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Old 09-17-2014, 11:11 AM
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Sold my WK and coming back to the XJ world. I need feedback for a daily driver purchase. Is this a good deal? It has a Dana 35, lift is an add a leaf and only oil seeping is from valve cover. Asking $6650
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Way too much IMHO. Is this from a dealer?
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I would run from that one! 6,650 is just ridiculous.
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Way to much. Cut that number in half. Look for 99 and earlier to avoid some headaches of 00-01
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No xj is worth 6600 haha
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How about this one with a practically new crate motor? He says it has an evap code he can't figure out so there's no a/c.

Otherwise, there are no XJs in Colorado under 100k

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Price is high, but that may be the way it is in your area. The Chrysler rear end with limited slip is nice. Like XJlimitedx99 said, 00-01 have some problems, and 98-99 seem to be well liked years for the XJ. Where I am, in St. Louis, those Jeeps would go for 4-5k, and I wouldn't pay more than 5k for one.
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My question would be why did it need a motor at 89,000. Must have been neglected or ran hard. I would keep looking.
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XJ's have doubled in price over the last few years. Everyone wants one! I got my Renix with 1 previous owner for $1800 about 3 years ago. I think 4000 is the most you pay, and even that is kind of pushing it. People think throwing a 3" kit under it makes it worth $10,000...
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Just found this one. Has a truetrac in the rear with 4.10s



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Honestly i would look for a virgin xj with no mods done to it.Reason i say that is most they get lifted do get drove hard off road.And its cheaper to do the mods you want vs fixing stuff someone did wrong or is wore out from use.Look for a 1999 or older mileage don't matter if taken care of,We have members who have broke 300k no problem out of the 4.0.
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I agree with andrewmp6 find a stocker in good condition that has never sat and mod it yourself. I had to laugh at the one that said "brand new windshield!!" I'm thinking that's pretty common for Colorado XJ due to the gravel they out on the roads in winter. My buddy Chris had to repair or replace the windshield on his 91 4 years in a row.
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I should sell my XJ for double the price I bought it for! LOL! CO XJ prices are insane right now.
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Buy a stocker from a grandma that's only ever been a grocery getter. Hell, go south a bit and find one that's never seen a winter and drive it home with all the money you'll save
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Originally Posted by exjay1027
Buy a stocker from a grandma that's only ever been a grocery getter. Hell, go south a bit and find one that's never seen a winter and drive it home with all the money you'll save
That's EXACTLY what mine was. Little old lady bought it new, had it ever since.


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