HerbF

To provide an update on this topic. Unfortunately, a family member flat out vetoed any kind of sale or sale discussion with no explanation. I was hoping to document the barn find here. Maybe another day. Very friendly and helpful group here and do really appreciate the insights. I do plan to pop in from time to time.

Rob, Thanks for the kind offer. We'll see how things go. I may take you up on it. I see in your signature you have a Diesel MJ. That has to be one rare bird. I enjoy Diesels myself - Mercedes 617 and 603 versions. Herb

Thanks for all the responses! Plus I have been doing lots of reading to get a sense of what I might be getting myself into. Interesting electrical system to say the least. Rust is a concern of mine too. I do plan to be much more vigilant this time. The bottom of the MJ definitely shows the effects of driving in rain or snow. That's why I suspect it has a rusted brake line. It also has a couple of paint poppers (rust bubbling under the paint) on the side like XJs of the era along with scratches from utility use. The MJ is an 89 base Sport model and I would not be surprised if it has the original factory tires. The vehicle is located in southern Wisconsin and the family is not actively selling it. As I understand it will take a family consensus to sell so this may be a slow dance so to speak. I'll probably open with the boneyard price plus a few hundred and see where that takes me. Scrap prices are really low right now thanks to the Chinese steel glut so hopefully it won't be perceived as an insult.

New member here. Back story: My daily driver XJ is getting eaten by the tin worm thanks to the amount of salt used here. Thanks to a very inattentive Suburban driver it has some major dent patina so I'm keeping an eye out for a possible replacement vehicle. Came across a very dusty base 89 MJ with 24K mileage. Didn't have a lot of time to look. Parked 5 years ago when Grandpa passed away. Used a utility vehicle so it shows the effects of that use. No major dents or rust on the body. The Interstate battery put in it 5 years ago seems to be dead. No lights. No crank. Not sure if it has additional electrical issues. Brake pedal goes to the floor as a brake line has probably rusted through. No AC and 5 spd 4wd. Not sure which 5 speed. Family has zero knowledge about cars and have no idea what they want for it. . Any thoughts on value? Opinions on value and anything else greatly appreciated!