If its taken care of .. I say buy it .. I have a 97 xj se and not one problem other that replacing the electric fan ... they run great imo ..

Thanks everyone! I truly appreciate the quick responses on this. I went and looked at it last night and decided that I wanted it. It certainly has some issues but it's nothing I can't handle. The engine and transmission are in great condition and that's the biggest thing for me. It has a lot of cosmetic damage but I decided I am going to buy it and then just stick it in the garage and work on it until it's up to road worthiness (I have high standards.) But I will certainly be coming back here for help when I get it!

Oh and also, I got it down to 1,000 from 1,400. So, I'd say I am getting a pretty good deal!

With it only being a 2WD(which I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole) you may want to consider putting a 'lunch box' locker in the rear diff just for piece of mind. The rear on those is really light and its easy to kick the *** end out in the rain and they will get stuck on wet grass if given the chance. There are a lot of different options for this style of locker but I would highly recommenced this one. It's far cheaper than an ARB or Detroit locker and anyone with basic mechanical knowledge can install it in a few hours with no special tools needed. I plan on putting one of these on my 96XJ in the rear at some point.
http://www.powertrax.com/index.php/p...ertrax-no-slip

Ignorance is bliss. Wiring wise only difference the transmission still uses Older 2 rotor instead of the 4 rotor. This is a good thing as any year AW4 transmission will work. Other then the hinges the rest is the same as 1998.

Congrats man, ant jeep is better than no Jeep. Have fun with it!

nice... I would turn it into a sand/beach machine. Add a locker in the rear, lift a tad and add some nice wheels tires and enjoy it

I have a 97 2 dr base model auto 4wd 4.0. there's nothing wrong with it. at all. it has 139k on it now and leaks nothing. everything works. 22+ mpg. drives straight, smooth, and quiet. 0 issues. literally.

nothing wrong with a 97.

Awesome! I am really excited about being able to have another Jeep. I'm really excited to just have a project too!

@Dire_Wolf -- Thankyou for the advice! I have heard of these and will certainly look into it.

I will post pics of it when I get it on the 27th of this month.

We want some pictures of it when you get it.