Vehicle Description
Given how quickly they move through our showroom, Jeeps like this
1985 CJ7 Renegade are finally getting respect from collectors as
well as from folks who still understand that there's no better
off-road machine than this. Nicely refinished with a lot of new
components, this is a trail-ready 4x4 with a lot to offer,
including a reasonable price.
The matte gray paint is a lot nicer than what it was wearing
originally, and the sinister flat finish looks great on the upright
Jeep bodywork. It's a few years old and this is a Jeep, after all,
so it's not perfect, but for a vehicle ostensibly designed to chase
through the mud, it's about as nice as it gets. Black accents play
off the matte gray wonderfully, capped off by the Renegade decals
on the hood, and a splash of red on the Jeep emblems and bumper
hooks add a nice contrast. A heavy-duty front bumper with flanking
LED lights gets you out of trouble, tubular side steps make it
easier to climb aboard, and there's a giant tire carrier out back
with a full-size spare. You'll also note heavy-duty fender flares
to cover the oversized rubber and a minimum of frills; no cheesy
graphics or '70s murals here. Few Jeeps are this nicely equipped,
this well-finished, and this thoughtfully built.
The interior is the familiar low-maintenance Jeep stuff that you've
come to expect. The high-back buckets wear neoprene seat covers, a
material that wears like iron and you can just hose it off after a
day playing in the mud. The floors are covered with spray-on
bedliner material with heavy-duty rubber mats, and the back seat
looks like it's never been used. The dash features clean knobs and
handles, a correct speedometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel, oil
pressure, temperature, along with a steering column-mounted
tachometer. You'll also note that this Jeep sports aftermarket A/C
as well as an upgraded stereo that powers loud speakers for
entertainment, and there's a locking center console for a bit of
security. Overhead there's a robust YJ-style roll cage as well as a
bikini-top and tube doors that provided added safety.
Jeep's rugged and reliable 258 cubic inch inline-6 is the engine
most CJs use and it's a great choice. Torquey and willing to just
crawl along at little more than idle speed, it was built for
situations just like this. It's mostly original and runs great,
thanks to a correct 2-barrel carburetor and HEI ignition
components. It's not built to win a beauty contest, but it's highly
functional and doesn't need any excuses. It has power front disc
brakes and power steering for a modern ride experience, and an
upgraded exhaust system gives it a cool soundtrack. A
quick-shifting 5-speed manual transmission feeds a 2-speed transfer
case, and the suspension lift makes it a lot more capable in the
rough. Custom black wheels look butch and carry oversized
33x12.50-15 Maxxis Bighorn white-letter radials that look like they
can handle anything.
The Jeep always looks like it's ready for an adventure and this one
has a lot of money recently invested in keeping that spirit alive.
These machines still represent a ton of fun for the money. Call
today!