FOURTH try at buying an XJ
02-05-2012, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by crbnfibr
woah, hold on now! just cause the 0331 is prone to cracking doesnt mean everyone ever cracks... a common problem is just that, "common problem" not everyone ever made
02-05-2012, 02:05 PM
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Seems to me you are looking for a newer XJ (like I was) so that things like emissions issues are less likely, you get a nicer interior with more creature comforts, probably less worn, and hopefully fewer miles. Dude, it is YOUR MONEY in the end. If you want to/ can spend a little more $$ to get the XJ YOU want, why not? Especially if it's to be your daily driver! I'd put a stop to the rust in those roof rails with a quickness. . I agree with the " not every '00 and '01 will meet the cracked head fate" theory. I'm much happier to see you looking at this one rather than a salvage title!
02-05-2012, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ineedabeer
Seems to me you are looking for a newer XJ (like I was) so that things like emissions issues are less likely, you get a nicer interior with more creature comforts, probably less worn, and hopefully fewer miles. Dude, it is YOUR MONEY in the end. If you want to/ can spend a little more $$ to get the XJ YOU want, why not? Especially if it's to be your daily driver! I'd put a stop to the rust in those roof rails with a quickness. . I agree with the " not every '00 and '01 will meet the cracked head fate" theory. I'm much happier to see you looking at this one rather than a salvage title!
Also, what axles does it have? I don't think anyone verified my guess.
02-05-2012, 03:33 PM
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Look at those other ones I showed you before you decide on that one for sure. Just to make sure you aren't missing out. The other one that was similar in price looked better in the pictures and it might not need new tires.
02-05-2012, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
Look at those other ones I showed you before you decide on that one for sure. Just to make sure you aren't missing out. The other one that was similar in price looked better in the pictures and it might not need new tires.
02-05-2012, 03:51 PM
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If whatever your looking at needs tires just dock it off the price just tell him itll need new paint and throw out a number that its cost to fix through an autobody shop dock off cost of new tires an u cant show him your reallly interested if u already did that which i think u said u did just blame it on your dad haha just tell the dealer you like itand want to buy it just your dad wont allow u to spend that much. Im sure tgeyll come down a bit
02-05-2012, 04:10 PM
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If whatever your looking at needs tires just dock it off the price just tell him itll need new paint and throw out a number that its cost to fix through an autobody shop dock off cost of new tires an u cant show him your reallly interested if u already did that which i think u said u did just blame it on your dad haha just tell the dealer you like itand want to buy it just your dad wont allow u to spend that much. Im sure tgeyll come down a bit
02-05-2012, 04:52 PM
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Yeah im looking to get a 2000 rught now but can anyone help me find the head numbers so i can see if its been replaced or not where is this number engraved exactly?
02-05-2012, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Erkmed XJ
Yeah im looking to get a 2000 rught now but can anyone help me find the head numbers so i can see if its been replaced or not where is this number engraved exactly?
02-05-2012, 10:22 PM
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Lol at the Haynes, it has sections where it tells you to just "bring it to a certified mechanic"... I'm like then why the hell did I buy this book ?!