Question from first time Jeep Owner

[sharie05]

HI, I was wondering if those who already own Jeeps might help me with a question. I have the chance to buy a 98 Jeep Sahara for around $6600. The Jeep is in great shape, no leaks, no rust of any kind, clean interior, 4.0 6 cyl. 5 speed with almost 93K on it. Pretty much all stock with a soft top. I would be using this to drive approx 50 miles a day to and from work plus I\'d like to get into some off roading with it. does anyone have experience with this Jeep at all? Do you think its a good deal and would make a reliable daily driver? Thank you for any help you can give me I have always wanted to own a Jeep:) If you would like to email me directly my email is empireroar@aol.com.

[GTJake]

how many miles are on the jeep?

welcome to the site, please go into the \"introduction\" thread and tell us a bit about yourself :)

[sharie05]

Thank you :) The Jeep has almost 93,000 on it.

[gCracker]

probably the best thing to do would be ask the seller if you could take it to a mechanic to have it looked over before buying it.  I would recommend Ryan, a fellow board member and Jeep repair specialist http://www.bluedogjeep.com

[sharie05]

Thanks for the lead, the only problm is the Jeep is in Hudson NY and I am just south of Rochester. The dealership is around 4 hours away :(

[JordanWalk193]

you could buy my cherokee instead :P

[sharie05]

Sorry really only interested in a Wrangler :)

[GTJake]

well keep us updated if you buy one  :)

[sharie05]

I sure will, I can\'t wait to buy one. Now I just have to find one I can afford that isn\'t a rust bucket or falling apart :)

[CoraC143]

It sounds like a good deal to me but you could save some money and buy a TJ that already has some modifications.

This would be my choice

http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1057666549.html

This one is more practical

http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1049694876.html

[GTJake]

the first one is a CJ, i would NOT reccomend one of those if your driving it every day

the  second one is a YJ, leaf springs front and rear...i drove one with an 8\" lift for a while...then i sold it. buy something with fuel injection. stick with a TJ like your looking at.

let me know if you dont buy that one tonight and ill get one for you

[Wingman]

I\'d agree with Jake.  Stick with something newer and not modified much.  It should be reliable and \"standardized\" to repair.  50 miles a day will take it\'s toll.  If you want to wheel it too, add a set of new mud or all terrain tires that will fit without any modification (31s on a TJ).  When you are ready, step into something more complex.

$0.02

[GTJake]

i drive about 70mi a day. the 4.0 is a great engine

[sharie05]

I was looking at a 2001 Jeep Wrangler at Pioneer Sales in Avon. Told them I was coming in today to look at it, when I got there they told me it went out to auction last night :(  So I am still in the market :)

[CoraC143]

the 2.5L IS FUEL INJECTED

leaf springs are totally fine, 8\" of lift is kinda scary no wonder you wouldn\'t recommend leaf springs.


Try to find something that has a lift and has bigger tires, you will save $$$$