munchamyguchi Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I have the opportunity to pick this 1989 Jeep Comanche up from a neighbor for $4,000 Canadian ($3k US). It has been sitting for the last two years without being started but I am seriously considering it as I need a car. It is an i6, automatic with 4WD in what I believe is Dark Blue Metallic. There is no major frame rust, but the lower of both door panels have been eaten away by rust and some surface rust on the rear axle. Other than that, the clear coat has peeled off a majority of the paint but I know a decent painter and can have that sorted. What're your guys thoughts? Link to photos: Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Pretty clean besides the doors. Id go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 It looks like it might have bondo in the rockers and cab corners based on how the doors look. Also, the bed looks too nice considering how bad the doors are. I think the price is too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 buy or die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchamyguchi Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 It’s a 7 ft bed, single owner who supposedly just replaced the motor (not sure why as these things last forever). I know him personally, so there’s some wiggle room on the price. Forgot to mention, it has upgraded leaf springs (added leaf?) and shocks in the back as he’d haul his welding equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 nothing wrong with a long bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I’d wanna hear if it runs before I put up that kind of money but it seems to all be there besides the fog lenses and the bottom corner of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchamyguchi Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, BeaterComanche86 said: I’d wanna hear if it runs before I put up that kind of money but it seems to all be there besides the fog lenses and the bottom corner of the door. It ran last time I saw him as he drove it and parked it over at my neighbours house. The battery is dead for sure but I would assume it should start right up with a boost. Both doors sadly are rusted out though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaterComanche86 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, munchamyguchi said: It ran last time I saw him as he drove it and parked it over at my neighbours house. The battery is dead for sure but I would assume it should start right up with a boost. Both doors sadly are rusted out though! Well maybe all you’ll need is some fresh gas and you’ll be cruising I’d still try to talking him down a little though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyyank Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Pull the carpet under the floor boards. If those are toast hard pass at that price. If no rust there then I'd get it to start and negotiate from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 3 grand for a rusty truck that's been sitting? that's a big nope from me. 1 grand? maybe. do I need a reliable transport right away? than also a nope. you could spend a small fortune getting that into daily driver status. cars don't like to sit. rusty cars especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fryedaddy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Not sure how many there are in Canada but I found one in my town on Fa ebook marketplace in a couple weeks. $3500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I would definitely check the floors. The doors just don't rust through and nothing else? It's worth what your will to pay. To make it back into a DD is going to take some work for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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