...Good deal for an XJ?

[takefivetakes]

so as a few of you know, i'm looking for a decent, yet cheap XJ for my rig... And after some searching, I think i found one that should be just fine... I'm hoping to negotiate down to 4k, or at least 4.5k... what do you guys think, worth it?

www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=199768996&dealer_id=57368369&car_year=1998&model=CHER&bkms=1150226638684&make2=sel_one&lang=en&isp=y&start_year=1997&mod_bookmark_id=null&engine=6+Cylinder&certified=&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=300&make=JEEP&color=&min_price=&drive=4+wheel+drive&max_mileage=&address=06897&advanced=y&end_year=2007&doors=Four+Door&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=173

I know that its from a dealer and i'm going to pay more for it because of that, but I'm okay with that as long as its mostly functional.

(In regards to the 155k miles) I know the I6 will last for forever, and as far as the other mechanical stuff in it... well, most of that will eventually be changed out when i get the money to upgrade it anyways... So I don't think thats a big problem.

And I do like the blue... and stick is a neccessity... same with the I6.

[Buffalo Phil]

Don't worry about the color - its just gonna turn brown anyway.
Don't worry about the interior - as long as the dirver seat is there.

It'll work, You'll be happy, though, you won;t be able to take your doors off with ease like the pre '97 owners. You can do it, it just takes more work.

Buy it. or see if you can get another one for cheaper.

[HeavyMetal]

that looks really solid. has the interior i had originally wanted in mine

one thing you should look for. the rear axle: if its a d35, expect to wanna swap that out for something else soon. Check to see if its a Chrysler 8.25 29 spline. Its pretty easy to find out. if it has a flat bottom, its an 8.25, if its all round, you're out of luck, you have a d35. heres some pics. It'll be one of the top 2, pray its the 8.25.

[Buffalo Phil]

Quick way to find out what it has before you buy it: Run the VIN.

[trumbulljeeper]

or u can buy my ZJ that is for sale.... coils at all 4 corners, already has a budget boost and new rancho shocks, an HD steering stablizer and tow hooks .... newly replaced t-case, newly rebuilt tranny... 130k on the truck $3,500 takes it... its a 1997 laredo w/ the I6 and the 242 t-case

[HeavyMetal]

trumbulljeeper said:

or u can buy my ZJ that is for sale.... coils at all 4 corners, already has a budget boost and new rancho shocks, an HD steering stablizer and tow hooks .... newly replaced t-case, newly rebuilt tranny... 130k on the truck $3,500 takes it... its a 1997 laredo w/ the I6 and the 242 t-case

i recommend you buy his ZJ

[Buffalo Phil]

It's a Deal
It's a Steal
It's the Sale of the Fucking Century.

[takefivetakes]

hahaha... i would... but i already have had a ZJ... loved it... killed it... moved on... Well, i didn't completley kill it, just to the point where you wouldn't want to drive it anymore. But yeah, I would plan on putting a D44 in it... i already knew that. But I wouldn't have to run a D44 with 31s, would I? I figured I would build it up slowly... a 3/4'' lift and 31/32s to begin with... then later on, when i get more money, bigger + better

[spanky]

3/4" lift on a xj with 31s........ tight fit man most people do 3.5 for 31s . and a 44 can b used with any tire size

[HeavyMetal]

spanky said:

3/4" lift on a xj with 31s........ tight fit man most people do 3.5 for 31s . and a 44 can b used with any tire size

i assumed he meant a 3 or 4" lift. if you DO mean 3/4", yeah far too small for 31s to be used effectively

[takefivetakes]

yes, i did mean 3 or 4 inch lift... kinda like i meant 31 or 32 inch tires... not 31/32nd inch tires... that'd be small... MATCHBOX sized!

And I know a D44 can be used with anything, i should rephrase my previous question.

Would I need a d44 (or 8.8 etc) to run 31s? Or could I stay with the D35/8.25 (i've asked to see the window sticker, so i'm assuming its teh d35... but it'd be great if it was a 8.25)

[Queery Adams]

Man you can run a d35 with 33s 32s 31s whatever you want, Just take it easy on the go pedal (dont let valentine influence you) Plus with the 35 you can just carry some spare shafts with you in case you break them ( i just happen to have a spare set you can have diiirt cheap)

And that looks like a pretty good deal to me (i like blue too)

[takefivetakes]

alright, its settled then... I'm working this summer with that jeep in mind as motivation. Though if philip morris would hurry up and split into 3 companys, i could sell out of kraft foods and PMUSA and have enough money to buy it as soon as that happened... *sigh* goddamn stock market.