2005 Rubicon Sahara Unlimited?
- Thread starter x32792
- Start date
They are nice. This is a copy of the stats from jeepforum.com
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/stock-tj-specifications-452871/#post4118327
Rubicon Unlimited Sahara - 2005 only
* 1,000 made
* Chrome grill
* Tail light guards
* Interior badge with serial number
* Spare tire cover and floor mats
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/stock-tj-specifications-452871/#post4118327
Rubicon Unlimited Sahara - 2005 only
* 1,000 made
* Chrome grill
* Tail light guards
* Interior badge with serial number
* Spare tire cover and floor mats
Last edited:
bob91yj
Resident **************
It's a limited edition trim package after the "Sahara" movie from that year. Zero performance gains, but under the gimmicks, it's still an LJ Rubicon, arguably the best out of the box Jeep ever built. The "Sahara" edition is of minimal value IMO. Thirty years from now, a clean, stock, low mileage "Sahara" model may have some increased value. I wouldn't give more than $100 for the "upgrades/limited edition" over the cost of a standard LJ Rubicon.
To confuse things, there is also a Jeep Wrangler Sahara trim package, it is NOT a Rubicon under the stickers. I think the trim package order for that generation Wrangler was Base, Sport, Sahara, Rubicon.
To confuse things, there is also a Jeep Wrangler Sahara trim package, it is NOT a Rubicon under the stickers. I think the trim package order for that generation Wrangler was Base, Sport, Sahara, Rubicon.
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
I will never understand why some people think a few cosmetic changes make something "limited" or "special" and want to waste their money on it.
406to417
Explorer
Back when these we new on lots, I tried buy one from th local dealer simply because I wanted an LJ Rubicon. Thought everything was good and was heading over to finish up paper work when the dealer called and said they would need another five grand since this vehicle was rare. I didn't buy the Jeep.
NOMADIC_LJ
Explorer
One interesting note. They come with 16" Graphite Moab wheels. They look just like the normal Moab wheels only they are factory painted on the inside a deep graphite color. Great look and it's the only time Jeep offered a different version of the 16" moab. I was lucky to get a complete set for my LJ and the graphite looks sick on a black jeep. I love it because it keeps the stock look yet it's not the same as everyone else. Plus only 1k were made.
Last edited:
If this sort of collectors thing interest you thats cool I'll keep my eye out for ya. However, If you plan on modifying it in any way I think you'd be wasting your hard earned cash.
x32792
Adventurer
2005 Rubicon-Sahara
2005 Rubicon-Sahara #307 has spent its entire life in St Augustine, FL. Before today, I had only seen photos online. Upon physical inspection, I found the collector's rims puffy with salt damage as well as parts in the engine compartment....Still smooth running and a bit pricy...I decided to pass on this one.
Thank you all for your input.
John
2005 Rubicon-Sahara #307 has spent its entire life in St Augustine, FL. Before today, I had only seen photos online. Upon physical inspection, I found the collector's rims puffy with salt damage as well as parts in the engine compartment....Still smooth running and a bit pricy...I decided to pass on this one.
Thank you all for your input.
John
mronhifi123
New member
If this sort of collectors thing interest you thats cool I'll keep my eye out for ya. However, If you plan on modifying it in any way I think you'd be wasting your hard earned cash.
jeffjeeptj
Adventurer
I suggest you go to the Jeep Forum and look at the OPDA threads. The 2005/2006 seem to be the worst offenders. I had a 2002 with no problems and got the lust for an LJ Rubi. I got an 05. The OPDA issue is very real for me.
weinbern
New member
05 LJ Rubi
It all depeneds on what your end product is gonna be. If you want a stock jeep that has everything and desire the limited edition go for the Sahara Rubicon Unlimited...
If you want a LJ with Rubi Axles and Transfer case just go with a straight up Rubi LJ. Great jeep in stock form... Rock Crawl and do some expo... if you put a lift on it dont be afraid to spend some money...
If you want a LJ and just want to do some Expo with moderate trails stick the classic LJ and toss some decent axle shafts in it....
It all depeneds on what you want to do. I bought a RUBI LJ and will most likely swapping the axles because the jeep lust just grows beyond my original plan...
Hope this helps
It all depeneds on what your end product is gonna be. If you want a stock jeep that has everything and desire the limited edition go for the Sahara Rubicon Unlimited...
If you want a LJ with Rubi Axles and Transfer case just go with a straight up Rubi LJ. Great jeep in stock form... Rock Crawl and do some expo... if you put a lift on it dont be afraid to spend some money...
If you want a LJ and just want to do some Expo with moderate trails stick the classic LJ and toss some decent axle shafts in it....
It all depeneds on what you want to do. I bought a RUBI LJ and will most likely swapping the axles because the jeep lust just grows beyond my original plan...
Hope this helps
Mountain Girl
New member
Are you still looking? We are going to sell ours.
Approx 50k miles, 6 speed. Beautiful Jeep. Let me know if you would like more information.
Approx 50k miles, 6 speed. Beautiful Jeep. Let me know if you would like more information.