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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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OOOooooooo NO!!!!!!!!!!Look what the wife found in the shed! My custom shackles,looks like plan A is back in action!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Hey folks! Brand new here, and I'm unsure if this is the right place to put this, but I figured it would help to get some local knowledge on the subject. (If I'm in the wrong, please let me know!)

I'm interested in joining the XJ ranks, and this will be my first time purchasing an older vehicle, so I'm in the learn as I go phase for a lot of things.

That being said, I found a local 2001 stock XJ - around 130k miles, in seemingly pristine condition. They're asking $7k for it though - seemed a little high at a glance. It would be used as my "toy" primarily, but also needs to be driven as my normal vehicle - although I drive a whopping 400 miles a month, tops.

Is that price too high for that model vehicle? The price isn't an issue, but I don't want to overpay and end up putting more money into it just to get it serviceable.

Thanks in advance everyone - hope to be a part of the crew soon.
-Blake

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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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They are lil high on the price. I know someone that bought a 01 xj stock with 65k miles for that price. And I thought he paid a lil much. And for it being a toy once you start doing mods your gonna have a lot of money in it for very little. I would try and get the price down or find one a lil cheaper that you won't be afraid of throwing money into and tearing it up. I dd mine and wheel it when I get a chance and I have 1500 in mine already and I havent done much just tires steering and lift and my lift only cost $80.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonfiggy
Hey folks! Brand new here, and I'm unsure if this is the right place to put this, but I figured it would help to get some local knowledge on the subject. (If I'm in the wrong, please let me know!)

I'm interested in joining the XJ ranks, and this will be my first time purchasing an older vehicle, so I'm in the learn as I go phase for a lot of things.

That being said, I found a local 2001 stock XJ - around 130k miles, in seemingly pristine condition. They're asking $7k for it though - seemed a little high at a glance. It would be used as my "toy" primarily, but also needs to be driven as my normal vehicle - although I drive a whopping 400 miles a month, tops.

Is that price too high for that model vehicle? The price isn't an issue, but I don't want to overpay and end up putting more money into it just to get it serviceable.

Thanks in advance everyone - hope to be a part of the crew soon.
-Blake
That is way over priced... You can find xjs in pretty good shape for half that amount... IMO 95-96 is the best years.. Good luck on the search though
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Thanks for the input everyone.
Looks like I'll keep my eyes peeled. I'm in no hurry to buy - currently driving a 2009 Dodge Ram. But as I mentioned, my driving needs have changed with a new job that allows me to telecommute. I've always wanted a jeep and figure this a good time to start the hunt.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonfiggy
Thanks for the input everyone.
Looks like I'll keep my eyes peeled. I'm in no hurry to buy - currently driving a 2009 Dodge Ram. But as I mentioned, my driving needs have changed with a new job that allows me to telecommute. I've always wanted a jeep and figure this a good time to start the hunt.
1st off welcome! If you are enter rested in jeeps,this is a good place to start... A lot of folks to help around here! Well blue book value on a package 2001 XJ well to over priced even on some car lots they looked like they go for $3,500.xx to $5,000.xxAnd well 130,000 miles high miles that price to.......any way 130k miles you are just breaking that jeep in! Really you can find better priced one and still get looks you want.Most of the time! And well as far as you want post go for it,any one that see you questons,any all that usauly that sine here will answer the best we can!, Ok we will kick answer around and help you the best we can!Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! WELCOME
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonfiggy
Hey folks! Brand new here, and I'm unsure if this is the right place to put this, but I figured it would help to get some local knowledge on the subject. (If I'm in the wrong, please let me know!)

I'm interested in joining the XJ ranks, and this will be my first time purchasing an older vehicle, so I'm in the learn as I go phase for a lot of things.

That being said, I found a local 2001 stock XJ - around 130k miles, in seemingly pristine condition. They're asking $7k for it though - seemed a little high at a glance. It would be used as my "toy" primarily, but also needs to be driven as my normal vehicle - although I drive a whopping 400 miles a month, tops.

Is that price too high for that model vehicle? The price isn't an issue, but I don't want to overpay and end up putting more money into it just to get it serviceable.

Thanks in advance everyone - hope to be a part of the crew soon.
-Blake
Welcome to the fray.. LOL Don't want me giving u advice on price on an xj I'm cheap.. LOL. Where is you're general location? That also sets the value. Woodie and I find good xj's all time for under $1,500...
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Wow! Pretty active bunch around here. That's actually really exciting - most outdoor forums have little no to activity in the Oklahoma area.

I live in Midwest City, a few miles from Tinker AFB - but I can be seen frequenting Edmond, and make the occasional jog down to Lake Texoma to embrace my roots

I definitely am interested in a new toy - that's for sure. Initially I was looking at Wranglers, but after some consideration, figured I could get quite a bit more for my money in the Cherokee arena - and I've always been partial to the XJs.

I really appreciate the warm welcome everyone - if you see a diamond in the rough (not too rough mechanically, unless I can pay one of you guys with lots of beer to help me fix it) then let me know! $7k sounded like a lot for what I was getting, but I'd jump all over $3-$5k in a flash.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Welcome Bon... We have a few Craigslist junkies who would love to look at xjs all day long for you
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Who's headed to total car care tonight? I will be there for a little bit.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Idk yet I'm going to try and get mine going. Maybe make a run to gruber this weekend.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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I would like to try and make it up there for a lil bit
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by woodie99
Who's headed to total car care tonight? I will be there for a little bit.
Thought. I had a chance to go tonight . No sighted. So next Thursday is a better bet.......
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Hey guys, so I think its time to get rid of the XJ. If you're interested in a heck of a rig, see my link below and I'll let it go for $6000 firm to someone on here.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3329483571.html

I'm located in DFW area of Texas.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:38 AM
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