Beware: 98 XJ in waterford - damaged front

[mrclean]

Originally listed for $1200 on friday, now today listed at $2200. I had agreed to purchase this friday only to be told this morning that the price had changed. Now they are "taking bids" and will get ahold of you if they do end up selling it and you are the choosen one :miff:

Here's a copy of the original listing:

Reply to: sale-582276586@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-21, 8:21PM EST


I have a 1998 Jeep Cher. Needs front axle, upper, lower connecting rods. I have 1 offer for $1200.00. I have a limited time to sell before I turn it over to Ins. company. Jeep has 113000 mls, never had a problem with it. Both motor, and trans are running great. No rust, Tinted glass, cruz, tilt, 10 cd changer, good interior, power windows, locks, remote start with alarm, trim package,aluminum wheels, with haz warranty, 1 tire new, w/ wheel- needed to replace to drive it to repair shop. Has always ran good. Replaced battery, and maintained as required. Clean car fax. Biring it back on friday to keep untill sold or turn over. Call Dan 2486810596 for directions, and questions. National salvage Co. priced out as it is at apx $5000 not including interior, or front axle, or any electrical. We are home almost all day long. Thanks for looking.




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Location: waterford
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Here's the current ad:
1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic - $2200

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Reply to: sale-585508433@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-24, 6:59PM EST


98 Jeep Cherokee, slid into ditch bent front axle (dana M-30/181mm) upper and lower connecting rods and one track bar. Jeep itself is in good condition body wise and mechanically.A/C, Remote Start, tilt,cruse,p. windows p. locks, factory tinted glass, cloth interior, 10 disc cd changer, AM FM Cassette, rear heat vents,Door Trim Package, floor mats and cargo cover have not been used since 2000. Purchased one new tire and OEM wheel so we could drive it to repair shop for ins co to see it, and to get a price for repairs. Quote they said in and out in one day. We do not need two 4x4's any more or we would just keep it. call Dan @ 248 681 0596 or Verizon cells air time free@ 248 318 4173 nights and weekends. Let me know if pictures made it to this add. Carries a green Title, not a Salvaged one.Damage was not enough to pull green title. Miles-112500, no blow by, axle oils, trans, and transfer case oils had been changed as needed. Never been off road. only used by my wife when she owned her cleaning company. To map it-220 N. Avery, Waterford, Mi. 48328

Just a forwarning for those that might be interested

[kevinr839]

You should have a couple people call and sound really interested and work the price up, then when he decides to accept a price change your mind and tell him you are no longer intersted.

[FlatFender]

Originally Posted by kevinr839

You should have a couple people call and sound really interested and work the price up, then when he decides to accept a price change your mind and tell him you are no longer intersted.

good call.