97 wrangler
4cyl
127,000 miles
5 speed manual
4in rough country lift
Rough country winch
Tires are ~50%

I'll give you tree-fiddy in cold, hard, cash. And a Klondike bar.

Are you selling it? I've been watching jeeps on some online auctions the past few weeks and theyve gone from about $4000-8500. FB marketplace people are asking $9500+ but not sure if people are paying fb prices.

wanting to buy - reason to post is gathering info on what is fair to offer the guy

Gotcha. I just edited my last post with what I've been seeing the past couple of weeks

yeah, im seeing alot of prices in a wide range. the 4cyl is really what gives me pause on this one

The 4 cyl is great for a V8/Trans swap. Then new axles obviously…

I'd skip it. That motor is a dog.

$3500 tops. Agree engine a dog especially with oversize tires.

I had a 4 cylinder 1994 jeep wrangler in high school with a 4 inch lift and 33 inch tires. It had issues running in 5th gear sometimes on the highway. I wasn't doing a lot of highway driving when I was in high school so it wasn't that big of a deal. Could have been easily corrected with new gears, but after the lift and tires I didn't have the money. Honestly the engine was fine. Used to go offroading in it a fair amount and never thought it held me back. Always wished I had the V6, but looking back I don't think it would have mattered that much. I'm guessing this would be a lease/hunting vehicle and for that it would probadly be just fine. If it were me I'd probably be thinking in the $4-5k ballpark.

I havn't paid attention to TJ prices recently. But agree with above posters that I would not pursue the 4 cyl models unless its going to be a purely deer camp lease jeep. Any substantial highway driving or serious offroading and you're going to be unhappy. It looks likes its been run hard, assuming the power train still runs good, I would be worried about all the misc. stuff you'll be on the hook to fix. Water pump, clutch, alternator, starter, fuel pump, rotten hoses. Also look for modifications to the electrical systems. I wouldn't pay more than $4,500 for that.

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ive owned 1 so far and didnt end up under a bridge thankfully

appreciate the info this morning - looks like i'll pass on this one and wait for the next

Probably could get $6k with new seat covers and it all works mechanically.

hes asking 8 because thats apparently what he had in it. i planned to offer 3 since he "needs to sell it this weekend" and see what happened since the body is so clean - i didnt much or any rust on the body when i looked at it briefly yesterday

I sold my 1998 CJ two years ago for $6500 to a local fellow.

Had 98,000 miles , 4 cylinder, 5 speed, lift kit, and excellent interior with no tears. Everything worked.
Sold same day listed with a lot of buyers so price was right.

Animal Eight 84 said:

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I sold my 1998 CJ two years ago for $6500 to a local fellow.

Had 98,000 miles , 4 cylinder, 5 speed, lift kit, and excellent interior with no tears. Everything worked.
Sold same day listed with a lot of buyers so price was right.

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Not sure what you sold but CJ were AMC and stopped production in 1986, then came YJ.

I'd say 6ish. If it's been regeared there is nothing really wrong with the 4 cylinder. Kind of depends on intended use.

I like my Jeeps like I like my women....over 40yrs old with a lot of problems........

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hes asking 8 because thats apparently what he had in it. i planned to offer 3 since he "needs to sell it this weekend" and see what happened since the body is so clean - i didnt much or any rust on the body when i looked at it briefly yesterday

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I think 3 is a fair offer for a private party sale. Leaves room for both parties to negotiate if the seller counters. I wouldn't go over $4500 based on the information provided, were I in the same position.

FB Marketplace is the worst place on earth to buy and sell a vehicle

I'd say around 4k

Paid $6k for a clean '95 4-cylinder. We use it to run around near the house and love it. Done a pretty thorough overhaul, paint job, steering, suspension, and most moving parts. I've turned down multiple unsolicited low teens offers without hesitation.

I gave my 97 Wrangler Sahara away to my Niece. It was worth it to make that TJ my Brother in law's headache now instead of mine...

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Did you do the paint yourself or have it done?

Mind if I ask what did it run ya?

I had it done. Exterior only with minimal body work was ~$4k.

Where is the seller located? Can you PM me a link to the listing? Seems like a decent first vehicle for my 16yo son.

Don't have a link. He just had it parked on the side of the road. Located around navaroches

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Where is the seller located? Can you PM me a link to the listing? Seems like a decent first vehicle for my 16yo son.

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A Jeep TJ is probably the worst car for your 16 year old son. I won't even let our 16 son drive mine. The handling is terrible, seats are uncomfortable, brakes are scary, & gas mileage is awful.

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La Fours said:

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Where is the seller located? Can you PM me a link to the listing? Seems like a decent first vehicle for my 16yo son.

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A Jeep TJ is probably the worst car for your 16 year old son. I won't even let our 16 son drive mine. The handling is terrible, seats are uncomfortable, brakes are scary, & gas mileage is awful.

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The two in bold kind of make me want it more. But bad handling and brakes are a no go. Thanks for letting me know.

Mine has the 4.0 and struggles to maintain highways speeds with the 32" factory tires. I have 31,000 miles and keep it in the garage. Still have the vinyl discoloration on the dash and console which doesn't bother me aesthetically, but it gets oddly sticky. It's also miraculously rusting underneath even though it never sees rain or car washes. Truly a marvel at the POS vehicles Chrysler was putting out at the turn of the century. It's still fun driving a Jeep around New Braunfels though

I had a '97 when I lived in Colorado. Fantastic rock crawler! Absolute **** on the highway. I loved it! I think I sold mine for about 6k in 2009.

Both my kids first vehicle was a TJ with a lift. Handled fine, mileage was terrible, they had a blast driving it. No regrets.

Brakes and rust were my biggest issues. Underbody rust. Had to replace the entire brake system, lines, drums, everything, mostly because of the rust issues. Fun car to drive though, no complaints there.

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I like my Jeeps like I like my women....over 40yrs old with a lot of problems........

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As a Jeep owner I can say there is truth in this statement, so much truth.