87 MJ, what u think its worth

[drase]

I'm going Sunday to inspect a 87 Comanche with 146k miles, 2wd, shortbed, auto, a/c works, p/s, no dents, no rust, no mechanical issues, paint looks good from photos. He is asking $2,450, I looked up on kbb.com and a good private party price is $1,625, $1,800 for excellent. Assuming all the above is correct, I was thinking about starting at $1,500 or $1,750. What do you all think?

 

Also he said the bed is 6 feet long, is that a short bed or long bed?

[jimoshel]

Different prices in different parts of the country. I wouldn't go over $1500 unless it's factory new condition. Short box is 6ft. Long box is 7ft.

[87Warrior]

2k if she is 100% rust free and in great shape.

 

With that said, take a powerful magnet and a protective cloth. Use it at the cab corners, bottom side of the floor pans, agnd above the rear fenders. If it has the same magnetic force in those areas as it does on the front fender, she is probably rust free.

 

I bought a 'rust free truck'. It actually needed new rockers, cab corners, floor pans, and bed....

[glundblad]

don't mean to offend anyone but if it is not a 4.0 liter, I would stay away from it.

[jimoshel]

Don't mean to offend any of the nae sayers but,,,

1988 MJ 2.5, 4 speed, 3;55 gears, It got the job done. And didn't complain.

And I paid $400 for it.

[glundblad]

[Geonovast]

don't mean to offend anyone but if it is not a 4.0 liter, I would stay away from it.

 

Why?

 

The 2.5 has a reputation for being gutless, but as shown above, they can haul their fair share around if need be.

 

When it comes down to basic design, the 2.5 is essentially a 4.0 with 2 cylinders hacked off. Damn things even use the same pistons. They may be gutless, but they're just as hard to kill.

[Eagle]

It's worth whatever the buyer and seller agree on. Clean, rust-free MJs of any year are difficult to find. It all comes down to how badly you want it.

 

It's well-known that I'm a curmudgeon, but if I were asking $2,500 for a vehicle and you offered me $1,500 I'd throw you off my property. If you came back the next day and offered me $5,000 I'd tell you to f*** off.

You're talking about an offer that's roughly 40 percent less than the asking price. That's not an offer, that's an insult.

[HOrnbrod]

I'm going Sunday to inspect a 87 Comanche with 146k miles, 2wd, shortbed, auto, a/c works, p/s, no dents, no rust, no mechanical issues, paint looks good from photos. He is asking $2,450, I looked up on kbb.com and a good private party price is $1,625, $1,800 for excellent. Assuming all the above is correct, I was thinking about starting at $1,500 or $1,750. What do you all think?

 

To answer this question intelligently, need to know where you're located mate.

[glundblad]

don't mean to offend anyone but if it is not a 4.0 liter, I would stay away from it.

 

I knew I was gonna get it by saying that. Sorry guys. I wasnt refering to it's ability, reliability or design. I've never even driven one. I was refering to the "value". The 4.0 has quite a reputation that goes outside the jeep community. That reputation is worth money and resale ability. If you wanted to sell it, everyone knows the 4.0. If it is an awsome deal with a 4 cyl in it, then go for it. Otherwise, I would wait for a 4.0. If he lives in the south where there is less rust problems, then he has options.

[drase]

I'm going Sunday to inspect a 87 Comanche with 146k miles, 2wd, shortbed, auto, a/c works, p/s, no dents, no rust, no mechanical issues, paint looks good from photos. He is asking $2,450, I looked up on kbb.com and a good private party price is $1,625, $1,800 for excellent. Assuming all the above is correct, I was thinking about starting at $1,500 or $1,750. What do you all think?

 

To answer this question intelligently, need to know where you're located mate.

 

I'm in Winter Haven, FL but the truck is in Clearwater, FL. Its a 6 cylinder also.

[jimoshel]

It's worth whatever the buyer and seller agree on. Clean, rust-free MJs of any year are difficult to find. It all comes down to how badly you want it.

 

It's well-known that I'm a curmudgeon, but if I were asking $2,500 for a vehicle and you offered me $1,500 I'd throw you off my property. If you came back the next day and offered me $5,000 I'd tell you to f*** off.

You're talking about an offer that's roughly 40 percent less than the asking price. That's not an offer, that's an insult.

