Yet another YJ im looking at

[Dick.Breakey]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1616292723.html

my mustang should sell monday, and i should be looking at it tomorrow. if i like it then ill do the paperwork next weekend. i ended up not getting those other two i was looking at (xj with 6" rough country short arm from connellsville and another yj i think it was- they both sold so i couldnt trade)
so now im pretty sure my car is going to sell and im looking at this one for 4k. i think its a pretty good base to start with. i priced out some axles, gears and a locker. that should be plenty for now for how often id actually go wheeling.

yall think that 4k for the jeep is a good deal? EVEN IF IT IS A 4CYL :040:

[notmYJ]

Just a thought, I also am looking for a new YJ to build. Just about everything in the rust belt is gonna be, well, rusty.

If your looking for a clean YJ look south. Shipping one from florida is only a couple hundred bucks, and there are quite a few clean ones on craigs list. Both 6cyl and 4cyl. Search on www.craiglook.com. It will search all of craigslist all over the US.

For 4k, you can easily find a rust free YJ from the south.

I'm being really picky, so I am having difficulty finding one I want. But if you just want a clean YJ you will find one in no time and having it shipped is no big deal. Pm me if you want details on shipping, I have shipped a few cars.

[Dick.Breakey]

thats definitely not a bad idea. the only problem is this is my DD. i literally cant be without it for one day. other wise id probably have my dad or brother in Texas look for one for me. lets just hope this one has no rust haha

[steveg0690]

Haha, that's post #76 in this thread...

http://www.pgh-offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12727

[Dick.Breakey]

haha yeah. i just went and looked at it tonight. runs real good, pretty clean. and i think ive got him down to 3500. or pretty close. so we'll see whats what this week when i have it taken to my mechanic.

[2002wranglerX]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1616292723.html

my mustang should sell monday, and i should be looking at it tomorrow. if i like it then ill do the paperwork next weekend. i ended up not getting those other two i was looking at (xj with 6" rough country short arm from connellsville and another yj i think it was- they both sold so i couldnt trade)
so now im pretty sure my car is going to sell and im looking at this one for 4k. i think its a pretty good base to start with. i priced out some axles, gears and a locker. that should be plenty for now for how often id actually go wheeling.

yall think that 4k for the jeep is a good deal? EVEN IF IT IS A 4CYL :040:


WAIT what? 4,000 Dollars!??? HELL NO! That's TJ territory! I dunno man.... even at 3500... i don't think i'd do it. I regularly see 4 cyl 5 spd TJ's for 1500 or less. That being said, i've also seen them at 5,000+ asking price...

my buddy just picked up a fairly clean 98 sport 5 speed, bone stock, it needed tires, for 3500...

people just went crazy when the snow started falling and are paying big $ for these.

[Dick.Breakey]

yeah...i get "thats a lot for that" with pretty much everything im looking at. for a yj with only 110k on the clock, clean, almost brand new tires and a matching spare, with another set of wheels/tires (stockers), and a clean title- i dont think its that bad of a deal. and the insurance is gonna be far cheaper than my mustang i currently have. i dig that its stock besides some daylighters and the wheels/tires.

let me ask you a question man, why would you think thats a little high to be asking?

[limegreentj]

if you find a 4.0 with "high miles" IE 140k or so, thats what people consider high, so they sell cheap, but they run well well past that

[2002wranglerX]

yeah...i get "thats a lot for that" with pretty much everything im looking at. for a yj with only 110k on the clock, clean, almost brand new tires and a matching spare, with another set of wheels/tires (stockers), and a clean title- i dont think its that bad of a deal. and the insurance is gonna be far cheaper than my mustang i currently have. i dig that its stock besides some daylighters and the wheels/tires.

let me ask you a question man, why would you think thats a little high to be asking?

I don't know that it's really that high for what it is... but it is a 4 cyl YJ... if that's what you want, then that might be the one for you.

if it were me, i'd be holding out for a 6 cyl TJ... but i like tj's over YJ's. that's just me.

