TJ added to Garage

SKIBUMM · 04-21-2008, 08:53 AM

Thanks for everyone's help in what to look for in a used Jeep. I surprized my 17 year old daughter last night with her new (1997) TJ. She was so happy it was fun to see. So I ended up getting a 1997 with the inline 6 manual 5 speed with 87,000 miles for $5,500. There is absolutly no sign of any oil leak and you would be able to see it cause the engine looks like it has never seen a hose. The only issue that I can find is the black wheel trim is so discolored that it almost matches the white paint. If it won't come back with some black restore I will texture paint them like I have seen done on alot of FJ on here. Thanks again guys/gals.

Trail Gator · 04-21-2008, 10:07 AM

Good deal man.

A Jeep with that low miles around here would be nearly double that much. When your 20 miles from the drive on beach, Convertible 4x4s hold their value.

drunkstu80 · 04-21-2008, 10:53 AM

That was very nice of you. I remember I got a brand new '99 Wrangler (Chile Pepper red) in-line 6/5 speed my senior year in high school...great car, fun to drive. It lasted me four winters in Maine before I traded it in for a Grand Cherokee. There are days when I miss taking the top down and the doors off...but the FJ still kicks A$$.
Hope she enjoys.

**Hindsight** · 04-21-2008, 11:46 AM

The wheel well trim will never recover, about $140 will get you all new stuff.

Original Style Replacement Fender Flares for 97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ & Unlimited - Quadratec