What do you think of this XJ

[kirksjeep]

I did some searching around on differnt Jeep forums and for a DD, the concensus seems to be the 97-99 XJ preferable w/o abs.  With this criteria I searched the area and found this Jeep on craigslist. 
The Good: 99 Sport, 4.0L, 5 speed, 141K miles, tow package, power everything,  "no rust" , 2 door
The Bad: 2wd, faded plastic, it's all the way out in Somers

I called the guy and I'm going to look at it tomorrw.  He has listed it on cragslist twice, it has no plates, and it has went from $2K to $2K o.bo., so I am thinking he is a failry motivated seller.  If I like it I am going to offer $1700, and go no higher then $1800. 

Here are the links to the craigslist postings:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1240201055.html
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1244209935.html

What do you guys think??

[BlacXJeep]

wouldn't be bad for a DD. Prob much better gas mileage than mine, cuz of the 2wd.

[PaulW]

perfect for a desert racer build up

[kirksjeep]

I don't think Oakdale to Groton will ever be desert . 

I just checked kbb and in Good Condtion, private seller is $3,150 and fair is $2,760 so I should be getting a pretty good deal.

[rocket]

offer $1500!

[kirksjeep]

wouldn't be bad for a DD. Prob much better gas mileage than mine, cuz of the 2wd.

From what I found the 2wd w/ 5 speed gets 18 city/ 24 Hwy, not bad!!!

[Axle]

What about the winter?  Especially if you end up staying here???

[kirksjeep]

What about the winter?  Especially if you end up staying here???

Since my Jetta didn't have 4wd either, I used my YJ to get to work a few times, and when school was cancelled I took the Liberty.  I may end up putting some BFG AT's on it and that should be ok for once the roads are plowed. 

[PaulW]

What about the winter?  Especially if you end up staying here???

Since my Jetta didn't have 4wd either, I used my YJ to get to work a few times, and when school was cancelled I took the Liberty.  I may end up putting some BFG AT's on it and that should be ok for once the roads are plowed. 

as long as there's no hills, or corners you should be ok.  the xj's are very light and break loose very easily around corners.  hills, forget about it.  look into making it 4wd, or better yet getting one in 4wd.

[kirksjeep]

What about the winter?  Especially if you end up staying here???

Since my Jetta didn't have 4wd either, I used my YJ to get to work a few times, and when school was cancelled I took the Liberty.  I may end up putting some BFG AT's on it and that should be ok for once the roads are plowed. 

as long as there's no hills, or corners you should be ok.  the xj's are very light and break loose very easily around corners.  hills, forget about it.  look into making it 4wd, or better yet getting one in 4wd.

I didn't realize the 2wd versions were that bad in the snow, I'll keep looking.

[PaulW]

What about the winter?  Especially if you end up staying here???

Since my Jetta didn't have 4wd either, I used my YJ to get to work a few times, and when school was cancelled I took the Liberty.  I may end up putting some BFG AT's on it and that should be ok for once the roads are plowed. 

as long as there's no hills, or corners you should be ok.  the xj's are very light and break loose very easily around corners.  hills, forget about it.  look into making it 4wd, or better yet getting one in 4wd.

I didn't realize the 2wd versions were that bad in the snow, I'll keep looking.

it's just very light.  when the axle disco quit on mine, i had to call for a ride home, it was just horrible.

[PaulW]

here's a 95 http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1245512015.html

[calvynandhobbs]

Cherokees are a lot like small 2wd pickups when it comes to driving on the snow. Without having a frame they are very light, but you can get around the majority of the time in 2wd, at least I do. If you put some good BFG ATs on it you won't have a problem unless there is a fresh snowfall, but if I were you I'd go with 4wd for nothing else but keeping the value as it gets older.

[PaulW]

another nice 95  http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1233748002.html

[kirksjeep]

another nice 95  http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1233748002.html

220K and he wants $1400.  I have seen a lot lower miles for a simliar price.  I would really like a 97-99, but the 96 have a lot of improvements over previose years too.  I found a 96 in RI with 123K, but it has some front end damage.  I still might go look at it to see what all it needs.  If it is just sheet metal, it might be a good deal.