gogmorgo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Pros: '92 2-door 4.0 ax15 4x4 Guy wants $900. Would be a great donor for an ax-15 swap in the MJ, eventually. Swap the MJ's aw4 back into this, and sell it (still have the driveshafts from my aw4 parts XJ, so that's a no brainer. Would be good for practicing rust repair and/or paint and/or body work. Cons: Has "the usual rust" Seller didn't list mileage It's 130 miles away from me (but only 60 from my parents') I really don't need a third project vehicle. My money is better allocated to other things right now My landlords/roommates don't much care for me accumulating more vehicles here... It's one of those situations where I probably shouldn't buy it but really want to. Don't know when another might come up for an ax-15 donor. I think I'll wait till tomorrow afternoon before calling the guy. The trouble is if I go see it and there's nothing majorly wrong with the drivetrain I can pretty well guarantee it's coming home with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Sorry. Can't help you bud. I love my brother's 2dr XJ too much. The front leg room is awesome compared to my MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 you should buy that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'd buy it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Now you guys see my dilemma... Y'all are oh so helpful. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Si - rare bird. Keep it at your parent's house until you can get to it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Good donor, buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 You should buy it!... I'd buy it in a heart beat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 What other opinion did you expect from us? :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggilez Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Now you guys see my dilemma... Y'all are oh so helpful. :roll: You're asking a bunch of enablers for help, what did you expect :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yeah, I'd buy it too... But, if it helps I can still say this. Don't buy it!There, I'm now the black sheep. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'd jump all over it. But... here I am needing an AX-15 and 2-door bucket seats lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13 Legion Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 You kidding me? What a junker. Don't waste your money on such a common Xj as that. Let me get that guys number... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yup I have 98, 91,and 92 2dr XJs, They kind of rare, any of the 2dr side glass, doors etc are body specific gonna be hard to find some day, if not already. I'm planning on building a 2dr family rig cause I like the uniqueness of it and I have a spare 2dr for parts. I suggest don't buy it, you'll never be able to get your money back out of it and you'll hate it (kidding), next thing you'll buy another for parts later, then this other one comes along....then you find another MJ for $300 then.....JustEmptyEveryPocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I don't find 2drs to be that rare. I'm sure I'm wrong, but it seems they all came with manual transmissions. Which is why I wound up build a 4dr XJ this last go around. The body cracks worse on them than 4drs. It's not as rigid. It's probably worth $500-900 in that shape. I paid $500 for the last 2dr I bought. $100 for the last 4dr. There was some cherry 2drs for $1500-2000 (asking) when I went looking for another XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Isn't the subframe the same on 2dr and 4dr xj's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Isn't the subframe the same on 2dr and 4dr xj's? Yes. There is some differences in the floor. The body isn't as rigid though, the B pillar location on the 4dr is better for that. The door hinges and strikers really like to crack, and around the vents in the door opening. Not a big deal but its something to look for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 The door hinges and strikers really like to crack, and around the vents in the door opening. Not a big deal but its something to look for. The bigger heavier door that uses the same hardware as the 4-DR XJ has a lot to do with the stress cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Check the frame well any xj frame in or near rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 This guy's making it too easy for me to avoid buying it. Hasn't returned my calls yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 He is doing you a favor!. No way you need the project. The thing is a rusted out hulk. The interior is trash. The engine has a bad knock. The tires are flat spotted and rotten. What more do you need to know? Oh - and he wants U.S. dollars - not those little Canadian dollars. Lastly, you parents don't want you storing junk cars at their house. How is that for help? And at True Story of what I did today: Yes, and Today - I spent $1500 buying an old car 350 miles from home and have not told my better half yet. I don't quite know where I am going to store it when I get it home. And I don't know what kind of story I am going to tell her when I go back to pick the car up! So don't be a dummy like me. You will get in all kinds of trouble at home - if not today, next week and next month.! Really, you don't need another old car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 What did ya buy John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Well he called me back just now. It's got just over 300,000 km on it. He's had it for 15 years and I guess he's replaced the rockers once but they're rusting out again, as are the floor pans, and maybe some other stuff. Apparently everything else is good, in and out. But he's a farmer, and never registered it, and I'm not positive he's got papers. So of course I'm going to go look at it tomorrow. :D Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Gosh people should know if you have to repair body panels due to rust, spray the inside / backside with fluid film or similar. It basically wouldn't rust again. Sheesh. Take cash you know you're going to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Lol yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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