Author Topic: WTB: Jeep Wrangler (Read 2000 times)

Adrienne · « **on:** 08:27PM 09/02/2004 »

if anyone knows someone who is selling a jeep wrangler, please let me know.
I am looking for something to drive in the winter...here are some of the features I'm looking for:
1. Must be in excellent condition (no rust, no mechanical problems)
2. Fairly low miles based on the year (anything older than 1990 is fine)
3. 4 wheel drive w/Standard transmission

other "nice to have" features:
- CD Player, upgraded audio

i am willing to go up to $5K

utahteg · « **Reply #1 on:** 02:51PM 09/03/2004 »

Ssend jdsoren a pm, his father-in-law goes to auctions across the west coast all of the time.

Adrienne · « **Reply #2 on:** 03:21PM 09/07/2004 »

thanks for the info, i might do that. i am going to try to find something locally first so I can inspect it first-hand.

jdsoren · « **Reply #3 on:** 03:14PM 09/13/2004 »

Just a personal note: I would never buy a vehicle from my father-in-law, cough, crook, cough.. but the auction is a good place to look if you have connections, you can save a ton a money.

Damon · « **Reply #4 on:** 03:26PM 09/13/2004 »

I know someone who can buy through auctions. He's how I bought my Expedition for so cheap. ($6K under book)

Adrienne · « **Reply #5 on:** 06:44PM 09/13/2004 »

hmm...tempting, but i really want to be able to drive it & inspect it before i buy it. i have no idea how car auctions actually work.

jdsoren · « **Reply #6 on:** 01:42PM 09/24/2004 »

What you need to do is good to the auction with the person who has access. While there, sometimes, the keys are in the vehicle. But, you can look it over and pretty much tell what kind of condition it's in..but you have to know what you're looking for (ie: bad u-joints, body panels that don't line up right, different tones of color, excessive oil, signs of welding, funny smells..etc. You can also pull the VIN number and run it through car fax are something like that.

Damon · « **Reply #7 on:** 01:47PM 09/24/2004 »

If your are legitimately interested I can get you in touch with him. I went down to the auction with him the night before, because they have the keys in all the cars. We just hopped in and cruised around in it first, checked things out, etc.

Jeffrey · « **Reply #8 on:** 03:31PM 09/24/2004 »

Could I interest you in a ford ranger?

Adrienne · « **Reply #9 on:** 08:09AM 09/25/2004 »

@Jeff...it's 4WD, right? what year is it? conidition?

@Damon, yeah, let me know how I can get in touch with this guy. I would still need to go to the bank and secure the financing before actually going to the auction.

I'm also thinking about a Nissan Xterra too. American versus import....hmmm, tough choice.

utahteg · « **Reply #10 on:** 09:56AM 09/26/2004 »

I wouldn't get the Xterra...I had the SC/SE for about a year. We were totally disappointed with it, horrible gas mileage, didn't ride very nice, not a lot of power for having a supercharger. Oh, and it de-valued over $8,000 in one year. Import suv's do not hold any value, whereas the Chevy's and Ford's and what not do hold their value a lot better.

Adrienne · « **Reply #11 on:** 10:47AM 09/26/2004 »

Quote from: twinner007 on 09:56AM 09/26/2004

I wouldn't get the Xterra...I had the SC/SE for about a year. We were totally disappointed with it, horrible gas mileage, didn't ride very nice, not a lot of power for having a supercharger. Oh, and it de-valued over $8,000 in one year. Import suv's do not hold any value, whereas the Chevy's and Ford's and what not do hold their value a lot better.

i didn't know that, but i am really just looking for something that will get me through winter, but re-sell value is still important. i just like the look of the xterra more than anything. I'd still prolly go with the wrangler.

utahteg · « **Reply #12 on:** 11:07AM 09/26/2004 »

Yeah, we went with the xterra because it does look nice, but it didn't get anywhere near the advertised mpg. I would go with a Jeep...very reliable.

Mar_DC2 · « **Reply #13 on:** 03:37PM 09/26/2004 »

Quote from: twinner007Import suv's do not hold any value, whereas the Chevy's and Ford's and what not do hold their value a lot better.
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actually i was looking at land cruisers on the internet a while ago, early-mid 90's models are still going for $10,000-$15,000. thats quite a lot for a 10 year old SUV. just depends on the make and model, toyota seems to have a high resale value with their trucks and SUV's.

Staats · « **Reply #14 on:** 11:11PM 09/27/2004 »

http://www.slcstreetracing.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9369&PN=1
Yes i know its on the "other site" but its a wrangler mabey u could call him and mabey it is what you are looking for just thought i would shoot you a heads up good luck

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