nice roof rack ...room for the family to go
camping. Yep, I may be looking to trade sooner than I planned.

Jerry S.
99 TJ Sport

Jerry Slaughter

"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:J6bcc.4907$Hv.4227@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> I'd expect it to be $30k or just over, but I really don't have any
"inside"
> info....
>
I looked at the first Unlimited to hit my local dealer lot this weekend. Did
not have a chance to drive it as the dealership had just closed. It was
fairly well equipped with some some chrome roll bumpers front and rear.
Sticker was $25, 025. I saw a hard top on the web site, wonder how much that
will add. It doesn't look bad, different for sure, but not bad. I already
started picturing the upgrades...3-4 inch lift...32" tires...(I dont get too
aggressive off road)...a nice roof rack ...room for the family to go
camping. Yep, I may be looking to trade sooner than I planned.

Jerry S.
99 TJ Sport

Chad Fraker

I think the key issue is how much you intend to off road, and weighing that
against your desire for a "family" vehicle. If you're not planning on doing
a lot of off road driving, go for the unlimited.

I think a great compromise is to find a low mileage 99 or 00 XJ (Cherokee).
It has a very good off road capabilities, availible aftermarket mods, and I
think the key thing is, 4 doors. I would guarantee that flipping seats
forward 3 or 4 times a day trying to pull out a child seat will soon become
a PITA. I have seen many of my friends and family struggle with a 2 door
vehicle and child seats. If my wife didn't have a WJ, I would consider
trading in my 02 TJ Sport in for an XJ.

just my $0.02


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:c4qdb9$2kulcp$1@ID-104752.news.uni-berlin.de...
> I'm very interested in buying a new Jeep. My first Jeep. My first new
car.
>
> There seem to be many options this year.
> The Unlimited is perfect, I am looking to start a family in the next year
or
> so, so the extra space would be exponentially important.
> But, my heart WAS set on a Rubicon becuase of its beefyness.
>
> Is the Unlimited more comparable to a Sport or a Rubicon?
>
> How much does the Unlimited go for?
>
> The Special Edition ****** looks cool, but it seems not much more than a
> fancy paint job, though I like the idea of the windshield folding down!
>
> Anyhow, I also am still considering buying a restored Cj or maybe even a
> Toyota fj40.
>
> What I'm looking for is a reliable off road-road vehicle, that I can fit a
> couple of childseats in when necessary.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>

Chad Fraker

I think the key issue is how much you intend to off road, and weighing that
against your desire for a "family" vehicle. If you're not planning on doing
a lot of off road driving, go for the unlimited.

I think a great compromise is to find a low mileage 99 or 00 XJ (Cherokee).
It has a very good off road capabilities, availible aftermarket mods, and I
think the key thing is, 4 doors. I would guarantee that flipping seats
forward 3 or 4 times a day trying to pull out a child seat will soon become
a PITA. I have seen many of my friends and family struggle with a 2 door
vehicle and child seats. If my wife didn't have a WJ, I would consider
trading in my 02 TJ Sport in for an XJ.

just my $0.02


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:c4qdb9$2kulcp$1@ID-104752.news.uni-berlin.de...
> I'm very interested in buying a new Jeep. My first Jeep. My first new
car.
>
> There seem to be many options this year.
> The Unlimited is perfect, I am looking to start a family in the next year
or
> so, so the extra space would be exponentially important.
> But, my heart WAS set on a Rubicon becuase of its beefyness.
>
> Is the Unlimited more comparable to a Sport or a Rubicon?
>
> How much does the Unlimited go for?
>
> The Special Edition ****** looks cool, but it seems not much more than a
> fancy paint job, though I like the idea of the windshield folding down!
>
> Anyhow, I also am still considering buying a restored Cj or maybe even a
> Toyota fj40.
>
> What I'm looking for is a reliable off road-road vehicle, that I can fit a
> couple of childseats in when necessary.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>

Chad Fraker

I think the key issue is how much you intend to off road, and weighing that
against your desire for a "family" vehicle. If you're not planning on doing
a lot of off road driving, go for the unlimited.

I think a great compromise is to find a low mileage 99 or 00 XJ (Cherokee).
It has a very good off road capabilities, availible aftermarket mods, and I
think the key thing is, 4 doors. I would guarantee that flipping seats
forward 3 or 4 times a day trying to pull out a child seat will soon become
a PITA. I have seen many of my friends and family struggle with a 2 door
vehicle and child seats. If my wife didn't have a WJ, I would consider
trading in my 02 TJ Sport in for an XJ.

just my $0.02


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
news:c4qdb9$2kulcp$1@ID-104752.news.uni-berlin.de...
> I'm very interested in buying a new Jeep. My first Jeep. My first new
car.
>
> There seem to be many options this year.
> The Unlimited is perfect, I am looking to start a family in the next year
or
> so, so the extra space would be exponentially important.
> But, my heart WAS set on a Rubicon becuase of its beefyness.
>
> Is the Unlimited more comparable to a Sport or a Rubicon?
>
> How much does the Unlimited go for?
>
> The Special Edition ****** looks cool, but it seems not much more than a
> fancy paint job, though I like the idea of the windshield folding down!
>
> Anyhow, I also am still considering buying a restored Cj or maybe even a
> Toyota fj40.
>
> What I'm looking for is a reliable off road-road vehicle, that I can fit a
> couple of childseats in when necessary.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>