MJ’s Value

[COMANCH3]

I’m considering selling the MJ to pursue a CJ8 and wanted to get your advise on proper value, given that Kelley Blue Book and NADA will value it worthless. I know that the right buyer would pay what it’s truly worth and looking for your help. 

 

It’s an 89 SporTruck, 2.5 L, 2x4, short bed with a 144k miles on it. It has a 4-speed manual, no power steering, and is all original. The body is straight, no rust, runs strong, and has a small golf ball sized dent on the body near the rear bumper. I know a 2x4 with a 2.5 L is not desirable, but it’s still an MJ with potential. 

 

Thoughts?

[Comanche SS]

Depends where you live. Here in socal it would probably be around 2750-3000. Only because of the mileage, otherwise it's not the best options wise.

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[89 MJ]

In the rust belt, you could probably get $4,500-$7,000 for it, depending on your patience, if the paint is in good shape. Many of us up here would rather do a 4.0 and 4wd swap than deal with rust.

[DirtyComanche]

Which side of the border are you on?

[COMANCH3]

25 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

In the rust belt, you could probably get $4,500-$7,000 for it, depending on your patience, if the paint is in good shape. Many of us up here would rather do a 4.0 and 4wd swap than deal with rust.

I was thinking $4,000-$6,000 rang and was also considering the swap. 

[COMANCH3]

39 minutes ago, DirtyComanche said:

Which side of the border are you on?

Location is WA State. 

[NHMJXJ]

 

A description is good, but a picture tells a thousand words. 

 

Beyond that, location, condition and time will dictate what ya git. 

 

Good luck with the sale in any event! 

[Smokeyyank]

Without pics hard to tell. The only thing going based on the description is no rust, but I'd want to see the floor boards. Rest of it isn't a desirable package. And would still take someone a couple grand if they wanted to get a 4.0 and few other options. If it's really clean I'd say 5k if not closer to 2-3k. Just depends. 

[Jlindsey86]

Without pics I would put it around $4K.

[dasbulliwagen]

Haggerty classic car value guide shows $7200 in good condition, but doesnt ask your location. Hemmings shows them at around $17,000.00, but only compares ones theyve had listed before!!! NADA guides shows $3300-$10,300 depending on codition for a base model.

[COMANCH3]

[ghetdjc320]

I’d guess between 4-5k. I’ve bought and sold recently. All depends on desirability. 6 cyl 4wd swb are fetching quite a bit more but as you said, it’s still an MJ

[Pete M]

the only way to know for sure is to put it up for sale and see what happens.   aim high if you'd like and then see what offers come in. 

[MiNi Beast]

$6,237. 39. Glws  

[Minuit]

Looks pretty clean and original, and that really matters.

[DirtyComanche]

On 1/26/2022 at 5:59 PM, COMANCH3 said:

Location is WA State. 

 

Too bad.  I'd snatch it up if it was above the 49th.

[COMANCH3]

My original thought was between $4,000-$6,000.  It seems like the majority are throwing out the same range, which is helpful.  Thanks for the input.