well, ive been looking patiently for about 3 months and still havent found the one for me but i figured id start this thread so i can get some input from yall about pricing and just yalls opinion...

to give yall an idea of what im looking for i really wan a 91 or above and i will be using it as a dd untill i can get enough money to build it up then it will be a dd and weekend warior. i really want it to have a good looking body and under 200k

the current one im going after is a 98 that has 177k and 'runs great' the seller is asking 2500 (overpriced imo)

pics:

 

do those pics work?

 

What rear end does it have d35 or 8.25?

What kinda shape is it in?

And just at first glance I do think 2500 is a bit high

 

yea, its not a bad XJ, but notta 2500 dollar XJ....id try to talk him down to 1800 or so...maybe even 1500.....that sounds more resonable to me anyways

 

well from what i (think) ive heard since its a 98 it would have an 8.25...

looks like its run into somethin too

 

Leo, where are you? Look farther out than your area. A short flight or drive and you can score a really nice XJ w/$3k. And I mean REALLY nice.

 

Not possible to BUY the perfect Jeep. Jeep are bbuilt not bought

 

x2

 

well...

A. i mean perfect for me
and
B. as you will notice the jeep im looking at is bone stock, even a dummy would know that that must mean im not looking for an allready built jeep

 

The closest to perfect, in a 8 - 25 year old, used XJ. Will be the XJ within yor budget, newest, fewest miles, least damage and best condition you can find. It WILL not met all of the requirements, look for the one that is closest. Realize the newest you will find will have been built in 2001 or before. It WILL need repairs, prior to any mods you have planned. Avoid modded rigs, that includes exhaust and intake mods, not just lifts. All modifications from stock, point to a rig that was used as a toy either on the street or trail.

Simply put, you find the XJ you can afford, and make it perfect. Even if you find the perfect XJ, it will have problems, just due to its age.

 

thats some great advice, especially about mods. (ive heard it from my dad but it helps coming from someone else)

but i still dont think you get what i mean by perfect... its kinda like getting a dog, you see it and... its perfect

 

Allright, what do yall think about this one:


its got 119k on it with only one owner and hes asking $2100 for it... i think its just the most basic xj you can get...

theres a ton more pics here: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/1413199561.html

thanks
-Leo

 

That is to much for a 94 Leo. You keep looking and the right one will come a long. I'm glad you are not jumping on the first one you find and are taking the time to look and get opinions.

 

Dealers are rip offs...you can get the same jeep from a private party for a grand. And trust me the dealer doesn't do anything to it except shine it up for you.

 

Mileage: 89,122
Body Style: SUV
Exterior Color: Stone White
Interior Color: Gray
VIN: 1J4FF58S6YL221067
Engine: 4.0L I6
Transmission: AUTO 4SPD
Drivetrain: 4X4
Doors: 5
Title: Clear



how about that one, 2900$