Anyone seen a cheap TJ?

Post by **GODZUKI** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 12:51 pm

Well,

I have sold "GODZUKI" and Wendy's Astra.

Time to buy a TJ.

I want a cheapy, something that she can drive for about 18 months and then I get to make it a comp car for winch series.

I kept all of the good stuff of the zook - high mount, lights, compressor, UHF, recovery gear etc. all of which will go on the TJ.

But right now i need a TJ - Auto or manual, any colour - but she wants A/C!!!!!

I have been searching the net but you guys might have driven past one or at auctions etc. I am in Brisbane but i will fly south and drive it home if it is interstate.

I have up to $18000.00 but that depend upon mods - not k's (I don't care)!!!

The less i pay the more i have to spend.

Thanks in advance if anyone knows of one.

Post by **OVERKILL ENG** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 12:55 pm

One of our customers just baught an 98 model Auto with a/c and only paid $13000 for it so they are out there.
SAM

Post by **GODZUKI** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 1:06 pm

Sam,

That's exactly what I am after.

Their was one in a yard at Parramatta for $14500.00 but it's sold.

BTW - Does anyone know if the auto in a TJ is any good - would it handle a winch challenge. Or should i go the good old manual (FRY THE CLUTCH)?

Andrew

Post by **Wooders** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:37 pm

Both the Auto & Manual trannies in the TJ's ahve seen a bit of comp life - so pick whichever you prefer.
Look trough the trading Post (online) and you'll find loads of TJ's....generally they've kept their value pretty good, but certainly for $18k you'll get a good one......possibly with some mods already done too....

Post by **GODZUKI** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 3:00 pm

Yeah, Craig Cooper is going to look at one this arvo.

It is a 96 manual with air, 160 k's but it has a full rancho lift with in cab adjustment big BFG tyre and nice alloys. In Croyden.

One is Brisbane is a 97 black auto with air and is a low rider. No mods accept some dodgy black and red alloys. But this only has 67 k's.

Both are $17K.

Post by **Matt N** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 3:19 pm

If it was me and I was looking at winch comps I would go for an auto.

I have a manual. I replaced the stock manual after 5th gear clapped out with a NV4500 tranny (manual with granny low), but now I wish I had have gone with an auto instead.

Post by **GODZUKI** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:03 pm

Yeah I am leaning towards the Auto.

Post by **Wooders** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:10 pm

Hey Matt I'll give ya $50 for that clapped out NV4500 if you wanna upgrade to an auto

BTW I agree with matt I think the Auto is better for comps - but remember the pre2002(?) only came witha 3spd auto....

Post by **GODZUKI** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:31 pm

Wooders,

It will definaltely be a pre 2002. It is a bad first or is it bad on the highway?

Andrew

Post by **billsta** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 7:16 pm

jeep sucks dont get one...

Post by **Wooders** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:41 pm

GODZUKI wrote:Wooders,

It will definaltely be a pre 2002. It is a bad first or is it bad on the highway?

Andrew

The speeder ain't bad - just not quite as nice.....

Post by **mattc** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:58 pm

It will definaltely be a pre 2002. It is a bad first or is it bad on the highway?

From a US 2000 spec guide, the 3 speed ratios are
1st 2.74
2nd 1.54
3rd 1.00

After a lot of googling, found the specs on the 42LRE (4 speed)
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/models/2003/wrangler/specs.pdf

1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.00
4th 0.69

Diff ratios should be 3.73 for all auto's (lazy 3.07 for manuals :( ) and the transfer case should be the same NP231

I have heard but not confirmed that the 4 speed auto is longer making a SYE almost mandatory for even small lifts - you would have to check this out more.

I wish I had got an auto...maybe this is the long term future
http://www.jeepclub.co.uk/features.cfm?id=1

cheers
Matt

Post by **GODZUKI** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 9:19 pm

so I take it no one has seen an bargains?

It amazes me how much the prices differ...

take - a 97 black auto with air and alloys - 67000k's - $17 990.00

- a 97 grey auto with air and alloys - 84000k's - $23 999.00

both are in car yards.

The grey one is in better cond. but not 6 grand better.

Post by **mattc** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 10:05 pm

The dealer prices are all over the shop at the moment - maybe they are trying to cash in on the summer topless look ?

I did post this one on the wet tj thread last week

JEEP WRANGLER 1997
Auto, air, power steer, dual airbags, chrome bars on front, side and rear, driving lights, towbar, CD, QXP-842, $14500, DL-18970. The Van Shop, 1 Parramatta Road HABERFIELD 02-9799

Found it in the tradingpost.

