How much could I sell my XJ for?
06-14-2010, 05:51 PM
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The XJ is an AMAZING vehicle, but the getting 11.5 MPG is killing me and my wallet. I was looking into getting a Jeep CJ-7 and making it as efficient as possible, or is this a bad idea? I love their style and have heard that they can get close to 21 MPG under certain conditions without a lift and good tires but on the other hand they don't have any airbags, are crummy on the highway and storage space is very limited.
If I were to sell my Jeep how much do you think I could get out of it, and where is the best place to sell it? Craigslist, Ebay, Dealer,? It has a few bells and whistles on it already, listed below and I think that might boost the price a bit? I was looking for at least 4 maybe 5 thousand if I am lucky? Remember I am probably going to sell it in the MD/DC/VA market.
2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic, Automatic transmission
Engine runs perfectly and all routine maintenance is kept up to date
No major rust on it, and only a few minor paint scratches,
Interior is very clean, no spills or stains present
Air conditioning, elec mirrors, windshield wipers and all four windows work
Has a C8.25 rear
Factory rear towing package
Factory gas tank skid, transfer case and front end skid plates
Rough Country 3 inch lift kit
1 inch wheel off sets
Rock Hard 4X4 bumper with Warn D-rings and relocated fog lights
Five 30 inch with five rims from a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Yakima roof bars and wind deflector
Factory speakers replaced with sony speakers and head unit
Tuned CB Radio (Should I sell this with the vehicle or not, does it matter?)
If I were to sell my Jeep how much do you think I could get out of it, and where is the best place to sell it? Craigslist, Ebay, Dealer,? It has a few bells and whistles on it already, listed below and I think that might boost the price a bit? I was looking for at least 4 maybe 5 thousand if I am lucky? Remember I am probably going to sell it in the MD/DC/VA market.
2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic, Automatic transmission
Engine runs perfectly and all routine maintenance is kept up to date
No major rust on it, and only a few minor paint scratches,
Interior is very clean, no spills or stains present
Air conditioning, elec mirrors, windshield wipers and all four windows work
Has a C8.25 rear
Factory rear towing package
Factory gas tank skid, transfer case and front end skid plates
Rough Country 3 inch lift kit
1 inch wheel off sets
Rock Hard 4X4 bumper with Warn D-rings and relocated fog lights
Five 30 inch with five rims from a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Yakima roof bars and wind deflector
Factory speakers replaced with sony speakers and head unit
Tuned CB Radio (Should I sell this with the vehicle or not, does it matter?)
But, if you still wanna sell it, then i'd say it should be well worth $4500-5500 depending on the actual ride quality during test ride.
and like someone already said, try to ignore the little kidz running their mouths around here.
06-14-2010, 07:35 PM
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What gears would get you 22 mpg. I have 4:88's and still might have got 13-14 highway, Now if this was all downhill I could believe it.
06-14-2010, 08:23 PM
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Engine: 4.0, comp cam, 99 intake, apn header, neon injectors, Thunderbolt 2.5" High Flow Cat
heard it on this forum actually. Would take a while to dig and find the actual threads, maybe someone who posted that would chime in. Gears don't make up for mechanical issues though.
06-14-2010, 08:28 PM
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although i do have a hard time believing that someone can get 22mpg with 35's. maybe 17mpg. that would be my guess. because, if you get 22mpg with 35's then you would be getting about 28-30 with stock setup with the same power adders. i have heard that you might be able to get around 19-20mpg with 35's and a 4.7 stroker, and a whole bunch of other mods.
06-14-2010, 10:24 PM
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i got a 98 xj all stock except for the tires. bfg a/t ko lt 235/75-r15. i got 17.5 goin 85 from Detroit to Macinac Bridge.
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06-15-2010, 12:03 PM
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Go out and buy a sh&t b$x honda or something cheep but why would you want to get rid of your jeep that you know runs good and has no problem except low mpg. I have a 93 zj with 4.5 incs of lift on 32inc swampers 4l auto and im getting 17mpg. It was bad then i went out and bought a good k&n air filter (was like 100 bucks) holly **** man that helps alot. chances are your just going to be buying someone elses crap that has something else wrong with it. Keep yours buy a cheep car or bettter yet put some money in yours and drive with a light foot.
06-17-2010, 08:09 PM
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Alright you all have convinced me, and I am gonna do a tune up on it, reduce some weight and I have noticed I use a lot of gas running short errands so I came to this conclusion.
Im building one of these, they get about 100 MPG and as long as its under 50CC I don't need a motorcycle license hahaha.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Im building one of these, they get about 100 MPG and as long as its under 50CC I don't need a motorcycle license hahaha.
Thanks for the help everyone.
06-17-2010, 09:19 PM
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Alright you all have convinced me, and I am gonna do a tune up on it, reduce some weight and I have noticed I use a lot of gas running short errands so I came to this conclusion.
Im building one of these, they get about 100 MPG and as long as its under 50CC I don't need a motorcycle license hahaha.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Im building one of these, they get about 100 MPG and as long as its under 50CC I don't need a motorcycle license hahaha.
Thanks for the help everyone.
If you ARE gonna sell your cherokee, then let me give you some advice from a craigslist car salesman veteran.....dont post a picture of your jeep muddy or dirty and say dont say anything like "4x4 works great (never been stuck)" just say the 4x4 works great, the idea is to give off a a good image, and not one of a jeep thats been ragged out and abused, and saying that you wheel it all the time and showing pictures will in fact do that. Of course i am no expert so who knows......
either way good luck and more power to you
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