Looking for XJ under $1000.. Where to start?
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Looking for XJ under $1000.. Where to start?
I really want to find an XJ under 1K for a fixer-upper to work on before I get my license and a much better shape vehicle. Problem is, I don't really know where to start. I'm currently searching on places like AutoTrader and Cars.com, but haven't really found anything. Where should I be looking?
My criteria is:
'91 - '01 ( '01 won't happen but just throwing it in there)
Running 4.0L
I desire a stick, but will deal with an auto.
Not in horrible shape, but needs some TLC
That's it. Would love a little help and advice guys! Thanks!
Chris.
My criteria is:
'91 - '01 ( '01 won't happen but just throwing it in there)
Running 4.0L
I desire a stick, but will deal with an auto.
Not in horrible shape, but needs some TLC
That's it. Would love a little help and advice guys! Thanks!
Chris.
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Only problem with Craiglist is that I can't narrow it down and kick out the Grand's from my search. At least 75% are Grand Cherokees. But that's where I'm looking now.
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yea thats were i looked when i was looking...and the good thing is if you put the max price of 1000 then most grand cherokees dont end up there
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Just found a nice two-door 5-Speed! What do you think?:
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/1894537463.html
I think I'm going to e-mail him. How difficult is brake work?
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/1894537463.html
I think I'm going to e-mail him. How difficult is brake work?
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How old are you? brakes are basicaly all easy, im sure you have a friend who can do them, if not, go to your schools auto shop and make friends, the guys in there will deffintly help you, i dont know about your school but my school loves trucks and jeeps and we have alot of nice ones.
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I'm with DCM, make friends with the auto shop kids. We're all pretty chill guys.
I'd avoid the one that's been in the accident, it probably needs a lot more than what the guy says. Brakes are pretty simple, you could probably find a how-to on this forum.
Also, to make the searching easier and to weed out the grand's, simply type into the search bar "cherokee, -grand". it works.
I'd avoid the one that's been in the accident, it probably needs a lot more than what the guy says. Brakes are pretty simple, you could probably find a how-to on this forum.
Also, to make the searching easier and to weed out the grand's, simply type into the search bar "cherokee, -grand". it works.
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How old are you? brakes are basicaly all easy, im sure you have a friend who can do them, if not, go to your schools auto shop and make friends, the guys in there will deffintly help you, i dont know about your school but my school loves trucks and jeeps and we have alot of nice ones.
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back when i was looking on craigslist for a jeep, i couldn't find a thing under 1500 that was in good condition most needed massive repair work, i live in ohio also. I eventually ended up going with my ZJ and i love it only thing I want to do is swap the t-case full time 4x4 with the 4.0 makes it slow( well thats all i want to do besides the lift and other fun stuff)
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Dont count that out..... I bought my stock 01 for $500.
Found it with the rear hatch glass broken out and 2 bald flat tires but it was a one owner, never wrecked, ran and drove and everything worked on it. Saw it sitting in someones back yard for a cpl of months and stopped to ask about it. Price started at $1200, I had $500 cash in my pocket and offered it and they took it.
Best advice I can give ya is be patient, have cash ready if a deal pops up, and always offer lower than what they are asking for it.
Found it with the rear hatch glass broken out and 2 bald flat tires but it was a one owner, never wrecked, ran and drove and everything worked on it. Saw it sitting in someones back yard for a cpl of months and stopped to ask about it. Price started at $1200, I had $500 cash in my pocket and offered it and they took it.
Best advice I can give ya is be patient, have cash ready if a deal pops up, and always offer lower than what they are asking for it.
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Nevermind, just realized this was already been posted.