I have a 89 2 dr xj with a 3" lift im trying to decide if I want to sell or trade... I want to get a lifted 97+ 4 dr xj ..... what should I ask .... new trac bar new sway bars control arms thermostat, thermostat housing harmonic balancer etc ... just wondering what I could get for it..... I love my 2 door but need and want a 4 door thanks 4 the

 

If its mechanically sound, expect 1200-1500. Maybe a tad more if its a 5 speed ax15

 

I'm in the same process right now, I just listed it as a trade or for sale, if you are not in a hurry to sell or trade. Ask a little higher amount than what the market is and work from there.


The market around Iowa is around 2000 for an xj lifted or not, I'm asking 4000 and have had people calling with trade offers that weren't worth it. But I have gotten a lot of people waiting to come see it tomorrow. I'm probably going to take anything that's close to 4000.

 

I'm wondering why in the hell you would trade or sell an awesome 89 Renix XJ for POS 97+. The only XJs ever made that were better than the Renix XJs were the 91-96 HO XJs. Just my .02.

 

explain the "pos 97+" comment...

 

The casting for the head isnt as good as the older ones and are nore prone to warping.

 

Ah, the head thing. I see.

 

Isn't that only for the 2000+ years?

 

Im not 100% on that.

 

Yes, 00 and 01 had a different head than previous xjs. 0331 i believe, and they are prone to cracking, factory flaw. IMO the very best xj is a 99. Best flowing intake, but had the old style head.

My next xj will be a 99.

 

Wrong big time

 

Even more wrong,

 

Best year of xjs built is a opinion and really is kinda hard to really getting into cause mostly every thing swaps engine wise. and the rest is debateable

 

I depends on what you like. It doesnt get any better IMO then a 99xj sport(no power locks/windows) 4.0, auto, 231, d30, 8.25

Has the upgraded intake(better flow than previous)
Has 29 spline 8.25
Has more comfortable seating
Newer controls (hvac, cruise etc)
Non flawed head
Better emissions control and MPG capabilities

I just like em!! Nothing wrong with a nice late model.

 

I have a 97 with AX-15 4.0L H.O, I'm happy with it. Only real catastrophic thing that has happened was a broken LCA mount, and now I got some unibody damage. I'm pretty rough on this poor little Jeep at evan's creek. I guess its a matter of opinion.