2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport

For sale: My well-loved Jeep Wrangler TJ – 4.0L straight-six, 2005.

The only reason I’m selling: I have too many toys, and my wife keeps reminding me that “something has to go”. The Jeep lost the argument.

This is not a mall crawler. It’s built for mud, rocks, tracks with names like “don’t go there”, and coming home with stories instead of groceries.

The important bits:

• 136,000 km – the 4.0L is basically just warmed up
• 4.5" lift – fully certified (!!!)
• Yes, certified
• Yes, it involved countless changes and a serious pain in the bum
• Front and rear mechanical lockers
• CB radio (so you can warn your mates before they follow you into trouble)
• Grey Raptor paint – tough, not shiny
• Custom front & rear driveshafts from the US
• Sway bar quick disconnects
• Completely rebuilt transmission
• Over $7k NZD at Auto Transmission Christchurch (still hurts)
• Cooper Tyres + Cooper spare – ~97% tread
• Winch (because walking is overrated)
• LED light bar (helps you see what you’re stuck on)
• Upgraded headlights
• New fuel pump
• Rough Country rear bumper with wheel carrier
• Rough Country front bumper
• Upgraded front brake discs & pads – actually stops now

And many, many other upgrades my bank account remembers very clearly

Honesty section: This is not a new car. It’s 21 years old, it has been used, and it shows character. If you want quiet, logical and fuel efficiency – buy a f !@#$%ing Prius.

Please:

No time wasters

No dreamers

No “what’s your lowest price?” messages

Original CD radio included, for the full 2005 experience.

If you know Jeeps, you’ll know what this is worth. If you don’t, this probably isn’t for you.