2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited FAQ - Page 6

**Fargo** · 08-13-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RubiconSaraha

Hello everyone.

My name is Bryan, I just recently found out about Jeepforum.com. Anyways I have been a jeep owner for a number of years. Right now I have 5, 2 TJ, 1 CJ, 1 YJ, and the all exclusive rare 05 LJ Unlimited Rubicon Saraha.

My number is #1 of 1000. I am very proud of said jeep. Right now its stock, with all the stickers and badges put where they are supposed to be, and all accessories installed. I am glad to of find a group that appericates my jeep as much as I do.

Right now my jeep has 4,000 miles on it. I bought it from an eldery man in Ohio. He never drove it, but when he needed to get out in the snow. Because of the 4WD. He bought both tops with my jeep and had the soft top put up in the storage bag in the garage.

Glad to meet all of you.

Bryan

Hi Bryan, welcome to the forum. We've been looking for you. Or your Jeep at least. Are you really #1! Thats awesome. However, we are going to need proof. Please attach a picture of said Jeep and serial number for verification

Actually it is really hard to believe that #1 is out there and you have it. We all thought it was locked away at Chrysler somewhere. There were also rumors that #1 was totaled when it was brand new. Glad to hear that's not the case. Welcome to the forum and be sure to register your Jeep on the Sahara Registry page given earlier in this thread.

MattGigEm · 08-13-2009, 03:38 PM

Want to sell it Bryan?

**glockster** · 08-13-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RubiconSaraha

Hello everyone.

My name is Bryan, I just recently found out about Jeepforum.com. Anyways I have been a jeep owner for a number of years. Right now I have 5, 2 TJ, 1 CJ, 1 YJ, and the all exclusive rare 05 LJ Unlimited Rubicon Saraha.

My number is #1 of 1000. I am very proud of said jeep. Right now its stock, with all the stickers and badges put where they are supposed to be, and all accessories installed. I am glad to of find a group that appericates my jeep as much as I do.

Right now my jeep has 4,000 miles on it. I bought it from an eldery man in Ohio. He never drove it, but when he needed to get out in the snow. Because of the 4WD. He bought both tops with my jeep and had the soft top put up in the storage bag in the garage.

Glad to meet all of you.

Bryan

Bryan, welcome and I hate you.

In all honesty, it is cool to have the #0001 plaque among us. As Fargo alluded to, it has been the object of discussion around here and also at ROF. You gotta give us at least a picture of the dash plaque though.

**xantasm** · 08-13-2009, 04:46 PM

Cool to see #1 isnt just a myth or hasnt been wrecked, welcome to the club.

**Fargo** · 08-13-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RubiconSaraha

When I called to have it verified, A rep from Chrysler called me a few hours later, and asked for a meeting. When I did meet with him, he was very blount, he asked me how much for the jeep and where was it located? I told him not for sale and its located where you wont find it. He then said fair enough, we are willing to write you a check for 80,000 for the jeep today right now. I said let me think about it. A few weeks later he called back said the offer stands at 100,000. I said I am still thinking, and this is where I sit today still thinking about it.
The story from what I understood, is that when they released the #0001 it was supposed to be taken to a local chrysler lot and parked. Well they took jeep #0010 and parked it, letting my jeep go. It went out to a dealer and that where the PO picked my jeep up at. He said that he doesnt want to sell it, but he doesnt want his sons or anyone else to have it, so he sold it to me for 12,000$ cash. I did find out shortly after he sold it to me, the man passed away. I felt really bad about the sale because I paid so little for it, but after all was said and done, I understand the mans motives.

So when I do get a chance I will post the pictures, I still cant believe that I have #0001. Thanks guys for the welcome.

Bryan

OK I'm sorry if you are being honest here, but I have a really hard time believing all of this. First off the fact that you got #1 is hard enough to believe. Although your story of how it happened does sound plausible. Secondly, that you got the Jeep at the ridiculously low price of $12,000 starts to sound like a big fish story. Kind of like all the stories of finding classic cars locked away in some forgotten barn somewhere. Or the 100mpg carbeurator. Thirdly, that Chrysler amidst all of its financial struggles would be offering you $100,000 to buy back your Jeep.

