Trade 96 Silverado z71 ext cab for XJ

I've got this truck and nothing to use it for. Ended up getting a job where I punch a clock and they supply all the tools and transportation. (preventative maintenence tech at large retirement community). It's got 60k on rebuilt 5.7 vortec. New tires, tow package, nice body, clean interior, runs like a champ. Email or call 719-205-5455 for pics. Or [email protected]. Want to get back into another XJ. Truck blue books at $4600.

PROZAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:roll::moon:

Holy cow, I was wondering how long it would take.

Someone has gotta say it











With regards to the vee-hickles
SurfXJSnow > In4aride

Yup. Mason and surf are fighting for the title!!!!
Sweet!!!

Only because you can't move your ZJ and have been forced into semi-retirement... :wave:

Ha. Looking at a 99' Xj tomorrow. Has some scratches but ohh well. Worth looking at. Just want another toy since I'm only driving 30 miles a day now. No more hauling tools around. BIG thanks to Chris on the good reference!

My list of cars owned... Just to compare

87 Volvo sedan
83 Pontiac grand pre
95 Cherokee Xj
95 vw jetta
98 vw GTI
93 jeep YJ
89 Volvo sedan
96 Acura legend
98 Subaru outback
98 Cherokee Xj
97 ford f150
97 jeep wrangler TJ
99 Cherokee Xj
95 jeep YJ
96 Chevrolet silverado

I've been driving since 17, so that's 11 years... Which equals 1.3 cars per year.

SurfXJSnow said:

My list of cars owned... Just to compare

87 Volvo sedan
83 Pontiac grand pre
95 Cherokee Xj
95 vw jetta
98 vw GTI
93 jeep YJ
89 Volvo sedan
96 Acura legend
98 Subaru outback
98 Cherokee Xj
97 ford f150
97 jeep wrangler TJ
99 Cherokee Xj
95 jeep YJ
96 Chevrolet silverado

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Rookie....... Without counting vehicles bought to scrap, I could quadruple that list.....

Edit: Ok, to play fair, this is my list of vehicles - since age 14 - that I've titled in my name, insured and at least put temp tags on. That's at a minimum what Surf has done with his list I'd imagine.

’65 Lemans hardtop
’65 Lemans convertible
’70 Chevelle
’75 Dodge Charger Daytona
’78 Cutlass wht/gold
’78 Cutlass brown
’79 Cutlass blue
’72 Maverick
’72 Skylark yellow
’72 Skylark tan
’72 Century 4dr
’79 Lemans
’54 Buick Custom
’46 Oldsmobile
’91 S10
’99 Dodge 1500
’02 Dodge 3500
’04 Dodge 3500
’84 Skyhawk Turbo
’93 Grand Am
’98 GMC Jimmy
’03 GMC Envoy
’07 Trailblazer SS
’85 XJ 2dr
’84 XJ 4dr (original yellaheep)
’93 XJ 2dr (HeepII)
’95 XJ white
’96 XJ black
’97 XJ (BOR rig)
’88 MJ (Truggy)
’91 MJ black
’93 Ford F250
’89 Ford F350 (Uhaul)
’04 GTO

(That's 34 cars in 26 years... that's 1.3 cars per year. )

I'm really starting to regret getting rid of the 99' Xj. It was mostly due to the damn death wobble issue. Thought I wanted another yj and traded, then thought I needed a truck and now I'm stuck with this gas guzzler. FML.

Gas guzzler? My 2000 Silverado gets the same mileage as my stock 99 XJ did. Granted the 5.3 is a more powerful and efficient motor than the 5.7 Vortex was, but its the same 4spd auto and basically the same truck. And my 16mpg avg is a hell of a lot better than that 92 XJ was getting with stock gears and 32's. 1996 was a damn good year for a silverado too, it had the more square body but the same updatedf interior my 2000 has. I really like those years of Chevy truck. I was looking at a 96 3500 w/ 6.5TD at one point. It was a nice truck but I went with a newer 1/2ton for the same price.

I still can't believe you got rid of a Jeep because a little budget boost gave you death wobble. You've been around on these boards long enough and owned enough variously modified Jeeps by now that I would have had more faith in your ability to overcome such a minor issue.

I hope you get a good deal on another XJ and maybe stick with it this time. You're starting to catch up to me on vehicles per year. I'm at over 2 but the number is starting to fall. I have eventually realised the hard way the constantly replating and insuring new cars is not cheap. And lately its become even more pricey.

Goodluck in your hunt.

I can't believe they hired you after all the shite I told them about you Glad its working out.

BTW, you guys are all car whores -- my entire ownership list

1965 Mustang 2+2 (I don't want to talk about it)
1968 Camaro
1988 Isuzu 2x4 pickup
1989 Isuzu 4x4 pickup
1972 Datzun 240Z
1991 Jeep Cherokee
1999 Jeep Cherokee
2000 Merc Grand Marquis (not by choice)

I've been driving for 24 years, so what is that 0.3 cars per year. Whores.:moon:

I'll show you rookie.....

96 Saturn sl1
03 gmc van
06 cbr 600rr
79 chevy luv
03 cbr 954rr
04 cbr 1000rr
02 cbr f4i
78 Toyota hilux
01 cbr f4i
86 'xj' 2 door
86 'xj' 4 door
88 manche
90 'xj' 4 door
95 'xj' 4 door
85 gmc s-15
95 'xj' 4 door
02 cbr f4i
86 panel van
92 toy pickup
96 zj
91 'xj' 4 door
93 'xj' 2 door
96 zj
96 'xj' 4 door

that's 24 In 6 years. So 4 a year.

You all are ridiculous

'92 Ford Bronco
'99 Dodge Durango
'98 Cherokee
'00 Cherokee


Thats it..

I came up with 28 rigs in 18 years not counting the dozen or so parts rigs I have had. I am sure I missed a few.

xj-grin said:

I can't believe they hired you after all the shite I told them about you Glad its working out.

BTW, you guys are all car whores -- my entire ownership list

1965 Mustang 2+2 (I don't want to talk about it)
1968 Camaro
1988 Isuzu 2x4 pickup
1989 Isuzu 4x4 pickup
1972 Datzun 240Z
1991 Jeep Cherokee
1999 Jeep Cherokee
2000 Merc Grand Marquis (not by choice)

I've been driving for 24 years, so what is that 0.3 cars per year. Whores.:moon:

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oops, I forgot my little MJ... :jester:

New plan. Karen got 5k back on her tax returns and wants a new ride... So she's gonna finance a newer grand Cherokee, I'm taking over her payments on the Xj, and selling the truck for 3800-4200, then using that money for new tires, more lift, and some other goodies! It's an 01' Xj with 130k, ready to be built. She still owes 4k on it, and it's worth maybe 4200, so it would be pointless to trade it in. Win, win situation.

SurfXJSnow said:

New plan. Karen got 5k back on her tax returns and wants a new ride... So she's gonna finance a newer grand Cherokee, I'm taking over her payments on the Xj, and selling the truck for 3800-4200, then using that money for new tires, more lift, and some other goodies! It's an 01' Xj with 130k, ready to be built. She still owes 4k on it, and it's worth maybe 4200, so it would be pointless to trade it in. Win, win situation.

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Stay out of debt, Jonathon -- trust me.eace:

car payments are for the devil