3500-4 grand is TJ money... maybe not during the 3rd snowiest winter in pgh history... but every other time lol

[Dick.Breakey]

i like the yj's over anything except the cj's. id say anything under 4k is gonna be a good deal for me. i wont be wheeling real hard and with the 4cyl i shouldnt break anything haha. its gonna be more of a dd for now. maybe later on ill do more to it. but all i care to do is a locker in the rear, regear it, and maybe upgrade the axles. then maybe a 3" lift with some 33's. i dunno. maybe i will wheel it harder than i thought lol. but seriously. i think for me, for a base, this is a good start.

[limegreentj]

i bought mine in 06 for 4 grand

it had a shitty lift, 32" BFG muds, PCW wheels, wider flares 4.0L 5 speed, a brand new sailcloth top BUT it had 147k.

edit: its a 97....so i think you'd be able to find a 6cy 5spd yj a lot cheaper than 4 grand

[Dick.Breakey]

the miles are something i like about it. i figure its not much for a 95. and these 2.5's are pretty sturdy arnt they?

[2002wranglerX]

the miles are something i like about it. i figure its not much for a 95. and these 2.5's are pretty sturdy arnt they?


try to find one... they want big $ when they go. i'll never own another. they seem like they either run forever, or blow around 120k

[Dick.Breakey]

well lets hope this one doesnt blow at 120k haha. and what do you mean "
try to find one... they want big $ when they go."?

[Deadman 94 xj]

I like it. :)

[2002wranglerX]

well lets hope this one doesnt blow at 120k haha. and what do you mean "
try to find one... they want big $ when they go."?

you can find a 4.0 for anywhere from 100 to 300 bucks depending on mileage.

my buddy needs a 2.5 for his TJ and he can't find one for under 450 bucks! they didn't put them in as many rigs as the 4.0...

it seems like around 120k is the mileage they go at if they're gonna go. My TJ did it, my buddy's went at 115k, etc.

[Dick.Breakey]

finally i get one person who says they like it haha

[Leady]

well lets hope this one doesnt blow at 120k haha. and what do you mean "
try to find one... they want big $ when they go."?

He means the motor is expensive to replace when it shits the bed.

[2002wranglerX]

i like it... i'd like it way more for 2500 lol

[Dick.Breakey]

you can find a 4.0 for anywhere from 100 to 300 bucks depending on mileage.

my buddy needs a 2.5 for his TJ and he can't find one for under 450 bucks! they didn't put them in as many rigs as the 4.0...

it seems like around 120k is the mileage they go at if they're gonna go. My TJ did it, my buddy's went at 115k, etc.


ah ok. i see what u mean. yeah. how difficult is it to swap a 4.0 into the yj? i figure if it blows that would be the time to do it

[Dick.Breakey]

i like it... i'd like it way more for 2500 lol


haha yeah. me too. but hes not a super motivated seller. he just wants a truck. and im a motivated buyer.

[Deadman 94 xj]

LOL, I like it but he brings up some good points about the 2.5 being rare. Take your time and look around. There are better deals to be had. Don't jump on the first thing you find in your price range because it might come back to bite you later on.

If the jeep is rust free and you heard it run than pick it up if you're willing to pay the price tag. otherwise do what was mentioned above and look out of state. I'd look south anyway. JMO.

[2002wranglerX]

ah ok. i see what u mean. yeah. how difficult is it to swap a 4.0 into the yj? i figure if it blows that would be the time to do it

you'd need a new trans/tcase (although you MIGHT be able to get away with the tcase outa the 4, but i've read the input is too small), you'll have to cut the mounts off the frame and weld different ones on, and then deal with all the wiring, etc.

it's not worth it.

[Dick.Breakey]

yeah i drove it. it drove really well. i gotta get used to a hydro clutch though. its easier but i feel like nothings there. my mustang is a cable clutch and i know exactly what its doing when im pressing the pedal. this is a little different.

im actually having it taken to my mechanic this week so he can look it over before i buy it. i made the mistake of not doing that with my mustang and it bit me hard. like 4k hard with all i had to do to get the car back to right. so if he says its good, then ill go for it.

[limegreentj]

i like it too! dont get the wrong idea...im biased as **** though...lol

[Dick.Breakey]

haha yeah. i hear ya. i like the yj's and i like the 4cyl too for some reason. kinda like the underdog or something.

[steveg0690]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1623328839.html

[limegreentj]

/\ that aint bad!

