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2002wranglerX
04-14-2011, 10:13 PM
I'm looking at a 99 limited xj Saturday. Where are the trouble spots on these things?

limegreentj
04-14-2011, 10:17 PM
rockers, floors. those are the main things... some rust along the doors

Deadman 94 xj
04-14-2011, 10:20 PM
Rear quarter panels
cargo area (under the carpet). You can reach up under there, above the rear tire, and you'll feel a channel or 3 in groove where there's ALWAYs rust.
Front floor boards where the carpet gets wet.
Rocker panels, all over.
Front wheel well, passenger side, below the battery. You can usually see it from the outside, or feel it.

Other than that, all of the other common spots on any vehicle. It's come to the point these days that I'd want to have the carpet pulled and inspected BEFORE purchasing, if you can swing that.

Mykal
04-14-2011, 10:23 PM
Front leaf spring hangers. The floor tends to rust and they push up through the floor.
Lift the carpet and look at the floor pans including the cargo area.
Rockers.

2002wranglerX
04-14-2011, 10:36 PM
Thanks guys... It's a 99 limited with 145k miles, 242 tcase, leather, power seats, infinity, new tires, new shocks, and fresh inspection... Think it's worth the 3500 asking price if there's no mechanical issues?

Ac needs charged (probably has a leak) and it has some light scratches, and no fogs. But the leather looks really nice and it appears to be pretty solid.

limegreentj
04-14-2011, 10:40 PM
awesome! see if you can snag it for 3g's...but yeah if they are in good shape they do hold value well

Deadman 94 xj
04-14-2011, 10:42 PM
I paid 3 for that 96 I had, It was in great shape too (before I ruined it :( ), rust free. So I'd say that's fair for what you desribed.

Mykal
04-14-2011, 11:21 PM
Yeah, unless you want to flip it.

justin'sbig7
04-15-2011, 01:49 AM
id say if its nice and no rust, you are paying retail. thats a lot of miles and 12 years old for $3500

2002wranglerX
04-15-2011, 11:12 AM
id say if its nice and no rust, you are paying retail. thats a lot of miles and 12 years old for $3500

2 years ago I would have agreed, but there's nothing out there for that kind of $ right now... I'm open to suggestions, but people want 5k+ for xjs that aren't nearly as nice...

Seriously, I'd love to find a better deal, vie been lookin

MemorEsto
04-15-2011, 11:38 AM
You can thank Cash for Clunkers for that.