Hey guys New with a few questions

[Xj Nate]

i am new to xj and am looking at one on craigslist right now should i be worried about the mileage it has 198.000 mile on it well maintain it says is there anything i should look for when i go check it out? any tips will help thanks Nathan

[4.3LXJ]

Nate, an XJ is still a good rig to buy at that milage. They typically will go for 300K if well maintained

[Mudderoy]

Nate, an XJ is still a good rig to buy at that milage. They typically will go for 300K if well maintained

AW4 is a 225k to 300k though isn't it?

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, it is truly one of the great trannys out there.

[Xj Nate]

ok guys thanks for the input here is the link let me know what u guys think? what price should i try to get it for let me know.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3201814299.html

[prerunner1982]

It looks nice, but I feel the price is a bit high. If it were me I would tell him to keep his kickin stereo system. I find it funny that he calls the 31" tires GIANT.

[Xj Nate]

what do u think i should offer him ??

[nateyz2000]

what do u think i should offer him ??

$2400, seems to need some work... It's not "mechanically" sound. It's not in perfect condition at all.

[nateyz2000]

I have over $5000 into mine and I wouldn't be able to get that...

[nateyz2000]

I am jack.g a friendly chat with the guy right now:-)

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[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d8a1-f349-d590.jpg

This is kbb price for that car with everything he listed in add. Good and bad. If you go look at it, and it is on the bottom end, offer him $2300. Dents dings scratches, mechanical work, won't pass emmisions as is...

[nateyz2000]

After talking to this guy, I am thinking this is not a good idea at all... Lol he is someone that makes jeepers look bad.

[nickxj94]

I wouldn't give a dime over $2000.00

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[Mudderoy]

WOW!


May need oil pressure sensor, if you check the oil regularly it's not necessary.

:out:

[nateyz2000]

Everyone should text this idiot... Lol and offer him around $2000 cash

[Xj Nate]

so its not worth 3000 ?

[nateyz2000]

so its not worth 3000 ?

No... I really wouldn't give him more than $2300

[Xj Nate]

its really clean he sent me pics of motor and inside

[denverd1]

Yep a bit high for the condition. He's prolly not getting many looks so be patient with it

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[Xj Nate]

whats better in the xj Cherokees automatic or standard ?

[Mudderoy]

whats better in the xj Cherokees automatic or standard ?

Standard is better for gas mileage and I believe the transmission lasts longer and is overall more preferable than a automatic, however the AW4 automatic do last much longer than most automatic transmissions, at least the ones I've had and many people that climb rocks feel automatic transmissions are the only way to go.

If I had of had a choice when we purchased our 1998 XJ new I would have got a standard.

[EekGirl96]

How much are you wanting to spend? There are plenty of XJs in AZ that need new homes(I live in AZ too). Are you looking for an already built one or one you can build up?

[denverd1]

I can see the clutch getting hot while crawling a standard; heat is bad for trannys. However, I grew up with a standard in our jeep and kind of miss sometimes.

[Xj Nate]

i have 5k to spend kinda want one already built up but the cheapest i get it the more i can put into it. kinda want automatic too.

[EekGirl96]

You have plenty to spend for a good XJ, just going to have to be patient and wait for the perfect one(no such thing as a perfect Cherokee, they all have their flaws lol)

Ive seen a couple on the locals that seem to be worth looking at...I'll try to find them

[Carves]

whats better in the xj Cherokees automatic or standard ?

Ive always preferred manuals in all my vehicles over the years ... but Im impressed with the XJs AW4 auto in offroad situations.

.... and I figgered if its good enough for use in volvos and toyotas - it cant be too bad a box .. :D

It does need a good aftermarket oil cooler tho.

[nateyz2000]

whats better in the xj Cherokees automatic or standard ?

I found a guy in chandler selling a really clean xj, he is asking $7000, but offer him $3700 lol

[NW99XJ]

i vote auto. The AW$ is a nearly indestructible tranny, and lasts for a long time!

[nickxj94]

Mine sure is tough 190k I've flushed it twice still shifts smooth and I've pulled some heavy loads to the scrap yard with it this year.

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[Xj Nate]

Here is another one what do u guys think it has 150k miles on it
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3174138711.html

let me know what u guys would pay for it. what i should pay for it

[denverd1]

damn that ones clean. lifted with decent tires so you don't have to worry about that. fenders are trimmed. paint looks great. i'd pay $3500 for it. not sure if he'll come down that much but its ready to go

[denverd1]

for reference, the tires were bald on mine when I bought it and that set me back about 900. lifts start around 500 and go up so keep in mind what you would've spent on those things. And you can finance those costs if you're going that route since they're already on it.

