Wrangler CRD

yakers · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:54 pm

I know its 'other' than a KJ but it is a CRD. Wonder if its legal in California?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wra ... sQ5fTrucks

warp2diesel · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:09 pm

But I would not hold my breath.
Heck, you can own a Belt Fed Anti-Aircraft gun as long as it is not any bigger than 50BMG.

CRDMiller · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:49 pm

Holy crap!

Ah well.

kdlewis1975 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:32 pm

I saw an older Wrangler on eBay a couple weeks ago that someone had dropped in a 5.9L Cummins. My wife told me that I couldn't have it.

ac5501 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:34 pm

Someday when my liberty's body falls apart around the motor, maybe I'll be able to find one of them there Wranglers in need of an engine.

Glend · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:33 pm

If you want to shop overseas there are Wrangler CRDs available. They might be right hand drive but you could probably privately import them.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/res ... tial&D=CRD

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:51 pm

Glend wrote:

If you want to shop overseas there are Wrangler CRDs available. They might be right hand drive but you could probably privately import them.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/res ... tial&D=CRD

Nope its basically impossible to privately import them. Hence why this is such a puzzle.

Heck even importing LHD 05/06 KJ CRDs is basically impossible.

You couldn't really even import an overseas market vehicle that is a clone of the US market. You basically have to prove compliance on everything. Hard thing to do.

This is a puzzle for sure.

Uffe · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:57 am

I had a trip in one of those CRD Wranglers in Denmark once. Did a test drive of one with a manual and got invited out in some sandy/muddy hills when I went to watch the danish jeep club have fun.

I liked it a lot. It's impossible to own one in Denmark because of taxation though

jinstall · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:33 am

OK how the hell are they able to sell a e-spec Wrangler? I like this a lot.

Joe Romas · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:35 am

jinstall wrote:

OK how the hell are they able to sell a e-spec Wrangler? I like this a lot.

I think the real question is how they got it on US soil with a valid title :shock:

linewarbr · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:49 am

That would be the higher-powered 2.8 as well.

I wonder if they would just sell the torque converter. . . .

CRDMiller · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:36 pm

I've been looking for the wrangler 2.8's tc in various online jeep parts stores from Brit and Europe in general, and have not found any that list parts for the 2.8 wrangler.

Most only seem to have 2.4 2.5 and 4.0 gassers

Joe Romas · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:41 am

03/01/07 Exported to Germany
02/07/09 Imported from Italy
07/15/09 Offered for sale.

Sombody was able to get it here somehow :shock:

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:09 pm

Joe Romas wrote:

03/01/07 Exported to Germany
02/07/09 Imported from Italy
07/15/09 Offered for sale.

Sombody was able to get it here somehow :shock:

that much is obvious from the fact that it is here.

linewarbr · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:39 pm

Someone that works for Chrysler that got it a VIN and registered as a mule, I'd imagine.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:13 pm

linewarbr wrote:

Someone that works for Chrysler that got it a VIN and registered as a mule, I'd imagine.

It already had a 17 digit vin when it was sold in Europe. I seriously doubt that was a test mule.

tonycrd · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:25 pm

How many you want? I can lend a hand if anyone seriously wants to buy a CRD JK....

Every dealer here has some for sale....2 or 4 door...only downer is...you get the fugly euro style front bumper...

MrMopar64 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:07 pm

Test vehicles aren't able to be sold to the general public. Also, test vehicles (generally) wear manufacturer's plates which limit when/when/how the vehicle can be used (i.e. for work only, not pleasure) in exchange for being only $20/3 year renewal.

My guess is that the eBay ad was pulled because the vehicle can't be titled in the US since it doesn't meet safety/crash and emission standards. It would be interesting to call them up and get the real story on the vehicle. Also, who would want to own it here in the US when you can't even get an oil filter for it, let alone other parts when servicing is needed...

805gregg · **Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:12 pm

tonycrd wrote:

How many you want? I can lend a hand if anyone seriously wants to buy a CRD JK....

Every dealer here has some for sale....2 or 4 door...only downer is...you get the fugly euro style front bumper...

How much? It's easy to change the bumper.

Wobbly · **Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:09 pm

Joe Romas wrote:

03/01/07 Exported to Germany
02/07/09 Imported from Italy
07/15/09 Offered for sale.

Sombody was able to get it here somehow :shock:

EBAY listing stated that it was imported from Denmark.

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