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Old 10-02-2017, 05:31 PM
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I am looking for something that may not exist. If it does, i'm sure it's a government specific model. I am looking for an XJ with the following characteristics:

1997 - 2001
4 door
4x4
5 speed manual
manual windows
manual locks

-stretch goal-

manual steering gear box

Does such a beast exist? I would assume, again, that it's a gov edition vehicle or a BASE or SE model.
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It sounds like you could definitely get that if you're willing to compromise for a 2 door
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Better luck finding a Pink Pegasus named Susan.
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Around me most 2 doors are 2wd 4 cylinders.
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Click your heels together three times Dorothy
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5 1997+ 4 doors with the manual available on Denver Craigslist, but with manual windows and locks, probably made of unobtainium. My brother got one equipped that way a long time ago from a GSA auction, but one would think any GSA ones are long out of government hands by now.

https://denver.craigslist.org/search...transmission=1
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Originally Posted by jpeters421
5 1997+ 4 doors with the manual available on Denver Craigslist, but with manual windows and locks, probably made of unobtainium. My brother got one equipped that way a long time ago from a GSA auction, but one would think any GSA ones are long out of government hands by now.

https://denver.craigslist.org/search...transmission=1

WOW! That one is right on the money! A LOT of money! $7000 to be exact. It also looks like it might be built instead of bought. Which is cool.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...297420185.html
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Do you think it would be easier to buy a Manual Sport and swap in door panels, window regulators, steering wheel etc, or buy an SE/Base and swap in the manual tranny and accouterments?
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XJs are plentiful in Colorado. You can find them from $500 up to over $10K for a fully kitted crawler, and everywhere in-between.
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a friend of mine has a 97 4 dr 4.0 4wd 5spd for sale. manual windows and locks. pm me if interested.
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The Bigfoot in my local state park drives one.
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Originally Posted by CurrySoSpicy
The Bigfoot in my local state park drives one.
Ha ha ha! That's awesome!
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Originally Posted by t.pripps
Ha ha ha! That's awesome!
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Originally Posted by CurrySoSpicy
The Bigfoot in my local state park drives one.
Now THAT'S some funny sh*t right there !!
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Found one y'all! Locally too! I'm hopefully going to go look at it this afternoon. What do you think? High miles I know. 4.0's are cheap.











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