Ok, first post. Been loitering around here for a while and finally decided to join.
First off, within the next two weeks (im hoping, gotta sell my car first) I'll be the proud owner for my first TJ.
Currently I'm looking at a 1998 Sport 5spd w/ hard doors/soft top. Its a good buddy of mine's, dad's Jeep. It's completely stock inside and out (MIGHT have 30s, but doubtful) but i want it that way (less chance of things being screwed up AND i want to mod it myself.
He's always babied the thing, kept it in the garage, and only drove it too and from work (NEVER offroad). As of right now he's on a business trip so I havent gotten the exact miles yet but im goin to make a gracious estimate of around 160,000 miles. (He's also recently done a lot of work on it, still waiting back to hear of what exactly, but im guessing routine fixes given the miles). But either way I know the Jeep is in great condition.
He's told me he's willing let it go for $6k. Does this seem like a good deal?
I've been researching this for literally the past 3months, and here in Atlanta people are outrageous with their asking prices for Wranglers. So far the best IVE found is average of 5.5k for 4Bs, and i really want the 4.0 (ive driven a 4B for waaay too long :banghead: (Not to mention the fact that people jack up prices if they have full-doors :flipoff: --but i gotta have 'em) And I want the Jeep in good to great condition, (given the age of course) which is why im leaning toward this jeep.
Just thought I'd ask for some other opinions, good deal? or keep looking, pass up the deal and wait another possible 3months? I'm on edge...
(Sorry for the long post, my first one and ive had a LOT I wanted to get out)
Any help greatly appreciated... Thanks!
Edit: Just want to add that I've used and am very familiar with KBB/Edmunds/NADA, but given the high re-sale value of wranglers around here, these prices are no where near what i could find one for (unless i want a fair conditioner at excellent price). Thats why im asking... Thanks!
First off, within the next two weeks (im hoping, gotta sell my car first) I'll be the proud owner for my first TJ.
Currently I'm looking at a 1998 Sport 5spd w/ hard doors/soft top. Its a good buddy of mine's, dad's Jeep. It's completely stock inside and out (MIGHT have 30s, but doubtful) but i want it that way (less chance of things being screwed up AND i want to mod it myself.
He's always babied the thing, kept it in the garage, and only drove it too and from work (NEVER offroad). As of right now he's on a business trip so I havent gotten the exact miles yet but im goin to make a gracious estimate of around 160,000 miles. (He's also recently done a lot of work on it, still waiting back to hear of what exactly, but im guessing routine fixes given the miles). But either way I know the Jeep is in great condition.
He's told me he's willing let it go for $6k. Does this seem like a good deal?
I've been researching this for literally the past 3months, and here in Atlanta people are outrageous with their asking prices for Wranglers. So far the best IVE found is average of 5.5k for 4Bs, and i really want the 4.0 (ive driven a 4B for waaay too long :banghead: (Not to mention the fact that people jack up prices if they have full-doors :flipoff: --but i gotta have 'em) And I want the Jeep in good to great condition, (given the age of course) which is why im leaning toward this jeep.
Just thought I'd ask for some other opinions, good deal? or keep looking, pass up the deal and wait another possible 3months? I'm on edge...
(Sorry for the long post, my first one and ive had a LOT I wanted to get out)
Any help greatly appreciated... Thanks!
Edit: Just want to add that I've used and am very familiar with KBB/Edmunds/NADA, but given the high re-sale value of wranglers around here, these prices are no where near what i could find one for (unless i want a fair conditioner at excellent price). Thats why im asking... Thanks!