"Justino6969" (justino6969)
09/21/2016 at 21:01 • Filed to: None
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"Justino6969" (justino6969)
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I want an XJ. I always have and I always will. However, crap are they expensive. Blue book for these things range from triple digits to $2000, but everyone everywhere is asking $4000+. I just saw a dealership posting for a 1999 Cherokee with 125,000 miles for almost $8k. A guy on craigslist has a 1997 for sale with 107,000 miles for $7,000 (blue book is $1200...). What is a reasonable offer for an XJ with ~150,000 miles? I do believe some of the examples I see are worth a few thousand, so what is a reasonable price I should expect to pay?
j250ex
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 21:12 |
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In Georgia a Cherokee with 150k and 4x4 would probably bring around $4,000. You could probably find one cheaper but the condition will be worse.
XJDano
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 21:17 |
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It is hard to say. I bought one with a transmission problem( cracked case) for $250 and fixed it for another 250. Drove it a couple years, beat it up then scrapped it.
Nice ones go for around $3500 and are approaching 200K miles. Some will come with lifts and tires for $4000. Just depends on how the market it for it.
tromoly
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 21:24 |
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Exo-cage!
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 21:49 |
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I once found a good 2 door for $2k (but didn’t buy). Now all remaining 2 doors are going for 3+k in good condition.
hedbutter
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 22:21 |
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Ive owned two and i still regret selling my first one that (pic below). The second i got as a winter/woods beater to keep my BRZ out of the salt.
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Justino6969
> hedbutter
09/21/2016 at 22:26 |
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I’ve always loved them, but never got one. Now I’m in a more financially stable situation (for a college kid), and am looking at picking one up as a backup vehicle, both for fun times and to be there if/when my 200,000 miles mk4 Jetta bites the dust. I found a seller of a 1996 with 144k miles willing to part with it for $2200. Hopefully it’s not a pile of junk.
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hedbutter
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 22:30 |
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Check the front floors, tailgate and the rockers for rust/patching, they seem to get hit there (at least in PA).
Frenchlicker
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 22:48 |
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From what I've seen since joining Jeep Facebook pages it would be wise to buy as stock as possible and as rust free as possible. At that I still wouldn't pay a ton for it.
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Justino6969
> hedbutter
09/21/2016 at 22:48 |
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I’m in Ohio, so I’m sure they’re decently rusty. They look fine in pictures, so hopefully they’re not too far gone. Floor I will definitely need to check. it has a 3" lift, so maybe that keeps some of the salt/water off them?
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Justino6969
> Frenchlicker
09/21/2016 at 22:53 |
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I hear you there. What are your thoughts on one with a mild lift? One I’m looking at has a 3" lift and newer tires. 3" makes it seem like it was done for show/capability rather than anything hardcore. I think 3" is perfect on an XJ (see lead pic), and since I would want that much of a lift anyway, and since both stock and lifted are the same price, I’m considering it (especially at the $2200 he’s agreed to if everything works well).
Tristan
> Justino6969
09/21/2016 at 23:57 |
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I bought mine for $1,500 as a 2wd automatic with 180,000 miles and that heinous butterscotch tan interior. It’s gone through some changes, but the 4x4 conversion is stupid easy, so don’t discount the 2-wheelers.
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Frenchlicker
> Justino6969
09/22/2016 at 07:28 |
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3" is what I'm looking into. It seems like that would be perfect for driving everyday and good for slightly larger tires. $2200 doesn't seem like a bad price either.