Knucklehead97 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hey guys. Well, in about 2 weeks I should be to where I can finally buy my first truck. Which I really want to be a Comanche. So I decided to post this for some help searching for the one I want. (Mods if this was the wrong place to post this, I'm sorry. I was planning on posting another one in the wanted section when I officially have the money to buy with.) What I'm looking for is a Comanche near Northeast Alabama (I don't think my family will drive me very far, and I'm about 4 months away from my license. I'm in Gadsden.) I need it to be a '89 1/2 or higher year model because my father doesnt want me to be stuck with a Peugot (did I spell that right?) tranny. 4.0L inline 6 cylinder engine. 5-speed transmission and 4 wheel drive. I'd really love if it was a longbed because I need the extra space for loads, but if I have to I'll take a shortbed. Surface rust at most would be great, but I know it's hard to find one without alot of rust. I really need it to all run good and not have any major problems. If you guys around northern AL would just help me a little with finding this all, I would really appreciate it. Thanks. Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hey guys. Well, in about 2 weeks I should be to where I can finally buy my first truck. Which I really want to be a Comanche. So I decided to post this for some help searching for the one I want. (Mods if this was the wrong place to post this, I'm sorry. I was planning on posting another one in the wanted section when I officially have the money to buy with.) What I'm looking for is a Comanche near Northeast Alabama (I don't think my family will drive me very far, and I'm about 4 months away from my license. I'm in Gadsden.) I need it to be a '89 1/2 or higher year model because my father doesnt want me to be stuck with a Peugot (did I spell that right?) tranny. 4.0L inline 6 cylinder engine. 5-speed transmission and 4 wheel drive. I'd really love if it was a longbed because I need the extra space for loads, but if I have to I'll take a shortbed. Surface rust at most would be great, but I know it's hard to find one without alot of rust. I really need it to all run good and not have any major problems. If you guys around northern AL would just help me a little with finding this all, I would really appreciate it. Thanks. Knucklehead97 http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3281485110.html http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3276769316.html http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3222910188.html (Automatic 2WD) http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3214740716.html - This one is nice, but needs a couple items such as bumper end caps and some fixes to light wiring. The price is good $2,500. I have all the parts that could complete it just laying around. http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?location=35759&maxDist=200®ion_us=1&search_string=Comanche&keytype=adv&Region=na&cityselect=zip&page=0&category=8&hasPic=1&subcat=cta&minAsk=1&maxAsk= If you are coming through Huntsville to go see one I can tag along to help inspect it. I know enough about them after tearing one apart to know what all the do not buy signs would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Wow. Thank you very much for the help, I didnt expect to get a reply that fast. I would deffinetely jump after that 2,500 one if I had the money right now :/ And I really appreciate the offer for coming to help inspect one if we're passing through. Sadly, It's looking like my buying is going to be pushed back another month or so though. My father is having some health issues and can't really drive right now. I'm going to keep searching though and hopefully by the time I get the money he'll be healed enough. Once again, thanks alot. Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Officially have the money in my name, and my dads feeling much better :yes: I've checked all the nearby Craigslists, and nothings popped up yet, I check them every couple days just in case one comes up. Are there any other sites like Craigslist? If any of you around Northern AL may know someone selling one that nearly fits the specs I added in my first post, please inform me :cheers: Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Officially have the money in my name, and my dads feeling much better :yes: I've checked all the nearby Craigslists, and nothings popped up yet, I check them every couple days just in case one comes up. Are there any other sites like Craigslist? If any of you around Northern AL may know someone selling one that nearly fits the specs I added in my first post, please inform me :cheers: Knucklehead97 Look around facebook, theres usually a few groups for different cities and surrounding areas like craigslist. And when i was trying to buy one, i checked craigslist a couple times a day, like 5 or 6 times, so if anything popped up i'd be first to call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks! I found a local online yardsale for the county I'm in, maybe one of the Comanches I've seen driving around will be on it :yes: Theres a nice white one with a black interior that I saw last year :thumbsup: If it wasnt for my dad wanting me to have an AX-15 transmission instead of the crappy BA10/5, I'd already have found a Comanche to purchase >.< Of course I'd rather have the AX-15, but it's hard to find a comanche with one, that someones wanting to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Welcome to the ComancheClub. And best wishes for your search. It would be good if you posted your location so we know not to send you great trucks like this one, because they are too far away from you. Here is a good looking Comanche for $2700 http://sandiego.crai...3334447907.html The phone number is in Los Angeles, not San Diego. <------ See my location right here. Again, welcome and best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I wouldn't let the BA/10 scare you away if it is the right truck. Run it until it breaks then swap in a Ax15. My truck started out as an automatic. It now sports an AX15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Welcome to the ComancheClub. And best wishes for your search. It would be good if you posted your location so we know not to send you great trucks like this one, because they are too far away from you. Here is a good looking Comanche for $2700 http://sandiego.crai...3334447907.html The phone number is in Los Angeles, not San Diego. <------ See my location right here. Again, welcome and best of luck. Thanks for the