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Unread 11-23-2006, 02:40 AM   #1
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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
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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Unread 11-23-2006, 04:02 AM   #2
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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
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
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Unread 11-23-2006, 04:10 AM   #3
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sounds like he "doesn't" have a Cherokee
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Unread 11-23-2006, 06:14 AM   #4
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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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Unread 11-23-2006, 08:12 AM   #5
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5.9s didn't even come in that color
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Unread 11-23-2006, 08:32 AM   #6
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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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Unread 11-23-2006, 10:17 AM   #7
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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

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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Unread 11-23-2006, 10:43 AM   #8
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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

LOL
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Unread 11-23-2006, 10:47 AM   #9
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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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Unread 11-23-2006, 03:26 PM   #10
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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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Unread 11-23-2006, 05:11 PM   #11
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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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