Shawn,
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5107 means
built on 51 week of 2007
Welcome to the ROF.
Since it has only 15k miles, there is not much to check for signs of damages, rust, etc. Be sure to feel above the center skid plate at the transmission for signs of off-road abuse if it is packed with dirt, mud, rocks. If there are very few scratches, I think you found a garage kept rubi. When we picked up a late year rubi, I was sure to change the axles, transmission, transfercase, engine asap since they could be contaminated with water and it is good periodic maintenance. Whenever I look at a vehicle I check above the rear shocks, back of the gas tank, control arm mounts (upper and lower), rear frame which is known to hold water and rust, put my finger in the gas tank's drain hole to see if dirt/etc, signs of leaking around rear main seal below engine, differential covers, any signs of leaking fluid where tires mount to the rear axle, general condition of the engine, etc. If you have pictures, we may be able to give you some pointers.
IIRC, the tow bar is only bolted to the front bumper and not the frame itself? If you really want to make sure it was towed once (based on having the stock MTRs) look for the build date on the tires. It will be in an embossed oval on the side of the tire. If they wore out the stock MTRs, these would not show a 2003/2004 build code.
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5107 means
built on 51 week of 2007
normal.
Remember the Rubi has a different transfer case (4:1) and differential gearing (4.10:1) versus your 01 sport with 2.72:1 t-case and 3:73/3:07 diff, so it will feel different.
That is normal to have above the tank, that is the oil from the road that was shot up there from the tires.shawplat said:
That is really hard to say since Rubicon's value is different depending where you are located. In the northeast, that is a good price since it is mint with only 15k miles. I have seen quite a few on ebay that had 40-60k miles for $16k but then similar jeeps are going for $20-22k.
That is hard to say but the longer you keep it, it will take a hit. Remember it is six years old already. If you bought it today for $18k, you could sell if tomorrow on ebay for $22k if you can find a buyer.
Again it depends where you live, up here they sell fast especially in the beginning of summer.
When you purchase the jeep, they should have a form that lists the warranty and a phone number to call for a transfer. I think it costs $ but am not sure. Depending on the dealer and state law, you also get a 90day complete warranty due to it being a used car.
Power train is 4year, 36k miles unless you purchase an extended warranty.
When stock you will not have any problems. If you start changing the rig (aftermarket parts everywhere), this greatly varies from dealer to dealer. If you are in NJ, I know of a great dealer that will fix anything.
