I have been searching high and low for a 5 speed XJ on craigslist, dealer lots, etc. forever and they are so few and far between (from what I've seen). I'm almost 16 so this will be my first car, but I have been driving for 6 months with my permit. Anyways I finally found one from a sort of neighbor, its a '99 5 speed 4.0 4 door. EXACTLY what I've been looking for! He wants $1,200 and is pretty firm on the price. I am working minimum wage at a hardware store so this will pretty much clear my bank account, I don't want to get burned.
The bad:
I'm not sure if I'm getting a good deal here, but it runs and drives good, goes straight down the road and doesn't seem to have any serious problems. I have the tools and the know how so I could do all the work myself, and I know a guy who is a big wig at a auto parts store so I can get shop prices or close to it. I've really fallen in love and I'll try to get pictures soon but I'm away until Saturday. What do you guys think?? Thanks for any and all input.
The bad:
- Rear hatch and drivers rear door wont open
- Check engine light (owner claims O2 sensor)
- Needs driver and passenger floor pans
- Owner claims it sometimes "bucks" in 2nd but I didn't notice it
- Needs a serious brake overhaul
- Rattle from exhaust, probably a loose clamp
I'm not sure if I'm getting a good deal here, but it runs and drives good, goes straight down the road and doesn't seem to have any serious problems. I have the tools and the know how so I could do all the work myself, and I know a guy who is a big wig at a auto parts store so I can get shop prices or close to it. I've really fallen in love and I'll try to get pictures soon but I'm away until Saturday. What do you guys think?? Thanks for any and all input.
Just how rare is a 5 speed 4.0 XJ, and am I getting a fair deal?
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