FOURTH try at buying an XJ
02-04-2012, 05:28 PM
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Year: 1988
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no location, he said he was 2hr away from the autotrader jeep which was in MD... i like your jeep tho, id buy it... but i have a nice platform already, actually im flyin into TX in july,..im sure it will be gone buy then tho....
02-04-2012, 06:19 PM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cyl
Originally Posted by Modestmike
Where are you located. I have a nice 2000 for sale. Just bought a new tundra. I want 3k...firm on price.
02-04-2012, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cosmo11
i would scope craigslist, because in my area you can buy a bad ***** finished XJ for that kinda money
02-04-2012, 07:47 PM
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Year: 1999
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Originally Posted by luckyAD80
I have been. They usually aren't in the best shape/mileage. Are the 00-01 heads really that bad and how hard are they to fix?
02-04-2012, 07:50 PM
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Also kbb overprieces vehicles all the time my goal is to try to get it 2k under blue book i usually go by nada trade in for good deals but cash talks so if you go thier with a bit less cash say no more than 5000 theyd take it im sure if not u have to stand your ground
02-04-2012, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Erkmed XJ
I was reading up the other day that it could happen pretty much randomly ull slowly start to leak radiator fluid and it will get uglier. Overheating doesnt help it last longerthats for sure but its happened to some people with 15-20k miles. I wouldnt get an 00-01 unless i knew for a fact it was good and got a few thousand mile warranty
02-04-2012, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyAD80
Can I change the head before it happens? This is concerning.
02-04-2012, 08:22 PM
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woah, hold on now! just cause the 0331 is prone to cracking doesnt mean everyone ever cracks... a common problem is just that, "common problem" not everyone ever made
02-05-2012, 12:43 PM
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Check out this one too if you are inclined to spend that much:
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/2825431063.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/2832096453.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/2833241553.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2831400259.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/2825431063.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/2832096453.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/2833241553.html
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2831400259.html