1981 Jeep CJ-5 Base
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178 days at this dealer
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The CJ-5 is the classic short-wheelbase Jeep, the one that defined off-road fun for a generation. It rides like a truck from the 1940s, which is exactly what you want when the pavement ends. You get two seats, a tiny cargo area behind them, and a removable soft top that makes summer drives unforgettable. The CJ-5's simple leaf-spring suspension and solid axles are easy to work on, and parts are everywhere. The Base is the simplest CJ-5 you could buy in 1981, skipping the Renegade and Golden Eagle trims' flashy decals and comfort upgrades. Its 4.2L I6 and manual transmission give you enough low-end grunt to crawl over rocks, though highway cruising is a noisy affair. You get the same rugged Dana 44 axles and leaf springs as the pricier trims, just without the carpet or chrome.
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Miles Overview
The CJ-5 is the classic short-wheelbase Jeep, the one that defined off-road fun for a generation. It rides like a truck from the 1940s, which is exactly what you want when the pavement ends. You get two seats, a tiny cargo area behind them, and a removable soft top that makes summer drives unforgettable. The CJ-5's simple leaf-spring suspension and solid axles are easy to work on, and parts are everywhere. The Base is the simplest CJ-5 you could buy in 1981, skipping the Renegade and Golden Eagle trims' flashy decals and comfort upgrades. Its 4.2L I6 and manual transmission give you enough low-end grunt to crawl over rocks, though highway cruising is a noisy affair. You get the same rugged Dana 44 axles and leaf springs as the pricier trims, just without the carpet or chrome.
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178 days at this dealer
Listed for a while, though scarce inventory favors the seller.
1 active alternative
Similar vehicles nationwide
Limited availability reduces your negotiating room.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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Tanque Verde Motors is a independent dealer in Tucson, AZ. Their documentation fee is $499.
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