1988 Jeep Wagoneer

SUV

360 Cu. In V8

Automatic

1JCNJ15U1JT039408

Clear

Gasoline

1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4x4 VIN: 1JCNJ15U1JT039408 I’m often asked where we find these clean, unique vehicles. My best worker cruises parking lots of retirement homes, Elks clubs, the V.F.W. Halls and the back streets of a well-known Scandinavian neighborhood here in north Seattle. He can spot a seatbelt slammed in a door a mile away… He’ll notice when a nice old car or truck is driving down the road with a turn signal on just a little bit too long and he positively twitches with glee after a vehicle with metal bumpers passes by. If you’re in the market for a great driving, one-owner, accident-free vintage SUV please give this stock, clean Grand Wagoneer your kind attention. As always, feel free to contact me with questions or to discuss a sale before the end of the eBay listing. My name is Mark Thompson and I can be reached directly at 206/914-1173. CONDITION: The photos really tell the Wagoneer’s story. After looking them over I’m sure you’ll agree it’s obviously been very well cared for since new. We’ve found absolutely NO title brands or history of body or storm damage, insurance salvage, repossession or other nasty negatives to cause you concern. I take great pride in the vehicles we sell and feel that you should know as much about them as possible. Accordingly, here’s a list of the good and also small things possibly needing attention: The four wheel drive system works as it should. Just a flip of a switch and the drive train goes to full 4x4 mode, so most of the time you’ll be in 2WD, not wearing out the strong Dana front pumpkin parts during highway use. The overall exterior is about as nice as you’ll hope to find. A quality re-spray was done to the original factory silver color sometime in the past. It’s held up well but with close inspection there are a few imperfections here and there from age. Nothing to warrant redoing it right now. Rust? Please! This classic SUV hates rust and you’ll be hard pressed to find ANYTHING to worry about here. Climb over, under and throughout - I know you’ll come up smiling! The photos show the engine compartment is decently sorted as well. Turn the ignition key and the strong 5.9 liter V8 fires right up with just a few pumps of the gas pedal. The oil pressure gauge reads where it should and the three-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly through all gears with NO slippage. The options list specifies this rig came with a 3.31 axle ratio Traction Lock rear end, tow package and auxiliary transmission cooler as paid extras. There’s factory air conditioning, power windows (all working, including the tailgate glass – often not the case on these rigs), power door locks, steering, brakes and BOTH front buckets are power operated in six positions. The original AM-FM radio was changed to an in-dash Kenwood cassette model sometime in the distant past. I believe every Grand Wagoneer had power front disk brakes in 1988 and these work just fine with no pulling or binding. It really is a blast to drive anywhere you’d wish to go and you can depend on the high-quality Michelin radials to get there safely. Both front and rear sets have at least 85% remaining tread and show even wear. Please take another look at the interior shots. Nine times out of ten, the leather and fabric seat panels on these Jeeps are worn, torn and/or split open. Both front bucket seats are in excellent condition as pictured and so is the rear bench. You will find NO cracks in the dash pad or the windshield. Headliners also tend to be a problem on many Grand Wagoneers, but this one looks great. As you see pictured the sunblock slider for the factory moonroof is like-new too. The original carpets are in very decent, clean condition including the cargo area. All of the door panels have stood the test of time and are in excellent shape. You’ll be quite impressed with the dash gauges. They’re as clear and bright as the day this SUV left the Bellevue Jeep-Eagle dealership’s showroom 25 years ago. If you’re thinking of bidding on a comparable vintage Chevy Suburban or Bronco, you really owe it to yourself to consider this unique piece first! About the only negatives I can think to point out are: possibly a needed A/C recharge (the system is working and cold, but could be colder), the power moon roof isn’t responding to the open/close switch and there’s a small square hole in cut into the back of the tailgate (I’d just cover it with a sticker or travel badge). That’s about it! The exhaust system was replaced from the catalytic converter within the past six months. All the glass is good with no cracks or chips Please BID WITH CONFIDENCE and know that you are purchasing a nice vehicle from a respected Ebay seller. My main goal is be sure you’re happy with your purchase - and your dealings with me – with the hope that you’ll be back again for another vehicle in the future. Note: Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, I require Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions to call or email me before placing a bid. If I don’t have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled. A Few Additional Terms and Conditions: Please check my photos over closely and call me with any questions BEFORE you place a bid! You’re encouraged to inspect the Jeep at my Auburn, WA warehouse so please call to set a meeting time or send your representative early to be sure you don't miss this one. As outlined above my name is Mark Thompson and my phone number is 206/914-1173. DEALERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BID AS WELL! Additionally, I reserve the right to end the auction early if the Grand Wagoneer is no longer for sale because we’ve accepted someone’s offer here locally or otherwise. A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s end. The balance is due by cash (in person only) or certified funds within seven days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold, inspect or then come test-drive the vehicle later as you (or an inspection service) are always more than welcome to do this before the auction ends. If you decide to have the Wagoneer shipped home, there are many transport options to choose from. We ship vehicles regularly and I'd suggest that you get a bid from the company most of my buyers use (and that Ebay endorses): Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS) at dasautoshippers.com. Call my regular rep, Janice, at (469)587-5096 for a quote with my affiliate number (2362642) to pull up all of our location info. As an alternative you might also try the U-Ship.com website as well. Transporters will bid delivery of the vehicle and you'll be able to choose who you want to use. The zip code for pick-up here in Auburn, WA is 98002 when asking for an instant on-line quote from either source. The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER. The Jeep can be stored free of charge at my warehouse location for up to two weeks after the auction ends assuming full payment has been received. After that period storage is $20 per day. The buyer will be responsible for meeting the licensing requirements in their state of residence.