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2009 Jeep Wrangler Unilimted FIRE!

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Old 06-16-2010, 09:25 AM
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Default 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unilimted FIRE!
My 09 Wrangler Unlimited started on fire while driving under normal conditions. GEICO has declared it a total loss and wants to pay out. Chrysler wants to buy my vehicle back and replace it with a similar one. Any suggestions or similar experiences?
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Old 06-16-2010, 09:33 AM
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Let corporate get you one exactly the way you want it and enjoy the heck out of it. If you had any mods done, this cost should also be factored in. Sounds like you got a 2011 about to be ordered.

Chrysler will be kissing your feet for a while over this, take full advantage of it.
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Old 06-16-2010, 09:35 AM
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Only mod was lighting. Did not get a chance to lift.
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Was it auto or standard?
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Did they determine the cause of the fire?

x2 on getting a new one and enjoying it
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It's an Automatic. No, GEICO and Chrysler were unable to determine cause of fire.
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Ya same thing happened to one of my budys 08 sahara unlimited. caught fire and burned to the ground along with 4 other cars around it.
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Originally Posted by kjohn
My 09 Wrangler Unlimited started on fire while driving under normal conditions. GEICO has declared it a total loss and wants to pay out. Chrysler wants to buy my vehicle back and replace it with a similar one. Any suggestions or similar experiences?
Sounds like your putting in your order for a 2011 Rubi, and Chrysler is giving you a free rental car until it's in
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bummer good luck.
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wow! i'd probably go with the rig from Chrysler being worth more than what geico will give you.
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