TheHaze Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Update: I don't think 2nd grinds after all. I can't tell if it's supposed to feel that way, though. If I double-clutch shift, it feels smooth as can be. Synchros maybe? I did tell the salesman that it was definitely grinding and he just said "yeah, I think so." I really like how it drives and the gas mileage isn't doing as poor as I thought. I told the guy that the price would have to be a lot different for me to buy it, because of all the things I would need to fix if I drive it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Uh...price? Feel free to PM me. -Marc will do. its a wrangler sport. i just talked to them, and my dad wants to sell it--he can't drive a manual anymore, and its just too high off the ground for him and my mom. turns out it has 52k miles i believe. almost certain its the wheel bearings that are bad on it--the car drives just fine though. about 5 months ago i replaced the fluid in both differentials, the tranny, and the crankcase. my 60+ year old mom drives this car 4 miles to work every day. i'll do a bit of looking, to figure out a reasonable price, and then obviously subtract what it would cost to get the bearings fixed. and my parents live just south of cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostn8 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 the 6 cyl jeeps are actually worse than the 4 cyl jeeps when it comes to gearing, and the 4 cyl really isnt that bad on gas when lifted. I have a 2000 se with a 4" superlift and 35" grabbers and make it through as much if not more mud than TrailCity 4x4's f250 on 46" boggers i havent once had an issue with the drivetrain on mine. so if your looking for a jeep to drive to work during the week and play on the weekend i would go with a 4 cyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostn8 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 i also have my jeep for sale 6500 only 73,000 miles 2000 se 5 speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuGie Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 the 6 cyl jeeps are actually worse than the 4 cyl jeeps when it comes to gearing, and the 4 cyl really isnt that bad on gas when lifted. I have a 2000 se with a 4" superlift and 35" grabbers and make it through as much if not more mud than TrailCity 4x4's f250 on 46" boggers i havent once had an issue with the drivetrain on mine. so if your looking for a jeep to drive to work during the week and play on the weekend i would go with a 4 cyl you're on crack! yeah the 4banger has 4.10's in the diffs. But most 4.0's have 3.55/3.73. And with 35" tires to be remotely decent final drive you'd need 5.13's minimum(which your stock axles can only go 4.88). You think it's fine because you're used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I went in today again and have the deal down to $6995. I told them I wasn't doing that and said I had to leave for work. We'll see if they call back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 If you buy it take that giant ass body lift off, it looks terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuGie Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 If you buy it take that giant ass body lift off, it looks terrible. X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostn8 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 my jeep will go 80 with 35s on it and not have any problem doing it. yeah it takes a little longer but not much i dont have anything done gear wise hell performance wise i only have a ram air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 If you buy it take that giant ass body lift off, it looks terrible. I agree on something a little less extreme, but I don't think it looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuGie Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 my jeep will go 80 with 35s on it and not have any problem doing it. yeah it takes a little longer but not much i dont have anything done gear wise hell performance wise i only have a ram air And your point is? who fawkin cares how fats it goes. My jeep has done over 100 in the desert. Does that make me cooler? Just because you can doesn't make it right. If you ever grow up and get some gears you'll love that jeep way more. the 4 banger is very lacking with 35's. don't bother re-gearing it, and it's that much worse. Stupid statements spew out of your mouth on a daily basis huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I agree on something a little less extreme, but I don't think it looks bad. huge gaps between the body and the bumpers/step bars look terrible. Body lifts are a way to get that last little bit of wiggle room for big tires for offroading, and all too often they are used as a cheap way to lift trucks. I don't think its a particularly safe way to lift stuff, and it would annoy me to all hell that the shifter sits that much lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 That's a pretty big price drop...from $10,995 to $6995!!! Unless they are losing at $6995, they would've made a pretty penny on their original asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 That's a pretty big price drop...from $10,995 to $6995!!! Unless they are losing at $6995, they would've made a pretty penny on their original asking price. There is more wiggle room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 That's a pretty big price drop...from $10,995 to $6995!!! Unless they are losing at $6995, they would've made a pretty penny on their original asking price. That's all thanks to Drewz2nr and his pming me of dealer pwnage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Final purchase price: $6200 before tax and fees. I almost felt bad about lying about damn near everything to Jack Maxton, but they were doing the same. HUGE thanks to Drewz2nr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thats not a bad drop from 10k+ I might have you negotiate my next car. What kind of consulting fee would you charge? It'll be a blast in winter (that one day when it snows here) You know the rules of the jeep wave, right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Final purchase price: $6200 before tax and fees. I almost felt bad about lying about damn near everything to Jack Maxton, but they were doing the same. HUGE thanks to Drewz2nr. Now remember when they try and charge you 250 bucks for documentation fee. That fee is not regulated by law to HAVE to be 250. It is only CAPPED at a max of 250 for doc fee. They can set that value to whatever they want. Almost all dealers set that number at 250 cause basically it is a free 250 dollar profit that they say they have to collect. As for consultation no charge for that stuff. I can give a very good basis where to be at on a vehicle. I can provide information if you want to know something just give me a shout in a pm I will be happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thats not a bad drop from 10k+ I might have you negotiate my next car. What kind of consulting fee would you charge? It'll be a blast in winter (that one day when it snows here) You know the rules of the jeep wave, right Wow, I had 4 waves today and a guy in a Taurus tell me how nice it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuGie Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Wow, I had 4 waves today and a guy in a Taurus tell me how nice it was. he's blind, or the body lift fell off :flipoff2: congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Anyone wanna buy the hardtop? I think I'm getting one of those half tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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