From Kenne Bell Cobra to XJ (Hopefully)
 

Hey everyone.

I'm currently selling my 2003 Kenne Bell Cobra and looking into getting in a 1999-2001 XJ. I love Cobras but where I'm currently at (29 Palms, CA) there isn't much going on and not the best of roads to take an almost 600HP car on. I've always loved Wranglers and XJ's so I'm definitely looking forward to getting into one of these.

Right now I'm searching for a nice modded/lifted XJ. I found a few around my area but would like to know if these are decent deals.

Some of the top ones I've found are:

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3984613111.html

http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/3995979860.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3995613588.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...987610818.html

I don't know much about XJ's and mods but I'm currently reading into it all. Looks like a lot of work and specs, should be fun.

Steven

The first link is inactive...

The second one is an awesome XJ for what's likely a fair price. Though it needs different gears... 4.10s with 35s...? That's usually a no no. So maybe you can use that as a bargaining point. You may also use the mileage as a bargaining point, once you learn it.

The third one has no detail, so I'd avoid it. It is low mileage, though. We don't know what gears it has... With 31s, you want 3.73s or 4.10s, so if they're stock, use that as a bargaining point.

The fourth one seems overpriced. Again, no mention of the gears... With 33s, you'd want 4.56s, probably... So if they're stock or not the right ratio, you could use that as a bargaining point.

If I had the money, I'd go for the second one. I'd regear it, put Bushwhacker flares on it (not the flat ones) and drive it just like it is.

Just my 2 cents.

Thanks man! The third one looks like it's in great condition and that was the biggest selling point for me. Price is a little bit high but I'd try to talk him down. The third one looks great and I'd love to get my hands on it but the two biggest concerns are A. Gas to drive it back to 29 Palms (Five hours away) and whether or not it'll pass Smog/Emissions in California.

I'll take your advice and talk to the owners and see what they have to say and try to talk them down.

These the flares you're talking about?

http://www.quadratec.com/products/72506_800_07.htm

Edit: Just got a text from the guy who owns the second one. 225K is the mileage on it right now. Higher than I'd like but I'm looking to sway the price.

welcome to the forum and we expect pics as soon as you get one

Definitely! Still trying to finalize the sale of my Cobra but you bet once I get my XJ there will be some photos up.

Welcome to the forum

Just found this one gents. Good buy?

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3996180447.html

Welcome to the site:head:

Welcome
 

welcome to the forum. enjoy your search

So guys, going to check this one out today and hopefully if it looks good I'm going to pick it up.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...987610818.html

Gears are still stock, the tires are sitting at 50% tread. It has a small oil leak on the rear seal. Gonna throw him 4K cash probably.

Got it!

http://imageshack.us/a/img407/6478/nyyr.jpg

Sweet ride...!
You probably want to regear, though.

What was he asking and what did you pay?

I paid 5k for it. He wouldn't budge any lower than that and I wanted the jeep.

Oh well, I love it. The old lady overloaded the radio however and now the AC/Wipers/Radio/Cig Plug won't work, thinking ignition switch. Gonna throw a new one in tomorrow.

Just replaced the ignition switch and everything works good as new.