Looking at 1990 YJ

[JordanWalk193]

So I am looking at buying a 1990 YJ with a 6 cylinder engine. It probably is going to need some engine and brake work since it hasn\'t been driven in a few years. Attached are a couple pictures of it. It has a decent amount of rust on it although I am sure anything from 1990 up here will have rust. It comes with a hard top, soft top, fog lights, and an extra set of rims. The interior looks to be in really good shape though. What do you think a good price of this is?

Thanks everyone!!!

Here are some pictures,

Jordan Walker - Newbie

[MrMindless]

depends on what the floorpans and frame look like IMO.  If the interior is decent and the floors and frame are solid I\'d say a grand to maybe 1500 if it didn\'t need much work.  I hate rust and holes, but the hard top and wheels and lights are all quite nice and it looks like everything but the fenders and tub are still solid.  Look for rust around the windshield too.

caveat: don\'t listen to me.  I don\'t do the Jeep Thing :)

[GTJake]

yeah...he doesnt like rust holes but hes ok with customization by trees...

does the 4x4 work? schakle lift it looks like from the 1st pic?
are you looking 4 it 2wheel or as a daily driver? and what are they asking for it?

[JordanWalk193]

im hoping to use it as both wheeling and daily driver...i go to school in Potsdam so I need 4 wheel drive. The only thing that really scares me is that is hasn\'t been driven in 3 or 4 years so I know there are going to be issues. It is only a grand though

[smichaelR22]

i would for a grand, but then again i would never buy a YJ    :)

[wnepwrsteernkid]

buy a cherokee my friend has one for sale 3 inch lift and 31\'s.. call ill hook you up 585 690 1856

[JordanWalk193]

i know the whole thing is beggars can\'t be choosers but i cant stand cherokees haha. i really hope this jeep works out tho (although I cant stand square headlights!). if/when i get it could i show it to someone and tell them the minimum i would put in to make it trail worthy. if I dont get it then i guess its back to the classifieds :(

[wnepwrsteernkid]

thats cool cause i hate yj\'s lol tj is a way better truck imho... but only can get what we can afford right.. good luck

[smichaelR22]

CJ

[JordanWalk193]

ill take a cj yj tj as long as i can afford it! if anybody knows of a jeep for sale that is CHEAP CHEAP please let me know in case the jeep im looking at doesnt work out

[MrMindless]

Here\'s an apparently solid XJ for $800.  How hard can you hate for $800?

http://www.wnyoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5253&highlight=&sid=51e878f56f6f7d3b725b165775e6ea7a

[JordanWalk193]

I will look at that if the YJ doesn\'t work out though. What do you think of the YJ and what do you think it needs? I am completely clueless on all of this!!!

[MrMindless]

I\'d be worried about self-proclaimed \"clueless\" buying a cheap Jeep that\'s been sitting....

Where is it?  Maybe someone more clued would be close enough to have time to give it a once-over?

No way to know what it needs without seeing it, or seeing LOTS more than 2 pictures of the top side.

[JordanWalk193]

A good friend of the family is a mechanic so he is going to give it a look over when I bring it down. However, he always only points out negatives and never thinks a vehicle is good enough. I really appreciate everybody\'s advice on this though. I now see why I need to join the mudnuts.

[JordanWalk193]

A good friend of the family is a mechanic so he is going to give it a look over when I bring it down. However, he always only points out negatives and never thinks a vehicle is good enough. I really appreciate everybody\'s advice on this though. I now see why I need to join the mudnuts.