Could This Pennsylvania 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Earn Its Dessert at $7,500? Jalopnik Weighs the Repairs

Sahara trim and condition

The Sahara package added body-color fender extenders, full doors, cloth upholstery and five-spoke alloy wheels. This example wears Sienna Pearl paint with a gray hardtop and gray interior trim.

The right-front fender is cracked and dented, and rust is bubbling on both front wings. The seller says the frame and remaining bodywork are rust-free. The fenders and bumper caps can be replaced, according to the report.

The removable hardtop helps make the Jeep suitable for different seasons, though removing or reinstalling it takes two or three people. The seller says the air conditioning works, but the heater does not.

Engine and recent work

Under the hood is an AMC 4.0-liter inline six rated at 190 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a five-speed manual transmission and part-time four-wheel drive, with Dana axles at both ends.

AMC heritage and asking price

The TJ Wrangler was the last edition to retain American Motors Corporation heritage, before the AMC straight six was retired in favor of Daimler-Chrysler parts. The 2003 model’s 4.0-liter engine is a remaining link to that history.

The listed price is $7,500. Beyond the visible body damage and heater repair, the report points to a faded Phillies sticker on the rear door as another item the buyer may want to change.