New Member here, thinking about getting an MJ and looking for advice

[Zambeezy]

Hi all,

 

I'm a new member at Comanche Club but I've been a member of the Jeep club for years (JKU). Recently I've been thinking about picking up a small truck and starting reading up on the Comanche. I think I'm a fan and saw one listed locally but since I just started looking I'm not sure what a good price is.

 

If anyone would be willing to take a look at the Craigslist ad and see if it's a fair price I'd greatly appreciate it. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5913691469.html

 

Also, if this post would be better suited in another sub-forum, please let me know!

 

Looking forward to hearing from some of you more experienced folks!!

[HOrnbrod]

It has some mileage but if it's been well cared for that's not a problem. Plus it's an unmolested 92 - the rarest year of all. Run the VIN, and if it checks out as a clean TX truck it's whole life and runs and drives well it's well worth the asking price.

[Zambeezy]

It has some mileage but if it's been well cared for that's not a problem. Plus it's an unmolested 92 - the rarest year of all. Run the VIN, and if it checks out as a clean TX truck it's whole life and runs and drives well it's well worth the asking price.

Awesome, I'll definitely check out the VIN to see where it's been.

 

I've heard to check under the carpet for floorboard rust but other than that is there anything you would make sure to look at?

[desbennett004]

Looks good, worth the money if the floor pan is good. Only thing that could make it better is if it was 5 speed IMHO.

 

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[Hippie66]

It looks very clean. I love my '89. I wouldn't worry much about the miles, my '97 ZJ with 4.0 has 308,xxx and running strong.

[Zambeezy]

Looks good, worth the money if the floor pan is good. Only thing that could make it better is if it was 5 speed IMHO.

 

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I agree, was really looking for a manual but this seems possibly too good to pass up!

[Zambeezy]

It looks very clean. I love my '89. I wouldn't worry much about the miles, my '97 ZJ with 4.0 has 308,xxx and running strong.

Yeah this wouldn't be my DD and I've heard the 4.0 I6 is very well-built so I wasn't too concerned with the mileage. I'll see if he'll work with me on the price, maybe settle around $3,500

[Hippie66]

My MJ is my daily, 60+ per day, from Keystone Lake to Sapulpa and back.

Since you're looking at Tulsa CL, are you here in Ok?

[Zambeezy]

My MJ is my daily, 60+ per day, from Keystone Lake to Sapulpa and back.

Since you're looking at Tulsa CL, are you here in Ok?

I am, small world! Can't imagine there's too many Okies on here

[Hippie66]

No, but there are a few MJ's around.

[Minuit]

As long as it's as nice as the ad is leading on, I'd say it's a good buy. It's not a screaming good deal but the value of these trucks, especially late model unmolested ones, are on the rise. 1992 models are the very best of the breed, and the rarest year by far. Even more rare if it was built in the 1992 calendar year. This one seems practically untouched. The rear bumper is even straight!

 

Other than making sure it sounds good and drives good, the main thing to check would be rust floor pans. Expect there to be some minor rust, but for $4000 the metal better still be there. One thing I've noticed is that floor rust is generally less of a problem on automatic trucks, but it happens to some extent to every truck. Make sure to check the cab corners and rockers, of course. You might want to bring a weak magnet to check for body filler too.

[Zambeezy]

It looks very clean. I love my '89. I wouldn't worry much about the miles, my '97 ZJ with 4.0 has 308,xxx and running strong.

 

Looks good, worth the money if the floor pan is good. Only thing that could make it better is if it was 5 speed IMHO.

 

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It has some mileage but if it's been well cared for that's not a problem. Plus it's an unmolested 92 - the rarest year of all. Run the VIN, and if it checks out as a clean TX truck it's whole life and runs and drives well it's well worth the asking price.

 

As long as it's as nice as the ad is leading on, I'd say it's a good buy. It's not a screaming good deal but the value of these trucks, especially late model unmolested ones, are on the rise. 1992 models are the very best of the breed, and the rarest year by far. Even more rare if it was built in the 1992 calendar year. This one seems practically untouched. The rear bumper is even straight!

