2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Sport Utility 4-door 3.8l on 2040-cars
Carnelian Bay, California, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:3.8L 3778CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Jeep
Model: Wrangler
Trim: Unlimited Rubicon Sport Utility 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: Factory Tow Package, Premium Sound System with Satellite Radio, 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 71,988
Safety Features: ESP (electronic traction control), Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Sub Model: Rubicon
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
I bought this 2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon brand new in Spring of 2009, thinking I would keep it forever as my family's do-it-all transport device. We were living in Santa Cruz, CA at the time, and I could not find a locally available vehicle that fit the bill for what I considered the ideally configured Jeep, so my son and I flew out to Denver, to buy this setup:
2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Silver Paint
4-Door
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Factory Tow-Package
Hard and Soft-tops (though our hard-top has never been removed, or the soft top opened)
Soft-doors (also still in box; hard doors never removed)
ESP (electronic traction control)
Side-Impact airbags
Premium Sound System with Satellite Radio
Price for the Jeep brand new, rolling off the dealer’s lot in stock setup was $34,000. On top of that, I invested the following in carefully planned add-ons and upgrades:
Blue-Ox frame mounted front tow-bar receiver hitch, and brake/signal lights wiring harness, professionally installed by Specialized Auto in Santa Cruz: $945 [I am keeping the tow bar itself for another vehicle, so you would need to supply your own Blue-Ox tow-bar to fit the receiver - I used model 'BX4330']
The next 5 upgrades were purchased from and installed by Central 4 Wheel-Drive in Sacramento:
Magnaflow Stainless Catback Performance Exhaust: $707
Jet Stage-1 Performance Chip: $203
AIRAID Performance Intake: $215
POWERAID Throttle-body Spacer: $105
WARN Rock Sliders: $622
Later that summer, 4-Wheel Parts Performance Center in Coppell, TX installed the full-length Garvin Wilderness Rack at a cost of $1,300
To assist with handling, trailering, and load-capacity performance, Jeep Masters in Austin, TX installed Goodyear Air-Ride bags in the rear springs, plus an electric trailer brake control unit and 7-Pin socket at a cost of $755
Down the road a piece, Express Tech Automotive in Gretna, LA replaced the stock shocks with Rancho RS5326’s at a cost of $415
I personally installed a Tuffy Security Products Security Deck Enclosure in the rear cargo area; another $450 add-on that creates a terrific two-level split behind the rear passenger seat, as well as a $70 nylon-web cargo barrier net to keep dog / luggage from sliding off the top level of the cargo enclosure into the passenger area. For further security, I also installed a Rugged Ridge Hood Lock, to keep the engine and components from being tampered with when parked unattended.
As I said, I bought this Jeep, and invested heavily into add-ons and upgrades for it thinking it would be kept forever. Along those lines, after the first two oil changes with semi-synth (during engine break-in period), I used premium synthetic oil exclusively, and all maintenance and repairs have been done properly at the required intervals and I have a scanned PDF copy of every receipt from new (I am happy to e-mail these after we speak on the phone - just call (504) 458-7191 to request the zip folder).
This year, my wife and I restored a vintage travel-trailer to serve as the mobile showroom for her business, and as well-equipped as the Jeep is, it’s simply not the right vehicle to pull a 5,000 lb., 30-foot trailer, and we have now purchased a Chevy Blazer with a 350 V-8 and auto transmission to serve as the work-horse. We have decided not to bear the expense of two full-sized four-wheel-drive vehicles, so now the Jeep is looking for its next owner.
There are just under 72K miles on the Jeep as of this week, and as you can tell from my descriptions above, most of that is highway travel (Our family has safely adventured through California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, North and Central Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, etc. in this vehicle).
