89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
02-28-2004, 03:03 AM
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89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
"FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
Easter bunny.
-Brian
"FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
Easter bunny.
-Brian
02-28-2004, 03:11 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
worth such a small asking price.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:%WX%b.33455$ah.33074@twister01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
| My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
|
| "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
| I called the guy for more info... here's the short story.
He bought it
| because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he
doesn't have the time or
| the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it
looked at... one
| dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's
lifted but I don't
| know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
|
| I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I
have a pretty
| good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some
feedback/warnings.
|
| I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA,
SYE, repaired frame
| and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my
letter to the
| Easter bunny.
|
| -Brian
|
|
and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
worth such a small asking price.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:%WX%b.33455$ah.33074@twister01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
| My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
|
| "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
| I called the guy for more info... here's the short story.
He bought it
| because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he
doesn't have the time or
| the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it
looked at... one
| dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's
lifted but I don't
| know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
|
| I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I
have a pretty
| good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some
feedback/warnings.
|
| I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA,
SYE, repaired frame
| and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my
letter to the
| Easter bunny.
|
| -Brian
|
|
02-28-2004, 03:11 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
worth such a small asking price.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:%WX%b.33455$ah.33074@twister01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
| My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
|
| "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
| I called the guy for more info... here's the short story.
He bought it
| because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he
doesn't have the time or
| the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it
looked at... one
| dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's
lifted but I don't
| know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
|
| I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I
have a pretty
| good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some
feedback/warnings.
|
| I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA,
SYE, repaired frame
| and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my
letter to the
| Easter bunny.
|
| -Brian
|
|
and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
worth such a small asking price.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:%WX%b.33455$ah.33074@twister01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
| My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
|
| "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
| I called the guy for more info... here's the short story.
He bought it
| because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he
doesn't have the time or
| the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it
looked at... one
| dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's
lifted but I don't
| know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
|
| I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I
have a pretty
| good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some
feedback/warnings.
|
| I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA,
SYE, repaired frame
| and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my
letter to the
| Easter bunny.
|
| -Brian
|
|
02-28-2004, 03:11 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
worth such a small asking price.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:%WX%b.33455$ah.33074@twister01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
| My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
|
| "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
| I called the guy for more info... here's the short story.
He bought it
| because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he
doesn't have the time or
| the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it
looked at... one
| dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's
lifted but I don't
| know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
|
| I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I
have a pretty
| good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some
feedback/warnings.
|
| I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA,
SYE, repaired frame
| and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my
letter to the
| Easter bunny.
|
| -Brian
|
|
and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
worth such a small asking price.
"Cherokee-LTD" <spammenot@home.com> wrote in message
news:%WX%b.33455$ah.33074@twister01.bloor.is.net.c able.rogers.com...
| My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
|
| "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
| I called the guy for more info... here's the short story.
He bought it
| because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he
doesn't have the time or
| the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it
looked at... one
| dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's
lifted but I don't
| know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
|
| I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I
have a pretty
| good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some
feedback/warnings.
|
| I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA,
SYE, repaired frame
| and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my
letter to the
| Easter bunny.
|
| -Brian
|
|
02-28-2004, 03:35 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
Hi Brian,
Go look at it, and tell us what you find. And remember what you
thought when you first looked at the side of your wagon after that
accident in your front yard, do you really want to go though that again?
And the 44 wasn't option for the YJ.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
>
> "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
> I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
> because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
> the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
> dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
> know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
>
> I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
> good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
>
> I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
> and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
> Easter bunny.
>
> -Brian
Go look at it, and tell us what you find. And remember what you
thought when you first looked at the side of your wagon after that
accident in your front yard, do you really want to go though that again?
And the 44 wasn't option for the YJ.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
>
> "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
> I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
> because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
> the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
> dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
> know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
>
> I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
> good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
>
> I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
> and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
> Easter bunny.
>
> -Brian
02-28-2004, 03:35 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
Hi Brian,
Go look at it, and tell us what you find. And remember what you
thought when you first looked at the side of your wagon after that
accident in your front yard, do you really want to go though that again?
And the 44 wasn't option for the YJ.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
>
> "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
> I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
> because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
> the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
> dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
> know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
>
> I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
> good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
>
> I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
> and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
> Easter bunny.
>
> -Brian
Go look at it, and tell us what you find. And remember what you
thought when you first looked at the side of your wagon after that
accident in your front yard, do you really want to go though that again?
And the 44 wasn't option for the YJ.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
>
> "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
> I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
> because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
> the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
> dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
> know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
>
> I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
> good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
>
> I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
> and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
> Easter bunny.
>
> -Brian
02-28-2004, 03:35 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
Hi Brian,
Go look at it, and tell us what you find. And remember what you
thought when you first looked at the side of your wagon after that
accident in your front yard, do you really want to go though that again?
And the 44 wasn't option for the YJ.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
>
> "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
> I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
> because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
> the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
> dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
> know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
>
> I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
> good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
>
> I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
> and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
> Easter bunny.
