Another "what would you pay", and another question
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Another "what would you pay", and another question
Hey all, I know buying an already modded XJ can be a pro or a con depending on a lot of factors. I've been looking at unmolested examples to wrench on myself but this one keeps catching my eye. Price seems a little high for something that can't even be test driven, but if the mods were done correctly, does it make it priced appropriately? Thoughts? Opinions?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5061439198.html
And since I'm already here, I'll ask what your thoughts are on buying an already "fixed up" vehicle?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5061439198.html
And since I'm already here, I'll ask what your thoughts are on buying an already "fixed up" vehicle?
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Hey all, I know buying an already modded XJ can be a pro or a con depending on a lot of factors. I've been looking at unmolested examples to wrench on myself but this one keeps catching my eye. Price seems a little high for something that can't even be test driven, but if the mods were done correctly, does it make it priced appropriately? Thoughts? Opinions?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5061439198.html
And since I'm already here, I'll ask what your thoughts are on buying an already "fixed up" vehicle?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5061439198.html
And since I'm already here, I'll ask what your thoughts are on buying an already "fixed up" vehicle?
Buying one already "fixed up" as you said has it's pros and cons. But I would say more cons than pros, as a majority of people go with the cheapest options available to get what they want. You are MUCH better off starting on the ground floor, and KNOWING what you're getting. My .02
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Good input, thanks. I'll keep looking, but am going to keep an eye on this one too. Watch the price, maybe see it in person. Can't hurt to look.
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If it doesn't move under its own power, it's a parts car. "Just a fuel pump" is very rarely true. If you can't test drive a vehicle for any reason, assume the worst, and set its value accordingly. XJs are awesome, but they're certainly not rare or hard to come by. No real reason to flush money on a stacked gamble, buying ANY used car is enough of a gamble as it is.
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Take a can of ether starter fluid unhook the intake tubing and spray it while someone cranks it.If it starts and runs a few secs then it really is a fuel problem.If it won't start or sounds like a bag of nickles in a clothes dryer its got other problems.
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That's what I was thinking.
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Not TOO badly priced, but I'd walk on it. Guy can't even tell you what gears it has. Which means he got it from someone else, and jumped into it. Now it's more headache for him, so he's selling it. You already know it doesn't run and drive. Might be some simple fixes, and it looks clean, but looks can be very deceiving. IF you decide to check it out, take it to a trustworthy mechanic.
Buying one already "fixed up" as you said has it's pros and cons. But I would say more cons than pros, as a majority of people go with the cheapest options available to get what they want. You are MUCH better off starting on the ground floor, and KNOWING what you're getting. My .02
Buying one already "fixed up" as you said has it's pros and cons. But I would say more cons than pros, as a majority of people go with the cheapest options available to get what they want. You are MUCH better off starting on the ground floor, and KNOWING what you're getting. My .02
Yes most buy the cheapest junk they can to do something sorry to say. Sad to say I'm not one of them just the opposite and buy the best then save the receipts for them then only to get a small return on the dollar.
If it doesn't move under its own power, it's a parts car. "Just a fuel pump" is very rarely true. If you can't test drive a vehicle for any reason, assume the worst, and set its value accordingly. XJs are awesome, but they're certainly not rare or hard to come by. No real reason to flush money on a stacked gamble, buying ANY used car is enough of a gamble as it is.
A parts car it is and the quality of the parts judge its worth.
This will tell you if that part is true and glad he brought it up.
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