Buying an XJ/ZJ, what should I watch out for?

TMPhoto

Observer
alright so im checking out a clean 96 ZJ tonight V8 quadra with 135K for$3K

and tomorrow I'm going to check out a 95 XJ with 146K for $5500and alll of this:

146,000 mile runs great
A/C

SUSPENSION
-Rough Country lift kit
-6.5inch suspension lift plus 1.5 inch block in front and 1 inch block in rear for a total of 8 inches
-long travel kit with over 24 inches of travel
-quick disconnect front sway bar
-replaced front and rear springs and shocks

WHEELS and TIRES
-15 inch American racing wheels
-35x12.5 inch BFG M/T
-with spare

BRAKES
-steel braided brake lines
-Hawk performance pads

ACC.
-custom roof rack with locking spare
-water and gas cans
-2 tow ropes, cable come-along
-front and rear bumper and side steps
-roof mounted light rack with 4 KC daylighters
-48 inch high lift jack

Its red, cloth interior, syas he did all hoses, water pump, radiator etc. when he bought it two years ago and he takes it to arizona frequently

Leaning towards the XJ right now cause all I'd have to do is make the interior nicer and itd be done...whereas the ZJ I have to build it and I'd end up spending more than 5500 anyways....

but thought I'd get your guys opinions! No pics cause I dont want it to become a biased thing based on appearence. The XJ looks used but not thrashed..the ZJ looks band new and has a black brushgaurd up front (its charcoal colored)
 

TMPhoto

Observer
going to check out the ZJ after I eat some food! Not gonna buy it until i check the cherokee out tomorrow though.
 

TMPhoto

Observer
Thanks but im buying the zj tomorrow. Super clean. Just has a leaky oil pan and a bad wheel bearing. Super clean though

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TMPhoto

Observer
Well I picked her up this morning. 96 limited grand with tow package and 136K, just recently rebuilt rear diff, new water pump and belts :) Think it needs a rear wheel bearing, valve cover gaskets and an oil pan gasket, possibly a rear main. Other than that. Beautiful. Can't wait to start building her up :)
 

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