Looking for CJ,..need help!
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
running, rust free specimen.
Greg wrote:
> Gee I looked at an 81 with glass body, frame looks good, but it runs ruff,
> been told by several seperate people that the engine/trans are shot, but
> this guy only wants $4,000.00 Canadian, about 3 K US, given that it looks
> brand new but may need a lot of engine transmition work, should I still be
> considering this vehicle?
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:7oXdb.663$8S2.530484393@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
>
>>Gee, I don't agree with that. I bought my 01 XJ Sport with 11k for
>>around $15k a year ago. While I love CJs, I'd drive my XJ to South
>>America if need be, not a CJ.
>>
>>I don't know where you live, but you can get a solid CJ in the southwest
>>for $5000. It might not be as pretty as yours, but it will be rust free
>>and $10k will plug a lot of leaks.
>>
>>Joshua Nelson wrote:
>>
>>
>>>No offense, but $5k is kind of a low budget if you are looking for a
>>>CJ in nice shape. The reason you are finding CJs with lots of rust
>>>and problems is because you're shopping in the bottom of the barrel.
>>>We spent $15k on our CJ. Admittedly that is the high end, but it was
>>>in near-perfect shape with brand new paint and 8-cyl engine, and zero
>>>leaks, rust, or other problems. Some people would laugh at paying
>>>that much for a CJ but it was worth that to us to get a solid vehicle
>>>right out of the box and not have to spend tons of time and money in
>>>repairs. And it's still better than any comparable new SUV you could
>>>get on a dealer's lot for the same price.
>>
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>>tw
>>03 TJ Rubicon
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
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running, rust free specimen.
Greg wrote:
> Gee I looked at an 81 with glass body, frame looks good, but it runs ruff,
> been told by several seperate people that the engine/trans are shot, but
> this guy only wants $4,000.00 Canadian, about 3 K US, given that it looks
> brand new but may need a lot of engine transmition work, should I still be
> considering this vehicle?
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:7oXdb.663$8S2.530484393@newssvr11.news.prodig y.com...
>
>>Gee, I don't agree with that. I bought my 01 XJ Sport with 11k for
>>around $15k a year ago. While I love CJs, I'd drive my XJ to South
>>America if need be, not a CJ.
>>
>>I don't know where you live, but you can get a solid CJ in the southwest
>>for $5000. It might not be as pretty as yours, but it will be rust free
>>and $10k will plug a lot of leaks.
>>
>>Joshua Nelson wrote:
>>
>>
>>>No offense, but $5k is kind of a low budget if you are looking for a
>>>CJ in nice shape. The reason you are finding CJs with lots of rust
>>>and problems is because you're shopping in the bottom of the barrel.
>>>We spent $15k on our CJ. Admittedly that is the high end, but it was
>>>in near-perfect shape with brand new paint and 8-cyl engine, and zero
>>>leaks, rust, or other problems. Some people would laugh at paying
>>>that much for a CJ but it was worth that to us to get a solid vehicle
>>>right out of the box and not have to spend tons of time and money in
>>>repairs. And it's still better than any comparable new SUV you could
>>>get on a dealer's lot for the same price.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
>>03 TJ Rubicon
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
>>(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>
>
>
>
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__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
> I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
> running, rust free specimen.
What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
> running, rust free specimen.
What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
> I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
> running, rust free specimen.
What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
> running, rust free specimen.
What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
#44
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
> Gee I looked at an 81 with glass body, frame looks good, but it runs ruff,
> been told by several seperate people that the engine/trans are shot, but
> this guy only wants $4,000.00 Canadian, about 3 K US, given that it looks
> brand new but may need a lot of engine transmition work, should I still be
> considering this vehicle?
The key words in your message are "engine/trans are shot." That's why
it's $3k US. To me, those would be fatal flaws putting it in the
"rustbucket/junk" category. But then again, that's because no one in
my family has the skills to transplant a new engine and transmission,
so that's a big factor to me - and is why we bought an extremely well
preserved one that needed minimal work. If, unlike me, you can do
that work yourself, go for it and save the bucks.
> been told by several seperate people that the engine/trans are shot, but
> this guy only wants $4,000.00 Canadian, about 3 K US, given that it looks
> brand new but may need a lot of engine transmition work, should I still be
> considering this vehicle?
The key words in your message are "engine/trans are shot." That's why
it's $3k US. To me, those would be fatal flaws putting it in the
"rustbucket/junk" category. But then again, that's because no one in
my family has the skills to transplant a new engine and transmission,
so that's a big factor to me - and is why we bought an extremely well
preserved one that needed minimal work. If, unlike me, you can do
that work yourself, go for it and save the bucks.
#45
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
> Gee I looked at an 81 with glass body, frame looks good, but it runs ruff,
> been told by several seperate people that the engine/trans are shot, but
> this guy only wants $4,000.00 Canadian, about 3 K US, given that it looks
> brand new but may need a lot of engine transmition work, should I still be
> considering this vehicle?
The key words in your message are "engine/trans are shot." That's why
it's $3k US. To me, those would be fatal flaws putting it in the
"rustbucket/junk" category. But then again, that's because no one in
my family has the skills to transplant a new engine and transmission,
so that's a big factor to me - and is why we bought an extremely well
preserved one that needed minimal work. If, unlike me, you can do
that work yourself, go for it and save the bucks.
> been told by several seperate people that the engine/trans are shot, but
> this guy only wants $4,000.00 Canadian, about 3 K US, given that it looks
> brand new but may need a lot of engine transmition work, should I still be
> considering this vehicle?
The key words in your message are "engine/trans are shot." That's why
it's $3k US. To me, those would be fatal flaws putting it in the
"rustbucket/junk" category. But then again, that's because no one in
my family has the skills to transplant a new engine and transmission,
so that's a big factor to me - and is why we bought an extremely well
preserved one that needed minimal work. If, unlike me, you can do
that work yourself, go for it and save the bucks.
#46
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
fibreglass rot ... snaps in an accident ... fewer places to ground stuff to
... never quite looks right imo (not that that matters too much).
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309301030.3b2696ae@posting.google.c om...
: > I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
: > running, rust free specimen.
:
:
: What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
: modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
: rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
... never quite looks right imo (not that that matters too much).
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309301030.3b2696ae@posting.google.c om...
: > I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
: > running, rust free specimen.
:
:
: What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
: modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
: rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
#47
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
fibreglass rot ... snaps in an accident ... fewer places to ground stuff to
... never quite looks right imo (not that that matters too much).
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309301030.3b2696ae@posting.google.c om...
: > I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
: > running, rust free specimen.
:
:
: What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
: modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
: rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
... never quite looks right imo (not that that matters too much).
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309301030.3b2696ae@posting.google.c om...
: > I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
: > running, rust free specimen.
:
:
: What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
: modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
: rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
#48
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Re: Looking for CJ,..need help!
fibreglass rot ... snaps in an accident ... fewer places to ground stuff to
... never quite looks right imo (not that that matters too much).
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309301030.3b2696ae@posting.google.c om...
: > I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
: > running, rust free specimen.
:
:
: What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
: modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
: rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
... never quite looks right imo (not that that matters too much).
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
"Joshua Nelson" <spam_box@ev1.net> wrote in message
news:b102b6e4.0309301030.3b2696ae@posting.google.c om...
: > I wouldn't, but I'm not a fan of 'glass bodies. I'd look for a good
: > running, rust free specimen.
:
:
: What don't you like about fiberglass? That is one of the
: modifications that I lust after. Just think... no worries about
: rust... ever... ahhhh..... **Joshua lapses into blissful trance**
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