Post by **GODZUKI** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:06 am

Yeah Matt

I phoned about that one first but it had gone.

I checked all papers today and nothing...

They are cheaper in Melbourne but not many of them have air and it would cost me close to $1 grand to get it back up here.

Post by **LEXX** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 7:29 am

GODZUKI wrote:Yeah Matt

I phoned about that one first but it had gone.

I checked all papers today and nothing...

They are cheaper in Melbourne but not many of them have air and it would cost me close to $1 grand to get it back up here.

If there are any you need checking out I would be more than happy to for ya m8.

And just drive it back? Wuldn't cost more than a few hundered dollars in fuel.

Post by **GODZUKI** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 12:01 pm

Lexx,

Thanks for the offer that is very generous of you.

That is the benefit of these forums.

If I do decide to go with one in Vic, I will be sure to let you know.

Regards,
Andrew

Post by **Wooders** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 12:27 pm

JEEP WRANGLER SPORTS
1996 soft top, alloys, racks, adjustable suspension, ready for summer $17888, SN-1013, Trades Welcome, On the spot finance, DL-18730. Champion Car Company CROYDON 02-9744 8999

Jeep Wrangler 1997 4WD Black, hard top 4.0ltr 5sp manual, alarm, engine immobilizer, lift kit, towbar, roofrack. PIA667 $18000 (03)97766354 (0414)855590 Frankston

JEEP SPORTS WRANGLER 1997 model, 4Lt engine, 5spd manual, soft top, CD player, EC t'out, new tyres, RWCert, low kms 130,000. $16,900 ono. OHB361. (0418)741620 Hampton
JEEP WRANGLER 1997 Green, manual, 119000kms, tan hardtop, full doors, cb radio, centre console, sound bar, owner gone overseas, must sell OID 423 $16500ono (03)97832733 (0418)316283 Frankston (just dropped from $17.5k last week)....

Slightly more but EC'd
Jeep Wrangler 1998 Midnight Blue, hard top automatic, 130000kms, big wheels/lift/extra set of tyres/wheels, much more, EC, must sell $19500 OVF800 9502877 (0413)338104 zully.robles@holden.com.au W.Footscray

JEEP WRANGLER 1997, Green, 4ltr manual, 140000 kms, TJ in good condition, Hella spotties, TJM bullbar, Sony CD stacker, UHF radio, 2" OME lift kit, full service history, 2 spare tyres GC -$18500 ONO Kenmore 3878 5756 or (0409) 488 295

Post by **GODZUKI** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:00 am

Got ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the last one shown on wooders last post.

I feel it is a good deal - $16,600.00. We are picking it up this arvo.

Post by **Wooders** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:53 am

Well done mate :cool:

Sorry can't comment on the pic until I get home (bloody firewalls :bad-words:

)

Post by **CJer** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:05 am

GODZUKI wrote:Got ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the last one shown on wooders last post.

I feel it is a good deal - $16,600.00. We are picking it up this arvo.

Looks good

let us know what its like

Post by **GODZUKI** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 7:20 am

Well - Got the new toy home last night.

the jeep itself is perfect, I am very impressed. But what a difference from a zook to this. I can see the offroad potential these things have already. HOW GOOD IS THE STEERING!!

I will have to order a body lift and some wider flares so i can put the 33's on it.

Pull off the TJM bar and fabricate a new one for the high mount, front locker and then start competing again!!!! (Maybe not until the other half gives me the green light for the comp. stuff.)

Post by **LEXX** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:37 am

Thats Great m8!!!!

Of course we need pics!!!!

Maybe you need to change your user name now to GODJEEP?

See you at www.ausjeepoffroad.com

Post by **planb** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:06 am

a mates got one modded TJ that was rolled recently, its driveable, runs well, and works excellent off-road but just looks a little used.

he wants $10000, call ORI in sydney for more info

Post by **Wooders** » Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:01 pm

Modded? any more specifics? axle/t/case/engine mods/swaps?? (wishful thinking - but hey

)

Post by **GODZUKI** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 4:29 pm

PLANB,

BIT @^&(ing late - we just bought one. (Just joking)

It is murphey's law that when ever you buy one, another opportunity pops its head around the corner!!!!!!!!!!1

I dont even want to know how good a deal the other one is !!!

Cheers

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