Looking at a 2005 limited

Bob V · **Posted:** Wed May 02, 2007 11:34 pm

HI all! First post here. My wife and I are looking at a 2005 Limited CRD. 15,xxx mi. Excelent condition, Has sunroof and heated leather seats, and all the other options except GPS. The dearler wants 22,000 for it. What do you all think? Anything I should look for?
TIA
Bob V

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed May 02, 2007 11:38 pm

Talk them down...$22,000 is a bit high...they probably only gave $17,500 +/- $1000 for it as a Trade-In

techTim · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 12:16 am

hey bob, welcome to the club, I would decide first if you are enough of a gear-head to keep up with the inherent drawbacks of this rig. biggest I have found is their small number and the lack of experience stateside with a small displacement, high tech diesel. I spent just over 20K on mine with the options you are looking at minus sunroof, with 8000+ miles, found it on a toyota lot in SLC.

this site is a gold mine for technical help and ideas, not to mention some scary stories regarding dealers, recalls, flaws etc....

On the plus side, they get around 28 mpg interstate, tow a lot of weight, are fun to drive, and comfortable, not to mention a capable jeep. I really like the biodiesel idea too, keeps some of our money stateside and helps out our farmers, and the environment.

good luck with the decision, I am really glad I found my CRD, and would not get rid of it for the world, but I have a genetic disposition to tinkering on rigs, and this one fascinates me.

Bob V · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 12:35 am

Thanks Guys, havent had much luck with the price, but still working on them. Should be no problems with the mechanicals, been doing it all my life.

techTim · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 12:58 am

sounds like a good match then. keep looking around on this site, there are a ton of great people here that have bigger brains than most that are looking for all the little things that will make the CRD a long lived powerhouse.

My three months of searching for the right price online got me thinking that I would have to pay closer to 30K for a CRD in the northwest. I did notice that prices were 5-10K less for the same rig east of the mississippi, and I just happened onto mine at Mark Miller Toyota (SLC) two weeks after it went online, so I lucked out. 22thou sounds like a good deal to me for the pacific NW.

Bob V · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 1:18 am

I don't feel too bad about the price, seen one comp to it for $37,000, and lots at the $25,000 range.

&JUSTICE4ALL · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 9:52 am

Bob V, I'm selling an '05 limited with lots of goodies. I'm in Idaho but it would be worth the trip. Has transfereable warraty. PM me with phone number and I'll call you with details.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 9:57 am

If you check on ebay.com you will see most are around $20,000 or a bit less...depends on mileage. Good Luck!

Bob V · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 6:48 pm

Well it is ours, Hard to tell what we actually paid for it sence we had a trade. The wife is

. Time to update thie signature.
Bob V

chadhargis · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 7:33 pm

Congrats!

I recently bought a 2005 CRD Sport with 9600 miles for $19,100. I'm loving it!!

Cowcatcher · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 7:57 pm

Welcome to the club!

chadhargis · **Posted:** Fri May 04, 2007 10:40 am

One thing you need to know.

This is a great forum full of knowledge. But not many folks post up how wonderful and troublefree their CRDs have been. Most of what you'll see is is problems. These things are machines, and any problem can be fixed. With things like the ORM (off road mod) and EHM (elephant hose mode) or ProVent (accomplishes the same thing as the EHM, but costs more), you can actually avoid quite a few problems.

I've seen lots of complaints about the transmission, so I did some research on it. It's the same tranny that sits behind the Hemi V8 in pickups. It's a stout unit. Not many problems with the trannys. The torque converter has been a weak point, but the warranty will replace the factory one with an updated one at no charge. After that, if it fails out of warranty, then you can most likely get an aftermarket unit that's stronger.

I think these little engines will outlast the chassis. I swear, I don't listen to the radio much. I love to hear that diesel clatter. It's music to my ears!

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

hey Bob, I am "Blownaway" on Bombers. Smokin05 told me you were looking, sorry I didn't get with you sooner. I have been busy at work. I love my CRD.

valkraider · **Posted:** Fri May 04, 2007 5:38 pm

Welcome!

We love our 2005 CRD.

It is not without it's "quirks" and growing pains. But it performs VERY well, and as long as you don't listen to the BS that dealerships will try to tell you, you should have lots of luck.

Remember to use better oil than what is in the owners manual, I recommend at a minimum a CI4+ oil. Oil is really really important in this engine due to the EGR and the turbo.

And I agree with what others have said. We usually only post with problems. Very rarely will someone post just to say "Still happy".

The best thing is that it is such a rare vehicle I expect it to keep being a conversation starter for years to come..

skywarn · **Posted:** Fri May 04, 2007 5:50 pm

valkraider wrote:

Welcome!

We love our 2005 CRD.

as long as you don't listen to the BS that dealerships will try to tell you, you should have lots of luck.

prob the best advice anyone could say on this board!

I as well have a 05 CRD and up untill last Wed (5/1/07) i never had any probs.. (EGR big got me!) But what car has anyone owned that has never needed fixxin!

again, Welcolme to the board!

Bob V · **Posted:** Fri May 04, 2007 9:06 pm

Thanks to all! I have been on a few Dodge/Diesel bords for a while so I know all about only seeing the bad. I have learned a lot here all ready. Just got done cleaning the MAP sencer, it was bad! The EGR control valve was changed out in Jan and both recalls (torque converter and LBJ)have been done. Still trying to figure out what oul to use, Rottela T 5W- 40 was recomended and that is what I plan on using right now.

BiodieselJeep.com · **Posted:** Sat May 05, 2007 1:33 pm

I'd combine an oil change with the ORM (unplugging the MAF). Nice to keep the oil and engine clean.

With 15K I might also think about a tranny fluid flush or a check of those fluids. Some of previous drivers might not have shown a lot of love to your Jeep...plus I think there were some issues. Also, make sure the Stealer didn't forget to fill your fluids back! Seems to be a rash of that!

Personally, all I have had is an EGR replacement und warrentee. Now, with ORM running full time, I don't have to worry anymore. My issues are only silly ones (why does the darn seat stain?) and I mostly come here to listen and be enlightened.

Also, if you are very lucky, you might spot MrMopar dropping hints about the future DC diesel releases and the very mysterious "Diesel Hybrid" prototype DC is working on. That alone i worth the price of admission.... :lol:

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

hey Bob, nice to hear you bought it. We will talk later

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