Hi all,
Just joined recently and I'm in the market for a used XJ, 94-99 and most of what I've looked at so far has 100,000+ miles.
Some are bone stock, others are mildly upgraded for off road use.
I realize the 4.0HO motor that Jeep uses is a strong motor and as long as it's been well maintained, it should last a while.
My old YJ I use to own went 140,000 miles before I got rid of it with no issues so I know they can just keep going.
A few that I've looked at had 150,000-180,000 miles but had super clean bodies with minimal to no rust on the underbody.
I seem to be finding low mileage but rusting out floors, or high mileage and clean body/floors.
Should the high mileage concern me that much if I can find one that has a clean body/undercarriage?
Obviously the higher mileage ones should theoreticlly cost less, but should I be discounting them in my search altogether?
I plan on building this XJ up with a lift, 33's, lockers, etc. It won't be my DD but it has to remain streetable as I need it for
winter driving since my rear wheel drive DD car is basically a dead weight when it snows! My budget as of right now is
roughly $6-7000 for the XJ plus any upgrades I want to perform right away. Prices have ranged from $2000 up to $5,500
depending on year, etc for all the ones I've looked at so far.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Just joined recently and I'm in the market for a used XJ, 94-99 and most of what I've looked at so far has 100,000+ miles.
Some are bone stock, others are mildly upgraded for off road use.
I realize the 4.0HO motor that Jeep uses is a strong motor and as long as it's been well maintained, it should last a while.
My old YJ I use to own went 140,000 miles before I got rid of it with no issues so I know they can just keep going.
A few that I've looked at had 150,000-180,000 miles but had super clean bodies with minimal to no rust on the underbody.
I seem to be finding low mileage but rusting out floors, or high mileage and clean body/floors.
Should the high mileage concern me that much if I can find one that has a clean body/undercarriage?
Obviously the higher mileage ones should theoreticlly cost less, but should I be discounting them in my search altogether?
I plan on building this XJ up with a lift, 33's, lockers, etc. It won't be my DD but it has to remain streetable as I need it for
winter driving since my rear wheel drive DD car is basically a dead weight when it snows! My budget as of right now is
roughly $6-7000 for the XJ plus any upgrades I want to perform right away. Prices have ranged from $2000 up to $5,500
depending on year, etc for all the ones I've looked at so far.
Thanks in advance for any input.