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Old 09-26-2010 | 01:39 AM
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it's a 96 xj 135000 miles on odo, clean inside and outside
he sells it for 1500

does the price look alright?
i'm not sure if it's worth to buy it

any advice thank you so much
Old 09-26-2010 | 02:07 AM
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looks about right from an owner. dealer would be more money because they just charge more. Is it the 4.0 and 4wd?
Old 09-26-2010 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by fivlemon
it's a 96 xj 135000 miles on odo, clean inside and outside
he sells it for 1500

does the price look alright?
i'm not sure if it's worth to buy it

any advice thank you so much
Welcome to CF from Tj...Why is the title a salvage title? what was wrong with it? ...Tj
Old 09-26-2010 | 10:41 AM
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More info to make a decision on if it's worth it. The price isn't bad and neither is the mileage.

I have a salvaged mustang, and it was salvaged for minor body work. It just happen to be to much money. To fix goin by the insurance company. Cause they use blue book and an older car usually don't have a high blue book.
Old 09-26-2010 | 10:58 AM
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I have had some serious issues with trying to change a salvage to a regular title in VA. Check into what's required.
Old 09-26-2010 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Rikkadog
I have had some serious issues with trying to change a salvage to a regular title in VA. Check into what's required.
I didn't know you could? Is that just a va thing or?
Old 09-26-2010 | 11:09 AM
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I think in most states a certified mechanic has to write out a statement that whatever caused it to be salvaged has been corrected and inspected. Lots of other forms to fill out. It ain't easy
Old 09-26-2010 | 11:15 AM
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I'll look into it forsure. Thanks!
Old 09-26-2010 | 11:15 AM
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I don't think they're gonna change it to clear, they might do a rebuilt title.
Old 09-26-2010 | 11:47 AM
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yeah that's what I meant as in make it road legal.
Old 09-26-2010 | 11:50 AM
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Oh haha well that's a big differance, mine was/is rebuilt already. 8)

Owell!
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i just bought it, i need to clean interior first it smells bad
also i'm not sure it needs battery or alternator since it doesn't start without jump start

anybody has a service manual? thank you so much
Old 09-26-2010 | 03:34 PM
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Take the battery to the auto parts store and see if they can test it. Same with alt. GOOD LUCK!
Old 09-26-2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by fivlemon
i just bought it, i need to clean interior first it smells bad
also i'm not sure it needs battery or alternator since it doesn't start without jump start

anybody has a service manual? thank you so much
If it needs jumpstarted every timee then it's probly the alt not charging it.
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Originally Posted by troy fritz
If it needs jumpstarted every timee then it's probly the alt not charging it.
Or a dead cell.. Would still have to jump everytime.
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