What's this 97 worth?

bigbluetruck · 05-31-2005, 06:03 AM

Hello guys I'm new here - looking for a TJ to keep my 1960 CJ5 company. I found a 97 TJ 4.0/5spd sahara hardtop. It has under 50,000 miles on it and is in great shape. It has a winch, 4 inch lift and new 33's. It has 4:10 gears and ARB lockers front and rear - the rear is a dana 44, too. It amazed me the condition it was in, but what is it really worth? I'll let you guys chime in before I tell you what they are asking for it. The thing I like about it is - it's setup exactly how I would build one already. What do you guys think?

**grundrc** · 05-31-2005, 06:51 AM

$9k-12k, if it hasn't had any major problems. Sounds like it hasn't. I've got 88k miles on my '97. I expect it to hit 175-200k.

keoki04 · 05-31-2005, 09:54 AM

I would have to agree with grundrc 100%. I have a 97 with 82,000 and I foresee it lasting at least another 100,000 miles with regular oil changes and maintance. Good luck with your purchase!

JPTJ06 · 05-31-2005, 09:59 AM

My 97 has 121k on it, and I haven't had any major problems. You didn't say how much they were asking abut sounds like a nice jeep. I'd jump on it.

Fat_Man · 05-31-2005, 10:37 AM

What are they asking for it? With the miles, condition, and accessories, it would be a great buy at the right price. I would think that 12000 would be the ABSOLUTE tops, though. Even that is stretching it for a 97.

Sounds like a sweet ride, though.

bigbluetruck · 05-31-2005, 10:41 AM

I've always heard the 4.0 is tough. Thats about the price range it's in. Thanks Guys.

05-31-2005, 06:51 AM	#2
grundrc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 61 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	$9k-12k, if it hasn't had any major problems. Sounds like it hasn't. I've got 88k miles on my '97. I expect it to hit 175-200k. __________________ 97 4.0 TJ, 700R4 auto, 4" Teraflex suspension w/RE long arms, 1 3/4" CS, 2" BL, 4.56 gears, ARBs F/R, 35/12.5x15 GR ATs, 10x15 Eagle rims, Warn 9500i winch, Bulletproof bumpers/tire carrier, Sun Perf. rocker guards 05 5.7 WK Ltd. 07 JK Unlimited Rubicon

05-31-2005, 10:37 AM	#5
Fat_Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 83 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	What are they asking for it? With the miles, condition, and accessories, it would be a great buy at the right price. I would think that 12000 would be the ABSOLUTE tops, though. Even that is stretching it for a 97. Sounds like a sweet ride, though.

05-31-2005, 10:41 AM	#6
bigbluetruck Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I've always heard the 4.0 is tough. Thats about the price range it's in. Thanks Guys.