same here in mass, dealers have for 45+.. keep looking for private you should be able to talk him down a bit too.
mine was posted for 3500 and i talked to him down to 2700. not a great deal but best around for clean inside and outside.

 

I bought mine right outside of DC. 2000 Sport w/ 130k, one owner, super clean, for $2900. $3500 is too high for one w/ 160k on it.

 

Well glad I waited. I am picking up my "new" XJ tomorrow. A white 2000 with 111K. I am paying just over 4k for it but it has a 4.5" lift, 32" tires, a sye, and lower control arms. Very clean though. Is going to need tires soon though and I have to replace the passenger side parking brake cable but thats only a $30 part. All in all I'm happy. Will post pics once I get her home and give her a quick bath.

 

good to go!

 

Check my pictures I got mine for $700. Cost me another $300 to make it pass safety and emissions.
I found it on www.Kijiji.com Well actually www.kijiji.ca but it's the same thing. I like the American site cause it give you a distance from your zip to the poster.
There are great deals out there. You just have to look.

Actually I was looking for a jeep with a blown motor to put my rebuilt 91 in. I was going to spend this much or more on one with a good body. Now I have 2 jeeps!