Pascal Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 First post... I m surprised to see how hard it is to find a clean Comanche... I used to have blue Laredo, 4WD manual 4.0, I believe it was an 87 or 88, bought new. It was a great truck which we used for a number of construction projects down in the islands and in typical jeep fashion it could climb a steep slippery hill fully loaded with gravel, sand or cement bags... Kept it for a few years with little issues except a blown diff. Fast forward 25 years and since we need a truck, I figure I'd get another Comanche... Well, it s not as easy at it seems down here in Miami! The usual sites like eBay, autotrader, etc...only turn up a handful, either 1000 miles away or 2WD or with the smaller engines. Or all of the above. Most of those on Craig's list are is bad shape or heavily modified into off roaders We looked at one a couple of weeks ago, which had a little more rust that I want but drove pretty well until it started misfiring, seller claims it needs a cap and rotor, I suspect old gas or bad filter/pump... Waiting for him to get it to run well enough to buy it and drive it home. Why do I want a comanche? Not just for old time sake... I like the looks and styling, rides pretty well and you don't see too many on the road. I guess I like driving something a little different: Currently have an Alfa Romeo spider (1987) and a Jaguar E-type V12 (1972), so a ranger or f150 won't do :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The sad thing about our trucks is they tend to have been beaten on very hard, not well cared for (parked outside in the sun every day all day for 20+ years), or are just getting old. The ones that have had easy lives are usually nice but the nice ones tend to not be sold. Another thing to remember is that on the grand scheme of things Comanches are very rare. Jeep only made 191,000 of them over 6 years - they made more Cherokees than that in 1989 alone. But good things come to those who wait. If you keep looking, you're bound to find one you like. :thumbsup: Mind sharing some pics of your other cars? :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Welcome...I'm from miami myself hope you find one...here's one I found on Craigslist http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3745376535.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellman605 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That's why I didn't limit my search to just 4x4. The 2wd to 4wd swaps are quite common and are mostly bolt on so it's not too tough to make a 2wd one to 4wd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Welcome...I'm from miami myself hope you find one...here's one I found on Craigslist http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3745376535.html That s the one I m looking at.. Paint is decent on the side but hood and roof is really bad (normal for a truck that old is so fl though). The rust is on the back of the cab, near the window corners and above the drivers door, edge of the roof. I ve thought about converting a 2WD but I have a number of projects going on and don't have a ton a of time to spend at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wow that bad huh? It's looked a lot better in pics. well there isn't much to look at in the pics but I bet in person it's different. I've seen more Comanches around in the allapattah area in miami but they are not going for sale...a lot of guys use them as work trucks or just sit in the yards that they don't want to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 You should have kept that Laredo. You think it's difficult to find a Comanche? Try finding a Comanche Laredo - damn near impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I know... I wish I had but back then it wasn't worth shipping it back 1000 miles to Miami and I really didn't need a truck then.. I saw a red restored Laredo on autotrader but in Va. And asking $11k :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Oh, he's lowered his price from $14.5k.... http://comancheclub.com/topic/38621-wow-14500/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 more reason why I'm gald i bought mine when it popped up. i really wanted a 2 door XJ but i couldnt pass up an XJ truck :D . basicly zero rust and a hair over 100k. of course i did what you spoke of, i modified the $#!& out of it :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hmmm... have you tried the Central FL area? You can usually find at least 3 MJ's around here; sometimes in relatively good shape too. I remember finding an 86 Custom Model late last year; pristine shape with a 2.8 / 4x4 for only 2k. Seriously thought about getting it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Bam!!!!! http://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/3811883596.html I know it's not running at the moment but I bet it's something simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Bam!!!!! http://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/3811883596.html I know it's not running at the moment but I bet it's something simple :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3819465928.html I wish I had a car hauler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Now that's a bit far, even for me. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Lol I just called and its already gone! :/ maybe next time...now I'm going to be in Craigslist none stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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