[XJ4IV]

first off the one pictured is NOT a 97! that front clip went to 96! and I wouldnt pay more than 3800 for a true 97!... upon further inspection he has either done a front clip swap BACK to the old design cause it looks like it has later model mirrors and door handles as well as I can KINDA see inside and it seems to have later model dash ask him for interior pics as well! but again 3800 cash money DEFINITELY will talk to him!

[Brasscatz]

Definitely an older model header panel swap. I think Scott is right about the mirrors and such, as well as the front windows.

Should we be concerned that he didn't post mileage on it? You'll have to ask him about more detailed information like what all he's replaced, any known issues, etc. Also, aren't all 2-door models 5-speeds? $5,000 is pretty high in my opinion. He did state that he would hate to see it go, so that's probably driving his price up. Depending on further information that you can find out, $2,500 - $3,500 is where I'd be. Very nice looking Jeep though!

[XJ Wheeler]

What i wonder about is he lists "straight frame". Who puts that in an add for a nice looking vehicle. With that older clip i bet its been wrecked.

[XJ4IV]

I mean who would got through the intense work of going to the OLD front clip??? unless he did wreck the front a little bit, but that mod requires new fenders and front clip and NEW headlights... its a BUNCH of work!... trust me I did it last year!

[Xj Nate]

Alright i think i found the one im going to get for 5000 hes my friend what u guys think.


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3210655130.html

let me know

[XJ Wheeler]

Alright i think i found the one im going to get for 5000 hes my friend what u guys think.


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3210655130.html

let me know

Body's kinda rough but the underpinnings sound great. Low miles too. Since its an SE it probably won't have the power options, if that's important to you.

Personally, the body's too rough for that amount of $.

[Xj Nate]

the only damage is on the front fender and isn't to bad but its from a friend i know and he wouldn't screw me so the motors in awesome condition. and all that but is it worth it i think its awesome

[XJ Wheeler]

The things i saw that my conclusion came from-

cracked header panel

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/IMG_0020-1.jpg

Wavy rear door and quarter panels

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/IMG_9982-1.jpg

Dented rocker

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/IMG_6040-1.jpg

Lots of those classic Arizona pinstripes

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/IMG_9968-1.jpg

Not to be discouraging, i've just learnt to look at all that beforehand.:D

[Xj Nate]

damn i just need some help finding something please help me looking for jeep Cherokee with obd2 plz help dont want a junker. post stuff u find please.

[XJ Wheeler]

That one depends on how much you care about the body, mechanics do sound great and if you know the guy you can trust it. Just try and get the price down some if it floats your boat, or keep looking if you want a nicer one.

[cantab27]

damn i just need some help finding something please help me looking for jeep Cherokee with obd2 plz help dont want a junker. post stuff u find please.

Nate mate...cant help ya with what ya looking for (i'm on the other side of the world )..but don't be in a rush to buy the first couple ya see...drive a few ....one will come up ..patience is your friend when buying a jeep.....:driving:

[straightsixjeep]

Definatly dont rush into it. If I bought the first one, or first DOZEN I looked at I would of been real pissed since after looking I found one cleaner and cheaper than the rest.

[Xj Nate]

Alright sounds good if u guys could help me out by searching on craigslist with me that would be awesome.

[Xj Nate]

what do u guys think????

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3154130475.html

i got him down to 4500 trying for 4000

[bigjim350]

Still seems too much to me, but everything in your area seems high. Hell mine is forsale for much cheaper. Mine is a 92 with new paint, new interior, 6.5" lift on 33's. And 130k. Id sell mine for 3500. I know its too far for you, but maybe you'll find somebody crazy like me up there...

[bigjim350]

I know your trying to find one that is already built. I like to buy them stock, then build them myself so I know its done right. If its pre-built you will not know what the previous owner did incorrectly. Like my jeep, it was bought from the original owner and was 100% stock and got most of its 120k being pulled behind a RV, also I only paid 1200 for it

[straightsixjeep]

Hahaha $5300 goodluck!
http://yuma.craigslist.org/bar/3155935609.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/3192622210.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3171371463.html

[oderdene]

Still seems too much to me, but everything in your area seems high. Hell mine is forsale for much cheaper. Mine is a 92 with new paint, new interior, 6.5" lift on 33's. And 130k. Id sell mine for 3500. I know its too far for you, but maybe you'll find somebody crazy like me up there...


