tssguy123

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3431689416.html

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...34939855&Log=0

It's passed emissions, blah blah. First owner. Kinda high miles, but from what I hear XJs are bulletproof. Any opinions?

odgreen

Not a bad deal.

tssguy123

Oh, yeah, a question I forgot to add. I can just remove that plastic trim from the doors, correct? There aren't any holes in the body?

mitchlikesbikes

correct.

just for reference, i paid 1200 for my 96 sport 4wd with 225k. i have had to do about 300 in maintanence (but i do it myself so a shop would have cost at least triple for what i've done). that price seems kinda steep for a 2wd with an extra 50k on top of mine, but i may be wrong. it does appear to be pretty mint though. my body isn't in great shape either

tssguy123

I really care about a good shape body. 4wd isn't a requirement for me, but it would be nice. Also, I'm thinking that it's already tinted and has a radio/sub, so that saves me a decent amount right there. I'll keep my eyes out, though.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3439441753.html

this would be my other choice.

cdhebert

KBB says the trade in value is $1399. Private party value is $2414.
I would try to get somewhere between those two figures...

mitchlikesbikes

is the second one 4wd? if so that's much better. 5 speed, alloy wheels, 100k less on the clock, same price

tssguy123

Not sure exactly, haven't gotten an email back from the guy yet. Where I live, we have to have emissions, and cars won't pass with a CEL on, so that's just another pain in the *** when buying a car...

cdhebert

The second one is probably the more reliable choice, however it is more overpriced (relatively). You would also have to do without the power options of the first. Big difference in options between the SE and the Sport.

Here's KBB's take on the 2nd one...

Trade in - $849
Private Party - $1534

These are valuse listed in the "very good" condition category. I don't think any used car older that 3 or 4 years old can be considered "excellent".

cdhebert

The 2nd one is not 4wd unless it has a stealth transfer case lever...

tssguy123

Duh, forgot about that. Feel stupid now.

tssguy123

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3436980059.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3414208822.html

couple more I was looking at. Looking at XJs on craigslist is annoying with all of the WJs that pop up... and the fact that they all seem to be above KBB...

cdhebert

Well I poured a carton of orange juice into my frosted flakes last week thinking it was milk, so what does that say about me?

By the way - If you have an iphone, the Kelly Blue Book app that I used to pull those #'s out is a free app. It's quite useful when car shopping...

Those are both nice looking XJ's. Welcome, and good luck!

cdhebert

Haha. Those 2 are complete opposites of each other, but still within 500 bucks. I like them both, but then - This is a Cherokee forum...

studmuffin

xj's are bulletproof if theyre 4wd srsly get a 4wd if you want the full jeep cherokee experience.