New Guy

[Trav]

Hey guys wasn't sure where I should post this so I just posted it here. I'm a new guy to the site. I currently have an 04 LJ. I was browsing the local classifieds and came across an 87 long bed Comanche. It has around 180,000 miles, it has the 4.0 6 cyl, 2 wd. It needs a new door latch and exhaust manifold. Asking price is $800. Basically what I was wondering if it is worth the asking price. I remember looking at the Comanches awhile ago thinking they were pretty cool then I just stumbled across this one. Thanks for the help.

[Geonovast]

Pictures would help quite a bit. Look for rust, body/frame damage is one of the biggest considerations on these, everything else is relatively easy to replace.

 

Some people would pay $1500 for an empty shell with no engine/trans/axles or wiring, if it was 100% rust free, but wouldn't pay $1500 for a rust bucket with a perfectly running drivetrain.

 

Welcome to the club!

 

(Also giving us your location may help)

[Trav]

Well I haven't looked at it in person yet, he said its a New Mexico truck so it's rust free. I'm in Western PA.

[Alexia]

Well I haven't looked at it in person yet, he said its a New Mexico truck so it's rust free. I'm in Western PA.

 

$800 for a rust free enough MJ is worth it.

[86customanche]

$800 for a rust free enough MJ is worth it.

Yes. Rust drops the price very quickly so if theres no rust and its still cheap, buy it.

 

Edit: As long as there are no other major mechanical problems or such. Pics would be nice though.

[Trav]

This was the only major thing I saw. He said he hasn't ran it since June. It might also need a windshield.

[Dirteatr717]

Welcome! Since you own a LJ I'm sure you know parts add up very quick but if it's a rust free truck and needs minor things it's well worth that price! Get to work :wrench:

[Trav]

Any idea how much the windshield would cost to replace? He said it has a crack.

[Alexia]

Any idea how much the windshield would cost to replace? He said it has a crack.

 

$100 to $250. My local dealer quoted me $100 when I specified a 1992 Comanche, but $250 when I specified a 1987. The difference was the 1987 style had the blue tint across the top. Since it is all the same windsheild design you can specify the style you like for the price.

[Trav]

So I'm estimating to get it running again probably around $500, is that a good estimate?

[ftpiercecracker1]

Hey bud :waving: ,

 

 

To be honest its hard to estimate what you as an individual will have to pay to get it running good again. We arent there with you to look it over and point out everything it might or might not need, but a good rule of thumb i try to live by is whatever you think its gonna cost be prepared to spend double. If it is 100% rust free, just the body alone is worth 800 bucks, they are that hard to come by. If it runs decent enough where you could get it home and its only cosmetic issues are what you have pictured, $800 is darn good deal.

 

I say drive it! . :MJ 2: .