why why why?

BLATMAN · 06-08-2007, 06:51 PM

Why can't I find a good deal on a TJ anywhere??? I've been looking for over TWO months... Why are they so overpriced with the amount of miles on them? I want one so bad but I'm not going to spend $13k for something that has 80k miles on it! It is ridiculous.

I don't know how... but could anyone help me?

**BlueTeeJay** · 06-08-2007, 06:54 PM

Obviously if they're all overpriced....that's the price they are!
I think maybe you should look into a nice ford escape or something.
If you think you only have to put money out once for a wrangler.....you're way wrong! It's only just begun!

pvjeeper · 06-08-2007, 07:04 PM

bought mine for 2000 and only had 53000 miles and everything was in perfect condition i think you should set out for a 4 cyl. there a little cheaper and i dont think you lose much power anyway.. Just trying to help.

jeeptillidie · 06-08-2007, 07:14 PM

13,000 is a drop in the bucket compared to what you will probably spend on accessories for it. But seriously your best advice is to start looking online and be willing to travel a little way to get one. Remember Jeeps are like motorcycles, they go up in price typically when summer gets here so if you can hold out till next winter you might get a better deal.

BLATMAN · 06-08-2007, 07:24 PM

Its Not Just The Money, Its The Miles On The Jeep For The Money. I Dont Want A 4banger, I Dont Have A Prob W Them Its Just That I Want The I6. I Guess U Guys Are Right, I Just Gotta Fork It Out. Sorry For Being A Whiney Bi***... Thanks

~~dyna~~ · 06-08-2007, 07:36 PM

Aint like ya get what ya pay for, just an expensive box with wheels

what part of the world are you in?

Shane64 · 06-08-2007, 07:50 PM

Well you can look at it this way I spent 10,000 on mine but it has a D30 35 combination, so by the time I get the right lift, axls tires ext. I mine as well spend to 18,000 or so for a Rubi, at least with that you could run 33’s without much trouble.

DaleB · 06-08-2007, 08:23 PM

Be Patient

I went looking back in '03 and bought the perfect "X", nice looking, excellent gas mileage, went everywhere I wanted to go, and then, like a dummy, 3 years later, bought an '06, and now all hell has broke lose. I spend more money each month buying junk that I probably will never have need of and now have no mileage (10 on a good day), can't afford to drive, but it looks good in the garage.

Bottom Line - Again, take your time and make sure it is what YOU want.

All the Best!

Dale

adidas69 · 06-08-2007, 08:28 PM

I know what you mean I looked for a long time and glad that I waited. I got my rig last year it is a 97 sport w/39,000 miles on it for $10k which I thought was a really good deal since I saw older ones with double or more miles and not as many options for $8 to $10k . It was in show room cond. has a/c, auto, 6cyl. and a hard top to top it off.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2105542390039057023AAldQm

Some sites I use, autotrader, cars, craigslist, and ebay. Keep looking youll find one just keep searching...good luck!

UAJeep · 06-08-2007, 09:47 PM

Be patient and you will find what you want. If you are looking for a good deal you are shopping at the wrong time of the year. Around here dealerships that normally have no Jeeps will have 5 or 6 because they bring such good money during spring and the beginning of summer.

**cheesycook** · 06-08-2007, 10:58 PM

Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes it takes time. I bought mine three days after my Cherokee flipped over. And remember that the day after you buy one you will find a better deal. Just remember that whatever you buy.... that's your baby and no other is like it.

hutch1973 · 06-08-2007, 11:32 PM

Ditto on the comments on wrong time of the year to buy a tj.

Friend of mine runs a used car lot, and he's complaining about what he's paying wholesale for the things. Mine, a 98 with 107k, lift/tires, was wholesaling at 8700 with an oil leak and shifting issues with the transfer case. It's hard to find one for under 10 here, and I've already had a couple people interested in mine, and I've had it a week.

I thought 8700 was too much to pay for what I have, but after shopping aorund, I couldn't touch anything else in a tj for under 13k.

**80 CHOPPER** · 06-09-2007, 07:21 AM

Take a look at collins bros. jeeps on the internet. They are out of texas. All they do are jeeps, got mine there am was very happy.

Rule303 · 06-09-2007, 10:10 AM

Your location says NEPA. No wonder you are having a hard time, not that many good Jeeps in Nepal.

Seriously, you are probably discovering why a lot of people end up settling for a 4 banger. Price seems to be very dependent on location with TJs, but I looked for almost a year and never did find a nice six that was priced under $10k. You may have more luck if you are willing to buy out of the area you are in now. But like someone else said, the going rate is the going rate.

solarpower · 06-09-2007, 10:50 AM

get a better job that pays more.

06-08-2007, 09:47 PM	#10
UAJeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 124 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	Be patient and you will find what you want. If you are looking for a good deal you are shopping at the wrong time of the year. Around here dealerships that normally have no Jeeps will have 5 or 6 because they bring such good money during spring and the beginning of summer. __________________ 1999 TJ, 4.0, 5 Spd., 3" BDS, 33 X 12.50 BFG A/T, 4.10 gears w/ Truetrac on both ends

06-08-2007, 10:58 PM	#11
cheesycook Accident Prone Bonehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 2,659 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes it takes time. I bought mine three days after my Cherokee flipped over. And remember that the day after you buy one you will find a better deal. Just remember that whatever you buy.... that's your baby and no other is like it. __________________ 98 TJ 4.0 Stick 30 Lock-Right/44 True-Track,4.56. Fire RED. Optima Red top. 3" Full Traction lift, Cragar 352 Street locks w/3.75 BS. 32" BFG AT's. Sailcloth top. Classic4x4 tubular fenders. AtoZ Fab rockers and front and rear bumpers. TBT sportsbar and rear spreader. VDP 6 speaker bar. 2K Intake Manifold. Tuffy Speaker lock boxes. Power inverter. Cobra CB. Magellan GPS. Bed lined tub. 3core HD radiator. Olds airbox with Hummer snokle. Besttop seat covers with heaters. All running lights LED.Steering and oil pan skids. Mile Marker PE8000 winch. Currie Anti-Rock. Olympic trunk. Tuffy Console....and Buddha on the winch. :) And a child seat stained with mud. Hermiston, ORL AtoZ Where Zach makes me toys! Stu-Offroad, because I don't have a clue, but Stu does!

06-08-2007, 07:04 PM	#3
pvjeeper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bettendorf, IA Posts: 71 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	bought mine for 2000 and only had 53000 miles and everything was in perfect condition i think you should set out for a 4 cyl. there a little cheaper and i dont think you lose much power anyway.. Just trying to help.

06-08-2007, 07:36 PM	#6
~~dyna~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 837 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	Aint like ya get what ya pay for, just an expensive box with wheels what part of the world are you in?

06-08-2007, 11:32 PM	#12
hutch1973 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 130 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	Ditto on the comments on wrong time of the year to buy a tj. Friend of mine runs a used car lot, and he's complaining about what he's paying wholesale for the things. Mine, a 98 with 107k, lift/tires, was wholesaling at 8700 with an oil leak and shifting issues with the transfer case. It's hard to find one for under 10 here, and I've already had a couple people interested in mine, and I've had it a week. I thought 8700 was too much to pay for what I have, but after shopping aorund, I couldn't touch anything else in a tj for under 13k.