Find the least rusty '97-'98 you can. Seals will go anyway, blah blah blah. All parts but the body are replaceable. (Although major things like rear main seal and transmission problems are probably a show-stopper depending on price)

 

Not to mention the low pinion front axle used in those years, or that the Cali '00s and all '01s have three catalytic converters and four O2 sensors at $70ea. If somebody gave me one, I'd sell it and buy a '95 or '99

 

and the funky waste spark system with the coil packs

 

$10000 for an xj because it's less than 100,000 miles!!!!!!!!

Cheaper to ship one from England to America at those prices.

 

Damn steering wheel is on the wrong side


The 97-99's are the best yrs. with the 99 being the best of both worlds engine wise and look it see if they have the D30/Chy 8.25 (29 spline 97-01).


Keep shopping you will find the right one.

 

I paid 2500 for my 99 with 140k 3-1/2 years ago. Maybe it's time to sell if they are going for 10k