Used Sunrider Questions

[Rental01]

2024 JLUR. I found a bunch of used sunriders on FB Marketplace. Is there anything I need to look for if I get one through there, like if there was a bad one that needs to be avoided, or a list of parts to make sure that I get?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

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[rcadden]

The warranty is non-transferable. If you buy direct from Bestop (including on Amazon) you get a lifetime warranty.

 

[Rental01]

The warranty is non-transferable. If you buy direct from Bestop (including on Amazon) you get a lifetime warranty.

Yikes - that's a good point. Thanks!

 

[BXFXJeep]

I would show up, install, open close and inspect for damage, not sure there is anything else you can do.

Price must also be right, any signs of damage/abuse I would completely avoid it.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

2024 JLUR. I found a bunch of used sunriders on FB Marketplace. Is there anything I need to look for if I get one through there, like if there was a bad one that needs to be avoided, or a list of parts to make sure that I get?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

@Rental01

You will see used Sunrider's for sale here on the the JL forum, the JT Forum, on Craigslist on FaceBook Market place and elsewhere....

Buyer Beware ....

Be very very careful buying a used Bestop Sunrider for JL / JT.

You do not want to buy one that has a broken, old style, Z-Clip.

A Broken z-clip will see you having increased wind noise, water intrusion, fabric top not laying right ...

SO, if you do not see a Z-Clip or the new style hardware, firmly attached on each side of the main cable, and or fraying of the cable close to the cable attachment point, do not buy.

When Bestop replaces a SR under warranty, 99% of the time they do not ask for it back... with that said guys/gals are selling their used problematic Sunriders after they get their replacement SR from Bestop.

By the way, Bestop does not warranty, SR'ers you buy used.

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[Rental01]

@Rental01

You will see used Sunrider's for sale here on the the JL forum, the JT Forum, on Craigslist on FaceBook Market place and elsewhere....

Buyer Beware ....

Be very very careful buying a used Bestop Sunrider for JL / JT.

You do not want to buy one that has a broken, old style, Z-Clip.

A Broken z-clip will see you having increased wind noise, water intrusion, fabric top not laying right ...

SO, if you do not see a Z-Clip or the new style hardware, firmly attached on each side of the main cable, and or fraying of the cable close to the cable attachment point, do not buy.

When Bestop replaces a SR under warranty, 99% of the time they do not ask for it back... with that said guys/gals are selling their used problematic Sunriders after they get their replacement SR from Bestop.

By the way, Bestop does not warranty, SR'ers you buy used.

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Yup - This is what I've kind of settled on - Going to wait a bit until we move then order a new one from Bestop.

Thanks all for your help!

 

[rcadden]

Yup - This is what I've kind of settled on - Going to wait a bit until we move then order a new one from Bestop.

Thanks all for your help!

Good call - you won't be disappointed. It ain't cheap, but my sunrider is probably the best thing I've bought for my Jeep since I got it.

 

[Rental01]

Realistically, how often do these go on sale? Is this fairly common or should I just jump on it now?

 

[rcadden]

Realistically, how often do these go on sale? Is this fairly common or should I just jump on it now?

I paid $855 when I bought mine back in 2021, so I'm going to say this is probably a pretty good deal. I bought mine on Amazon so maybe check there, but otherwise yeah that's about right.

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