TerraWombat
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Eastern Shore MD
I have a 1998XJ Sport 4.0L, AW4, NP231, D30/8.25 with (I assume) 3.55 gears. It only has 71,450 miles on the odometer, BUT it has a SALVAGE title that has not yet been recertified with the state of NJ. I have the title and I have receipts that show the repairs done to the vehicle, however, I do NOT have any photographs before the XJ was repaired.
A little story behind the truck: I bought it from a guy down at the Jersey Shore who intended on fixing the XJ and taking it through the state-mandated inspection to get it recertified so it can be registered in this state. It was given a salvage title because it was a theft recovery. As far as I can tell, the only damage that was done were the front and back windows were busted out. I have receipts from the PO showing these were purchased. When I bought the XJ, it would not start or deliver fuel to the rail. It turned out that the fuel pump was bad and the PCM was fried. I replaced the PCM with a used one on e-bay and bought a brand new airtex pump and it now runs. I also replaced a rear brake line that had a pinhole leak.
The good: Low mileage, starts and runs great, doesn't overheat, good oil pressure, and the body is straight with some dings/dents in the drivers front door (see pictures). All windows and door locks work and the interior is in pretty good shape.
The bad: Fender flares are faded, no electric radiator fan, missing the passenger mirror glass (I may have an extra). I have the interior out right now because I was in the process of painting the floors due to surface rust starting to form. Going to stop it before it becomes any issue. You can see the pictures where I haven't painted yet. I will reinstall the interior before sale, unless it gets sold, like, tomorrow. Otherwise I'll include everything.
The ugly: This salvage title BS I never took care of. I really don't know how strict these official state inspections are. I'm sure they are more for vehicles that were in a bad accident that needed significant repairs done to the suspension/frame/drivetrain. This was a theft recovery with some windows smashed out - I think it should be okay.
Looking for a quick sale. Ideally, I want to get rid of it this weekend, if possible. Pricing it at $1500 OBO. The only trade I'd consider would be for a sport quad of some sort - Yamaha Banshee, Blaster, Warrior or Honda 300/400EX.
A little story behind the truck: I bought it from a guy down at the Jersey Shore who intended on fixing the XJ and taking it through the state-mandated inspection to get it recertified so it can be registered in this state. It was given a salvage title because it was a theft recovery. As far as I can tell, the only damage that was done were the front and back windows were busted out. I have receipts from the PO showing these were purchased. When I bought the XJ, it would not start or deliver fuel to the rail. It turned out that the fuel pump was bad and the PCM was fried. I replaced the PCM with a used one on e-bay and bought a brand new airtex pump and it now runs. I also replaced a rear brake line that had a pinhole leak.
The good: Low mileage, starts and runs great, doesn't overheat, good oil pressure, and the body is straight with some dings/dents in the drivers front door (see pictures). All windows and door locks work and the interior is in pretty good shape.
The bad: Fender flares are faded, no electric radiator fan, missing the passenger mirror glass (I may have an extra). I have the interior out right now because I was in the process of painting the floors due to surface rust starting to form. Going to stop it before it becomes any issue. You can see the pictures where I haven't painted yet. I will reinstall the interior before sale, unless it gets sold, like, tomorrow. Otherwise I'll include everything.
The ugly: This salvage title BS I never took care of. I really don't know how strict these official state inspections are. I'm sure they are more for vehicles that were in a bad accident that needed significant repairs done to the suspension/frame/drivetrain. This was a theft recovery with some windows smashed out - I think it should be okay.
Looking for a quick sale. Ideally, I want to get rid of it this weekend, if possible. Pricing it at $1500 OBO. The only trade I'd consider would be for a sport quad of some sort - Yamaha Banshee, Blaster, Warrior or Honda 300/400EX.
