Giving it some serious thought

"Just Jeepin'" (macintux)
05/19/2019 at 17:31 • Filed to: None

If I hadn’t just committed to a $ 3500 transmission rebuild, I’d be all over this. Talk me out of it, Oppo hivemind. If it helps, I’m not interested in fixing up a project; I’d definitely get this checked out first.

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DISCUSSION (22)

For Sweden > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 17:36

Better buy it fast. McLaren is s shopping for a car in the same market.

JeepJeremy > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 17:46

A friend of a friend just offered to sell me his last night for $1000. Its condition is a bit more rough and is over 200k in miles but....for $1k to get myself another Jeep with a 4 liter and manual trans....

I’m very tempted. So very tempted.

If you’re interested too (like more than me) I can get you more details and pics

Frenchlicker > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 17:56

If you buy it and are willing to drive to Louisville I could hook you up with our group’s windshield guy. Also thank God I’m in the $500-$1000 market right now. That thing is amazing for the price.

Nibby > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 18:00

can I have that OBS ford next to it

Tristan > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 18:07

For $2,500, no. For $1,500, maybe. My experience with XJs tells me that once you see the rot coming through the rocker panels, the floors have already mostly dissolved. That one’s not exceptionally clean, there’s battle damage on the front, and it’s a fairly low-spec model. At 165k, it’s got a lot of life left in it. You might give it a mark-up in price for the manual. ‘97-’01 three-pedal XJs are uncommon, and therein lies all of the value of this rig.

Just Jeepin' > JeepJeremy
05/19/2019 at 18:11

You’re even fairly close to me. Sure, post a pic or three .

I also am fairly color-biased, which is one reason this appeals to me so much.

Just Jeepin' > Tristan
05/19/2019 at 18:13

Manual, 4 doors (I’m ready for 4 after living with 2 on my LJ), 4wd, good color. It checks a lot of boxes.

Tristan > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 18:16

$2,500 isn’t a ton of money, so if it’s not a Flintstone mobile, go for it. I have PTSD from dealing with rusty shitboxes for years when I lived in Minnesota and I’ve since conditioned myself to run screaming whenever I see any sign of it.

Just Jeepin' > Tristan
05/19/2019 at 18:17

Unfortunately it’s a lot of money for me at the moment. Two months from now would be much better.

JeepJeremy > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 18:40

Kinja'd!!!

Here ya go

Just Jeepin' > JeepJeremy
05/19/2019 at 18:46

Why does it have to be white?

Still, you’re right, $1000 is mighty tempting.

Monkey B > Tristan
05/19/2019 at 18:50

bet I could get $3500 for it here in the Mid-Atlantic...

JeepJeremy > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 18:50

I’m not even looking at jeeps right now and $1k is a steal for this rig!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 19:10

“ $3500 transmission rebuild”

Eeeeeeeeee!

boredalways > Just Jeepin'
05/19/2019 at 19:47

dew eht

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Tristan
05/19/2019 at 22:11

When you leave your dreaded Portland existence, you will -- in your most private moments -- miss the access to rust-free cars.

Tristan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/19/2019 at 22:34

Oh, most definitely! Florida gave me mostly rust free cars, but the humidity and salty air could cause problems, and the heat ruined interiors. Cars just don't age here.

XJDano > JeepJeremy
05/19/2019 at 23:12

That’s a 96.

Tristan > XJDano
05/19/2019 at 23:44

Pre-facelift with airbag and a stamped valve cover. Yup.

XJDano > Tristan
05/20/2019 at 09:14

I’m bummed they didn’t carry over the Illuminated ignition.

Just Jeepin' > JeepJeremy
05/20/2019 at 18:42

It looks like the local one is about to be sold, I dithered too long. Let your friend know that I’d like to see it and I’ll have cash in hand , but I wouldn’t be able to make it there until next weekend (June 1st).

JeepJeremy > Just Jeepin'
05/20/2019 at 19:11

Email me: thaneofcawdor@gmail.com

And I will let you know his contact info