onlyinajeep726 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I hate to be that guy, but I'm a bit unsure how to price the MJ... Recently, I've been contemplating selling it. Let me make this clear... I really don't want to sell it, but I just can't afford to keep both Jeeps gassed up with their insatiable thirst for the liquid gold. Some of y'all are aware of the time and work put into this thing, and I know that realistically, I can't expect to get my money, blood, sweat, and tears back out of it. What I'm wanting to know is, what could or should I expect to see if I sell it? I'm looking to get an older model Toyota or Honda with the money I make from the potential sell of the MJ.Here's the skinny on the MJ so y'all can make a more educated estimate: It's an '86 Custom, low mileage - less that 85k currently Rebuilt 4.0L swapped in External slave AX15 5-speed, was told it was rebuilt, shifts and drives fine suggesting that was likely true New LuK clutch kit and new master/slave hydraulic system NP242 Selec-Trac 4WD system New tires Interior swapped, floor boards bed-lined, minimal rust, body is straight as an arrow All fluids new, with exception of differentials (fluid there seems fine) New fuel pump (had to with 4.0 swap) 2-row all metal radiator New battery Comes with plastic drop-in bedliner and metal tool box CB radio and FireStik antenna Upgraded sound system (CD/mp3) Only bad thing is rear bumper is bent to hell Some of y'all have seen my build thread on this and know what all I've done to it. To those who haven't, take a gander and let me know what y'all think. Again, I hate to do that, but it's either that or the XJ, and currently, I'm planning on keeping the XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88ComancheMitch Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I would think asking 3500 to 4000 would be reasonable, with hopes of getting 3 to 3500 for it. I'm no expert on the MJ but I've had my fair share of cars. Anything more than 4 and you're getting into newer nicer trucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 That's what I was thinking in my head, but didn't know how "reasonable" it is. I'm still all ears for others' opinion... :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Give it to me? Seriously, I'll even stop by on my way back from drill, you won't have to go out of your way at all! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sure... if you'll give me some appropriate amount of cash lol. You won't even have to negotiate, it'll be easy haha. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I always wonder how it would go if I sold mine. Not that I'm going to. I imagine it going badly. That someone who doesn't appreciate the trucks like we do getting it and either neglecting it or beating the crap out of it and chopping it up. I hate to think about it. You never can tell if a buyer is telling you their true intentions or not either. It's all a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 That's one very big reason why I'm hesitant to sell it... I'd hate to see it in a couple months at Uwharrie, beat to hell, cratered like the moon and in the hands of some 19 year old redneck wannabe. It's hard for me not to be attached given the level of dedication I had to getting it like it is now. It's not 100% finished and by the looks of it, I'll never get to finish it like I wanted... :cry:I hope one day, by some twist of luck, I'll be able to buy it back from whoever may end up owning it at that point. Would be really awesome, but that's wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnc1991 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'd buy it for sure. I'd love a dd with a 242. It's pretty much exactly what I want. Just if I can come up with the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 gas is one thing. repair costs are another. it can be hard to beat our trucks for their low maintenance costs. make sure whatever crappy import you get isn't due for the timing belt change. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I think this is something we've all wondered at one point or another. I sure have. I don't think $4k is that far off - more if you go up north and find the right buyer. One thing I have to say is that your truck is pretty much my ideal setup... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 One thing I have to say is that your truck is pretty much my ideal setup... :thumbsup: Thanks! Wanna buy it? CC member pricing of $3500 lol. At least I know it'll go into good hands and I can still see pictures of it haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 *cough* classifieds *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wanna buy it? CC member pricing of $3500 lol. At least I know it'll go into good hands and I can still see pictures of it haha. Fish, cut bait, or sell it in the Classifieds. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 One thing I have to say is that your truck is pretty much my ideal setup... :thumbsup: Thanks! Wanna buy it? CC member pricing of $3500 lol. At least I know it'll go into good hands and I can still see pictures of it haha. Unfortunately that's about $3600 too rich for me right now. I already have enough stuff to throw money at :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 No worries mods... I post it in the classifieds if/when I fully decided to sell it. Right now, it's still up in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I don't mean to question your decision to sell the MJ over the XJ, but after all the work put into the MJ to get it the way you want, why sell it over the XJ, when you can find one for a dime a dozen. Even stroked XJs aren't terribly hard to find, I've seen a couple on craigslist in the past few months. It just seems to me it'd be a better choice to keep the rarer of the two, plus it's better on gas. (though if 14.9 is your average, there is something very wrong since it's stock, I get 15mpg with 33s and less than desirable gearing.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Look threw BOTH of my build threads if you want to see what can and more than likely will happen to you if you sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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