should i buy it??

[panzer]

hey everyone. been here AB now for 6 months and i finally may have a chance to buy a jeep!!  whooo, so anyway im looking at a 2000 jeep tj with a 3" suspension lift and 35's, hard and soft top, 97 xxx. 4.0 ltr with a 5 spd. its in great shape and runs good. lots of go and stops quick and straight. i can get it for 13 g's and so i want to know  if anyone  would think this a good deal. also, can anyone point me in the direction of a good shop that could inspect the jeep for me. the dealer has an inspection record and its fine but id rather trust a 4x4 guru.  thanks,  cheers

[Spinalguy]

The lift and tires are worth nothing in buying this jeep. Beacause it ran 35's, you may have some issues very soon with:

Hub and bearing assembly x2
tie rod
track bar
inner axle ujoints
axleshafts x4

Now compare the jeep to a STOCK jeep in the same condition. 13 is VERY high!!!!

[Spinalguy]

i just did a search on canadatrader.ca for all of Alberta.
38 TJ's that fall within 2000-2005 years and are less than 13000 to buy.

2002 TJ 4L with 85,000 kms for $8000 mis one example.

[dunl]

Ditto....not worth it.

 

[dac]

I'd be leary, I tried to buy a used D44 from a wrecker (was running 35's)  the spider gears were all chipped and the clutch pack was broken.  Mind you this is my luck.  They took it back with no fuss because they had guaranteed it was all ok.

I'd pick one that's not been modified so you can build it as your own and be picky with the options you want it to have.

[hps4evr]

its always better to buy stock then upgrade yourself. that way you know whats goin on with the jeep. dont grab the first one you see cause its lifted and looks cool. id look for a solid low mileage TJ with a 4.0L and 5 speed, and with dana 44 rear end. should be able to find this in your price range. the rubicons are nice too. if you can find one in stock form thats never been off road then id go for that, but it will cost more.
if you really need one inspected, pm me your info as i work in a dealership and ive spent a lot of time with jeeps.
happy shopping:)

[Mudpig97]

I picked up 2000 tj in good shape in edmonton for $5000 about 2 months ago.  Keep looking and post what you find here in case someone knows and can vouch for the owner of a modified jeep.

[frenchy]

hey everyone. been here AB now for 6 months and i finally may have a chance to buy a jeep!!  whooo, so anyway im looking at a 2000 jeep tj with a 3" suspension lift and 35's, hard and soft top, 97 xxx. 4.0 ltr with a 5 spd. its in great shape and runs good. lots of go and stops quick and straight. i can get it for 13 g's and so i want to know  if anyone  would think this a good deal. also, can anyone point me in the direction of a good shop that could inspect the jeep for me. the dealer has an inspection record and its fine but id rather trust a 4x4 guru.  thanks,  cheers

CHANDA precision motorworks And Lemon-Aid offroad 287-3350 for all your 4x4 needs


If $13k is in your price range, maybe bump it up just a bit and make this guy an offer, then go JEEP'n !! 

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2003 TJ Sahara 96,000kms

$16,900 OBO. Serious inquiries only please.

Will consider trades for Can AM Outlander and cash

CUSTOM FAB MODS:

-NEW DASH WITH SPIDERWEB VENT
-FRONT BUMPER
-WINCH PLATE
-REBUILT 8274 WINCH WITH 8274-50 MOTOR AND SYLINOIDS
-IN CAB WINCH CONTROLS
-A/C TO AIR CONVERSION WITH REAR MOUNTED TANK
-HOOD SHOVEL CARRIER
-UNDER OVER KNUCKLE, EVO HEIM STEERING WITH 1.25"x.375 WALL DOM TUBE
-JEEP CJ-7 REAR FOLDING DOOR
-WARN 5 GAL AIR TANK
-ALUMINIUM FAIRLEAD
-REAR GARVIN WILDERNESS BUMPER/TIRE CARRIER, CARGO RACK, GAS CAN CARRIERS
-POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS FRONT 3" TUBE FENDERS WITH PAINT TO MATCH
-POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS REAR CRUSHER CORNERS WITH 3" TUBE FENDERS PAINT TO MATCH
-4.5" R.E. SUPER FLEX WITH 1.75" COIL SPACERS
-35" x 12.50" TRUXS TIRES WITH STEEL WHEELS
-OLD MAN EMU 6" REAR NITRO SHOCKS
-SUPERFLEX FRONT HYDRO SHOCKS
-AUTO METER PHANTOM II GAUGES
-ALPINE CDA 9885
-LINE X TUB, FRONT GRILL, FRONT HOOD
-X-TREME HI-LIFT JACK
-DANA 44 FRONT AXLE SWAP
-ARB LOCKERS FRONT AND REAR
-4.88 MOTIVE FRONT
-4.88 YUKON REAR
-ROCKCRUSHER DIFF COVERS FRONTAND REAR
-SUPERIOR 33 SPLINE AXLE SHAFTS REAR
-SUPERIOR AXLE SEALS FRONT
-HD REAR DRIVE SHAFT
-AMSTEEL BLUE SYNTHETIC WINCH LINE.
-BESTOP FULL SOFT DOORS AND FULL HARD DOORS
-SYE Kit (slip yoke eliminator)
-IPF 100W WINDSHEILD MOUNT SPOT LIGHTS
-IPF XENON HEADLAMPS
-OPTIMA YELLOWTOP BATTERY
-WINDHIELD MOUNTED MIRRORS
-CURRIE 1" MOTOR LIFT
-DAYSTAR 1" BODY LIFT
-AIR PRESSURE GAUGE

-AND MUCH MORE!

Call Nick
403-966-0204
[email protected]

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[panzer]

thanks for all the info guys!! between everyone here and the boss(wife) i have decided to pass. would love to look at that tj "frenchy" but i think thats a little too much for a daily driver for my wife, child and i. but sounds very sweet none the less. im goin to the bank to see about a line of credit and then see about a stock tj and then have some fun with it!!!   hps4evr- i will contact you as soon as i find something. thanks again for all the help everyone, hope to be wheeling with you soon.  cheers,
p.s. i will keep you updated on the search!!

[Immortal]

or this one... nudge nudge.

http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=10240.0

[hps4evr]

thats Nicks jeep! i know that jeep. i know for certain it is very well built!!! Nick is a very good guy. too bad hes selling it though.