Help Chico Find an MJ

[Chico]

Ok, 

16 hours later I think I figured out how to do this.

Here's the deal.

If I remember correctly and nothing has changed much, i believe there's a couple people on this forum that know a little bit about MJ's.

 

I need help picking one out, as I find them closer to me, if anyone would be kind enough to help.

Most of you are better than me at looking at the attached pictures of the truck for sale, reading the description written by the current owner, and forming an opinion on if it's even worth it for me to go look at it to begin with.

 

I need all your professional opinions because frankly, I got old and forgot everything I learned here 20 years ago,

Good or bad.

Honest no matter what.

 

I suppose the next thing someone would ask me would be, what am I looking for?

Not picky but, a 1990 and up, 4.0, 4x4, auto, long/short bed would be awesome.

I'll look at whatever though.

 

Price or budget, I suppose would be the next question.

To which I'd reply, "Listen kid, I bought my last one for $500, advertised as being in "great" condition, back in 2004 I think.

Fell in love with the PITA at first site, so paid in cold hard cash, a decent amount at the time, and drove it halfway home as it started to catch on fire but, was mostly contained as I pulled in back home. (long story). Spent 10 grand on it as a couple years went by, and never even considered it really road worthy. At the time it was a fun hobby to come home to after work and take apart and put back together again. Over, and over, and over, and you get the picture. I wasn't ever a mechanic and never became one but, was fortunate enough to learn so much from everyone here at time and just enjoy it for what it was.

 

I've been looking here and there and honestly am truly amazed at what people are selling them for now. Obviously a fully built out/ or back to original stock condition, in great working order is worth every penny being asked my the owner in question. I think I've seen beautiful rigs anywhere from 10k-20k depending on each situation. Completly understandable.

 

What I find interesting though is the price people are asking for on truck in anything less than "awesome" condition.

Let's take the link I'll post below after I finish this. Read the whole description and check out the pictures. Both are decently done. Now, 20 years ago, I remember I would have paid maybe $1000-$1500 for this one advertised. It's not in horrible condition. He's asking $3500. I have to hit myself in the head and remind myself 20 years have passed but, can any of you tell me after looking at the ad that this specific truck is worth $3500?

 

I'm not saying it's not. I'm seriously asking if that's really what it's worth now, taking into account  the things that will need to be done first , before it even gets on the road. 

 

Lemme know your thoughts please.

Thanks in advance!

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BhVbYKg8D/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

[Chico]

So after a good 12 or so hours of looking around I figured $3500 isn't a bad price if it's not too bad. 

Next step, get there this week and check it out in person.

I'm excited!

[fiatslug87]

Grab its VIN and post it in the registry even if you don’t buy it. 

[Chico]

Roger that fiat!

[pizzaman09]

Based on the license plate number that was registered in PA somewhere around 2017-2018 as it's one series after the PA plate I have on my MJ.  

 

That one appears to be crusty but has some nice options.  The price seems good considering the options, you are definitely correct it's 2026 and prices are up.