Eagle makes a very interesting point and :agree:

I think I buy more stuff than the average person and have always had a problem when dealing with people on buying their stuff. If it's good quality or desirable and the price is fair there is no problem. When it's a piece of sh*t and the price is out of sight is something else. Usually I just thank them for their time and walk away. Don't p*ss somebody off. You may want to deal with them later. More than once I have ordered some *sshole off my property when they ticked me off. I offer something for a fair price and they insult me with a counter offer.One thing I have found that works pretty good for me is to keep the conversation friendly, Don;t get aggressive or show annoyance. Don't tell them it's not worth what they're asking. Just say it's a little more than you can afford. If it's something I want but think the price is to high I tell them to go ahead and try and sell it for what they're asking. However if they haven't sold it within a week- 10 days, I tell them to call me and I will give them $XX for it. I find this works for me over half the time. Every body likes to dicker. It's part of the game. Just be reasonable about it. Happy shopping. Jim :smart:

[Automan2164]

It's worth whatever the buyer and seller agree on. Clean, rust-free MJs of any year are difficult to find. It all comes down to how badly you want it.

 

It's well-known that I'm a curmudgeon, but if I were asking $2,500 for a vehicle and you offered me $1,500 I'd throw you off my property. If you came back the next day and offered me $5,000 I'd tell you to f*** off.

You're talking about an offer that's roughly 40 percent less than the asking price. That's not an offer, that's an insult.

Eagle makes a very interesting point and :agree:

I think I buy more stuff than the average person and have always had a problem when dealing with people on buying their stuff. If it's good quality or desirable and the price is fair there is no problem. When it's a piece of sh*t and the price is out of sight is something else. Usually I just thank them for their time and walk away. Don't p*ss somebody off. You may want to deal with them later. More than once I have ordered some *sshole off my property when they ticked me off. I offer something for a fair price and they insult me with a counter offer.One thing I have found that works pretty good for me is to keep the conversation friendly, Don;t get aggressive or show annoyance. Don't tell them it's not worth what they're asking. Just say it's a little more than you can afford. If it's something I want but think the price is to high I tell them to go ahead and try and sell it for what they're asking. However if they haven't sold it within a week- 10 days, I tell them to call me and I will give them $XX for it. I find this works for me over half the time. Every body likes to dicker. It's part of the game. Just be reasonable about it. Happy shopping. Jim :smart:

 

I am with ya Jim. I take it a step further though, and have them a business card of mine with the price I want to pay, and my phone number. I tell them, that if you call this number, you are guaranteed to get this much when I come back. It works great. Its like giving someone a check, and saying hold on to this for me. Almost like they have the cash in hand... So when they get looking at that card, they see the money in their hand. I suggest everyone do this.

 

Rob L.

[87Warrior]

I like that method Rob! :yes:

[TheYeti1775]

It's worth whatever the buyer and seller agree on. Clean, rust-free MJs of any year are difficult to find. It all comes down to how badly you want it.

 

It's well-known that I'm a curmudgeon, but if I were asking $2,500 for a vehicle and you offered me $1,500 I'd throw you off my property. If you came back the next day and offered me $5,000 I'd tell you to f*** off.

You're talking about an offer that's roughly 40 percent less than the asking price. That's not an offer, that's an insult.

Eagle makes a very interesting point and :agree:

I think I buy more stuff than the average person and have always had a problem when dealing with people on buying their stuff. If it's good quality or desirable and the price is fair there is no problem. When it's a piece of sh*t and the price is out of sight is something else. Usually I just thank them for their time and walk away. Don't p*ss somebody off. You may want to deal with them later. More than once I have ordered some *sshole off my property when they ticked me off. I offer something for a fair price and they insult me with a counter offer.One thing I have found that works pretty good for me is to keep the conversation friendly, Don;t get aggressive or show annoyance. Don't tell them it's not worth what they're asking. Just say it's a little more than you can afford. If it's something I want but think the price is to high I tell them to go ahead and try and sell it for what they're asking. However if they haven't sold it within a week- 10 days, I tell them to call me and I will give them $XX for it. I find this works for me over half the time. Every body likes to dicker. It's part of the game. Just be reasonable about it. Happy shopping. Jim :smart:

 

I am with ya Jim. I take it a step further though, and have them a business card of mine with the price I want to pay, and my phone number. I tell them, that if you call this number, you are guaranteed to get this much when I come back. It works great. Its like giving someone a check, and saying hold on to this for me. Almost like they have the cash in hand... So when they get looking at that card, they see the money in their hand. I suggest everyone do this.

 

Rob L.

That method works even better when done in front of their wives. :thumbsup: