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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Okay guys, ive been living the hard life with a 2wd xj. Its a 96 and i love it to death just wish i could wheel it. The other night i was approached by a man selling a black 2door 96 4wheel with mud tires. For ... wait for it ... ONLY $800. Im going to look at it today after school at 2:30. WHat do i look at to see if its any good? I know cooling system and under carriage.... im so excited!!!
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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800? I'd buy and hit the trails. That's a fair price around here.
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I know , he came to me asked me how i like mine then said he was selling it cheap. Runs and drives. I just wanna make sure i dont get a clunker.
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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runs and drives....score, all you need now is ....stops
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Willys55
runs and drives....score, all you need now is ....stops
and "runs reliably"
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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meh, it's an $800 Jeep. I would be more concerned with the trans and TC, even if the engine is crap you can always convert your current 2wd to 4wd using the parts off it.
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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owners says its in good condition just has like 8 cars
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Runs? Clean title? Not rusted? $800 ? You could use as a trail rig and keep your 2wd xj for daily driving. But expect no carpet, headliner, cigarette burns, probably leaks oil, might need a motor, engine, tranny and t case rebuild . Meh.. 'sup to you man.
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