[Deadman 94 xj]

Negative. I'd place the extra 2k on somebody that can put together a complete sentence. JMO

[limegreentj]

true, the guy types like he's 'tarded...but that might help you out

[steveg0690]

I'd def take a look at it. For 2k if it is in decent shape it is worth it. I'd bet he goes down to around 1300 if you know how to talk to him.

[Deadman 94 xj]

true, the guy types like he's 'tarded...but that might help you out

:flipoff2:

[Dick.Breakey]

yeah i saw that earlier. wasnt too sure about it. though id probably look at it. i might just email the guy. then i could put the money into the suspension and tires

[YZEATER]

I'd def take a look at it. For 2k if it is in decent shape it is worth it. I'd bet he goes down to around 1300 if you know how to talk to him.


wow, talk about low ballin. that's less then i'd even offer him for it. it looks nice, i was gonna go look at it but he never emailed me back. talked to him once.

[steveg0690]

Some people you can get away with low ballin, others I don't even bother. It depends on how much I want something. I'm more motivated to buy something that I don't need if I can get a sweet deal on it.

[mxg342]

I hope your mustang was a 6cyl.

I can't imagine going from a V8 Mustang to a 4 cylinder YJ. Better give yourself about double the time to get from one place to another.

[Dick.Breakey]

I hope your mustang was a 6cyl.

I can't imagine going from a V8 Mustang to a 4 cylinder YJ. Better give yourself about double the time to get from one place to another.


nope. its a GT. its on here somewhere in the classifieds. 97 gt 5 speed. lightly modded. and i drive on the freeway maybe once a month. i drive nothing but 30mph back roads to work and what not. if we go somewhere long distance we take the fiances car. so i dont even get to open up the car up hardly. its really better suited for someone who can drive it more.

[Dick.Breakey]

Hey i found another yj today(90 something). its in steubenville. 4100 takes it. very clean interior, 70kish on the replaced motor, still a 2.5, brand new crager soft 8's and 31" TSL's. Brand new soft top. frame is supposed to be spotless.

if you look on CL (im at work and cant post the link) and search for wrangler for 4800-4800 its the only one that pulls up i think.

let me know if yall think its a decent deal.

also, on that first one i think ive got him around 3k. let me know. cause hte first guy is supposed to see my mechanic tomorrow.

[Krod]

Too much for a 20 year old YJ that had an engine swap. And I guarantee that the frame is not "spotless" if its in the northeast. Everyone says "spotless" because there are so many Wranglers with rotting frames around the area.

[steveg0690]

I agree, and how do you know that the replaced motor only has 70k on it? How many miles are on the rest of the drivetrain? I'd stay away from it for that price. Check out the one in butler for 2k. Then put some money into it to build what you want. It looks like you can drive it away and build later.

[YZEATER]

ok, who bought the one in butler?

[steveg0690]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1624358503.html

If you don't mind a little rust, take a look at this one and strike a deal.

[steveg0690]

ok, who bought the one in butler?

Either he decided not to sell, or it sold quick. It was a good deal, and I'm thinking he was a pretty motivated seller.

[Dick.Breakey]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1624358503.html

If you don't mind a little rust, take a look at this one and strike a deal.


unfortunately im set on a 5 speed. im not a fan of autos. never have been, and still am not. ive got the original jeep down to 3100. when my mech looks at it today and says its good to go, ill probably do it.

thats thinking that the guy who is buying my car gets his sh*t together.

[steveg0690]

Here's a tj for 4k:

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1623643184.html

[limegreentj]

even though the OP doesnt want a tj, thats a hell of a deal!

[steveg0690]

I forgot he didn't want a TJ.

[2002wranglerX]

TJ>YJ

I can't imagine paying 4 grand for a 4 cyl YJ... I just can't.

[2002wranglerX]

why not spend a few grand more and buy

http://www.hrja.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11709

D300, 8.8, i mean, the hard stuff is all done!

