NC Tom Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Or rather, MJ sellers? Seems like MJ owners and good folks, but MJ sellers are well, not-to-be-trusted. Except for member Wesleypipesyo, all I'm getting on CL is guys who want top-dollar for rust-buckets, or projects, as they call them. Or they'll have a decent looking one, but start asking questions, and they get all weird and nasty. Like I've caught them in a lie or something. I just don't get it. I know it's not ALL MJ sellers, but so far, MJ shopping is leaving me a bit annoyed. :fs1: Seems like I should be able to get a pretty good MJ for 3500K? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Tom, Ever heard the term "CraigsList Flakes"? It applies to both sellers and to buyers on Craigslist, unfortunately. Craigslist can be a very useful, but many times it is worth EXACTLY what you pay for it...Nothing. Because it is free to advertise, lots of people are just putting a hook in the water on the chance they will hook the Big Tuna. But it is also a place where you can find a good value on many things IF you are patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Tom, Ever heard the term "CraigsList Flakes"? It applies to both sellers and to buyers on Craigslist, unfortunately. Craigslist can be a very useful, but many times it is worth EXACTLY what you pay for it...Nothing. Because it is free to advertise, lots of people are just putting a hook in the water on the chance they will hook the Big Tuna. But it is also a place where you can find a good value on many things IF you are patient. Great points! My Dad used to say that I had “the patience of Job". However, Job never tried to buy a Jeep Comanche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I've been lucky with CL and MJs, bought my '89 back in 2004 for $800 http://comancheclub.com/topic/22456-1j7ft36l7kl551710/, and my '88 in 2006 for $1000 http://comancheclub.com/topic/22455-1jtml63p7jt107873/ I guess that was quite a long time ago when it wasn't as full of B.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 You never know. I tried to buy my 88 twice. First time, it was in almost all original paint. Guy listed it, I tried calling over 3 days, had a friend who was local call, no response. 3 months later its up for sale again, spraybombed (same guy owned it) and I bought it 3 day later. Then with trucks since then, its "oh, I can't take any more photos", "its pending sale" (still for sale a month later), and "It runs great! Just needs a starter, battery, and clutch". hell, buyers can be total dumbasses- friend is selling a TJ in order to get a new MJ. needs a motor, first guy sends him an offer (not unreasonable), friend offered to meet between. his response? "I can't spend any more, thats all I have and I need a car today!". So he wanted a jeep that needed a motor. What. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 "ran when parked (15 years ago)" "RARE" "NO TIRE KICKERS OR JOYRIDERS" "RUNS GREAT, JUST NEEDS ROD BEARINGS" 85% of Craigslist is useless crap. If you keep looking though you can wade through to the good stuff. I've made quite a few nice scores from CL ads, but you have to sort through the junk first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 "ran when parked (15 years ago)" "RARE" "NO TIRE KICKERS OR JOYRIDERS" "RUNS GREAT, JUST NEEDS ROD BEARINGS" 85% of Craigslist is useless crap. If you keep looking though you can wade through to the good stuff. I've made quite a few nice scores from CL ads, but you have to sort through the junk first. "Rare" is my new favorite adjective. I'm seeing that on everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 You forgot one, Pete... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Wooden block lift is no joke... a F250 around here used a pair of 4x4 fence post on its springs to get a big lift. Looked like it was going to give way any minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I absolutely love Craigslist!!!!! But there is an art to finding the deal you're looking for. Once you've done it for a while, you get really good at quickly sorting the crap from the gems. Also, you have to watch it every day and be ready to move quick and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellaheep Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 And yet I can't sell my rust free good running '88 4.0/5 speed/4x4 for $2600.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 It took me about 7 months to find the right MJ on CL and I was partially settling for a 2WD. I went and looked at 4 other MJs and ended up declining to buy them. Craigslist is definitely a patience game and I agree with MrSimon that you literally have to check every day. I personally prefer an app on my iPhone called CSmart for Craigslist. It lets you create a search and specify REALLY wide areas (even "All US") for your search and then save your search. The free version works just fine, but I believe the paid version will even send you updates when you get a hit on your search. If you weren't in CO I'd probably have bought your MJ several years ago when I got mine. Where you're selling definitely dictates price too. Here in Northern VA everything is overpriced on CL and everyone thinks they have a goldmine they're selling. Most of the time I can do better at a JY or online than CL for parts. CL is great, but you have to be patient and not get your hopes up, half of the people posting are first timers and the replies go to their spam folder and they never get back to you. