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LOUD02Special
July 15th, 2009, 08:19
Looking for a decent condition, reasonable mileage XJ. Preferably with a driver's airbag. No trail rigs. I have $1000 cash to spend. I'm located in RI. Not looking to invest a lot to get it on the road. I need something I can use as a daily driver for about 3 years to keep my car off the road as a daily driver.
xjbump
July 15th, 2009, 09:18
Whats reasonable for mileage? Airbags start in 95' and for $1000 your pushing it with little investment. That 97' I had may of had some miles but ran great and the kid had everything squared away over the weekend.
BOX
July 15th, 2009, 10:57
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1001174
jth877
July 15th, 2009, 12:45
This is a good deal. I was seriously thinking about buying it, but I really want a 97+.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1001676
LOUD02Special
July 15th, 2009, 22:40
Whats reasonable for mileage? Airbags start in 95' and for $1000 your pushing it with little investment. That 97' I had may of had some miles but ran great and the kid had everything squared away over the weekend.

I'm still waiting to hear back on that 98, but I'm gonna keep looking until I hear what the CEL is. Reasonable mileage is under 200k for an older one, preferably around 160ish.

http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1001174

This needs more than twice its asking price in work

This is a good deal. I was seriously thinking about buying it, but I really want a 97+.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1001676

I saw this on Craigslist a few days ago. If it sits for sale for a while I'll make a move, but this guy looks really firm on his price right now. My cap of $1000 is a hard cap. I think he'll probably get close to what he's looking for judging by the condition and history behind it. When I sold my '90 Mighty Max I got a shitload of hits solely based on the lengthy description and history on it.
gaze2sky
July 16th, 2009, 11:14
Has to be an XJ or could an I6 ZJ get the job done too? Chances are you'll find a ZJ closer to that price range.
CROSBIKE
July 16th, 2009, 14:50
the jeep im selling doesnt need a lot of work. 400 bucks at most if you do it yourself.
Veeb0rg
July 16th, 2009, 21:39
/me waves, good luck on your search man.
LOUD02Special
July 16th, 2009, 23:17
Has to be an XJ or could an I6 ZJ get the job done too? Chances are you'll find a ZJ closer to that price range.

Almost every ZJ I've looked at, test drove or even read listings for have needed something significant. The last one I drove the tranny took a shit during a 1/4 mile test drive in a driveway. Haven't driven one I liked yet.

the jeep im selling doesnt need a lot of work. 400 bucks at most if you do it yourself.

$400 I don't wanna spend to make it even remotely road worthy.

/me waves, good luck on your search man.

Thanks Tim!! Good seein you again this weekend, hope to see you in Carlisle again next year. Get that dam car painted and you'll have a ringer!!!
RustyBlackXJ
July 17th, 2009, 13:09
I'll keep my eye out for you, Derek.
Dest
July 17th, 2009, 22:57
searchtempest.com = your friend.
LOUD02Special
July 31st, 2009, 21:52
Bump, still in the market. 2 more have slipped through my fingers.
LOUD02Special
August 20th, 2009, 19:12
Bump!! Yet 3 more have slipped from me or not made the grade...
91Woody
August 20th, 2009, 19:52
Why do you want airbags and OBD? Just curious...
It's tough to find a good XJ for $1K, as you have found out, but even tougher to find them 96+
LOUD02Special
August 20th, 2009, 20:09
Why do you want airbags and OBD? Just curious...
It's tough to find a good XJ for $1K, as you have found out, but even tougher to find them 96+

The airbags are because I'm a bit of a stickler about safety, and that is the year range I'd like to start. Everything older is more than likely rotted to the point where it will fail RI inspection, which is one of the toughest in the country. I've been looking at older ones and have found them to be a waste of time. It's no coincedence that every older one I've looked at is not currently inspected.
xjbump
August 21st, 2009, 06:55
I see plenty of older XJs not rotted all the time and plenty of 97+ ones that are. Dont go by the yr just because youthink that, if anything try for a 95' you get airbags without the OBD2. A $1000 is a hard # to stick to but a 95' can be had for that and occassionally newer but not without needing something.
LOUD02Special
August 21st, 2009, 07:50
I haven't locked out 95's. I've been looking at older ones as well, like I said though, every older one so far has been rotted. I checked out a 95 that I could fit my entire hand through the floor a few weeks ago. I'm gonna make a thread about another one I found in a bit.
5spd_xj
August 21st, 2009, 07:52
I see plenty of older XJs not rotted all the time and plenty of 97+ ones that are. Dont go by the yr just because youthink that, if anything try for a 95' you get airbags without the OBD2. A $1000 is a hard # to stick to but a 95' can be had for that and occassionally newer but not without needing something.

95 is the last year with OBD 1...OBD 2 didn't start til 96 ;)

and for what its worth, to the OP... my 95 has got zerooo rust :D
LOUD02Special
August 21st, 2009, 08:15
95 is the last year with OBD 1...OBD 2 didn't start til 96 ;)

and for what its worth, to the OP... my 95 has got zerooo rust :D


I'm not saying they all have it, I know there's good ones out there. What I'm saying is every one that's up for sale does :( I would actually like a 95, I like OBDI systems, only need an analog multi-meter to pull codes.

Here's some info on a current prospect:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244531764#post244531764
mini=man
August 21st, 2009, 09:12
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1288640402.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1295262809.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1313403740.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1321604068.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/1333420908.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/1318546192.html

Check surrounding state's craigslist. You may run out in your area but a short drive and you'll find more.
LOUD02Special
August 21st, 2009, 09:29
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1288640402.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1295262809.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1313403740.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1321604068.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/1333420908.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/1318546192.html

Check surrounding state's craigslist. You may run out in your area but a short drive and you'll find more.

New Hampshire's a little further than I'm willing to travel for a $1,000 Daily Driver. It'll take at least two trips, assuming one that I find is in GREAT condition. However, that is good advice, as I do check All of MA and Eastern CT about 4 times a day, searching in various ways. I also tried Search Tempest but found that it filtered out too many things. I search all of the Craigslists manually, although the Boston regions can all be consolidated which makes it a bit easier.
xjbump
August 21st, 2009, 11:03
95 is the last year with OBD 1...OBD 2 didn't start til 96 ;)

and for what its worth, to the OP... my 95 has got zerooo rust :D

Actually Travis if you re-read what I wrote, thats what it says.
5spd_xj
August 21st, 2009, 11:05
drats.
Veeb0rg
August 21st, 2009, 11:41
I'm not saying they all have it, I know there's good ones out there. What I'm saying is every one that's up for sale does :( I would actually like a 95, I like OBDI systems, only need an analog multi-meter to pull codes.

Here's some info on a current prospect:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244531764#post244531764

actually my 95 cherokee pulls codes just like my 95 trep does.. key trick ftw
LOUD02Special
August 26th, 2009, 20:04
Bump :(