First jeep. Is this a good buy?
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First jeep. Is this a good buy?
The ad has been removed from craigslist or I'd link it.
The jeep is:
$3500
1996 SE
4.0L
AX15
4x4 (still checking on 231 or 242)
Listed as having new:
3.5" Lift
Wheels
Mud tires
Cat
I stopped by and looked it over my lunch hour.
-Driver side drip guard rusty (missing a cap-piece it seems)
-Minor fender-bender front left side, difficult to notice, pushed in maybe 1/2"
-Unsure of the rear axle, something I plan to check (for the 8.25)
-Interior is pretty clean but stock (Jeep was 14 years in public service in Washington)
-Didn't notice any rust when I took a look underneath, but I plan to check closer, especially passenger side and above gas tank.
-Looks to have new valve cover and hoses/wiring
Going for a test drive soon, check the 4x4 and for DW. Other than that, how does it sound? This is my first jeep and I want to keep it until it's no longer repairable (or I'm no longer repairable).
The jeep is:
$3500
1996 SE
4.0L
AX15
4x4 (still checking on 231 or 242)
Listed as having new:
3.5" Lift
Wheels
Mud tires
Cat
I stopped by and looked it over my lunch hour.
-Driver side drip guard rusty (missing a cap-piece it seems)
-Minor fender-bender front left side, difficult to notice, pushed in maybe 1/2"
-Unsure of the rear axle, something I plan to check (for the 8.25)
-Interior is pretty clean but stock (Jeep was 14 years in public service in Washington)
-Didn't notice any rust when I took a look underneath, but I plan to check closer, especially passenger side and above gas tank.
-Looks to have new valve cover and hoses/wiring
Going for a test drive soon, check the 4x4 and for DW. Other than that, how does it sound? This is my first jeep and I want to keep it until it's no longer repairable (or I'm no longer repairable).
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Correct and correct.
Thanks for the help. Been looking for a suitable, reasonably priced jeep for about 6 months now. Everyone out here wants a mint.
Thanks for the help. Been looking for a suitable, reasonably priced jeep for about 6 months now. Everyone out here wants a mint.
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Found a new possibility. I've resigned to the fact that I just need to buy a good condition jeep and then install the specific parts I want later.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...679839591.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...679839591.html
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Found a new possibility. I've resigned to the fact that I just need to buy a good condition jeep and then install the specific parts I want later.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...679839591.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...679839591.html
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KBB seems to be around 3600 to 3850. It's an auto, but I've been trying for a 5 speed for about 6 months and found nothing in a good price range.
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Here are some good ones for ya
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2684178548.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2677101057.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2681757995.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/2673278468.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/2677271216.html
Brandon
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2684178548.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2677101057.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2681757995.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/2673278468.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/2677271216.html
Brandon
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Year: 1991
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Thanks for the links. The 1990 seems pretty good, but isn't that the Renix engine? What's the consensus of the Renix vs. the Chrysler?
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