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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Duncan71 on June 21, 2009, 09:31:36 PM

Title: Buyin an XJ. What do you think?
Post by: Duncan71 on June 21, 2009, 09:31:36 PM

Hey guys,

Im getting my buddy into Jeeps and hes looking at XJs.  Were going to look at a few in the next week and were wondering what we should be looking for and at what price range?  How are the transmissions in these things?  (automatics so AW4s I assume) and how are rust issues?  Hes not looking for a wheeler, just a nice clean driver with sub 160,000km and an auto tranny. 

Duncan

Title: Re: Buyin an XJ. What do you think?
Post by: Waytec on June 21, 2009, 09:46:08 PM

Look all along where the exhaust is close to the floor and right above the muffler very bad places for rust.

Title: Re: Buyin an XJ. What do you think?
Post by: S-FLY on June 21, 2009, 09:47:59 PM

Depends on the year.  Pre-97 models that don't have plastic pieces on the bottom of the rear 1/4's tend to rust.  Also, the rear leafs are known to sag.

Title: Re: Buyin an XJ. What do you think?
Post by: JackstandJohnny on June 22, 2009, 08:21:16 AM

tell him to buy a ZJ. i might have one up for sale quick :D

Title: Re: Buyin an XJ. What do you think?
Post by: hps4evr on June 22, 2009, 08:20:08 PM

i work with  a guy that has a 1996 xj in amazing condition with only 100,000kms on it. pm me if your buddy is interested.

Title: Re: Buyin an XJ. What do you think?
Post by: Duncan71 on June 23, 2009, 01:44:57 PM

PM sent.