TomWood Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 You can talk him down to $3000, just show up look it over, and if you want it, put $3000 cash on the hood and tell him to take it or leave it. Most people when cash is flashed will take it. Also you never pay what someone is asking on kijiji, thats just not how it works lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I would leave the YJ where it sits I would look at this http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2000-JEEP-TJ-W0QQAdIdZ519747836 You can talk him down to $3000, just show up look it over, and if you want it, put $3000 cash on the hood and tell him to take it or leave it. Most people when cash is flashed will take it. Also you never pay what someone is asking on kijiji, thats just not how it works lol I agree completely here. But at the same time, be prepared to walk away empty handed. I wouldn't even try "talking" him down. Just look it over, nad if YOU think it is worthwhile pull out your cash and say my offer, take it or leave it. Or you could be a dick, and start the bidding at $2500, with your final take it or leave it being $3000 :P!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 But at the same time, be prepared to walk away empty handed. This is key, if I couldnt have gotten the Cherokee for the price I did (was a difference of 100 dollars during the discussion) I wouldve walked away, and thats the thing, always be prepared to walk away. Plus it never hurts, the worst they can say is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Don't forget, there is almost, I really want to say ALWAYS, some thing that needs attending to after you get it - a rule of thumb used to be $1,000 to get it on the road. But that TJ sounds like a really good deal, if it is advertized at $4,500 he should be expecting to go as low as $3,900. But you never know until you try! Good Luck! And I'm like James, if you only have a limited budget, I wouldn't low ball it at $2,500, I'd have a good long converstion and then tell him straight up what you have to offer, and no more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 My surgery date got moved up, so Thursday for a bit I'm out of commission. Going to hit up Digby way to take a look at a few rides. Haven't been down that way yet. Found a parts supplier that isn't full of retardedness so I'm going to take a look at this. Tough as hell and since I'm not looking to go cross country I think it's spartan behavior and ruggedness would be a great match. Talked to a mechanic that works on them, said as long as the body is good most of it is old Audi Quattro and VW, cheap and easy to find. Very few parts that are hard to get : http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-ILTIS-JEEP-W0QQAdIdZ483537107 I also happened to notice a nice condition Suzuki Sidekick (might be a Sammi) down the road tucked in behind a few vehicles. Going to skulk down and knock on the door. There's a couple of Grand Cherokee's on the side of the road, so I'm going to stop and take a look at them. In a year I'm buying a new Jeep so I have to calm my money spending lust down a tad and waste it on random other vehicles lol. The more I save now the better I can buy later. Got a few weeks till I can get that Jeep I looked at anyways, and till I'll be mobile enough to look at them so I may as well take my time to gawk at everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Personally, I would steer clear of the Iltis, if you plan on wheeling your next ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Why not wheel an iltis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman monster Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 If your thinking about a rig with ifs like a sidekick ,tracker Why not a Jeep liberty most of them are not that rusty because they are newer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Why not wheel an iltis? PARTS AVAILABILITY! Not only OEM replacement, but any aftermarket support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Why not wheel an iltis? PARTS AVAILABILITY! Not only OEM replacement, but any aftermarket support... This. If you have deep pockets, go ahead and wheel whatever you buy, no matter how obscure. But if on a budget, this has to be a consideration. Wheeling is an expensive hobby, even with something as generic as a Jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm not a heavy wheeler like some of the guys rock crawling or mud bogging. Dirt roads, fields, maybe a deep puddle, over old people crossing the road. Light to moderate trails really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman monster Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think you be better off buy a jeep like this novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2003-Jeep-Liberty-Rocky-Mountain-Edition-W0QQAdIdZ519993782I lot newer easy to get parts for little to no rust Put a small lift and 32 inch tires and it will be great for little wheeling or a good jeep tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I really never considered a Liberty. Most of them are reputed gas guzzlers with the 3.7L that die like it's going out of style. I have a friend who had one back in Ontario that blew the head off it, I think Tom did here, and I helped someone in Cape Breton with one. But I digress. I do really like them, and I do find them comfortable and snazzy looking. How much are the lift kits for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman monster Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Jeep and good on gas do not go together Was working on one last week with 300,000km on it And know some one thats got one with 500,000km Motor has not bin apart So they all can't be that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Sounds like something to keep my eyes open for. If anyone is willing to go take a 2nd look for me I'd appreciate it, I don't expect anyone to go for free, and a 2nd look may save me from losing out big, or it may be a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I dont mind taking a second look at a liberty, can tell you all the bad spots too. They are comfortable and float along on the highway, you can get a 2.5" lift for around $400 (Rough Country) but if I did it all again I would get a JBA lift (http://www.jeepinbyal.com) they have a budget 3.5" for 1400 (http://jeepinbyal.com/jeep-liberty-kj/lift-kits/tommudd-s-econo-3-5-lift-kit-kj.html) anything above that is going to be 3000 plus, you would be fine with 2.5. I did blow the motor in the Liberty, but I also had it submerged a couple of times and was in no way easy on it. They do have a known issue with valve train, the lifter/lash adjuster can be misaligned and cause the rocker to fall off. New parts fixes it (Which is what I needed to do to fix the tick). Otherwise they are a great on road daily, very comfortable and will take you where you need to go with the small lift and good tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Should check out this cherokee as well http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2001-CHEROKEE-ONLY-176000-KMS-1500-00-FIRM-W0QQAdIdZ517606047 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4Mckay Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Should check out this cherokee as well http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2001-CHEROKEE-ONLY-176000-KMS-1500-00-FIRM-W0QQAdIdZ517606047 Wow.... That's an awesome deal if rocker hole is the only issue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I actually was down and took it for a drive. Steering felt bad hard like the power steering was bad, and a bad clunk from up front on the drivers side when a bump was hit. It felt cramped when I was sitting in it, but everything seems to work in it. It was an old DNR vehicle, paint is rough (who cares though), frame looked solid and it has good tires. Might be worth a 2nd trip down after my surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 It felt cramped when I was sitting in it If you think an XJ is cramped you will not be happy with a TJ / YJ; think XJ, but missing 1/2 the length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Probably be taking a 2nd look into that XJ. It has some torque bind when put into 4hi and turning, the steering wheel is kind of hard to turn (actually feels like the power steering is dying quite quickly) and the rocker needs love, but at the price I'd be a retard not to seriously consider it, then plump some phat lewtz into a lift, some ghetto paint and a few more things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4Mckay Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Probably be taking a 2nd look into that XJ. It has some torque bind when put into 4hi and turning, the steering wheel is kind of hard to turn (actually feels like the power steering is dying quite quickly) and the rocker needs love, but at the price I'd be a retard not to seriously consider it, then plump some phat lewtz into a lift, some ghetto paint and a few more things. Ps pumps can get beat out of em (cheapish fix) ... And rock rails, never have to do em again!! I may be bias, but highly reccomended an XJ !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 How much are the rock rails? The guy has 1 rocker on, the other is literally sitting inside the XJ. And what is the cost of the fix to the PS Pump? Also....is there armor for the underside of the XJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 There are skid plates you can get for them, cost of parts for an xj are cheap, I know this lol, it is a great rig to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Probably be taking a 2nd look into that XJ. It has some torque bind when put into 4hi and turning, the steering wheel is kind of hard to turn (actually feels like the power steering is dying quite quickly) Are you doing this on pavement or dirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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