i need some advice, ive been looking for an xj years 1997-2001 and i found one here locally.a 98, its really nice and clean runs great, the only thing im hesitant on is the high miles. its got over 240xxx. he wants 2800 or best offer. im wondering if i should jump on it or not as i am looking for a daily driver, and seed it to be reliable. what do you guys think?

 

Really tough to give any meaningful advice from a short description of mileage and year on a forum. The miles are significant. The rig is 16 years old. 2800 sounds like about double the price I would pay for something that's rolled along the road that long and far. Although, the 1998 is a pretty good year for the XJ from a design and reliability standpoint. If it checks out mechanically, offer half and go from there.

 

hmmm okay cool i hear that the newer xjs have a cracking head issue i think it was the 99 and 2000? not sure

 

'00-'01 have the 0331 head which has issues...........and maybe a very late build '99 might have it.

 

heres the link if youd like to see it

http://elpaso.craigslist.org/cto/4589961176.html

 

Is the guy the original owner? The Ads in Spanish. Who knows how many hands it's passed through and how it was driven.

 

it already sold lol so on to the next one

what you guys think of this one??

http://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/4591905893.html

 

dont let the 00-01 crack head issue push you away from a good strong cherokee.. if the coolant system is taken care of like it should be it wont be an issue

 

thanks for all the replies guys

this one is nice but its a bit out of my budget:/

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/4593206080.html

 

These guys are asking way too much. I'd blue book it and don't pay more then that. Doesn't matter what parts and money he put into it. You don't get your money back on those things.

 

i know i offered 4k and he still denied it all offended like. its not even long armed, i just really want a clean black one like that

 

JMO, if you start low balling peeps via text & e-mail without even making an effort to see the vehicle in person you can expect to get blown off. I don't even bother to respond to inquires like that. If a person is asking $5200 & you show up with $4800 in hand you might be able to cut a deal. All depends on attitude who knows the asking price can go up as well as down.

 

Wrong. Head cracking on those happen regardless of cooling system maintenance.

It IS an issue on those. If you buy one, have plenty of money in the bank to fix it later.

It may already be cracked when you buy it.

 

What's your budget? Is really what it comes down too. Is 2wd out of the question? Or you want 4wd?

 

I would love to go check it out but it's also like 4 hrs away from me so yeah not going to drive out there for nothing . Anyway! I am looking for a 4 wheel drive. There are a few here in town but the price is way to high for what they are that's why I'm willing to travel a bit to get one I'd say around 4000 is my budget. Cuz I still would like to buy 37s for it lol