I got a 2003 X rust free from Arkansas for $500 , 4.0L 5 speed 117,000 mi .. needed a rear-end which I found on Craigslist for $100 . I put it in myself. Great Jeep !

@LifeofaDAD05

7 күн бұрын

Wow, that's crazy. Nice find!

The prices I've been seeing are astronomical.

@LifeofaDAD05

8 күн бұрын

For sure, and they are not getting better ...

'05 owner here to say that Jeeps always hold value because if you want a Jeep, the only solution is a Jeep. There is simply nothing else on the market quite like them. Similar? Maybe. But not the same.

@LifeofaDAD05

3 күн бұрын

Haha, preach. I wouldn't pick anything similar.....

The se had 4:10 gears with ax5 transmission The Sahara and the sport both came with 4.0 6 cylinder engines with 3:07 gears with ax15 transmission Rubicon started in 2003

The se had 4:10 gears with ax5 transmission The Sahara and the sport both came with 4.0 6 cylinder engines with 3:07 gears with ax15 transmission

Thanks man! Good stuff

This year I picked up what I believe is the cleanest 02 TJ in existence with only 100k miles for $1,500, then just picked up a 2004 TJ 1 owner that’s very clean for 3,300 last week. I sold the first one for $10k within 1 hour of posting it, and I’m listing the most recent one for $13k. Side note; I’d never buy or own a 4 cylinder Jeep.

@LifeofaDAD05

15 күн бұрын

@MidwestMechanics 😲 Wow, what state do you live in?! I have gotten some pretty good deals over the years but that’s crazy. Well done.

@Keep-It-Calm

6 күн бұрын

you cant even buy a honda civic missing 3 doors 1 wheel no rear or back front bumper for 1500. I don't even think you can buy a running vehicle here in AZ for 1500. Maybe a motorized bike? wtf

The SE with the AX5 manual transmission has 4.10s as standard

@LifeofaDAD05

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the assist. I just looked up my build sheet for my 2.5 with the AX5 and it shows 4.11 gears. Cheers.

@chrispetrone9933

4 күн бұрын

From a 99 TJ SE owner, yes the 2.5L can be a bit frustrating on the highway, but when in good tune, it will hold 70mph at a little more than 1/4 throttle. Off road, it never lacked power in any situation and it is light and climbs like a billy goat on 31” tires.

@LifeofaDAD05

3 күн бұрын

I would be really interested in what the "good tune" entails. I have a 99 SE as well with the AX5 and I am lucky to get to 70 with less than 3/4 throttle. Unless I am going down hill with a wicked tailwind and a boat sail on the roof....