>
> -Brian
Go look at it, and tell us what you find. And remember what you
thought when you first looked at the side of your wagon after that
accident in your front yard, do you really want to go though that again?
And the 44 wasn't option for the YJ.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> My gut feeling is telling me to run away....
>
> "FOR SALE - 89 Sahara - $700" (4.2 - 5 speed - hardtop)
> I called the guy for more info... here's the short story. He bought it
> because he always wanted a Jeep but now realizes he doesn't have the time or
> the resources to complete it to his liking. He's had it looked at... one
> dead cyl, needs a carb and body work. He also says it's lifted but I don't
> know if he's talking body lift, suspension, SOA etc.
>
> I'm thinking of going to look at it. From reading the NG I have a pretty
> good idea of what to look for but I'd appreciate some feedback/warnings.
>
> I'm hoping to peek under this thing to find a D44, SOA, SYE, repaired frame
> and a tranny swap... well, gotta go, I have to finish my letter to the
> Easter bunny.
>
> -Brian
02-28-2004, 04:34 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:h3Y%b.3206$506.2944@fed1read05...
: If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
: and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
: if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
:
: If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
: worth such a small asking price.
:
:
$700 is correct.. Canadian funds I might add. Without even looking at it I
know I could profit by parting it out but I know myself too well... I'll buy
it on spec, get it home, see some potential, throw thousands into it and be
in the dilemma I'm in now. When I bought my XJ, I just wanted a daily driver
/ trail rig to beat on... now it has a new engine, new body/paint and I'm
having second thoughts on lifting it... I may just sell it for top dollar.
Maybe it's just me... I'm apprehensive to build my XJ for the trail because
of all the time and effort involved making it look new again (better than
new IMO... crappy factory Jeep paint LOL) but I wouldn't hesitate to drop
$10K on a used TJ and beat on it! I almost pulled the trigger on a deal for
a 99 TJ for $10K until I found out the insurance cost... $1600/yr and I have
no claims or tickets.
My biggest fear is buying this thing and shelling out large for a 4.0 FI,
AX15, 23 spline 231 tcase and a D44. I highly suspect this $700 deal with be
accompanied with the worst possible draivetrain of all time.. a dead 4.2,
dead carb, a near dead Peugeot tranny, 21 spline 231 tcase (useless for the
AX15 swap) and D35 with 3.07 gears.
Having said that, I could sell the hard top if it's in good condition and
flog a lot of small parts on eBay and live up to my neighbourhood reputation
as "that friggin' redneck".
-Brian
news:h3Y%b.3206$506.2944@fed1read05...
: If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
: and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
: if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
:
: If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
: worth such a small asking price.
:
:
$700 is correct.. Canadian funds I might add. Without even looking at it I
know I could profit by parting it out but I know myself too well... I'll buy
it on spec, get it home, see some potential, throw thousands into it and be
in the dilemma I'm in now. When I bought my XJ, I just wanted a daily driver
/ trail rig to beat on... now it has a new engine, new body/paint and I'm
having second thoughts on lifting it... I may just sell it for top dollar.
Maybe it's just me... I'm apprehensive to build my XJ for the trail because
of all the time and effort involved making it look new again (better than
new IMO... crappy factory Jeep paint LOL) but I wouldn't hesitate to drop
$10K on a used TJ and beat on it! I almost pulled the trigger on a deal for
a 99 TJ for $10K until I found out the insurance cost... $1600/yr and I have
no claims or tickets.
My biggest fear is buying this thing and shelling out large for a 4.0 FI,
AX15, 23 spline 231 tcase and a D44. I highly suspect this $700 deal with be
accompanied with the worst possible draivetrain of all time.. a dead 4.2,
dead carb, a near dead Peugeot tranny, 21 spline 231 tcase (useless for the
AX15 swap) and D35 with 3.07 gears.
Having said that, I could sell the hard top if it's in good condition and
flog a lot of small parts on eBay and live up to my neighbourhood reputation
as "that friggin' redneck".
-Brian
02-28-2004, 04:34 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:h3Y%b.3206$506.2944@fed1read05...
: If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
: and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
: if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
:
: If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
: worth such a small asking price.
:
:
$700 is correct.. Canadian funds I might add. Without even looking at it I
know I could profit by parting it out but I know myself too well... I'll buy
it on spec, get it home, see some potential, throw thousands into it and be
in the dilemma I'm in now. When I bought my XJ, I just wanted a daily driver
/ trail rig to beat on... now it has a new engine, new body/paint and I'm
having second thoughts on lifting it... I may just sell it for top dollar.
Maybe it's just me... I'm apprehensive to build my XJ for the trail because
of all the time and effort involved making it look new again (better than
new IMO... crappy factory Jeep paint LOL) but I wouldn't hesitate to drop
$10K on a used TJ and beat on it! I almost pulled the trigger on a deal for
a 99 TJ for $10K until I found out the insurance cost... $1600/yr and I have
no claims or tickets.