 

Other than making sure it sounds good and drives good, the main thing to check would be rust floor pans. Expect there to be some minor rust, but for $4000 the metal better still be there. One thing I've noticed is that floor rust is generally less of a problem on automatic trucks, but it happens to some extent to every truck. Make sure to check the cab corners and rockers, of course. You might want to bring a weak magnet to check for body filler too.

 

 

First off, thanks for all the great information and advice, guys! I'm feeling pretty good about this and am going to try and arrange a viewing for later this week.

 

I saw he also has it listed on eBay and mentioned on there that the fuel gauge isn't working. After doing some Googling, it looks like this isn't that uncommon of a problem (possibly due to the gauge being electric instead of vacuum) and it may require a new sending unit.

 

With this in mind, how would you guys approach the asking price? I was already thinking $3,500 would be a good compromise with prices I've seen around the country and the condition (at least as it appears in pictures; I'll obviously do a more thorough inspection in person)

 

Thanks again for all the insight, you've all been very helpful!

[Hippie66]

New sending units are not available. I found a bad wire on mine and fixed it. I also had to solder the lines where they go through the unit. That was easy.

[HOrnbrod]

On the Ebay listing:

 

AutoCheck found 25 records for this 1992 Jeep Comanche

VIN:1J7FT26S2NL114283 Engine:6 Cylinders

Style/Body:Standard Cab Pickup

 

I would spend the few $$ and check out the report before going to look at it.

[Zambeezy]

On the Ebay listing:

 

AutoCheck found 25 records for this 1992 Jeep Comanche

VIN:1J7FT26S2NL114283 Engine:6 Cylinders

Style/Body:Standard Cab Pickup

 

I would spend the few $$ and check out the report before going to look at it.

I actually found out that if you post an eBay motors ad with a VIN, it'll give you the report for free. So I posted one just to see the report and the 25 records were all re-registrations and one sale, all in Oklahoma. Seems pretty OK with me (no pun intended) so I'm going to go check it out later this week

[Hippie66]

Are you going to leave it 2wd or convert to 4x4? I plan on converting mine at some point.

[Zambeezy]

Are you going to leave it 2wd or convert to 4x4? I plan on converting mine at some point.

I'd convert to 4x4 at some point. I've been reading about it and heard it's pretty simple to pull it from an XJ and bolt it on

[Hippie66]

Mine has the AX-15 5 speed. I may swap to automatic when I convert it, more suitable for rock crawling. The 5 speed is great for daily driving.

[HOrnbrod]

 

On the Ebay listing:

 

AutoCheck found 25 records for this 1992 Jeep Comanche

VIN:1J7FT26S2NL114283 Engine:6 Cylinders

Style/Body:Standard Cab Pickup

 

I would spend the few $$ and check out the report before going to look at it.

I actually found out that if you post an eBay motors ad with a VIN, it'll give you the report for free. So I posted one just to see the report and the 25 records were all re-registrations and one sale, all in Oklahoma. Seems pretty OK with me (no pun intended) so I'm going to go check it out later this week

 

:thumbsup:

[RustyRodder]

Looks really nice to me!

 

Wow stock tires are small. Even my 235's look big next to those.

 

Check out what people above say- floors, cab corners, rockers. Check for oil leaks and that standard stuff.

[Zambeezy]

Looks really nice to me! Wow stock tires are small. Even my 235's look big next to those. Check out what people above say- floors, cab corners, rockers. Check for oil leaks and that standard stuff.

Will do! I'll definitely report back what I find, thanks for the help!

[Minuit]

A lot of base model MJs came with 195/75/15 tires. Looks really silly, but I imagine it made the truck feel quite a bit peppier than the usual tires we run these days.

[Zambeezy]

Talked to the guy and we decided on $3k if it passes my inspection. Trying to get together tomorrow morning and test drive it.

 

Now I just have to make room in the garage!

[Hippie66]

Awesome, if it's as clean as it looks, that is a deal.

[Eagle]

Welcome to the Borg. You have been assimilated.

 

That's a nice, clean truck and I think you got it for a very decent price. Considering what pickups are selling for these days, $3,000 for anything that runs and isn't a rolling heap of rust flakes is a pretty good deal.