Reply With QuoteI think thats TOO much money.
People will modify a vehicle, and hope to get some of that money back.. but never do. Sounds like this guy is trying to do just that. The axles on that are weak.. and the gear ratio is really high. It will give you good gas mileage, but wont be good for wheeling.
Why not look into a newer model?
How about this Jeep?
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12-30-2004, 09:07 PM #1UNLEASH THE BEAST ELITE MEMBER
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How about this Jeep?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW
I work with this guy and he wants to sell me the jeep for $6500. What do you all think?I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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12-30-2004, 09:10 PM #2happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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I guess I will Jake. Spending $6500 is just better than spending $20000 LOL. But not if it's not worth it.
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12-30-2004, 09:14 PM #4happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Whats your zip code?
You could also post this on a Jeep message board, and get their insight.
Or if your daring.. try www.pirate4x4.com Even I wont go there
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12-30-2004, 09:17 PM #5UNLEASH THE BEAST ELITE MEMBER
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My zip is 22204. I guess I could try another message board. I'd kinda feel dirty though like I'm cheating LOL.
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12-30-2004, 09:19 PM #6happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Thanks Jake!
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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It won't let me start a new thread
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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12-30-2004, 09:24 PM #9happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Yea, if I could do it over, I would browse a car forum before I bought one.. that way you can find all its quirks.. the good years, the bad years etc. Study up, before you buy. Check out www.autotrader.com I did a search with your zip, and found tons of jeeps. Goodluck bud.
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Thanks Jake, I appreciate it!
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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12-30-2004, 09:31 PM #11happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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What do you mean? Did you register?
Originally Posted by rock4832
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12-30-2004, 09:32 PM #12UNLEASH THE BEAST ELITE MEMBER
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I registered but I don't think you can start new threads till you've been a member for 30 days to discourage trolls like Johnnny.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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12-30-2004, 09:36 PM #13happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Screw that shithole.. damn jeepers
Let me post it at EF.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...92#post1110492P-side Inc.
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Your awesome Jake!! Thanks a bunch.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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Got feedback already. Looks like my decision is made
Thanks Jake.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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12-30-2004, 10:26 PM #16happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Cool. maybe check back tomorrow also, there will be more feedback hopefully. Whats your decision? You could get an explorer
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=65559P-side Inc.
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I won't get the jeep. Some good points were mentioned. Explorer a good vehicle and good in snow?
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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12-30-2004, 10:39 PM #18happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Check out the last 2 pages of that thread for my snow pics.
The explorer has its quirks. The v-6's have tranny issues(not all). The newer sohc's(v6) have a better tranny, and dont have much problems. I have a manual, so dont have to worry. The v-8's have a pretty much bullet proof driveline.. I have never seen anyone with issues. Plus the limiteds or eddie bauers come with moonroof and leather.. all the goodies.
The v-8 would be really good in the snow. The explorer is much heavier than a jeep. But jeeps keep their resale better, due to the solid axles.P-side Inc.
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Cool pics Jake. I can't believe you have that many posts over there LOL.
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12-30-2004, 10:49 PM #20happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Why? Been there since June '03.
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I just can't think of that many things to say about vehicles, LOL. But then again I don't know the difference between a V6 or a V8.
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12-30-2004, 11:01 PM #22happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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Oh boy.. You need to read up
V-8/6 stands for the cylinders. 8's typically have more power, but less gas mileage, whereas the 6's are the opposite.
I have so many posts, because my truck breaks a lot Plus I mod it, so I am also inquiring(P.S. It breaks BECAUSE I mod it lol)
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Haha!! I wish I knew more about cars. Was just never around anyone growing up that was interested. I DO know how to put gas in my car and learned not to remove ice from the windshield with a hammer.
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12-30-2004, 11:15 PM #24happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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I dont know anyone that works on cars.. I just learned, once I found a forum. There is everything on there, like this has everything about BB.P-side Inc.
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That's cool Jake. When I was a missionary I worked on our van when I could. Bought one of those repair manuals specific to the van model and followed that. Usually had to have a tow truck come pick it up when I was finished
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12-31-2004, 07:38 AM #26HOOAH!!!
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If you buy a pickup (any kind) you need to buy 4WD and you need to put a shitload of weight in the back. All pickups are light in the ass end. That is why I recommended the Jeep, all weight (although not a lot) is right over the axles. I would disagree that this Jeep is worth 6500.00. I think it is. I wouldnt pay it though, because you can do so much better. But this guy has built this well apparently. He has supersized everything that he has had to replace. But to continue fixing it you will have to continue the supersizing which is expensive, and it is still a 1980, which is old. You can find parts no problem, but its like marrying a 90 year old women with Parkinsons and diabetes, you are just going to keep bringing her to the hospital and buying new parts for her. Its a nice jeep, but the V8 with the tranny he has in it is a very powerful rig. I own a 4 cyl and am very happy with it. It has more than enough power to fly down the road, but not so much that I overspin in the winter when I touch the gas. You can buy a 4 cyl with hard and soft top for under $20K. Then have fun as you get money and work on it.
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