ChrisLa

I am headed to look at a 1998 4X4 Limited with 170K on it. Supposed to be in good shape xcept the front driver fender was replaced with a diffeent color and hasnt been painted. So whats a fair offer?

Gee oh Dee

$20

But seriously, its hard to say without seeing the truck in person. And you haven't even provided a link or photo, so everyone will be taking shots in the dark.

Maybe $2500?

ChrisLa

Yeah, I understand. I really dont know much about it yet either. Just what the guy told me on the phone. Im going to look at it now.

Gee oh Dee

Get us some detailed pics if you can.

ChrisLa

Ok I will.

ChrisLa

Here's the low down.

THE BAD: It was rougher than I expected based on his description. It had a few small dents and the flares looked like they had been knocked around. The interior is pretty worn with some holes. The front fiberglass cap has a hole in it. No radio,open hole. ABS light on. Sagging headliner. Weak battery.

THE GOOD: Seems to run good. All electronics work. Almost new 31" Mud Kings. 2" Suspension Lift. No evidence of major oil/fluid leaks.

I dont have any good pictures. My camera phone didn't have enough light. I would consider the body "fair" no rust just looks like its been dinged up.

I told the guy I could not see paying over 1200 for it as it sits. He said he couldn't take less than 1500 (he was asking 2500).

So what do you think?

otpracer

This is only my opinion, but I would keep looking until you find what exactly your looking for. There are tons of these out there. Don't settle, you'll regret it.

ChrisLa

That was kind of my thought too. I'm sure its worth 1500 but I really dont want to tackle the body work even if it is minor.

otpracer

I looked for months for mine. Then again, I live in upstate NY and was looking for rust free! LOL

Destination XJ

1500 really isnt bad tho. You wont find one in better shape for much less thats a 98 or newer.

The question is can you fix the problems yourself? If so think about it. If not pass on it. Or show him the 1200 cash.

ChrisLa

Ive only been looking for about a month. Im sure I will find the right one. I dont really know what that is yet though. I havent narrowed my search beyond an XJ, with a 4.0, in good shape, at a decent price, that I can build something from.

ChrisLa

No, I thought it was definitely worth 1500. I can fix everything except the dents. I was prepared to pay the 2500 he was asking if it was really in "good" condition.
Like I told the seller, I would want to fix it right and I am afraid I would end up with a lot more in it than it was worth to make it right. Not that that has ever stoped me with anything else!

Destination XJ

I was looking for about 4 months and then I decided to not rush it and wait to get a 97+ model. Well then unexpectedly A guy emailed me about my POS truck and I talked to him a few times then traded for his 91 that im in love with now! (minus the rims)

ChrisLa

Dang! Thats a nice one!! Im sure the right one will come along. The bad thing is, it seems like the prices here in central La are high compared to everywhere else. I dont mind driving to buy one but I hate to go look when a seller is not honest about the condition.

ChrisLa

After doing a lot of thinking and internet searching, I bought it. For $1500 I dont think I'll end up regreting it. I had told the guy I would have to pass on it Friday but after seeing that the parts I was concerned about were readily available and not expensive, I called him back and asked if the deal was still good. Its in good shape mechanically and should just need a few trips to the local junk yard to get the interior in good shape. I will post a picture if I can figure out how to do it
Im happy with it. Off to Advance for tune up parts!!