Purchasing a 98 Sahara

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

To everyone in this group talking this

I promise you he can look else where and find one cheaper.

Don't get me wrong, I always start high on the asking price, PT Barnum knew what he was talking about.

The OP asked legitimate questions and we gave real world answers.

Ok so where are these 'real world' 98 Saharas Automatic with a hard top at the price point youre discussing? In the Austin area? That only require 2k of work to be perfect... Please do show us all these jeeps ill go buy one.

 

[John Cooper]

Bro thats what Im sayin lol

Bro, I meant me looking for another Jeep in his area.

I'm not looking or negotiating

 

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

I promise you he can look else where and find one cheaper.

Don't get me wrong, I always start high on the asking price, PT Barnum knew what he was talking about.

The OP asked legitimate questions and we gave real world answers.

The hard top itself is worth 2k. Not a single one of you has mentioned that fact. This kid can sell the hard top, put on a soft top, and he's only paying 9k for the car. Again show me a SINGLE 98 Automatic with 90k miles in the Austin area that needs less than 3k work for 9k.... Ill go buy that car today.

 

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

The hard top itself is worth 2k. Not a single one of you has mentioned that fact. This kid can sell the hard top, put on a soft top, and he's only paying 9k for the car. Again show me a SINGLE 98 Automatic with 90k miles in the Austin area that needs less than 3k work for 9k.... Ill go buy that car today.

I thought this was a jeep "experts" forum but you guys forgot 98 Sahara original hard tops are worth 2 thousand dollars? lol

 

[John Cooper]

The hard top itself is worth 2k. Not a single one of you has mentioned that fact. This kid can sell the hard top, put on a soft top, and he's only paying 9k for the car. Again show me a SINGLE 98 Automatic with 90k miles in the Austin area that needs less than 3k work for 9k.... Ill go buy that car today.

Look I'm not going to argue or debate with you.

He can look elsewhere or he can buy your jeep.

He asked an honest question and got honest answers.

It's his money to spend.

 

[John Cooper]

I thought this was a jeep "experts" forum but you guys forgot 98 Sahara original hard tops are worth 2 thousand dollars? lol

What makes them special?? I can buy hardtops for $1000.00 with no damage.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Its actually not in need of maintenance. Ive been using it for city driving and the only repairs it now needs is to go 80 on the highway. This Sahara is in amazing condition. The hard top itself is worth 2 thousand dollars.

Being a '98, if the steering is shot, 95% chance all the bushings and rubber parts under the Jeep are in need of replacement... especially in a hot/dry climate like texas...

I've owned my Jeep since it was brand new with 7 miles on the odometer... and it's 7 years newer (2005), it lived in S. Fl it's wntire life, except the last 3 years... All the body bushings were deteriorating, all the control arm bushings were getting hard and had dry rot, belts, wirelooms, etc, etc... I'm meticulous about staying on mfr recommended maintenance.

 

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

What makes them special?? I can buy hardtops for $1000.00 with no damage.

Fully original pristine 98 Sahara hard top in the Austin area

 

[John Cooper]

Fully original pristine 98 Sahara hard top in the Austin area

What makes the Sahara top any more expensive? Plus the one in the picture looks faded to me.

It a TJ hard top nothing more nothing less.

 

[GregBelleville]

Haha, I guess the original poster sent a link to this thread to the seller as a negotiating tactic? This is a first!

Tell you what, why don't the two of you hold your negotiation on this one of a kind 98 Sahara complete with a $2k hard top right here on this thread for the audience?

I've got popcorn heating in the microwave!

 

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

What makes the Sahara top any more expensive? Plus the one in the picture looks faded to me.

It a TJ hard top nothing more nothing less.

Im a diehard 98 collector. Its an original part in excellent condition.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Fully original pristine 98 Sahara hard top in the Austin area

Small sample...

 

[John Cooper]

Small sample...

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But, but but....

 

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

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I dont see a single one in the Austin area at top condition for under 1.6k and that one for 1.6 looks aftermarket....

 

[John Cooper]

Haha, I guess the original poster sent a link to this thread to the seller as a negotiating tactic? This is a first!

Tell you what, why don't the two of you hold your negotiation on this one of a kind 98 Sahara complete with a $2k hard top right here on this thread for the audience?

I've got popcorn heating in the microwave!

And who in there right mind is a collector and calls a Jeep TJ a car??

 

[Artsifrtsi]

But, but but....

Can't convince that guy with facts I see... LOL

 

[John Cooper]

@Chris we need a new chew toy. This one is worn out!!!!

 

[GuyWhoOwnsThisCar]

And who in there right mind is a collector and calls a Jeep TJ a car??

I have had and repaired six 98 wranglers. I am well aware of the deal I am offering and why. I have multiple people wanting to buy and I've spent time

@Chris we need a new chew toy. This one is worn out!!!!

I see a bunch of dudes from the middle of Alabama talking about how cheap things should be... the irony... lol

 

[John Cooper]

I have had and repaired six 98 wranglers. I am well aware of the deal I am offering and why. I have multiple people wanting to buy and I've spent time


I see a bunch of dudes from the middle of Alabama talking about how cheap things should be... the irony... lol

That hurt Felicia!!!!

@TheBoogieman has more ex wives than you've owned jeeps and I have owned more Jeeps than 6.

Take your used car sales tactics elsewhere.

 

[GregBelleville]

I have had and repaired six 98 wranglers. I am well aware of the deal I am offering and why. I have multiple people wanting to buy and I've spent time


I see a bunch of dudes from the middle of Alabama talking about how cheap things should be... the irony... lol

Well I'm in socal where we have the luxury of overpaying for everything and that asking price is still making my eyes water.