buying a tj

Post by **bear** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:08 pm

Well the wifey has told me to retire my ambo hilux to just an offroader and go buy a tj . This will happen around xmas time due to finances.
I think i want the update version, 2000 model and its about what i think i can afford. Will i get a stocker 2000 model, manual only for $20k??
I have been told the 2000 has the new g/box up from the ax-15, supoose to be stronger?
what do you guys think
it will be a daily driver and a tourer 4 picnics etc.
it will stay mostly stock 4 a while

Post by **DeWsE** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:38 pm

bear wrote:Well the wifey has told me to retire my ambo hilux to just an offroader and go buy a tj . This will happen around xmas time due to finances.
I think i want the update version, 2000 model and its about what i think i can afford. Will i get a stocker 2000 model, manual only for $20k??
I have been told the 2000 has the new g/box up from the ax-15, supoose to be stronger?
what do you guys think
it will be a daily driver and a tourer 4 picnics etc.
it will stay mostly stock 4 a while

Bear sounds like a very cool idea, but how are you going to fit the 10 kids in the back?

Sounds like the wife enjoyed the trip out with ya, if she's letting you buy another rig!

Post by **Wooders** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:04 pm

You might be able to get a 2000 model for $20 - but you'll have to hunt pretty hard - BUT remember in summer they are a bit more popular - wet/cold winter days are much better buying

BTW the AX-15 is a fine box (although 5th is a bit weak) which was used upto 200, then is was replaced by the NV3550 - a slightly stronger box (but the AX-15 is still a good box)....
Theres loads of bits available that can make a TJ a great touring rig for 2 people.....but unless you start dragging a trailer about (which isn't a bad idea) it's a bit limiting for more than 2 people.....
Anyhow you'll be happy with it.....we know

Post by **CrazyNuts** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:40 pm

Hi Bevan....about time you got a Jeep

I know you are jumping up and down with happines

You will find it REALLY hard to get a 2000 TJ for $20,000. You will need to put an extra $2k in there to be honest.

Either way....good luck with the hunt.

Post by **AussieCJ7** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:51 pm

CrazyNuts wrote:Hi Bevan....about time you got a Jeep I know you are jumping up and down with happines

You will find it REALLY hard to get a 2000 TJ for $20,000. You will need to put an extra $2k in there to be honest.

Either way....good luck with the hunt.

You CAN buy a good 2000 TJ for 20K

I helped a friend buy one not so long back 2000 auto with 50,000Klm and what could only be described as imaculate for 19k

It was at the end of this guys lease and the soft top windows didnt have a single mark in them the only off roading it had down was about 3 trips on stockton beach and the paint was spotless

Post by **LEXX** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:54 pm

Welcome to the latte sipping 4wd culture m8, make sure you join a local club to help with the Jeep fever.

I know a great 96 TJ for sale for 14,000.

Post by **CrazyNuts** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:57 pm

AussieCJ7 wrote:
CrazyNuts wrote:Hi Bevan....about time you got a Jeep I know you are jumping up and down with happines

You will find it REALLY hard to get a 2000 TJ for $20,000. You will need to put an extra $2k in there to be honest.

Either way....good luck with the hunt.
You CAN buy a good 2000 TJ for 20K

I helped a friend buy one not so long back 2000 auto with 50,000Klm and what could only be described as imaculate for 19k

It was at the end of this guys lease and the soft top windows didnt have a single mark in them the only off roading it had down was about 3 trips on stockton beach and the paint was spotless

Yes....maybe in the eastern states but unlikely in WA

Post by **mrp69** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:35 pm

2000 Model TJ for under 20k Definetely keep looking dont rush that is the key! I picked up mine this year for 19k with 53,000km 2000 Model Softtop in mint condition.

Good Luck!

Post by PK » Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:38 pm

You would have np probs picking one up for under $20k in Melb, not sure about WA.
I have a 16 yo and a 9 yo as well as the boss, and we fit in ok, except we tow a camper trailer for weekend trips etc.

Come and join the forum at ausjeepoffroad.com.au and you may find a Jeep that suits, if not, there is heaps of info as its a dedicated Jeep site

Post by **Ben** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:28 pm

AussieCJ7 wrote:You CAN buy a good 2000 TJ for 20K

I helped a friend buy one not so long back 2000 auto with 50,000Klm and what could only be described as imaculate for 19k

It was at the end of this guys lease and the soft top windows didnt have a single mark in them the only off roading it had down was about 3 trips on stockton beach and the paint was spotless

$19K, what a bargain. End of a 4 year lease odds are he had about a $13-$14K residual...would have like to have thought he could get more than a few $K bonus in his pocket!

Hope to hell my 2000 is worth more than that (AAMI sure do!).

Post by **bear** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:12 am

well been lookin as u do.
locally there was a 200 tj 80kms 4 $18800
so they are out there
will be waitin till xmas.
then i can go do cappacino strip, sip lattes and lleave my big blue ambo at home just so i can beat it up more for those slightly harder trips.
wife (she who must be obeyed ) stated its no to be modifed. Yer right
give it time!! lol
thanks guys

Post by **bear** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:44 am

Question.
Why do some tjs have half doors witha soft top and some have full doors witha a soft top .
which id the better option or is a hard top better????

