97 xj

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cjsxj87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Connecticut

• Aug 8, 2007

• #1

Hi all im looking into getting a newer xj because i recently sold my 87. I found one for $2000 its 97 with a 4.0 AX-15 175000 miles. There is no floor board rot its stock and drives pretty good. and the antenna broke therea chip in the windshield and the passeger mirror has a slight crack. I talked the guy down to $1800. Do you think this is an ok price? Is there anything I should llok for that goes wrong with 97+ xjs? Thank you in advance
Caleb

 

R_jeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cleveland, TN

• Aug 8, 2007

• #2

sound good.

 

R_jeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cleveland, TN

• Aug 8, 2007

• #3

97 & 98 are the best years i think. looks and components, i hope its chrysler 8.25 rear axle.....look for leaks obviously......make sure transfer case engages in all gears.......open hood start it up turn on a/c makesure elec. fan kicks on if it has ac.....listen for unusual sounds.....check for exhaust leak. ct has inspection on vehicles right? former new haven resident here.atriot: :viking: look for leaks on the front axle at the seal. ya know the usual.

 

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cjsxj87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Connecticut

• Aug 8, 2007

• #4

Thanks you for the advice. CT has inspection but only if you buy it out of state
I have to think about it, my parents are hesitant because they want something with better fuel milage. Does any one know what the average fuel economy on this is? I know my old one got 14 mpgs but this on is a manual soo prolly diffrent.

 

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sgtpeeper

NAXJA Forum User

Location

nc

• Aug 8, 2007

• #5

I have a 97 XJ SE, AX-15, 2wd. The lowest average mpg I've ever gotten on a tank is 21 mpg, which included a lot of stop and go driving.

 

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88xjchief

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Connecticut

• Aug 8, 2007

• #6

Gas milage all depends on the vehicles condition. I get about 20-24 mpg.

 

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Bored400

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grand Junction, CO

• Aug 8, 2007

• #7

sounds like a decent price, as long as you dont have any suprises. Dont be afraid to inspect the hell out of it!

 

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cjsxj87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Connecticut

• Aug 9, 2007

• #8

The suprise are what im worried about. My first XJ had suprizes like the rear wheels wouldnt come off and stuff like that and i dont want there to be any so im going to have somebody that know more about mechanics than i do look at it. thank for the advice everyone
Caleb