Hi Y'all, this is my first post and new to the forums. I've been looking at/for XJ's for awhile and not been an easy task finding a stock one for a Daily driver. I found this one the other day.

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...l&cardist=5950

I've seen it in person and it looks nice, haven't had the time to test drive it or talk to a salesman. Planning on goin tomorrow to do that. Price is about a thousand over KBB suggested retail. What would be a good price to offer?

Adam

 

Almost 7k? Here that would go for 3k

 

2000's should have the newer style heads that seem to be a concern. As well as low pinion front d30 that makes lifted drive line angles steeper. $7k is pretty steep. Really depends what your trying to do with it.

3-4k would be good to fair price.

Otherwise Keep your eye out for 98-99 xjs.

 

thanks for the quick replies.

Not sure what I plan on doing with a XJ, other than bein a reliable daily driver under $10K. I've always wanted to do some offroading or at least have that capability.

 

yea thats too much money. I'd pay $3800. i payed 2400 for my 99 that was in pretty damn good condition with 160k miles.

 

Huge profit for seller id say,looks decent though, your money your choice.

 

That's the problem with buying from a dealership, they always want more than the actual value of the vehicle so they can meet their proffit margine.
That one should be around $6,300 (if it's in mint condition which is doubtful) according to kbb.

 

Around here that would fetch for about $4.5k. The bulk of which would be that it looks rust free. Realistically however, $3.5k seems a fair asking price. I would personally keep an eye out for a 98 - 99.

 

Check this one out. Should be in your area.

http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/ctd/3162694709.html

If you have the cash:

http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/ctd/3161092665.html

Talk them down to $3800 if the mileage is good.

 

Yea, that is WAY too much for that thing... i have a '97 that i paid $900 bucks for and i havent had a single problem out of it yet.

Just take your time and look for the right one to fit your needs... just because someone has a low price on something does not mean that it is not still a good vehicle and visa-versa.

 

I like this one the best http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/ctd/3161092665.html

 

146,000 miles for 7 grand??? id tell hime 3 grand best offer

 

7g is high for a stock XJ. It would prolly go 4-5 around here.

 

I just, well in May, gave $3350.00 for an 01 Sport with 130k on it