Purchasing??
09-24-2013, 07:15 AM
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Purchasing??
I am looking a 99 Wrangler that is in really good condition. 4.0L 6 cyl... Seams to have everything I want from what I can tell and its for a really good price. My only dilemma is its an automatic and I really wanted a 5 speed. Its pretty clean and they are only asking 3000. Almost sounds to good to be true. Is it worth getting it for this price and making the swap to a 5 speed. Or am I opening up a can of worms and its better to just buy a manual from the start?? And if I could make the swap how much money am I talking?
09-24-2013, 07:45 AM
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I am looking a 99 Wrangler that is in really good condition. 4.0L 6 cyl... Seams to have everything I want from what I can tell and its for a really good price. My only dilemma is its an automatic and I really wanted a 5 speed. Its pretty clean and they are only asking 3000. Almost sounds to good to be true. Is it worth getting it for this price and making the swap to a 5 speed. Or am I opening up a can of worms and its better to just buy a manual from the start?? And if I could make the swap how much money am I talking?
09-24-2013, 07:47 AM
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Might want to hook up with a TJ forum. There are plenty of TJs out there but if it's really clean, low miles then I might jump on that. It'll be more of a hassle to swap the trans, I would get what you want from the start. Check other prices in your area and KBB.
09-24-2013, 07:52 AM
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It is really clean 87,000 miles off road tires. From pic looks pretty goo and only 3 grand. Like I said seems to be what I want except for the trans. I don't know if I should keep looking for a good one with the manual or jump on this one and try and swap out the auto depending on how much that cost though. I know its alot of work.,
09-24-2013, 08:24 AM
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Don't know your market up there, but 3K is in the "too good to be true" range in AZ for what your describing. I'd take it to a trusted mechanic to take a thorough look at everything. 3K may not be the great deal it appears to be.
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The Jeep is for sale in a different state and they are telling me they will ship it to me free of charge and I can look at it test drive it and if I find something wrong I don't have to purchase and send it back.. It does sound kind of fishy. Is this something I should stay aweay from Also since its not a Manual and I would need to do a conversion anyways but its such a good price.....
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09-24-2013, 10:51 AM
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Purchasing ????
First of all, you are being scammed with the offer you're describing. Secondly, keep looking. I just sols my 99 TJ, 4bangger with 156k mles to my brother-inlaw for $5,500. SIMILAR Jeeps in New Mexico are going for $5-8.5k all day long. As for s trann swap, buy what you can afford & enjoy it, wrench on it & drive the hell out of it! You will be looking to upgrade before long! Good luck!!!!