Buying my first jeep

[Dani]

Buying my first jeep and ive found a 1997 TJ runs great interior is in good condition, 146km, 4cyl totally stock. Im wanting to tow a small boat and im curious if this has enough power to do so? Also looking for opinions if its worth the price as I don't know much about Jeeps and their value. Its $5500 CAD and the seller is not really wanting to budge on the price too much. Let me know your thoughts, Thanks.

 

[JP98]

The 4 cyl is a great Jeep for wheeling but is not the greatest for pulling or hwy.

 

[bobthetj03]

Hold out for a 4.0L 6 cylinder. The 4 banger will struggle towing pretty much anything IMO. 5500 CAD? What would that be in US dollars?

 

[Dani]

Hold out for a 4.0L 6 cylinder. The 4 banger will struggle towing pretty much anything IMO. 5500 CAD? What would that be in US dollars?

$4397 USD
I would only be towing for approx. 12miles

 

[JP98]

How small is this boat?

 

[Dani]

How small is this boat?

12ft, I was able to tow it with my old little Suzuki sidekick

 

[JP98]

12ft, I was able to tow it with my old little Suzuki sidekick

LOL. If a Sidekick can pull it, then the TJ 4 banger will feel like you have a diesel rig.

 

[JP98]

All kidding aside. The 4 cycl TJ is a very capable 4x4. It's just not the first choice for towing or hwy driving but may be just what you need. Make sure to inspect for delaminating rust on the frame. Surface rust is okay but if the frame has started to delaminate it is a problem.

 

[JP98]

Stay away from things like this.

 

[bobthetj03]

$4397 USD
I would only be towing for approx. 12miles

Good price as long as the frame doesn't look like what JP98 posted. If the Sidekick can pull it, then I suppose a 4 banger wrangler would do just fine.

 

[Dani]

Stay away from things like this.

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Yeah it's only got a bit of surface rust but that's it

 

[JP98]

Let's see some pics when you get time.

 

[Dani]

Let's see some pics when you get time.

Here is a link to the ad
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1997-TJ-Jeep---Soft-Top_30295017.lite

If I buy it I'm going to have to do something to those fenders because they're looking pretty ugly, any experience with painting them?

 

[JP98]

Here is a link to the ad
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1997-TJ-Jeep---Soft-Top_30295017.lite

If I buy it I'm going to have to do something to those fenders because they're looking pretty ugly, any experience with painting them?

Not a bad looking rig. Those fender flares can be heated up with a heat gun and it will bring new life to them. You don't even have to take them off.

 

[Gerund]

That last picture seems to show that the tag expired in May of this year. If so, I'd try to find out why it wasn't renewed.

 

[Dani]

That last picture seems to show that the tag expired in May of this year. If so, I'd try to find out why it wasn't renewed.

It must be an old picture because I drove it yesterday

 

[Michael Roberson]

Good price! If no rust I would consider buying. As a first Jeep anyway.


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[glwood]

The cat likes it.

Or is intrigued by the orange seats...

 

[Dani]

The cat likes it.
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Or is intrigued by the orange seats...

It was running around when I test drove it too, maybe it's sad to see it go. Still not sure if I love or hate the orange

 

[JMT]

I hate it! But to each his own and it could be easily changed with some Bartact seat covers!