Wounded Warrior Jeep on craigslist

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:41 am

Anyone got $120,000?

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/988168714.html

sorry, meant to put this in the OT section

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:43 am

he wins it and just turns around and sells it, too bad that is an awesome Jeep, I don't think he'll get $120k though

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:44 am

WHY!!!! That JK is an amazing build, why would you get rid of it? Sell the crappy car in the garage and get out from under the payment and keep the JK. Some one needs o go by the guys house and smack him. Twice.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:24 am

So sad,he wins the thing that is meant to represent pride and turns around and sells it.Plus there was only about $50,000 totally invested in that JK.

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:28 am

80G's actually. But your right He'll never get 120 for it.

Quote:

WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT (WWP), JEEP AND THE ARKANSAS CRAWLERS 4X4 CLUB JOIN FORCES

--Custom Built JEEP Sweepstakes A Success--

Jacksonville, FL (December 5, 2008) – Wounded Warrior Project, Chrysler-Jeep and The Arkansas Crawlers 4x4 Club are thrilled to announce the winner of the “Warrior Jeep” sweepstakes that ran from November 1, 2007 to November 16, 2008. John Mullins of Manor, Texas won the custom built 2007 JEEP JK 4-door Wrangler Rubicon valued at over $80,000.

“Wounded Warrior Project is deeply thankful for the commitment that The Arkansas Crawlers 4x4 Club have made to our organization,” stated Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director and Founder, John Melia. “The public support of this vehicle, gives a nation-wide voice to the severely wounded men and women WWP assists.”

Founded upon 4x4's, friendship and adventure, The Arkansas Crawlers 4x4 Club is rooted in family fun aimed at the beginner through the experienced off-road vehicle drivers. The organization worked with Chrysler-Jeep, Superlift Suspension Systems and numerous other automotive-based companies on creating this custom vehicle for the sponsorship.

The “Warrior Jeep” was showcased at events such as the SHOT Show, the SEMA Show and dozens of other events across the country, spreading our message and increasing public awareness. 100% of ticket sales proceeds – approximately $175,000 – were donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

More than 30,000 soldiers have been injured in the current war on terror including amputations, severe burns and traumatic brain injuries that will retire these brave warriors from military service.

About Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. It serves to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information, please call (904) 296-7350 or visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Media Contact:
Ayla Hay
Meridian Group
(757-340-7425)

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:04 am

I would like was said above sell something else and take that thing and wheel it for all the wounded, also to parades whatever , oh well hes just looking to make a quick buck on it, did not deserve to win it IMO!

501 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:06 am

tommudd wrote:

....did not deserve to win it IMO!

x2!

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:06 am

I'll give him my KJ, an onroad rc car, and 2 Klondike bars.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:07 am

tommudd wrote:

I would like was said above sell something else and take that thing and wheel it for all the wounded, also to parades whatever , oh well hes just looking to make a quick buck on it, did not deserve to win it IMO!

I don't think he will make a quick buck on it asking $120k lol, but ya I don't think he deserved to win it, it should have gone to a wounded warrior who will take pride in it and enjoy it.

But I'll give him the benefit of doubt that maybe he is REALLY needing money right now.

plus you know any auto show that thing is entered in it will will easy!

Inc · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:07 am

They should have given it away with stipulations that the winner keep it and show it at certain events, and wheel it as it was intended. Bummer. I doubt he get $50K for it.

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:17 am

Inc wrote:

They should have given it away with stipulations that the winner keep it and show it at certain events, and wheel it as it was intended. Bummer. I doubt he get $50K for it.

I agree thats what I would of done with it, got a hold of various organizations and would let them use it for various things, fund raisers, parades, , of course wuth me driving it! :wink:

and also used it like it was built to be used, maybe someone with deep pockets will do that

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:33 am

Use it to take wounded Vets 'wheeling. That's what I'd like to see.

Neatus · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:16 am

Why doesn't he deserve it? He obviously made the donation to the Wounded Warrior fund which raised lots of money. I think it is great that he gave his donation and probably didn't think he would win. In any case, if you would like to get you a cool Wheelers for the Wounded Jeep then please go make a donation here...
http://www.wheelersforthewounded.com/donations.htm

timmyb457 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:39 am

he should not be selling it. use it for something other than personal money gain

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:46 am

Neatus wrote:

Why doesn't he deserve it? He obviously made the donation to the Wounded Warrior fund which raised lots of money. I think it is great that he gave his donation and probably didn't think he would win. In any case, if you would like to get you a cool Wheelers for the Wounded Jeep then please go make a donation here...
http://www.wheelersforthewounded.com/donations.htm

Been watching the buildup of this one as well and already bought tickets for this a couple of weeks ago, still waiting on trailer pics though should be great as well!

sonofnothing · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:35 pm

pic of the jeep he was selling?
pretty cheesy, i woulda kept it!! but its his jeep, he can do what he wants..

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:40 pm

He should have kept it. Not sold it for his gain.

InCommando · **Posted:** Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:30 am

When you buy something ( he bought his tickets...) it is your to do with what you want. If I buy a classic car & cut it up for a rat rod, that is my decision. My only issues is this idjit thinking that a jeep that was "valued" at $80K by using some formula to calculate the worth of the donated labor is worth $120K now. Those "value" figures are often high as they use MSRP, not actual market price, for the parts and inflated labor costs to "give something back" to the sponsers in the form of a higher tax deduction. If you check some websites, it could probably be duplicated for $55-60K "new".

But like PT Barnum said about certain birthrates.... :lol:

The new build is much nicer looking. The one on craigslist is, to my eyes, kind of ugly.

BTW: Craigslist listing has been deleted. I doubt it sold. As he ha sbeen getting blasted all over the net, I'd say he pulled it down.

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:17 pm

InCommando wrote:

When you buy something ( he bought his tickets...) it is your to do with what you want. If I buy a classic car & cut it up for a rat rod, that is my decision. My only issues is this idjit thinking that a jeep that was "valued" at $80K by using some formula to calculate the worth of the donated labor is worth $120K now. Those "value" figures are often high as they use MSRP, not actual market price, for the parts and inflated labor costs to "give something back" to the sponsers in the form of a higher tax deduction. If you check some websites, it could probably be duplicated for $55-60K "new".

But like PT Barnum said about certain birthrates.... :lol:

The new build is much nicer looking. The one on craigslist is, to my eyes, kind of ugly.

BTW: Craigslist listing has been deleted. I doubt it sold. As he ha sbeen getting blasted all over the net, I'd say he pulled it down.

I agree. While it would have been nice to see it wheeled, exhibited, etc. he did win it fair and square and it's his to do with as he would. Also, as someone else mentioned, maybe he's having financial trouble and this will help him get out from under.

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