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11-23-2006, 02:40 AM
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Location: Piqua Ohio
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this is why i would caution buying a car off ebay
i was looking thru some Grand Cherokees and came across a 98 limited, lifted with rubicon wheels and tires, so i take a look and read about it...he says it has the 5.9L engine, which it clearly doesnt..if you look at the details on the jeep, it doesnt have the mesh grill, doesnt have the same patter in the leather seats, doesnt have the wood grain around the gear shifter, and most of all, dosnt say 5.9 magnum under the V-8 logo on the tail gate...i decided to write him a fairly friendly letter, but to the point about how he should change it so the buyer doesnt buy it, then ask for his money back or even worse off, try to sue him....
anyways, heres what i wrote to him...the only thing i forgot to mention is that the 5.9s have the mesh grill...ah well, he'll get the point im sure
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howdy sir,
now, i was just reading thru your information on this Jeep ZJ, and saw that you say it has a 5.9L V-8 engine. im only going to inform you of this so you dont have an angry buyer, but that jeep does not have the 5.9. It does, however, have the 5.2 V-8. I have plenty of reasons to back that statement up. In the 5.9 limiteds, they have wood grain around the gear shifter, they do not even have a fan shroud in the front of the engine, which yours does, the pattern on the leather seats on the 5.9 for straight back and fourth, while on the 5.2 limiteds, they have the block style pattern in the leather....also, the 5.9s have a badge that says "5.9 Magnum" under the V-8 logo on the tailgate
so before some one buys it believing they are getting one of the worlds fastest SUVs of '98, maybe you should change it..ive been a jeep driver since i could drive, and have had one in the family since i was born...i know my jeeps like the back of my hand
thankyou sir
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heres the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=110057460812
i have nothing better to do at 4:30 AM so i figured id clue him in on the deatails
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1993 YJ 4.0, 5-spd, 31x10.5 MTRs wrapped around AR Outlaw II's, tabor 9k winch, 4 inch trailmaster lift
gone, but never forgotten: 2006 rubicon, 1998 ZJ, 1995 YJ 4.0
metalhead jeep club #4
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11-23-2006, 04:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 20 Miles South of Pittsburgh in Elizabeth PA
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Originally Posted by drummerwookie
i was looking thru some Grand Cherokees and came across a 98 limited, lifted with rubicon wheels and tires, so i take a look and read about it...he says it has the 5.9L engine, which it clearly doesnt..if you look at the details on the jeep, it doesnt have the mesh grill, doesnt have the same patter in the leather seats, doesnt have the wood grain around the gear shifter, and most of all, dosnt say 5.9 magnum under the V-8 logo on the tail gate...i decided to write him a fairly friendly letter, but to the point about how he should change it so the buyer doesnt buy it, then ask for his money back or even worse off, try to sue him....
anyways, heres what i wrote to him...the only thing i forgot to mention is that the 5.9s have the mesh grill...ah well, he'll get the point im sure
heres the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=110057460812
i have nothing better to do at 4:30 AM so i figured id clue him in on the deatails
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you sir are correct...I ran the VIN number from the door in the photo and came up with this info ...here is the link
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyna...VIN/vin_en.asp
I also have nothing to do while I am at work at 6:00 am...LOL
Good Eye ! Have a Great Thanksgiving, Duane
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'97 TJ Sport 5 Speed Soft Top and Half Doors, Sliders
Rubicon Spings and Shocks and 31x10.50's
Dreaded 3.07's GONE !! NEW 3.73's !! Front Dana 30 Rear Dana 35
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"I DON'T SUFFER FROM INSANITY....I ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT !!!
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11-23-2006, 04:10 AM
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Location: Central Indiana
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sounds like he "doesn't" have a Cherokee
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11-23-2006, 06:14 AM
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Location: Central NY
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Well.... good work, drummerwookie!
Let's all send messages to the bidders!
****EDIT******
I just tried to do this, and that feature has been disabled on eBay. Crap!
EDIT again.....
Read the question/answer section... he says it's a 5.2
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11-23-2006, 08:12 AM
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5.9s didn't even come in that color
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11-23-2006, 08:32 AM
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wow did you see what this one girl asked about this jeep, I copyed it over.
Question & Answer Answered On
Q: Hello this is tiffany this might sound weird but i love jeeps tailpipes there so cute and cozy i love to feel and hold them even if there running hot/cold/smoking there beautiful anyways are the tires good /brakes/shocks/lights and will it pass state inspection please email me back dont be shy cause of what i like im only 21 thanks again Tiffany PS does the tailpipe get warm
Nov-22-06
A: Wow Tiffany Please be careful.Everything works well
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11-23-2006, 10:17 AM
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Location: Piqua Ohio
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Originally Posted by mdoherty
wow did you see what this one girl asked about this jeep, I copyed it over.
Question & Answer Answered On
Q: Hello this is tiffany this might sound weird but i love jeeps tailpipes there so cute and cozy i love to feel and hold them even if there running hot/cold/smoking there beautiful anyways are the tires good /brakes/shocks/lights and will it pass state inspection please email me back dont be shy cause of what i like im only 21 thanks again Tiffany PS does the tailpipe get warm
Nov-22-06
A: Wow Tiffany Please be careful.Everything works well

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wholly crap...didnt see that one..lol..but she is probably the exact buyer hes looking for, one that knows nothing about them
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1993 YJ 4.0, 5-spd, 31x10.5 MTRs wrapped around AR Outlaw II's, tabor 9k winch, 4 inch trailmaster lift
gone, but never forgotten: 2006 rubicon, 1998 ZJ, 1995 YJ 4.0
metalhead jeep club #4
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11-23-2006, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CT
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Originally Posted by mdoherty
wow did you see what this one girl asked about this jeep, I copyed it over.
Question & Answer Answered On
Q: Hello this is tiffany this might sound weird but i love jeeps tailpipes there so cute and cozy i love to feel and hold them even if there running hot/cold/smoking there beautiful anyways are the tires good /brakes/shocks/lights and will it pass state inspection please email me back dont be shy cause of what i like im only 21 thanks again Tiffany PS does the tailpipe get warm
Nov-22-06
A: Wow Tiffany Please be careful.Everything works well

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LOL
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11-23-2006, 10:47 AM
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Location: Piqua Ohio
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i just realized something else i forgot to mention to him....the 5.9s also have the hood vents, and the side skirts which that one also does not have
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1993 YJ 4.0, 5-spd, 31x10.5 MTRs wrapped around AR Outlaw II's, tabor 9k winch, 4 inch trailmaster lift
gone, but never forgotten: 2006 rubicon, 1998 ZJ, 1995 YJ 4.0
metalhead jeep club #4
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11-23-2006, 03:26 PM
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Location: Central NY
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Dude, he gets it, it's a 5.2, you're a genius.....
He says it's a 5.2 in the Q&A.
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11-23-2006, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Harrison Michigan, Mi.
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i would come down on the price just so tiffany would by it and come to my house
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