Bigsarge173 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Would my Eliminator be considered rare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Yep. '92 is the last year the MJ was produced. Production numbers for all MJ's built in '92 are argueable for accuracy but all show to be a total only in the 900's. Yep, 900-something MJ's built in '92. Unfortunately, there were no records kept (or available anyway) on how many Eliminators were made. Now, rare doesn't mean super valuable. Unfortunately, a '92 Eliminator isn't going to be as sought after as a 60's muscle car nor as valueable, but within this club, what you have is, to many of us, pretty much the "holy grail" of Comanche's. Post up your VIN and build date (found on the white sticker on the lower part of the driver's door sill, below the latch mechanism). Folks here will be able to tell you all the stuff your Eliminator will have been born with. Post pics too. We love Eliminators....... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 From what I've gathered, (and by that I mean don't quote me on this as Bible truth, it's what I've inferred from scattered bits of info I've come across accidentally) the only reason there were MJ's built at all in 1992 is because there were orders to fill and parts left over. As such, very few of them were built. I've seen estimates, not sure where the came from, of around 1000 units total. How many of them were Eliminators? Couldn't really say. A stroll through the 1992 registry shows 25% of entries are Eliminators, but since there are only 28 registered, that doesn't necessarily mean too much. But there's another way to think about it. A Comanche is uncommon, although not particularly rare. Eliminators are not common among MJ's. 1992's are rare among MJ's. 1992 Eliminators are quite rare among MJ's, and very rare among the general automobile population. How rare is that? Well, it's probably safe to assume that there are more Ferrari Enzo's out there. Is it collectible? Yes, if you're a Jeep enthusiast. Does its collectibility make it worth more to a buyer than any other MJ? Only a little, and even then it would mostly be in how far someone's willing to travel to go get it. It's mostly an appearance package by 1992. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 It might be "rare", but it still isn't very valuable. Don't go getting into your head you have something that could pull in Mecum numbers or anything. It's is still just a Jeep, and not one most Jeep collectors go after. To most Jeep people who know about the MJ, it's a neat little truck, but they wouldn't pay as much for one as a CJ, Jeepster, or something along those lines. To everyone else, it's an old beater truck that isn't all that useful since it's not a fullsize or something rare like a GMC Syclone or Dodge Lil Red Express if they are looking for a collector. Even around here, where you'd find someone more likely to want it for what it is, you still won't get that much. A lot of guys have paid less than $1000 for their rigs, plenty have only paid a couple hundred for their rust free trucks in good shape, and it's not uncommon to see people rag on for sale threads that ask for a couple thousand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 If you post your VIN or PM it to me, Ill run you a build sheet, not that it will tell you much. The above posts are pretty much right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Thank you everyone! So with that said I will just keep it as original as I can. I just bought it and I wanted a 97-01 XJ swap, but now I'm sure I will keep it as original as I can. I didn't buy it for resale value I got my MJ after a 5 year hunt. I wanted a 4x4 eliminator but it was too hard to find and I couldn't pass on this one because the condition is unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 I will post pictures as soon as I get it nice and cleaned up ready for a photo shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Vin is 1J7FT66S3NL239588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 It was originally sold to the militay in Switzerland. I PM'd your build sheet. Have fun! Make sure to add your build date to the 92 registry. 4-24-92! One of the last ones ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Nice find if you ask me.... But just as everything in the Jeep world, scarcity doesn't equate to more value. But if the demand comes up so will value. I think the MJ really does have a chance....at least better than the XJ as far as collectors go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 The MJ definitely has a better chance then the XJ, but not even the FSJ have become desirable yet. The big thing will be that if the things ever become desirable, collectors will want stock. I know several guys who collect old muscle cars, and they would overlook the majority of the rigs here. I'd also wager that the Laredo would be the most desired model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifestoshort Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Is there someone online that can decode my VIN for a 1992 Eliminator? A build list would be appreciated and any info to the number made with this color. 1J7FT66S3NL152158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lifestoshort said: Is there someone online that can decode my VIN for a 1992 Eliminator? A build list would be appreciated and any info to the number made with this color. 1J7FT66S3NL152158 put it in the VIN registry. one of our resident Jeep employees can decode it for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 3/10/2014 at 3:44 AM, GirsMJ86 said: A lot of guys have paid less than $1000 for their rigs, plenty have only paid a couple hundred for their rust free trucks in good shape, and it's not uncommon to see people rag on for sale threads that ask for a couple thousand. Quoting, not taking a shot at GirsMJ86. Interesting how times have changed in such a short time (5 years). I would love to find a rust free truck for a couple hundred bucks. In the past couple of years I've seen dozens of MJ's, not just listed, but selling for $3-5K if they're unmolested, straight and solid. As for a 92 2WD Eliminator? Not too many, but relatively speaking, there aren't too many MJ's left. Personally, I never understood "2WD Jeep". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, NHMJXJ said: Personally, I never understood "2WD Jeep". Price. Not everyone needed 4wd. Most used them as city cruisers(XJ) or duty trucks(MJ). Granted I kinda wish I had 4wd but having 2wd is unique and with the 2.5L I can still go places just not as many as a 4wd can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 50 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Price. Not everyone needed 4wd. I get that. Still don't get 2WD Jeep. It's conflicting. What I have noticed is that by and large, the 2WD MJ's and XJ's that remain, seem to be in better condition. My last XJ search for purchase turned up some really nice XJ's in Limited trim that turned out to be 2wd. Disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 3/10/2014 at 3:44 AM, GirsMJ86 said: It might be "rare", but it still isn't very valuable. Don't go getting into your head you have something that could pull in Mecum numbers or anything. It's is still just a Jeep, and not one most Jeep collectors go after. To most Jeep people who know about the MJ, it's a neat little truck, but they wouldn't pay as much for one as a CJ, Jeepster, or something along those lines. To everyone else, it's an old beater truck that isn't all that useful since it's not a fullsize or something rare like a GMC Syclone or Dodge Lil Red Express if they are looking for a collector. Even around here, where you'd find someone more likely to want it for what it is, you still won't get that much. A lot of guys have paid less than $1000 for their rigs, plenty have only paid a couple hundred for their rust free trucks in good shape, and it's not uncommon to see people rag on for sale threads that ask for a couple thousand. Has anybody looked at the NADA price guides lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifestoshort Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I was not looking for value, just how uncommon. I bought it for my kids first truck and I would like to tell him this is one of only 100 made as an example. He thinks it is cool that it was one of the last ones built and he is going to drive it around, 27 years old rusty and still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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