J8 "Sarge" Jeep on sale everywhere but here!

[haven]

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.ph...urope-asia-latin-america-and-the-middle-east/

The Jeep J8, built in a plant in Egypt, is a long wheelbase version of the Wrangler, with leaf springs in back supporting a small pickup bed, and powered by a 2.8L VM Motori diesel (295 lb-ft of torque).

the vehicle was designed for military use, but the public's response has been positive, and Jeep decided to put it on sale in Europe, the Middle East, and South America. In other words, everywhere but here!

Hope springs eternal, so maybe we'll see some version of the J8 on US soil in the future. It would make a great foundation for an expo vehicle like the Earthroamer XV-JP.

Chip Haven

 

[Atticus_1354]

It continues to amaze me that nobody will release a small diesel utility vehicle when they would not even need to put that much extra work in to it. You would think someone would catch on to the fact that diesel swaps are huge right now and people will pay money for it.

 

[jh504]

All I know is that I would love to get my hands on one of those, I have been watching to see if they will be available to any public. I might have to move to SA just so I can get one. Then I can get that Hilux I have always dreamed about too!:sombrero:

 

[02TahoeMD]

There was an article in one of the big four wheeler magazines last month with the J8 Sarge as it's cover article. Seems that the Dodge Skunk Works got to import 2 into the US for R&D. I was very impressed by it. Way cool ride, I wish they would import them here.

 

[TheGillz]

Call your congresspersons about emissions regulations.

 

[Skylinerider]

I would love the JT.

We need a small pickup back here in the US. The new tacoma is huge.

 

[ujoint]

Yea, we NEED it, WANT it, HAVE TO have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[1leglance]

wow that is cool...
would it really be that far off from our current emissions standards..
I agree with another poster that you need to pass on your thoughts to your political leaders and to Jeep...
Emails, phone calls, prove how bad you want it...oh and I am going away to write emails now.

 

[Westy]

Call your congresspersons about emissions regulations.

x2...that is the biggest issue.

 

[Lynn]

Well, just to put a positive spin on it...

By the time we can import a military surplus one (25 years) there should be a bountiful supply of parts world-wide.

I know, I really had to reach for that one.

 

[gary in ohio]

How about a Cummuns turbo diesel wrangler.

http://www.armyjeeps.net/2000special/2000_special_wrangle.htm

2000 Special Forces Jeep Wrangler

This jeep was a combined project with Jeep, Cummins and Commercial and Military systems Company Inc., of Augusta Georgia. It was built to meet the needs of Special Forces in locations where a HMMWV is either Too large or too conspicuous. As far as I can find, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) bought 30 of these for use in places like Colombia and the Philippines. Israel also bought a number. This particular example was used at trade shows and was sold off a few years ago after sitting in storage.

Features:
2000 Jeep Wrangler model, factory extended wheel base to to 103 inches plus additional rear extension of 7 inches.
Cummins B3.3T Turbo Diesel Engine with 105 horse power, 289 ft. pounds of torque, up to 30 MPG.
Rhino Lined Green Interior
Armored floor protection under driver/passenger
Custom grill guard
Blackout lights + IR driving light
Custom rear bumper with full spare, two fuel cans, antenna
Five Goodrich mud terrain tires on American Racing wheels
Smittybilt frame protection
Advanced Adaptors Slip Yoke Eliminator Transfer Case
Heavy duty drive shaft
Heavy duty 5 speed AX-15 gear box
Pro Comp 2" Suspension Kit with coil srings and gas shocks
Power brakes
Power steering
Steel security console
Troop seats
Full soft top with removable door tops
Locking gas cap
AM/FM/CD radio
Upper security communications console with simulated SATCOM radio
Cordura Mil-Spec green seat covers with MOLLE attachments and pouches
Optima yellow top gel cell battery
Less that 2000 miles since new
Clear Ohio title

Price: $ 27,500.00 or best offer SOLD
Location: South West Ohio

 

[haven]

That SOCOM jeep is a thing of beauty!

 

[4Rescue]

Call your congresspersons about emissions regulations.

Why? Euro emisions regs are just as stringent as our new regs are... there's something else going on here.

Cheers

Dave

 

[TheGillz]

Why? Euro emisions regs are just as stringent as our new regs are... there's something else going on here.

Cheers

Dave

I have to respectfully disagree. Europe has a diesel option in nearly all models, and none of them can be shipped over here without expensive modifications. Same with gas. I subscribe to Car & Driver and every month they have all the new and future cars featured and the editors and I are both disappointed when many of the European models don't make it over here, mostly due to California Emissions standards. (california is like 40% of the US new car market)

Mercedes only just this month made their 3.0 Diesel 50 state approved.

 

[4Rescue]

I have to respectfully disagree. Europe has a diesel option in nearly all models, and none of them can be shipped over here without expensive modifications. Same with gas. I subscribe to Car & Driver and every month they have all the new and future cars featured and the editors and I are both disappointed when many of the European models don't make it over here, mostly due to California Emissions standards. (california is like 40% of the US new car market)

Mercedes only just this month made their 3.0 Diesel 50 state approved.

I'm a CD reader as well as a big time auto-nut, and the fact is that these " extensive mods" Do NOTHING to the car that is truly nessescary. CARB's standards are not as stringent as the new EURO10 (?) standards... So why would it be dificult to bring the car here? the Answer? Beuracracy.