Need advice on Wrangler

[opracer315]

I know this is a XJ fourm, but eveyone has really helped me out with my XJ. Just want to know what you think. Looking at a 1988 Wrangler for the SO. The details 4.0l, 5 speed think it is the peugot, 231 x-fer, 265,000 miles, Factory hard top w/ sun roof, factory hard doors w/ windows that roll all the way down, A/C, PB, PS. Asking price is $3500.00. I know XJ, ZJ fairly well not to much about the SWB. This will be a D.D. maybe small lift 30" to 32" tires. The tranny is really the only thing that worries me. Is it hard to swap a AX-15 in? Is this a fair price?

 

[Matt98XJ]

Seems kinda steep for an 88 with that many miles. Maybe it's just me.

 

[NotMatt]

If it's an 88 it doesn't have a 4.0L unless someone swapped it in. 4.0's start in '91, before that was the carb'ed 4.2L (or a 4 cylinder).

If it's in good shape, that seems like a good price... have you guys looked at prices on wranglers around the NW lately? I can't find one on craigslist under 4000, unless it's a 4 cylinder with no options or it's busted somehow. Running and driving in generally good shape, that's a decent price.

My only question is, why not find an inexpensive XJ for the SO to drive as a DD? It will have more creature comforts, will handle better, and they're a dime-a-dozen, you can find them all over the NW for dirt cheap. http://seattle.craigslist.org. I'll bet you could find a good 87-90 cherokee on there with less miles at a much better price.

BTW, if you do buy that, and the tranny goes out, I'm parting my rig out pretty soon and will have a spare for you for cheap.

 

[opracer315]

I all ready have 88 XJ, she has a 96 ZJ but wants a removable top. I thought that it had the same motor as my XJ. I am not going to bother with this one. She will have to wait and save up some money to get a newer one.
Thanks for the replies.

 

[Avanteone]

Don't buy an '87-'90 YJ unless you plan on swapping out the 4.2 for something else, or are willing to put a Weber on it and deal with a carburetor. Save up for a '91+ and you'll be much happier.

J

 

[Canopener]

I have to agree with Avanteone. My friend had nothing but problems with his Peugot and 4.2. The carb was rebuilt a million times and still didn't run right. The only fix was putting in a 5.0 and T19.

 

[ECKSJAY]

Don't buy an '87-'90 YJ unless you plan on swapping out the 4.2 for something else, or are willing to put a Weber on it and deal with a carburetor. Save up for a '91+ and you'll be much happier.

J

Try telling that to my wife when she just HAD to have that 87 POS. Brings me along to look at it with her, halfway across the state, and buys it anyway after I say, 'OMG let's just rent a car and drive back!' Hehehehe...last time she bought a 'cute' Jeep. Her WJ is SO much better.

 

[Avanteone]

Try telling that to my wife when she just HAD to have that 87 POS. Brings me along to look at it with her, halfway across the state, and buys it anyway after I say, 'OMG let's just rent a car and drive back!' Hehehehe...last time she bought a 'cute' Jeep. Her WJ is SO much better.

I think I recall advising you not to buy that one as well

I had one..... and once I dumped the stock carb. and put a weber on it, the thing ran GREAT! Right up until I hydrolocked it

J