Post by **Thor** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:36 am

bear wrote:Question.
Why do some tjs have half doors witha soft top and some have full doors witha a soft top .
which id the better option or is a hard top better????

combinations are just what the first person ordered off the showroom.
soft tops 'sport' came with half doors and soft door uppers. if it is soft top and hard doors it is likely to be a 'sport' with the original purchaser paying extra for the doors or rebadged renegade without the roof.
renegade came with full hard doors and the hard top roof and badged 'renegade'.

personal preference to which is better. the half door windows unzip (sometimes fatigue, fail.etc) and fold inwards which is a PITA if it's raining. half doors are good in the respect that they are the perfect height for leaning on, checking your line.etc
full doors you don't get the whole 'jeep thing' happnening just because halves are cool

. but they have the obvious positives of noise, security (perceived?) and glass (doesn't scratch.etc).

Post by **blu125** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:09 pm

I've got full doors......COMFORT, hardtop, bikini, jammer & duster. Plan half doors for summer....then I'll have everything.

Post by **Jeeps** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:43 pm

It's not a real wrangler unless it's got half doors...or as wooders says, no doors!

Post by **bear** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:21 pm

nearly bought one this week
2001, sport, white, 58000 kms reserve at auction was $18500
cant swing it yet!!

Post by **duncan** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:21 pm

Bevan the new ones now straight from the show rooms come with soft roof and full doors thats the way they are being orderd now from the states well thats the way the guys at mandurah jeep do it then they also option up the hard roof for about 2 k .

Post by **Rockram** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:04 pm

Who needs doors? As far as that goes Who needs a top?

I'm not sure how they get them over there. I believe here the 1/2 doors are standard equip. If you purchase hard top and soft top you get the full doors.

Post by **bear** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:50 pm

hey nice rig!!
our police would have a field day with your 4by.
still i have to wait till xmas.

Post by **Rockram** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:38 am

Thanks. The police here in Iowa don't seem to care much about it. There is a lift law in Iowa but it's not enforced. I don't drive it on the street much.
However, I have had it up to 70mph and it runs true. I'd like to bring it to Oz and go wheelin' with you guy's, but if I'm going to get hasseled I geuss I'll just have to come over and hire a rig to go play. Or buy one there and ship it back.

Post by **CrazyNuts** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:10 am

You won't get hassled THAT much. All you will need is some flares and maybe some doors and she'll be right

Post by **Jeeps** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:08 am

Rockram wrote:I'm not sure how they get them over there. I believe here the 1/2 doors are standard equip. If you purchase hard top and soft top you get the full doors.

From what i've read on JU, it's same here now as it is in the US. Up until 2004, softtop TJ's had half doors and hardtop TJ's (or dualtops) came with full doors. From 2004, all softtops and hardtops have Fulldoors however halfdoors are still an optional extra, and it brings the price of the TJ lower too

Post by **Wooders** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:53 am

Crap it's a pre-98....he don't need dooors (just like I don't

).
But flare would be the main requirement

Post by **Rockram** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:41 am

Am I to understand this correctly? If I were to put extended flares to cover the tyres this would make me legal in Oz?

Here are the stats 258, t18, dana300, SOA, 38x14.5 Tsl sx, allied beadlocks, dana 44's 4.56 spool rear, Warn shafts w/CTM's, Detroit front, 4 wheel disc's, 6 point cage, 5 point harness,

For all the hardcore stuff on this rig it handles quite well. And I do have a full top with doors.

Post by **AussieCJ7** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:26 pm

Rockram wrote:Am I to understand this correctly? If I were to put extended flares to cover the tyres this would make me legal in Oz?

Here are the stats 258, t18, dana300, SOA,(NEED ENG CERT) 38x14.5 Tsl sx(NO NOT FOR ON ROAD USE), allied beadlocks,(NO FOR ON ROAD USE) dana 44's 4.56 spool rear, Warn shafts w/CTM's, Detroit front, 4 wheel disc's, 6 point cage,(NEED ENG CERT) 5 point harness,(NOT FOR ON ROAD USE BUT CAN HAVE BOTH 3 POINT FOR ONE ROAD AND LEAVE THESE INSTALLED)

For all the hardcore stuff on this rig it handles quite well. And I do have a full top with doors.

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Unless you are coming over for a couple of years I do not see how it would be economically viable, if you are over for a couple of years for work I believe there is a provision for non australian citizens to bring a vehical and not have to comply with all of our laws but proove it was legal at home. Some of the US defence guys do that when posted over here. I can not find the details on it right now, maybe they have closed this loop hole ??

Post by **JEEP1** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:55 am

good luck with the 38s

Post by **Rockram** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:26 am

Sorry Bear, for the Hijack. What is the maximum tyre size allowed?

Post by **Thor** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 9:13 am

Rockram wrote:Sorry Bear, for the Hijack. What is the maximum tyre size allowed?

in Qld it is 1.5x the width of the widest tyres fitted by the manufacturer, and 15mm larger than the largest diameter fitted by the manufacturer.
this is unless you live in i think nsw and vic where larger sizes can be approved by an engineer.

Post by **Wooders** » Mon Jul 25, 2005 1:16 pm

Planning to test this soon

Post by **Ferozaahhh** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:46 pm

Hey I am looking at buying a TJ soon too!! I'm in Wanneroo so I'll keep my eyes peeled for ya mate.

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