My biggest fear is buying this thing and shelling out large for a 4.0 FI,
AX15, 23 spline 231 tcase and a D44. I highly suspect this $700 deal with be
accompanied with the worst possible draivetrain of all time.. a dead 4.2,
dead carb, a near dead Peugeot tranny, 21 spline 231 tcase (useless for the
AX15 swap) and D35 with 3.07 gears.
Having said that, I could sell the hard top if it's in good condition and
flog a lot of small parts on eBay and live up to my neighbourhood reputation
as "that friggin' redneck".
-Brian
news:h3Y%b.3206$506.2944@fed1read05...
: If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
: and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
: if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
:
: If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
: worth such a small asking price.
:
:
$700 is correct.. Canadian funds I might add. Without even looking at it I
know I could profit by parting it out but I know myself too well... I'll buy
it on spec, get it home, see some potential, throw thousands into it and be
in the dilemma I'm in now. When I bought my XJ, I just wanted a daily driver
/ trail rig to beat on... now it has a new engine, new body/paint and I'm
having second thoughts on lifting it... I may just sell it for top dollar.
Maybe it's just me... I'm apprehensive to build my XJ for the trail because
of all the time and effort involved making it look new again (better than
new IMO... crappy factory Jeep paint LOL) but I wouldn't hesitate to drop
$10K on a used TJ and beat on it! I almost pulled the trigger on a deal for
a 99 TJ for $10K until I found out the insurance cost... $1600/yr and I have
no claims or tickets.
My biggest fear is buying this thing and shelling out large for a 4.0 FI,
AX15, 23 spline 231 tcase and a D44. I highly suspect this $700 deal with be
accompanied with the worst possible draivetrain of all time.. a dead 4.2,
dead carb, a near dead Peugeot tranny, 21 spline 231 tcase (useless for the
AX15 swap) and D35 with 3.07 gears.
Having said that, I could sell the hard top if it's in good condition and
flog a lot of small parts on eBay and live up to my neighbourhood reputation
as "that friggin' redneck".
-Brian
02-28-2004, 04:34 AM
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Re: 89 Wrangler - Should I or Shouldn't I?
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:h3Y%b.3206$506.2944@fed1read05...
: If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
: and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
: if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
:
: If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
: worth such a small asking price.
:
:
$700 is correct.. Canadian funds I might add. Without even looking at it I
know I could profit by parting it out but I know myself too well... I'll buy
it on spec, get it home, see some potential, throw thousands into it and be
in the dilemma I'm in now. When I bought my XJ, I just wanted a daily driver
/ trail rig to beat on... now it has a new engine, new body/paint and I'm
having second thoughts on lifting it... I may just sell it for top dollar.
Maybe it's just me... I'm apprehensive to build my XJ for the trail because
of all the time and effort involved making it look new again (better than
new IMO... crappy factory Jeep paint LOL) but I wouldn't hesitate to drop
$10K on a used TJ and beat on it! I almost pulled the trigger on a deal for
a 99 TJ for $10K until I found out the insurance cost... $1600/yr and I have
no claims or tickets.
My biggest fear is buying this thing and shelling out large for a 4.0 FI,
AX15, 23 spline 231 tcase and a D44. I highly suspect this $700 deal with be
accompanied with the worst possible draivetrain of all time.. a dead 4.2,
dead carb, a near dead Peugeot tranny, 21 spline 231 tcase (useless for the
AX15 swap) and D35 with 3.07 gears.
Having said that, I could sell the hard top if it's in good condition and
flog a lot of small parts on eBay and live up to my neighbourhood reputation
as "that friggin' redneck".
-Brian
news:h3Y%b.3206$506.2944@fed1read05...
: If that 700$ is accurate in your post, I'd almost eat a Tums
: and buy it on spec. You can make that back parting it out,
: if you have the space, and a wee bit of time.
:
: If you see it, you should know at an instant whether it is
: worth such a small asking price.
:
:
$700 is correct.. Canadian funds I might add. Without even looking at it I
know I could profit by parting it out but I know myself too well... I'll buy
it on spec, get it home, see some potential, throw thousands into it and be
in the dilemma I'm in now. When I bought my XJ, I just wanted a daily driver
/ trail rig to beat on... now it has a new engine, new body/paint and I'm
having second thoughts on lifting it... I may just sell it for top dollar.
Maybe it's just me... I'm apprehensive to build my XJ for the trail because
of all the time and effort involved making it look new again (better than
new IMO... crappy factory Jeep paint LOL) but I wouldn't hesitate to drop
$10K on a used TJ and beat on it! I almost pulled the trigger on a deal for
a 99 TJ for $10K until I found out the insurance cost... $1600/yr and I have
no claims or tickets.
My biggest fear is buying this thing and shelling out large for a 4.0 FI,
AX15, 23 spline 231 tcase and a D44. I highly suspect this $700 deal with be
accompanied with the worst possible draivetrain of all time.. a dead 4.2,
dead carb, a near dead Peugeot tranny, 21 spline 231 tcase (useless for the
AX15 swap) and D35 with 3.07 gears.
Having said that, I could sell the hard top if it's in good condition and
flog a lot of small parts on eBay and live up to my neighbourhood reputation
as "that friggin' redneck".
-Brian