In simple terms, you scored, big time. Those early-ish Jamis MTBs are fantastic. I have a similar era Klein, and was still considering at the time getting a Jamis. I would say something like, "if I were to get a new bike" or "my next one will be" a Jamis, almost every week. They have a smooth, confident handling ride--not as flashy as the Fat Cities or Kleins of the day, but every bit the quality, and a ride quality I still remember and pine after from test rides (serious, off-road, multi-hour long winter rides in Alaska). Great bike!