I’m looking to buy a TJ. I used to have a 2010 jku and I enjoyed it but I had to sell it, I like tj’s more so that’s why I’m here haha. I found this 2005 TJ rubicon for sale near me and have attached some pictures. Do you guys think this is a good purchase for 13k? Seems like a good price based off of other listings and I don’t see any rust on the frame or body. It supposedly has a 4.5 inch rubicon express lift and brand new soft top according to the seller. I’m going to meet with the guy Sunday to view it in person, test drive it and such
What do you guys think about this TJ?
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13K for a clean 2005 Rubie with 90k on it from VA? I have a feeling there is a gremlin hiding somewhere
For 13k I’m almost certain something is wrong with it. That should be more like 18-20k.
I need to see more photos of the underside.
I need to see more photos of the underside.
It doesn't look bad, but buyer beware. This looks like someone is flipping it. At a minimum, assuming it's rust free, you'll want to verify the 6th VIN digit is a #6. Verify if it has a clean title, and check to ensure the Rubicon parts are there.
If there’s nothing significant wrong with it buy that thing!
Yeah I’m waiting on him to send me more pictures of the undercarriage
I asked him for the vin and more pictures of the underside so I can check the vin.
Do a visual inspection to make sure the 241 transfer case, dana 44 front, and dana 44 rear are present.
Frame rust if very common and can be difficult to see if you don't know what to look for. If you personally don't know exactly what to look for then find somebody to go with you that does. I wouldn't bet on photos, you need to bang on things to see if it is solid. If it has the switches on the dash it's a Rubicon, I wouldn't worry about that. This price is good for a TJ so it's not like it matters if those craptastic Dana 44 lockers are there.
Yeah I’ll bring one of my hammers with me from work and a good screwdriver so I can get up under there and poke and bang.
Don’t wait til Sunday, if clean and legit will be gone. Someone will show with cash and there she goes….
I was willing to go look at it last night or tonight but the guy said he wasn’t available until this weekend and sadly I work Saturday.
Brianj5600
TJ Expert
good luck, i'd be sick Saturday.
i think it's possible you've been exposed to the Chiner flu ! you might need to self quarantine for 2 weeks, but dont be stupid and drive to work in the new jeep when you go back to work !Haha I would if I didn’t start my new job only 2 months agogood luck, i'd be sick Saturday.
damn, well hopefully it's still there Sunday.
Oh nice! Not far at all I’m actually in bristow area. This Jeep is in Winchester not far from us, you have any interest in tagging along to look at it? I may be a mechanic but I work on heavy equipment, I don’t know too much about tj’s besides what I learned from working on my friends