01_XJ said:
so i have looked and found that there was the Sport, Limited, and 60th anniversary edition in '01.
There was also base (aka SE) and Classic. 60th Anniversary was an option package, but apart from the little badges on the fenders I'm not really sure what else it gave you.
on my xj, it has the black fenders and trim, tape player, regular upholstry, the ecco wheels, no power locks or windows, and it has a tow package w/ tranny cooler(not sure if that was a factory option or aftermarket). so is mine the bare bones base model and the person just bought the wheels, or what?
Sounds like a base model or possibly an unoptioned Sport. Bear in mind that you could mix & match most options across the range, but from the way you're describing it it sounds like it falls into one of those two categories. I'm guessing that the tow package may be factory-original; check the rating sticker on the tow bar to see if it's Chrysler or aftermarket. If it's aftermarket, count yourself lucky that the previous owner saw fit to include a tranny cooler as well.
FWIW, my last XJ was an '01 Sport with the 60th Anniversary Package. It had alloys, power locks, windows, and mirrors, remote locking, and a tape deck with standard 4-speaker sound. No cruise, fogs, leather, power seats, tow package, Up-Country, or overhead console. I6, NP231, D35. It's possible that the 60th package may have thrown in some of the power toys.
Easy way to check this: go to your local Jeep dealer with your VIN and ask them to pull a VIP report. Explain that you want both the build sheet and maintenance/recall history. This'll give you both the spec it was built to as well as any work that's been performed under warranty or for recalls.