Kids car PSA

"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin)
06/24/2016 at 09:17 • Filed to: None

Friends daughter turned 16, so we bought her a 1998 Jeep XJ for $2,300. She loves it. We put about $600 into it. She just realized the AC doesnt work. She is ready now to flip it. She asked for a CRV or RAV. I just realized that 08/09 Vue’s have plummeted in value.

We are selling a rusted 98 XJ with 150k for $4500, and buying an 08 Vue with 110k for $4500. I love dead brands. Final model Mariner's aren't even that cheap yet.

DISCUSSION (15)

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 09:22

Whaat? Are you actually going to get that much for it? Where do you live?

The Dummy Gummy > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
06/24/2016 at 09:23

By me they’re that much. I love and hate Jeeps. I want one, but can’t justify the price.

Party-vi > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 09:27

Another $400 to fix the AC is too much? boo and hiss.

Ash78, voting early and often > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
06/24/2016 at 09:28

I believe in most of the US, Jeep products "bottom out" around $4k-$5k, or a couple grand more for Wranglers. It's crazy, but it's true.

Ash78, voting early and often > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 09:29

Good choice...I'm always a fan of "cheap car on expensive platform." This is a base model Cadillac SRX in my mind. (EDIT: My mistake on the platforms, the SRX was car-based, not Antara-based)

Stapleface > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 09:34

I’m a little confused. Who wants to get rid of it? The parent or the daughter? Either way, run with the damn windows down!

On a more serious note, and general curiosity, why an SUV? Wouldn't a Camry/Corolla/Accord/Civic suit the daughter just fine? I just don't really see the need to have an SUV if you don't need one. But, that's just me.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Ash78, voting early and often
06/24/2016 at 09:37

I disagree. These are all near me.

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Ash78, voting early and often > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
06/24/2016 at 09:42

That is insane! Bring them a few hundred miles south and double all those prices, at least. A motivated car flipper with a gooseneck trailer could probably do just that.

Under_Score > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 09:42

My dad rented a Captiva a few years ago, and it was surprisingly nice and roomy. I’d suggest a used one of those instead, because it might have features such as a backup camera, etc. that the Vue won’t have.

The RAV4 is a good choice, too. Nice car to drive. Terrible A/C system, though.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 09:43

I can’t stand these pieces of shit. I dated a girl who had a Vue who made me drive a lot. It was a piece of hot garbage to drive and a major pain in the ass to park.

Fast forward a few years, and I get a Captiva on a week long trip in California, and I remembered how miserable they are to park.

TL;DR - Run

Stapleface > Ash78, voting early and often
06/24/2016 at 09:44

Seriously. I can't sniff a Wrangler around here under 3500, and that wouldn't have any floorboards.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Ash78, voting early and often
06/24/2016 at 09:54

Hmm. You got me thinking.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 10:13

Why would you want to get rid of an XJ?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mkbruin, Atlas VP
06/24/2016 at 12:26

Almost two years on I still miss my mom’s 2008 XR V6. It was perfect in terms of size, height, and power. I still swear up and down it had better build quality than her ‘14 Fusion she has now, and used materials similar in quality.

Take it to a dealer and make sure the recall on the transmission has been done. If we would've got that letter two weeks earlier we'd still have ours.

j250ex > luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln!
06/24/2016 at 12:32

Little jealous that you have so many cheap XJ’s close to you. Ive been trying to track down a 4x4 XJ for a decent price for a while now.