[Dick.Breakey]

TJ>YJ

I can't imagine paying 4 grand for a 4 cyl YJ... I just can't.


haha. ive got him to 3100. probably get down to 3 flat. and i called on that 4.0 tj. not a bad deal. needs some things. i already called. hes getting some things worked on like the slave cylinder and what not. needs a couple other things i cant remember right now. its definitely not a bad deal. we'll see whats what when ever this guy buys my car. maybe by then when i have his cash, ill have more, and wont want to save a grand in the bank when i buy my next vehicle. thats why ive been trying to get this guy down to around the 3k mark. its not a bad deal. not the GREATEST DEAL EVER!! but definitely not a bad deal. at least in my eyes. my mechanic said it was a pretty sound jeep. needs a couple things tho. about $500-600 worth. but like i said, my time frame all depends on when i sell the car. this guy is taking his sweet time, and doesnt have a super conducive schedule to seeing the car in the day light. if yall happen to some across some other yj's (or, yes, even a tj) please keep this updated. and ill let yall know.

im just ready throw something in 4wd and run some shit over.

[Dick.Breakey]

why not spend a few grand more and buy

http://www.hrja.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11709

D300, 8.8, i mean, the hard stuff is all done!


yeah. sick. i like it. buuut. 3k more than ill have in the bank. and i dont want a car payment.

[Dick.Breakey]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1626698012.html

hey i saw this. emailed and got pics. looks really clean. yall think its worth the 1700 or would you think there be a ton of hidden issues?

[Krod]

Xj?

[Dick.Breakey]

yeah xj. i dont really care what kinda jeep i look at. id rather have the yj(tj) but id look at the xj for that price thats for darn sure. the only reason i dont look more often at the xj's is because it typically takes a big lift to get 33" tires underneath the thing. and for a stock xj at 3k or more, i dont really want to spend that and then pay for the lift. but for 1700, id definitely do it. and get the lift and wheel/tire combo i like. know what i mean?

oh, and u cant beat that its the 2 door and 5 speed.

[steveg0690]

TJ = Gone.

Gotta move fast on these deals.

[Dick.Breakey]

yeah. i didnt figure it would last long. and i dont have the cash in hand right now. waiting on this tool to buy my car. worst case scenario is i keep the car a bit longer. but if anyone wants to buy or trasde for a Mustang let me know!!

[Dick.Breakey]

ok so i have a guy with an 01 xj sport wanting to trade straight up. its blue with the paint matched grill and bumper. only got 109k on the 4.0 and its an auto. 4 door. bone stock. has the upgraded wheels (the ones that resemble, or maybe are, the ones from the liberties). new tires. though not for the off road. anything i should look out for with the xj's

[Deadman 94 xj]

RUST. check the rockers and floors. IMO the rockers are a good sign of what you'll find everywhere else. Also ask if it's had any head work done. The 01's seem to have this problem.

[Dick.Breakey]

ok. i can do that. what kind of head work should i ask about? and what was the issue exactly, do u know?

[Deadman 94 xj]

ok. i can do that. what kind of head work should i ask about? and what was the issue exactly, do u know?


I don't have the specifics on the cast numbers or anything but it's common for the 00-01 to crack. I guess it's from being over heated.

This should help:
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391831

[Dick.Breakey]

they have an aluminum head?

[Deadman 94 xj]

Edited^^

[Dick.Breakey]

thanks man. thatsa big help. id be real upset if that happened and i had no idea why. no ill know to be careful and watch out for it

[steveg0690]

http://www.pgh-offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13132

[steveg0690]

^ haha, now that one has sold. These jeeps are selling like beads at mardi gras.

[joker291977]

here is one for all you guys i had to put it up for u to see http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/1633026868.html

[steveg0690]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1631779354.html

[limegreentj]

its nice, but personally i'd NEVER own a 5...way too short for me. (thats what she said)

[steveg0690]

I would, it's just a big 4 wheeler. A friend of mine had one that would pull wheelie's all day long. Good times.

[Dick.Breakey]

i like em and if i was looking for a second vehicle that would be great. i love the shortness of the 5 (thats not what she said)

[steveg0690]

Here you go. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1634966057.html

[joker291977]

this might be worth the drive check it out http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/1632536869.html

[Deadman 94 xj]

Here you go. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1634966057.html


Sweet!

[Sycotik Skier]

i love early broncos

[Dick.Breakey]

me too. But I bought a truck yesterday. There's a thread near this one. 99 f150.