How long did it take you to get approved for hrjc? It's been 3 or 4 days since I signed up, but I'm still not approved.

 

I waited a few days and checked the website again and I had been accepted. I think it was the third day.

 

It shouldn't be much longer. They don't decide whether or not you should be approved I think it's just the way meetup.com has it setup. If you don't get approved in another day or so lemme know and I'll Facebook one of the organizers.

 

Thanks,

I was starting to wonder if I got denied since I don't actually own a jeep right now.


Another question. How many miles on 4.0 straight 6 would you feel comfortable with?

I have been looking for a fairly stock 97-99 for between 2 and 3k and most of them have about 200k on them. This won't be a daily driver but I still need it to be able to get to WV a couple times a year and not break down in the woods.

If it seems to be taken care of, would that mileage scare you away?

 

Go to autotrader and search for what your looking for, I just found a bunch that have between 100k to 160k within 300 miles some within 200 miles that are only a few hundred over $3000. I'm sure you could talk them down a little bit. I found mine in new york, a 2000 Cherokee limited with 66000 miles and I talked him down to 5500 so anythings possible.

 

The 4.0 is definitely able to go 300k, but getting into high mileage line that I don't know. How they've been treated really comes into play.

No we have a couple guys searching for their first jeep so they shouldn't have denied you four that.

 

At 200k, take a VERY GOOD look at the maintenance records. If it's been treated well and taken care of, 200k is nothing. But you're looking at a slew of problems throughout the drive-train if it's been abused. For me, it's not so much mileage that scares me as it is the history of the vehicle. If there aren't maintenance records, I'm gonna be extremely cautious, no matter the mileage. You can kill a vehicle with only 15k on it if you really abuse it, or you can have a 300k+ vehicle that runs perfectly. If you have any questions on anything, take it to a reputable mechanic to look it over.

 

Got an email today regarding hrjc. Denied because I don't currently own a jeep.
Not a big deal, just a point of info.

Closed on the refi of my house on wed. I am all clear now to buy once
I find the one.

 

Hmm, didn't know HRJC had that rule. Makes sense though considering it is a Jeep Club. Well hey, guess that just means we REALLY gotta find you one.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3177027427.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3113433288.html

There are some older ones (pre 97) and some newer ones (00-01) on CL right now too for decent prices. I know you were looking for a 97-99 though. The 00-01's aren't bad, just gotta make sure the cooling system is in top shape due to the 0331 head Chrysler used on the 4.0 those years.

 

I've been eyeing that red one. I'm up the mountains till Sunday
And planned on calling about it then

I am thinking I want to stay more stock and do the mods myself as needed.
Unless I was really sure about the previous owner I'd be more worried about things done half assed. At least that is what I have found with all the motorcycles I have bought and sold.

Anybody wanna check the red one out with me? Glad to buy you your favorite 6 pack.

 

I'll go look at it. Just let me know when. I'm off at 5 each day and Wednesday's really the only bad day for me next week.

 

I'll go too if I'm fre.

 

What's "fre" Mike?

I'm just kidding you are the most awesome person EVER!

 

i bought mine with confidence at 215K. just make sure that you do a good once over with it. if everything seems fine and well taken care of i see no reason you cant get 300K out of it.

 

Totally uncool to edit my post and make yourself look better. Me thinks the moderation has gone to your head. J/K man, you are the most awesome person ever