Now I don't mean to call you a liar. I hope you are being truthful, because that does make for a great story. But you have to admit that it sounds a little outlandish, even if it is the truth. Then again on second thought, the very fact that it is so outlandish probably confirms that it IS the truth. After all, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction and you just can't make that kind of stuff up.

If I were you, I would get Paramount Studios or whoever made the Sahara movie on the phone. See how much they want to give you for the Jeep. Then take that offer back to Chrysler. I admire that you would want to hang on to #1 but I don't think anyone would blame you if you sold it for $100,000. If it was me I would take the deal if they threw in a new Rubi with it. Then again maybe I would make them find a nice clean low mileage 2005-2006 LJ Rubi to throw in. If I wanted a JK I would have bought one.

daggo66 · 08-13-2009, 08:25 PM

#1 of a limited edition is cool and all that, but I'm not understanding the 100G's. Sahara wasn't that big of a movie and it certainly wasn't a franchise. I can't even remember the Jeep being in the movie. Guess I have to watch it again. I do remeber the boat, but not the Jeep. I don't see where it would be of that much value for Chrysler to want it back.

**xantasm** · 08-13-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by daggo66

I can't even remember the Jeep being in the movie. I don't see where it would be of that much value for Chrysler to want it back.

You probably didnt notice it because in the movie the one they used for filming was covered with dirt making any markings unreadable. None of the 1000 limited edition models were actually used in the movie. The limited edition models were a promotional deal between Jeep and Paramount. The same holds true for the Rubicon Tomb Raider models - none of the limited edition numbered 1000 were actually used in the movie. You can see pictures of the one in the movie Sahara here:

http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Movie/Sahara.html

It would be nice to be offered 100k for a collectors Jeep but agreed it is hard to believe, so I will reserve my opinion until RubiconSahara can respond to the questions.

**glockster** · 08-13-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xantasm

It would be nice to be offered 100k for a collectors Jeep but agreed it is hard to believe, so I will reserve my opinion until RubiconSahara can respond to the questions.

I agree with that and would ad, if there is truely a 100K offer on the table, take it and run. I would have sold it on the spot. It will never, ever, be worth that to anyone else, not in 2009 and not in 2109.

daggo66 · 08-14-2009, 06:02 AM

The Gran Torino is a different story. A 2005 Jeep doesn't look much different from a 1975 Jeep. I guess the 100G's is a sticking point for me. It would be a no brainer to take it and buy a brand new Rubicon. I would have taken the 80G.

**stwilson74** · 08-28-2009, 09:18 AM

Well I heard back about my #603 number plate, they do not have it so mine will have to remain anonymous to the uninitiated in the ways of the Rubicon Sahara. Oh well, just a sticker. At already past 94,000 miles that wasn't gonna help on value anyway, besides, I aint sellin! LOL

**Fargo** · 08-28-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stwilson74

Well I heard back about my #603 number plate, they do not have it so mine will have to remain anonymous to the uninitiated in the ways of the Rubicon Sahara. Oh well, just a sticker. At already past 94,000 miles that wasn't gonna help on value anyway, besides, I aint sellin! LOL

Well since you know your number you could probably have some decal shop make a copy of someone else decal and change it to your number. It wouldn't be the 'official' decal but it would be the correct number and a decal stating your number.

**DBLJ** · 08-28-2009, 11:24 AM

Is there a stock number for our wheels? I'm just worried that I damage one and won't be able to replace it

Rubiconsahara, if you truly have the first one then I envy you and don't blame you for selling it. Keep it until you need the money really bad.

**glockster** · 08-28-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by stwilson74

Well I heard back about my #603 number plate, they do not have it so mine will have to remain anonymous to the uninitiated in the ways of the Rubicon Sahara. Oh well, just a sticker. At already past 94,000 miles that wasn't gonna help on value anyway, besides, I aint sellin! LOL

That's a bummer.

So am I understanding correctly that Imperial Marketing does not have a spare for your serial number?

**stwilson74** · 08-28-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by glockster

That's a bummer.

So am I understanding correctly that Imperial Marketing does not have a spare for your serial number?

Thats correct, they said it is gone... which kinda pisses me off since I am the original owner.

yeller4x4 · 10-04-2009, 05:47 PM

What happened to this thread? I see number one never produced his supporting doc and it's been maybe a couple months. I'm bummed as I'm trying to purchase one that just became available and now I see the party's over. Oh well. I'll party by myself.

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