What do you guys think?

is this a good jeep?

  • YES

    Votes: 7 58.3%
  • NO

    Votes: 5 41.7%

  • Total voters
    12
I told him to check out NAXJA and ask you fellas about the jeep.
Some of the Denver guys might have seen this jeep?
Or if possible could maybe meet him to check out this Xj tomorrow?

Trying to get him in a good first rig!
Thanks for any help!
 
There is some good parts on there... It def. comes down to your final plans /w it and the owners history with it... I just quickly scanned the add... Questions I would ask/thing to check....

Take a peak underneath. Look at the skid plates, rockers, and axles. Did it take a huge hit that you can see? If there are obvious ones that look gnarly, ask where they happened! It's interesting to see if they deny the damage or tell you a cool story...

Has it ever had head gasket or overheating issues? It's an '01. They had a weird head that was known to crack and warp(causing gasket leak) if overheated.

Low or high pinion front end? Could make a difference in the long run... Last few years (either 99 or 00, not sure which off hand) had a low pinion front end. Damn thing takes different gears than the more common high pinion, will cause more shaft angle at higher lifts, and drags the yoke over stuff if you hit the diff on anything.

I cant see in the pic, but how is that winch mounted? Is it to a stock front bumper? If so, How is it reinforced beyond the factory 3 bolts per side holding it on? I have seen a few front bumpers ripped off from attempted recoveries...

One general rule of thumb when buying ANY car.... How does the overall package look cosmetically? I know when I sell a car, I go through EVERY nook and cranny and clean it(ask Yella about the interior in that 87 waggy I sold him...). Under the hood clean, body waxed and clean, underneath(to an extent), interior shampooed or at least vacuumed? The condition of a vehicle when somebody sells it speaks wonders about how the previous owner took care of their junk!
 
awesome thanks it means a lot I'm going to inspect everything on that jeep and hope that he's not just selling it cause its messed up. ill let you know what i find out tomorrow!
 
I must say its a good looking jeep. But, its an 01. Google search 0331 head and you will see why I would chose to sway away from it. But that's just me.
 
Just to let you know its you that is paying for it and if it ends up being a pos, it won't be our problem so take advice with a grain of salt ,Advice is worth exactly what you pay for it , Maybe have a mech check it out before you buy.
 
Kelley Blue Book value on a stock 01 ranges aroung the $5k mark. Have the vehicle checked out including having the coolant checked for combustion by products. Any quality shop should have the test kit on hand. The fenders have been hacked to get the 33s under the 4" lift... Look to see what has been done for bump stops. A long list of things for you to investigate.

Caveat Emptor. Let the buyer beware. And, make a counter offer...
 
Allright well im in no hurry to buy anything i just want to make sure that isnt going to break down right when i buy it lol ill be sure to take pictures and get as much info about it as i can
 
Good lord. That first one is a MUCH better deal and MUCH better jeep than that '90.

Ugh. "Meaty tires"...... "red duck tape"..... "the jeep is very roomy"..... that's all they could say about it? Red flags....... warning.
 
That one is a friends....I wouldn't, unless he takes 2000 or less. He hasn't had it very long. And he is 16....I can go with you to look at that one if you want.
 
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