yes, it is GREAT WHITE. :D:D:D

[oderdene]

Hahaha $5300 goodluck!
http://yuma.craigslist.org/bar/3155935609.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/3192622210.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3171371463.html


last one seems well built and ready to roll, but nobody knows underwater rock

[nickxj94]

I would go with the 98 the last one it's well built and pretty straight just look over it real good if you look at it. It's decently priced too the others are outrageous for 90 models

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[XJ4IV]

Shoot, buy jims and have it SHIPPED and STILL come out spending 5000, your not gonna find another jeep like jims........ LOL just kidding jim jims was a very capable jeep before he did the renovation on it! and NOW it even looks pretty... I mean handsome!
Id look into shippers for that route in alllll honesty! we can all vouche for his mechanical experience and know that it is a great pre-owned jeep to buy!
I'll put it this way if I were buying a jeep and I KNEW jim prior to needing the jeep I wouldnt hesitate to buy this one!

[XJ4IV]

the 98 will need tires and fast!

[XJ4IV]

looking at image 2 looks like the passenger sides tires are dang near bald!

[denverd1]

www.searchtempest.com

Compiles all the regional craigslist ads into one place.

[straightsixjeep]

^That or Ad Huntr, which allofcraigs turned into

[denverd1]

Cool Griffin I 'll try that one out. One pet peeve on searchtempest is that the ads aren't always current.

[nateyz2000]

Nate mate...cant help ya with what ya looking for (i'm on the other side of the world )..but don't be in a rush to buy the first couple ya see...drive a few ....one will come up ..patience is your friend when buying a jeep.....:driving:

This is absolutely correct. I searched for 4 months before finding mine! The first 10 I test drove, I knew were not right...

[EekGirl96]

This is absolutely correct. I searched for 4 months before finding mine! The first 10 I test drove, I knew were not right...

Wow, not me...I mustve been lucky, my XJ was the first one I saw and drove and I liked the way she looked(for a stock one) and got her right then and there

[Mudderoy]

After the Mustang died, we needed a vehicle A.S.A.P. I found a 99 XJ in our price range on craig's list, from a small dealer. Drove to look at it, test drove it and bought it. The paint is a little rough, but it drove very well. Still does. :D

[straightsixjeep]

The first dozen I looked at didnt have floors, serious rust issues underneath, they were asking to much $, dents and dings,.... If you want to do some work you can pick up whatever cherokee you can find, however I wanted to find the cleanest one I could. You have to be on craigslist like a hawk, right when one is posted you must contact the owner. 20 minutes after this guy posted the one I bought, I had called to come take a look. It took 2 hours to haggle with him...but overall It came out to be a good jeep. Built not bought guys. The first one I looked at was for $3400, had a rustys 6in I believe, mt 33s on rubicon wheels, overall was a clean rig. Upon closer inspection it had the rear quarter panel cut out, big dent on the rain gutter/roof from a TREE falling on it.... Sit tight and get used to searching if you want to find the XJ right for you.

[nickxj94]

After the Mustang died, we needed a vehicle A.S.A.P. I found a 99 XJ in our price range on craig's list, from a small dealer. Drove to look at it, test drove it and bought it. The paint is a little rough, but it drove very well. Still does. :D

Haha I traded my 95 mustang for my 94 xj I got the better deal mines still running that kid blew that mustang up a month later

[Xj Nate]

alright guys i got my first xj today its a project but came with good upgrades and got it for a smoking deal the only thing is it wont turn all the way its wierd i check the power steering fluid its fine im not sure if a a alignment or what when i turn it like weird it feel like it rubs or something. let me know if u know. here is a pic i have of it i got it for $1700 has kc lights cb radio ruff country lift not sure the size new tires and rims 225k miles box a.

[cantab27]

alright guys i got my first xj today its a project but came with good upgrades and got it for a smoking deal the only thing is it wont turn all the way its wierd i check the power steering fluid its fine im not sure if a a alignment or what when i turn it like weird it feel like it rubs or something. let me know if u know. here is a pic i have of it i got it for $1700 has kc lights cb radio ruff country lift not sure the size new tires and rims 225k miles box a.

might be rubbing on lower arms when turning.......what size tires..congrats on the xj:driving:

[Xj Nate]

these are the tires that are on it..

http://shopping.yahoo.com/73586358-geolandar-at-s-28575-r16-122119r-8pr-rbl-all-season-tires/

[oderdene]

good purchase and very nice XJ, seems well modded and very capable. Maybe LCA, please post underside photos :D:D:D

is it rubbing both side or one side?

