2003 Jeep Liberty

SUV

3.7L Power Tech V6

4-Spd. Automatic, 42RLE

1J4GL48KX3W597544

Clear

Gasoline

True Right-Hand Drive (RHD) "Liberty by Leisure" is the title for the series of right-hand-drive (RHD) conversions professionally done by Leisure Equipment, Incorporated. Starting from a brand-new factory-delivered Jeep, the car was modified as described in their brochure (click pics for larger versions). Liberty By Leisure Brochure, 2003 The installation was professionally done, and the warranty from page 4, above, can be taken as an indicator of craftsmen proud to stand behind their work. The above warranty has now expired, the vehicle is sold as is. Just Say NO to "Conversion Kits" Why all this emphasis on professionalism? Well, there is another option... If you search for right-hand drive vehicles, you will find that there are "conversion kits" that give your car 2x steering wheels - or one and a half! Just 1 steering wheel is enough, thank you... anything more looks way too frightening. (Not to mention complicated interlinked floor pedals (gasp)). NOT what I'm selling! Not Identical to British Model The conversion from left to right-hand drive created a car which is similar to, but not identical to, a factory-original RHD car for the British market. Some key differences include: (a) The vehicle was built to the United States year 2003 safety and emissions standards -- an important point, because the NHTSA typically forbids non-conforming cars. (b) The a/c and heater are almost entirely recirculating. To get fresh air, crack the windows. This can be done, even when it is raining, due to the air deflectors, present on 3 of the 4 windows. (c) The center console was flattened, to make room for my Dad's leg (as explained below). The extra space may come in handy for you, too, especially if you make deliveries. 49K Regular Miles, and Zero Postal Miles! (But then... why was it purchased?) Postal miles can be tough on a vehicle. This Jeep was never used in a delivery route. (q) Wait, wait, never? Then why was the RHD jeep bought, anyway? (a) My Dad bought it after a left leg injury left him wanting to elevate that leg at all times, even while driving. Yup, that's his sock over by the left window. (q) Why so few regular miles? (a) Starting in about 2006, Dad's commute changed: 13 steps, to his basement office. From 2006 through 2011, it was very lightly used. In 2011, I took it to college in Burlington, VT, driving it less than 5000 miles per year. Extra Driver Leg Room + Airbag Switch You can probably see in the picture above that my Dad's foot is close to the glove box -- and that's the location of the airbag. Subsequent to the time the picture was taken, the Jeep was professionally modified by Ride-Away Handicap Equipment of Manchster, NH to: Install a US DoT-approved on/off keyswitch for the airbag. The keyswitch was specifically approved for this particular car. The paperwork for the modification is included. Allow the driver's seat to slide backwards by 9 inches more than in the original configuration. This point is probably worth repeating. The driver's seat has extra legroom. The distance from the seatback to the dashboard, for the (unmodified) passenger seat (left side), has an adjustable range between 22 through 30 inches; the driver's side ranges between 29 through 38 inches. The seating position is great if you are tall. It is acceptable if you are of medium height. If you are short, you will want to convert it back to the original position. No responsibility is taken if you send a short person to pick up the Jeep :-) When Ride-Away moved the seat back, they also moved the seatbelt back by a corresponding amount. At first, the seatbelt may look odd, but the point is safety: secure the driver from the correct angle. Entering and exiting the rear seat is not difficult, because the belt attachment rotates freely on a pivot -- see arrow "1". If desired, the entering passenger can instantly detach and reattach the belt by moving the slider at arrow "2". Normal New England wear and tear Normal wear and tear. As shown in the pictures, the undercarriage has some rust, as would be expected for a car of this age. The body does not show rust. Maintenance, recalls, repairs, inspections Maintenance: The Jeep has been regularly maintained at an independent, top-rated garage. I don't have every slip of paper they produced, but can cough up regular maintenance records, such as state inspections, brakes, alignment, filters, sensor replacements per computer, oil changes &etc. from 2182 miles, 4813, 7426, 12985, 13961, 13941, 18197, 19988, 22189, 24135, 31070, 35303, 40523, 44379 and 48696 miles. Muffler replaced June 2014. Tires were replaced at 26628, in June, 2011. Recalls completed: F23, ball joints, Oct. 2007; M35 wiring jumper, Oct. 2013; N46, rear hitch / fuel tank, Jan. 2015. In June 2015, a letter from Chrysler indicated that a recall will be available at a later time for R06, Occupant Restraint Control Module. Repairs: 2x accidents involving front end repairs, covered by State Farm. Inspections: The vehicle has been inspected annually for its NH registration, and was newly inspected for Massachusetts in May 2015. The latest inspection is available just below. Bike rack, 6-speaker stereo, cargo space, practical and fun The CD player was tested in July 2015, and all 6 speakers sound great. The radio (AM/FM) works and so does the clock. (No warranty, as is, could break tomorrow, etc., etc.) There is a bike rack in back. It mounts on the spare, and it holds two bicycles securely. The cargo bay is tall, with a rated capacity of 69 cubic feet. A privacy cover protects your box of secrets from public view. The Four-Wheel-Drive (4WD) is highly practical, to help you get through the snow. The Right-hand-drive (RHD) is highly practical if you make deliveries. The right-hand-drive is also a lot of fun if want to make jaws drop: I was eleven years old, in the left seat, when we came to a policeman directing traffic. He was flabbergasted, he was, until he realized my mother was driving, sitting on the other side. When people ask "Is that car backwards?", my Dad likes to tell them "No, you just got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."