New XJ owner from NC

Old 01-12-2011, 08:10 PM
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Just got a '91 cherokee laredo. It's good to be back in the Jeep game. I had a Rubicon several years ago, but since I sold it I've been without a jeep.

I finally found an XJ for the right price. It's a beater right now. 196k miles. When I bought it she had been sitting for a little over a year. We threw a battery in and she fired right up. There was no smoking, knocking, or other problem signs. Not bad for 500 bucks. I drove her straight to Sidepipes in Newton, NC and had a full tune-up, had all the fluids drained and flushed, and had a set of tires put on.

Right now she's pretty much stock. Got the I6 engine with Auto.

Hopefully there will be a build thread in my future.


Old 01-12-2011, 08:37 PM
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i'd say you got a GREAT deal for $500. nice find and welcome to the site, new to it myself. where abouts in NC are you??
Old 01-13-2011, 06:54 AM
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Yeah, I think it was a good deal. I live in the Newton area, about 30 miles north of Charlotte.
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welcome aboard from Raleigh great find!
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Great deal for 500 bucks, welcome to the forum
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Thanks dudes
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