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 I absolutely love Craigslist!!!!! But there is an art to finding the deal you're looking for. Once you've done it for a while, you get really good at quickly sorting the crap from the gems. Also, you have to watch it every day and be ready to move quick and fast. @MrSimon you're last line is spot-on! It's not easy to keep looking at the some posts several times a day hoping a new one pops up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Wooden block lift is no joke... a F250 around here used a pair of 4x4 fence post on its springs to get a big lift. Looked like it was going to give way any minute! YIKES!!! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acerocknroll Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I've found that most of the decent deals on MJ's in my area seem to be listed on the local Jeep Facebook groups and most never even make it to Craigslist. I know Facebook sucks and all but if you're looking for a Comanche, it's worth joining all the Jeep groups in your area and all the Comanche buy/sell/trade groups too. That seems to be where most people are listing stuff these days, and communication can (not always but usually) be easier since you are dealing with people in a bit more personal, real name based manner than through anonymous emails/texts/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 CL doesn't seem to be as popular here in Canada, there is a site called Kijiji which does the same thing, and has the same issues. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 If you think Craigslist is bad, I've found Facebook is worse. Not the MJ pages, just car sales groups in general. Too many kids wanna trade nothing for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 What would you ask for this 88 2wd shortbed? Rust free. Nice body. 4.0 with auto and AC. Needs the bench seat fixed. Matching tires. 189K original miles referenced on the Arizona title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 If I was selling it I'd look to get between $2,000 and $2500. I'd probably list it at $3000 and let them talk me down. Not related, but those look like bucket seats. Personally, as a buyer, I don't make an offer unless I've tested and looked it over front to back. When I bought my MJ on craigslist it was worth every penny of the $2500 the guy wanted for it so after checking it over I offered him asking price as I thought it was fair. Maybe I'm unusual, but I think a fair price is a fair price. Everyone else on CL seems to think whatever is being asked is too high and will never offer asking price, which is why when I sell stuff I list higher than I want to get close to what I want. Just my $0.02. What would you ask for this 88 2wd shortbed? Rust free. Nice body. 4.0 with auto and AC. Needs the bench seat fixed. Matching tires. 189K original miles referenced on the Arizona title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 If I was selling it I'd look to get between $2,000 and $2500. I'd probably list it at $3000 and let them talk me down. Not related, but those look like bucket seats. Personally, as a buyer, I don't make an offer unless I've tested and looked it over front to back. When I bought my MJ on craigslist it was worth every penny of the $2500 the guy wanted for it so after checking it over I offered him asking price as I thought it was fair. Maybe I'm unusual, but I think a fair price is a fair price. Everyone else on CL seems to think whatever is being asked is too high and will never offer asking price, which is why when I sell stuff I list higher than I want to get close to what I want. Just my $0.02. What would you ask for this 88 2wd shortbed? Rust free. Nice body. 4.0 with auto and AC. Needs the bench seat fixed. Matching tires. 189K original miles referenced on the Arizona title. Kinda the same thing I thought. The buckets were scabbed in there. a bench seat needing reupholstery is in the bed. Has a sliding window also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 If the rack in the rear is welded in that might deter some and may interest others. If it's bolted I'd mention that it's removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 If the rack in the rear is welded in that might deter some and may interest others. If it's bolted I'd mention that it's removable. It's already off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Is that yours Cruiser? Looks like a solid truck. Around here it'd probably get 3500 no problem, maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Is that yours Cruiser? Looks like a solid truck. Around here it'd probably get 3500 no problem, maybe more. Yes, it is mine. It's real solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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