Might buy this today need some advice craigslist jeep

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Xjcrazy57

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Merced, Ca

• Aug 10, 2011

• #1

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/2528025645.html

At what price does this become a good deal?
1999 jeep cherokee classic 170000 miles and it looks to be in good condition. Thanks

 

anthrax323

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San Antonio, TX

• Aug 10, 2011

• #2

Looks pretty clean, and from what I've learned, the '99 is the ideal late-model year for various reasons (LP D30, no coil rail, etc).

At $3400, expect AC problems at the very least IMO. Also, check VERY closely for unibody damage and make sure it's a clean title. My '01 just crossed the 170k mark and is still quite strong - just check it over thoroughly.

 

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Xjcrazy57

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Merced, Ca

• Aug 10, 2011

• #3

Thanks anthrax. I am getting real close to doing it.
I have an 89 with 307000 miles on it and i am not sure how much she has left.

 

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RyanKnol

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Chilliwack BC

• Aug 10, 2011

• #4

my 89 has 414000.

they last forever!

 

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TheLaredo

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SoCal

• Aug 10, 2011

• #5

my 91 is pushing 202500 lol. Its a baby

 

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962drrhino

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saratoga, ny

• Aug 11, 2011

• #6

thats a good deal at about $2200. $3400 for 170k? Its not a 7 series BMW. Expect to replace about $800 in parts to make it near DD condition.

 

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Xjcrazy57

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Merced, Ca

• Aug 12, 2011

• #7

Passed on the jeep. he said it had new radiator ac clutch waterpump and just serviced. but he would only drop to $3100. hope i made the right decision. 170000 for 3100 seems like alot.

 

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RIY2KXJ

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Rhode Island

• Aug 12, 2011

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You were wise to pass at $3100 if he didn't want to deal. I was lucky to land my 2000 with 160,000 for $2,600, but I was first on the spot with the cash.

There will others, be patient and you will find the right one.

 

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962drrhino

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saratoga, ny

• Aug 12, 2011

• #9

RIY2KXJ said:

You were wise to pass at $3100 if he didn't want to deal. I was lucky to land my 2000 with 160,000 for $2,600, but I was first on the spot with the cash.

There will others, be patient and you will find the right one.

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especially in CA without rust. Up here in the NE, 4WD vehicles hold insane value because of the winter. The main problem around here is finding a jeep thats not RUSTED OUT.

Be patient, get the right price. I'd buy an XJ with 900,000 miles on it, as long as it wasn't rusted out. Motors, transmissions, Xfer cases are easy, RUST BLOWS!!!

 

Last edited: Aug 12, 2011