The ONE mishap this vehicle has been subjected to occurred while we were living in Guanajuato, Mexico in 2009: I was taking a right hand turn at a blind intersection two blocks from my house just as twilight was falling. An impatient neighbor - who decided it was a good idea to pass a row of THREE slower cars in a residential neighborhood - was directly in my path of travel as I rounded the corner. I was traveling no more than 5 mph; her VW Touareg was moving at near 30. She struck me diagonally at the front, right bumper. Had the accident occurred in the USA, Police would have been involved, and I expect a Carfax record would have been triggered, as I estimate the repair in the states would have come in around $2 ~ $3K. I had the Jeep professionally repaired (New bumper, New front grill, New Foglight) at the Chrysler / Jeep dealer in San Miguel de Allende. I paid cash in U.S. Dollars for the work, which they did as an 'under the table' job (No invoice or record of the repair). The only discernible evidence of the work remaining is that the hood is a tiny bit misaligned: There is an approx. 1/8 to 1/4" shift to the left (viewing the Jeep from the front) - Although I'm certifiably 'Type-A,' this has never been a large enough concern for me to have a body shop tweak it into perfect position. See photos to confirm what a minor issue this is.
Though it has seen a lot of miles, and the occasional rock-chip or paint-scratch attest to its travels (and I've put a parking lot dimple in both front and back plastic bumpers since the Mexico repair), this Jeep has never been abused or neglected. Neoprene seat-covers front and rear were in place on the seats for the first 50K miles or so, and then removed when those were worn out, so even though the interior is anything but new, it’s definitely not beat. The one thing I would say it needs today is a new battery: I installed a 'Silver' Rated, 24-Month warrantied battery from Advance Auto Parts in May 2011, and while it's still holding a charge and cranking just fine, some acid / corrosion is starting to show at the posts.
Reserve is set at the current KBB private-party, mid-level value for a STOCK Rubicon 4-Door with 70K miles on it. Add the fully documented, proper maintenance history, and the nearly $6,000 worth of intelligent upgrades and add-ons that this one comes with, and... well; you do the math to determine if this is a great deal or not.
New tires (the same BF Goodrich 255/75R-17 Mud Terrain TA KM model that the Rubicon came with from the factory) were installed in November, at 62,300 miles by Les Schwab at a cost of $1,295.56. In April, the 'throw-out bearing' in the clutch started acting up, so the entire clutch was replaced at a cost of approx. $900 by Rod's 76, considered by most locals here in Tahoe to be the area's best mechanic.
The Jeep was bought for cash, and clear CA Title is in my name ready to transfer today. The registration is paid up until May, 2014.
What you can expect of the Jeep: That it's just as I've described in writing and through the listing photos AND the additional photos posted on Picasa here: CLICK HERE FOR ALBUM
What you can expect of me: 1) That I am a well established, experienced eBay seller and buyer. That I will treat you with respect, and make the experience of purchasing this Jeep from me a pleasant and happy one. I myself have had more than one UNpleasant experience over the years, dealing with unscrupulous / dishonest vehicle sellers on eBay, and I would not inflict that on anyone! With that in mind, rest assured that if you are the winning bidder, upon inspecting the vehicle in person (or having it professionally inspected by the mechanic of your choice anywhere in North Tahoe, Reno, or Carson City ~ at your expense), if you decide not to complete the purchase for any reason, no hard feelings! I would then release you of any and all obligation, refund your PayPal deposit in full, and still leave positive feedback for you here on eBay. 2) That I respect the eBay auction format - Until my reserve price is met, I reserve the right to end this auction early for a local sale, OR to make a Buy It Now arrangement with an eBay member. Once the reserve price is met by a legitimate bidder, however, I will not end the auction early, or remove the Jeep from auction - High bidder will get it once reserve is met, with no games or 'take-backs.'
What I expect of you: 1) That you are also an established, experienced eBay community member, and know how the bidding / buying process works [If you have less than 15 feedback reviews on your eBay ID, or have a feedback rating of less than 98%, please contact me by phone by calling (504) 458-7191 prior to bidding, or your bid will be considered invalid and removed.] 2) That you have the funds or pre-approved financing in place BEFORE placing a bid.
IF you have been hunting for a very well equipped, excellently maintained, 1-Owner Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and have found a better one than this for less money - BUY IT RIGHT AWAY! If, on the other hand, you are tired of sifting through some of the other used-up, abused, and neglected junk out there, and want to make this one yours right now, call me at (504) 458-7191 for my 'Buy-It-Now' price and claim it before my reserve on this auction is met.
I am in Carnelian Bay, CA 96140. The nearest major airport is Reno, NV, and I am happy to meet you at the airport if you are not local, or work in any way necessary to help you arrange shipping of the vehicle to get it to you.
Questions about the Jeep or the auction / buying process? Just call: (504) 458-7191
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