To XJ or not to XJ

by "Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
Published 01/05/2017 at 19:20

No Tags
STARS: 0

When I was in high school the first one of my friends to get their license got a hand me down XJ Country edition. Think this but without those wheels.

Have so many memories in that Jeep, it was basically our personal ferry around everywhere for a few months until everybody got their license and a car. Had a chance to see him while I was home for the holidays and he mentioned that after his Miata comes back from the shop he’s planning on selling the Jeep. Thing is pretty clean, 4.0, 4x4, automatic, 15x,xxx mileage, and the topper is he’s asking what I consider a damn good price. If this actually happens not only will I be getting a good daily for a good price but a little bit of memorabilia from days past.

Replies (19)

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
01/05/2017 at 19:28, STARS: 1

I learned how to drive in a red ‘90 XJ limited with gold basket wheels. Good times.

"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
01/05/2017 at 19:31, STARS: 3

How is this even a question

"kgman" (kgman)
01/05/2017 at 19:39, STARS: 2

XJ’s are awesome! The best part is they completely embarrass stock and (poorly) modified Wranglers off-road too

"Viggen" (viggen37)
01/05/2017 at 19:45, STARS: 1

Do it. I just sold my XJ and already plan on buying another.

"Matsayz" (matsayz)
01/05/2017 at 20:02, STARS: 1

What’s the price? They’re super easy to fix/repair. Everything is on YouTube already. Parts are cheap. It’s just they ride like shit because solid axles... ours is the winter mobile here in Colorado

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/05/2017 at 20:20, STARS: 0

Wasn’t aware of this, wouldn’t think it looking at the two.

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/05/2017 at 20:23, STARS: 0

2k. I already own a Mustang so I have plenty of experience with solid axles lol. Sounds like the aftermarket is about the same as the Mustang as well.

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/05/2017 at 20:25, STARS: 0

Time constraints mostly. He lives a couple states away and my semester starts soon, so finding time to fly there and roadtrip back would be tough.

"kgman" (kgman)
01/05/2017 at 20:26, STARS: 0

Yeah the slightly longer wheelbase makes it climb better and depending on the year it has better articulation too

"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
01/05/2017 at 20:34, STARS: 1

We do tough things for the ones we love.

"rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
01/05/2017 at 20:42, STARS: 1

Do it!

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/05/2017 at 20:44, STARS: 0

Hmmm interesting. It would be a daily primarily but I love going out into the desert so it would get some work that way.

"Matsayz" (matsayz)
01/05/2017 at 20:47, STARS: 2

Perfect price!

"XJDano" (xjdano)
01/05/2017 at 22:19, STARS: 0

Yes.

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/05/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 0

I’m sure you’re not biased at all with a handle like that lol.

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/05/2017 at 22:37, STARS: 0

Hopefully will, might take some time to make it happen.

"XJDano" (xjdano)
01/06/2017 at 04:40, STARS: 0

If you can afford a second car with insurance and maintence.

"Leonardo DiCabriolet" (leonardodicabriolet)
01/06/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 0

Time is the bigger factor here, my semester starts soon and the car is a couple states away, gonna be hard to find time to fly there, pick it up, and roadtrip back.

"XJDano" (xjdano)
01/06/2017 at 19:31, STARS: 0

Pick a weekend.