97 Wrangler for sale

[FlexdXJ]

I am posting this for my uncle, This is what I know about the Jeep. He got a TJ Sahara to replace it.

2.5 Auto.
147k miles
Dark blue in color w/ tan top and interior(really clean)
New head, water pump, radiator, stereo( also has power/ground cables ran for a sub) and battery
235/75/15 Yokohama Geolandar AT's

He bought this with a cracked head from an overheating problem that i believe was the PO's fault. He replaced the head and now it runs like a top. He just came across a nice Sahara for a good price so he picked it up. He's asking $4500 obo. I will get pics tomorrow and post them up.

 

[97XJ2]

Waiting for pix

 

[FlexdXJ]

Well, wait about 24 hours and you'll see them!

 

[97XJ2]

Relax! I was subscribing for updates!

 

[FlexdXJ]

Haha, ok i was just giving you hell anyways.

 

[97XJ2]

I know you were. That seems to be your style!

 

[FlexdXJ]

What? Damn you guys caught on!

 

[97XJ2]

Only had to meet you once for that.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Hahaha! I will go get the pics tomorrow afternoon. I think it has one little rust spot but knowing my uncle its fixed by now!

 

[IllianaXJ]

2.5 Auto.

 

[97XJ2]

I saw that, I was just saying to myself the other day that I think a 4-popper TJ would be neat, but the slushbox isn't good.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Yeah thats why he got a Sahara with a 4.0! He was originally going to swap a 4.0 into it but found a head for the 2.5. Better throw some deep gears in it is all i'm saying!

 

[IllianaXJ]

I saw that, I was just saying to myself the other day that I think a 4-popper TJ would be neat, but the slushbox isn't good.

Don't. Not to bag on Aaron's ad, but the 4cyl YJ/TJs are horrible. They can hardly get out of their own way on stock tires, and the fuel savings is next to nothing since you have to run them widey open all the time. Add larger tires and A/C and you may as well walk.

On the other hand, drop in a 4.0 and you would be good to go.

Sorry Aaron.

 

[97XJ2]

Eh, we'll see what the pictures look like then.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Don't. Not to bag on Aaron's ad, but the 4cyl YJ/TJs are horrible. They can hardly get out of their own way on stock tires, and the fuel savings is next to nothing since you have to run them widey open all the time. Add larger tires and A/C and you may as well walk.

On the other hand, drop in a 4.0 and you would be good to go.

Sorry Aaron.

Don't worry i know how terrible the 2.5 auto combo is. Its a good candidate for a 4.0 or a 4bt! Someone will buy it, probably for their kid which is what i would do! My kid isn't driving a fast vehicle until they are ready for it. Plus I hope to have a GN to hand down to my first kid one of these days! I didn't expect a TJ to get much love here anyways.

Here are pics:

I am going to go on saturday and get some better pics(interior and engine bay) if my uncle will be home then. I will get interior pics too. The windshield is cracked and that rust spot is the only bad spot on the Jeep.

 

[Vlad]

I have to disagree that the 4 banger auto is a bad combo. I bought two TJs a couple of years ago and one was a 4 cyl. auto and the other was a 4 cyl. 5 spd. While I admit neither of them had the power of the 6 cyl. They weren't that bad but the auto seems to do better on the highway it is only a 3 speed so it runs pretty high rpms but that around 3,000 is where the 2.5 has most of it's power. I liked the auto so much I sold the 5 spd. and I daily drive the auto. Last year I moved up to 33s and that was an adjustment but it wasn't really that bad, I recently regeared from 3.73s to 4.56s which puts it back close to stock rpm/gear/tire combo. I agree that the 4.0 is a much better option but they are usually quite a bit more expensive, they get about the same gas mileage. In my opinion the 4 banger isn't all that bad, not the best option but usually cheaper. There are a few options like upgrading throttle body, electric fan, upgraded injectors, coil, plugs and wires and when it comes to wheeling the 4 banger usually has better gearing, 3.73 for the autos and 4.10 in the 5 spd. I think that Jeep looks pretty good and it's not a bad price for a wrangler.

 

[FlexdXJ]

I have to disagree that the 4 banger auto is a bad combo. I bought two TJs a couple of years ago and one was a 4 cyl. auto and the other was a 4 cyl. 5 spd. While I admit neither of them had the power of the 6 cyl. They weren't that bad but the auto seems to do better on the highway it is only a 3 speed so it runs pretty high rpms but that around 3,000 is where the 2.5 has most of it's power. I liked the auto so much I sold the 5 spd. and I daily drive the auto. Last year I moved up to 33s and that was an adjustment but it wasn't really that bad, I recently regeared from 3.73s to 4.56s which puts it back close to stock rpm/gear/tire combo. I agree that the 4.0 is a much better option but they are usually quite a bit more expensive, they get about the same gas mileage. In my opinion the 4 banger isn't all that bad, not the best option but usually cheaper. There are a few options like upgrading throttle body, electric fan, upgraded injectors, coil, plugs and wires and when it comes to wheeling the 4 banger usually has better gearing, 3.73 for the autos and 4.10 in the 5 spd. I think that Jeep looks pretty good and it's not a bad price for a wrangler.

Thanks for the input Vlad, is there going to be a Jeep night this wednesday? I need to come get that window. If you want to spread the word on Mojo he's located in Columbus and it sits in his yard or driveway while he's at work.

 

[97XJ2]

I'll think about it.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Its still for sale. If anything changes I'll let you know dude!

 

[FlexdXJ]

SOLD!!!! My cousin bought it for his wife to drive(she's afraid to drive his restored CJ, that she bought for him) for this summer then this winter its getting a 4bt! Looks like I'm gonna be helping with this! :yelclap: