Whatever you choose, I'd recommend looking somewhere other than AL for it. I'm currently looking for a TJ (or possibly a YJ) in the $3500-4000 range. Something to use as a hunting vehicle/toy.......as long as you're ok with a higher-mileage jeep with some minor cosmetic imperfections, you can find decent TJ's in that price range in most places. But, in AL, a 200k mile early TJ ('97-99) is still going to be $7-8000. Now, I don't know if they're getting that much, but that's what folks seem to be set on.
AL seems to be the most expensive place in the entire country to buy a used (private party sale) Jeep.
Oh Yes, they are selling and getting the $. Last February I sold my 98 4.0L/5 speed in good condition with 206k and 2 tops for 7k. Not sure where those 3-4000 wranglers are, but I’d bet they were rode hard and in pretty rough condition.
The JK’s are a whole different ball of wax though. Especially the 07-11, prices can be all over the place.
OP, imho, I’d keep looking for one with a 3.6L, so many less problems to deal with. My wife has one and it is a fine vehicle and rides great.
