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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1943023192.html - broken link)
A 1993 with only 113,000 miles?! Dang. I'd go up to $4,000 if this Jeep was in great condition.
Unless they replaced the engine.
What are the "rules" for that? I've never bought a car that is old enough to have needed a new engine.
Outright engine replacements are usually due to someone running it very low on oil, no oil, "stupid lube" places leaving the drain plug loose or just forgetting to put oil in, etc. Occasionally you get engine replacements under warrenty, particularly certain new engines where the factory wants your "problem" engine back in a crate so they can study it and figure out what's going wrong - I know early Ford Powerstroke Diesels were handled that way.
An engine replacement is not necessarily good or bad, although in general it's a good thing if it was done right, as the engine has lower miles than the rest of the car.
If you really like Jeeps, OK then - just relize they are not as reliable as Toyota and Honda are.
Get the Jeep. Cherokee, XJ. You can get a perfect 4.0 5 speed for $3000. Don't compromise if you go for the Jeep. That's the most you can spend on one and it should be perfect. 75,000 miles new tires, no rust dents, perfect Carfax. No interior wear.
I have three of them right now. And, if you're nearby, you can come and get my 2000 black 5 speed.
PS, you can't get a decent 4 Runner for $3000. Don't bother, they will all have warts at $3000.
My dilemma would be choosing between the RAV4 or the CRV. But since I am a Honda loyalist, hmmm. Exactly!
Hi, I got the CRV when they first came out and now have a 2002 CRV.
I really love this car why I still have it. One problem with it was a check engine light turned out it was the gas tank. Other than that besides
tires and one battery no other problems. I also am loyal to Honda. If
the car is kept maintained that is really what counts.
I'm looking for a used car too, although my budget is a bit larger than yours (more like $3,000 - $8,000). Used SUVs go for cheap, at least around here; but do you really need an SUV? A lot of sort-of nice cars can be had in that price range, too, and you could probably do better on the year (late 1990's / early 2000's) too. Look particularly into late-90s "luxury" or "old man" cars (Park Avenue, Avalon, etc.) - often most of their miles are highway miles (easier on the car), and their owners were usually respectful of them, given their average age vs. a Honda Civic or Eagle Talon. They're great for road trips, too.
Especially for car shopping in your price range, I'd recommend visiting CarComplaints.com | Car Problems, Car Complaints, & Repair/Recall Information . There you will see the number and type of problems submitted by members of that site for virtually every model of car out there, as well as the average cost of fixing it. Buying a $3,000 vehicle only to have a $3,000 transmission or engine problem (and believe me, repairs CAN cost that much!) later is not too wise of an idea.
I'd search for the cleanest and lowest mileage RAV4 or CRV both very reliable. but i;m getting the feeling you are liking a Jeep. bit of a gas guzzler and some model years prone to problems,i'd suggest joining the Jeep forum and start asking those in the know about Jeeps.
I'm looking for a used car too, although my budget is a bit larger than yours (more like $3,000 - $8,000). Used SUVs go for cheap, at least around here; but do you really need an SUV? A lot of sort-of nice cars can be had in that price range, too, and you could probably do better on the year (late 1990's / early 2000's) too. Look particularly into late-90s "luxury" or "old man" cars (Park Avenue, Avalon, etc.) - often most of their miles are highway miles (easier on the car), and their owners were usually respectful of them, given their average age vs. a Honda Civic or Eagle Talon. They're great for road trips, too.
I've already addressed that above
I wouldn't be caught dead in an old man car. I want a car that I LIKE to drive.
for 3k a really nice desert kept 92-96 ford bronco XLT with a 351 windsor just because they are great trucks throw on a 6" suspension lift and a set of 35" A/T tires and it would be a blast
for 3k a really nice desert kept 92-96 ford bronco XLT with a 351 windsor just because they are great trucks throw on a 6" suspension lift and a set of 35" A/T tires and it would be a blast
You would also be paying more for insurance than you did for the vehicle.
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