good wishes :banana: And I posted my location in the starting post in this topic, here "What I'm looking for is a Comanche near Northeast Alabama (I don't think my family will drive me very far, and I'm about 4 months away from my license. I'm in Gadsden.)" I'll add my location to my profile as soon as I can. I wouldn't let the BA/10 scare you away if it is the right truck. Run it until it breaks then swap in a Ax15. My truck started out as an automatic. It now sports an AX15. I'm going to talk to my dad about it, he just really wants me to have something reliable that won't leave me on the side of the road with a shattered transmission gear :dunno: (bad experiance with my brothers automatic transmission when we were tweaking the connection. Ended up cutting out when we were going up a steep hill) One of the problems with me swapping out a transmission, is I have a comeplete dirt yard. So theres no rolling being done at all for swapping one out :hmm: If it comes down to it I'm sure he'll allow me to get one with a BA10/5 Theres a blue Chief in great condition on Craigslist, I know thats the rarest color to have :brows: Thanks. Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcomanche Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 If you're having trouble navigating Craigslist through all the different areas, use Autotempest.com. It gives you a distance from location option and searches all viable areas in craigslist, as well as searching a bunch of other popular websites like Ebay, Autotrader, Etc. Really helps streamline the whole deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Good luck on your search. :) hope you find a manch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks :yes: I checked Autotempest and there wasnt anything more then what I had already found. Yesterday I walked with a friend to a house that had a nice Comanche sitting there, but the guy was addicted and wouldnt sell :hmm: Hopefully one will come up soon. I talked my dad into letting me get one with a BA10/5, so my options are more open now. Not many of them left for selling around here. Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I've gone thru more tanks of gas than I have BA-10'S, so they can't be to bad. Seriously, I've got a couple XJ with over 200K on them and BA-10's. It's pretty well established that the AX-15 is superior to the BA-10, but I certainly wouldn't reject an otherwise nice Jeep just because of the transmission. Use it as a bargaining point to get the price down but don't reject it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 well guys I don't think I'm going to have to worry about a BA/10. A VERY nice Comanche just appeared near me on Craigslist, only problem is the guys wanting 3600 :dunno: I'm probably going to meet him and try to talk him down, but here's the link to the sell page, tell me what you think :yes: http://gadsden.craigslist.org/cto/3372743655.html What would you guys offer him? I was thinking at most 2800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 If it is nice as it looks in the pics, better jump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Calling him when my brother gets home with my cellphone, hopefully going to go look at it this weekend :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 well guys I don't think I'm going to have to worry about a BA/10. A VERY nice Comanche just appeared near me on Craigslist, only problem is the guys wanting 3600 :dunno: I'm probably going to meet him and try to talk him down, but here's the link to the sell page, tell me what you think :yes: http://gadsden.craig...3372743655.html What would you guys offer him? I was thinking at most 2800 Be sure to run a Carfax on it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'd use that broken tail light as a bargaining point, myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 That's a nice looking truck. If you buy it, I'll send you a taillight for free. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 That's a nice looking truck. If you buy it, I'll send you a taillight for free. :) I'd really appreciate that man :yes: And I will be taking as many precautions as possible, such as carfax and checking every inch of it. If the guy hasnt sold it by this weekend, we're going to meet up so I can inspect it. He said the price is pretty firm but he might go down to 3200. So I'm bringing a KBB report for a 92' shortbed with everything his has, to try to lower the price some more cause KBB says it's worth about half what he's asking :eek: Hopefully I'll be able to bring it home for around 3000, i'll be very happy at that price. The taillight is deffinetely going to be brought up :rotf: Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Good luck to you. I'll have the taillight ready to mail out. :) In '08, I paid $2000 for my 92 shortbed. Totally straight, no rust, and with a Dana 44. The one you're looking at looks nicer than mine did though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Good luck to you. I'll have the taillight ready to mail out. :) In '08, I paid $2000 for my 92 shortbed. Totally straight, no rust, and with a Dana 44. The one you're looking at looks nicer than mine did though. Wow, you totally stole that 92 jewel Johnny. :drool: Didn't know you were a thief. :yes: I would have kept her bone stock, just improve the unique stockness. Georgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks Don. My current plan is to lower the truck back down and run 31s. The lady I bought the truck from was the second owner, but had owned it since '92. She was originally asking $2500. I asked her if she would take $2000 if I took a tour bus to Vegas to pick it up. She said yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Great plan to bring her back. A $500 discount for a nice relaxing A/C bus tour to Vegas, meet, greet, pay up, gamble a bit, enjoy the Vegas ambience, win some $$ (probably not), then ride home in style. That don't happen in 'Bama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Great plan to bring her back. A $500 discount for a nice relaxing A/C bus tour to Vegas, meet, greet, pay up, gamble a bit, enjoy the Vegas ambience, win some $$ (probably not), then ride home in style. That don't happen in 'Bama. Very true, but then again, down here we have beautiful valleys and all that other fun country stuff :yes: Now just to make it through the long wait till the weekend, to see if he's already sold it or wants me to come down there to check it out :thumbsup: Knucklehead97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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