[bigjim350]

Does it turn farther one way or the other?

[Xj Nate]

its hard to turn it and if u give it some gas as u turn it makes i a little easier kinda weird

[nateyz2000]

its hard to turn it and if u give it some gas as u turn it makes i a little easier kinda weird

Mine does that now, since I put in the locker! Woot woot!

[cantab27]

its not in 4wd???

[Xj Nate]

no its in 2wd l

[Xj Nate]

to tell u the truth idk it says it in 2wd but when i turn i seems like i am in not i think about it.

[cantab27]

see if ya can get more pics up in the daylight hours nate.......

[cherokeemudslinger]

Nice find bro if you give her gas and try turn the wheel does the belt squal have you checked the fluid in the pump and for leaks my 89 did this and come to find outthe alt enator had locked up on her

[Xj Nate]

no belt squeal kinda like bounces around and sounds like rubbing or something ill take some under shots in the am.

[cherokeemudslinger]

Yeah sounds like altenater or pst is getting ready to lock up or could be the belt needs tighten up or replaced

[Xj Nate]

hey guys here are the pics of the front end.

[bluedragon436]

I would take care of pulling those sway bar disconnects a bit closer to the axle mount, instead of the crazy angle they are sitting at in that pic.. Other than that, what's up with the hose that is between the diff cover and the diff skid??

[Brasscatz]

Air hose for lockers?

[NW99XJ]

No thats way to big for a locker line.... thats gotta be a vent line. Bad spot to put it though..... you usually want those routed up high, to avoid water getting in.

[Xj Nate]

ok also here is a pic of top of the valve cover there those 2 plastic spouts well one was shooting oil out so i plugged is that bad or not any ideal is it suppose to go to something. let me know thanks

[Xj Nate]

pics

[Brasscatz]

The one in back with the hose clamp on it is the oil filler cap. (or 710 cap depending how you look at it :D) The one with the elbow on it in front is supposed to be connected to the air cleaner box. It's for your pcv valve

[oderdene]

seems ok on front end, as suggested Josh, pull up breather hose somewhere higher in engine bay.

can you see the LCA? if tire rubbing there you will find mirror finish on LCA in middle outer side. Mine is rubbing at full steer with 31x10.5 and stock wheel

[Carves]

The one in back with the hose clamp on it is the oil filler cap. (or 710 cap depending how you look at it :D) The one with the elbow on it in front is supposed to be connected to the air cleaner box. It's for your pcv valve


710 ... :rolleyes: .. :poke:


I bet you spend all day looking at 58008 displayed on your upside down calculator as well ... :D:D

[Brasscatz]

710 ... :rolleyes: .. :poke:


I bet you spend all day looking at 58008 displayed on your upside down calculator as well ... :D:D

Actually, I did when I was a young pup :D

[Xj Nate]

So it's ok to keep the back one caped off? Also what size hose goes from valve cover to air box?? Also where should I relocate te breather hose to we're in the engine bay?

[oderdene]

the hose should go to air filter box, like this:
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/drivefast1971/2010-08-30_135835_2.gif

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/walter_da_jpr/sled035.jpg

I loosely zip tied breather hose with LCA and then go up along firewall and left on top of brake booster. I got idea from here http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Diff_Vent_Tube_Extensions.htm
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/DifferentialVents/Diff_Vent_F1.jpg

[straightsixjeep]

the hose should go to air filter box, like this:
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/drivefast1971/2010-08-30_135835_2.gif

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/walter_da_jpr/sled035.jpg

I loosely zip tied breather hose with LCA and then go up along firewall and left on top of brake booster. I got idea from here http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Diff_Vent_Tube_Extensions.htm
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/DifferentialVents/Diff_Vent_F1.jpg

Great pics of the engine bay. Im looking to replace the rock hard grommets for the air hose and the ccv line on the valve cover. Do the plastic fittings that sit in the grommet (that the hose attaches to) just pop out? I dont want to break them trying to replace the grommets?

[NW99XJ]

...i remember when my engine was that clean......
Should give it a good wiping one of these days....
(no oil - just dust/dirt)

[4.3LXJ]

Nate, one thing that would help us is filling out your vehicle information in the User CP. But if you are experiencing rubbing at full turn, most of us do if we have taller than stock tires. Just look for the rub marks on the lower control arm.

[denverd1]

yep, ziptie that breather hose up higher. Mines close to the brake booster, but anywhere up high in the eng bay works.