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In article <bk51ov01be2@enews1.newsguy.com>,
MEL <markl@REMOVEaracnet.com> wrote:
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>I've always wanted a Jeep Wrangler and as recently as a year ago looked into
>them a bit, and it sounded like the newer TJ's introduced major changes (
>versus YJ's, CJ's, etc ) to make them better on the street, yet still Off
>Road Worthy. Problem is they're obviously much more expensive. I shelved
>the idea until I could work $18k ish into the budget for a car to get new ,
>or at least newer TJ.

I bought a used 94 Sahara YJ 2 months ago for less than 10% of the original
MSRP sticker price of $18459. HardTop, Sahara package, etc 189K miles, as-is.
I6 motor, 5 speed manual 3.07(yuk) ratio gears, non slip.

>My situation has it where I need another vehicle - NOW - and a very good
>friend ( meaning I can trust him ) works at an autodealer and can get me a
>93 YJ that came in on a trade at potentially a very good price ( ie. $3k
>ish) as they have it on the lot at $4995. It's just a 4 cylinder, and I
>don't have the specs yet ( Mileage, tires wheels, options ).

I did the same only did a "courtesy trade" instead of buying off the dealer
I bought it from the customer and let the dealer do the paper work. Of
course it was as-is. I got mine at wholesale value so here is what you
need to figure. Not busting on your friend but, they probably got this 93
YJ 4banger for $1500 or less wholesale. Find out what kind of warranty
it has, hopefully 60-90 days with 2000-4000 miles for that (uh) price. At
$3K they are probably pacing $1500 still and so it goes. You probably can
get that vehicle for $2500 and they would still make $1000+ on it.

>I thought I'd post quickly to see if the group feels this is an acceptable
>option to pursue ( if the car is in good shape ), versus reasons to hold out
>and spend more and get a TJ series.

It's a 4banger and with the 4.11 gears, it not a bad rig.
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