I have Jeep Fever Again

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley) 04/23/2020 at 12:59 • Filed to: None

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I have the itch to buy these days and am really liking this TJ I found in Victoria. $10,000 CAD ($7, 000 USD) for a near perfect jeep with 189,000km ( 117, 439 miles).

Dumb idea? Its been on the market for a while I think. I am not usually a big used car guy, but I really love TJ’s and at that price, I could probably keep it well maintained.

It would be my winter car, but we see limited salt and snow here so I could keep it well upkept I think.

E90M3 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:04

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Personally, I’d rather sit on the cash then spend it on something expensive I don’t really need. We can ignore the fact that I might not have listened to my own advice on that. 

jeepoftheseus > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:09

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If the frame is clean and it’s got the 4.0 that’s a very fair price . I love that blue too. I say go for it!

-F ull disclosure: I am completely biased when it comes to all inline six Jeeps. 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > E90M3 04/23/2020 at 13:10

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I'd be dumping the Forte for it, so balance sheet wise, no change.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > E90M3 04/23/2020 at 13:12

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What did you get? When is the big reveal?

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:17

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You should consider self-quarantine .

Just Jeepin' > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:17

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I’m baffled by the concept of not taking advantage of it during summer months with the top and doors off. “Winter car”. Put a hoist in your garage, get that top off, and enjoy life.

E90M3 > Snuze: Needs another Swede 04/23/2020 at 13:27

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This post has the details

E90M3 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:27

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Ah, that’s fair. Don’t you already have two weekend cars as it is though? I know this is all hypothetical, but still. 

Jayvincent > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:38

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If it do esn’ t have hidden structural rust or mechanical problems (failing transfer case, blown head gasket) It’s a great deal, I say go for it!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > E90M3 04/23/2020 at 13:43

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Yeah, that’s where the whole business case falls down.

Also insurance is around $2000 - $3000 per car per year here and you can’t bundle cars on a policy, I don’t see how I can work juggling coverage from car to car based on my whims of what I want to drive.

Unless I am willing to call my broker (also my employer) every day before I set out.

fintail > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:44

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Seems quite cheap, could probably take it south of the border (once border crossings are allowed again) and flip it for a profit.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Just Jeepin' 04/23/2020 at 13:47

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It wouldn’t be soley for winter, but it would be my winter car. I would temp insure it for weekends/adventures from time to time.

As pointed out be E90m3, this all kinda breaks down when the fact that I already have 2 fun cars I can’t afford to insure at the same time.

Basically, I am only financially able to insure two cars at any given time (around $5K a year) with temporary insurance on one more for sporadic drives.

Just Jeepin' > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 13:50

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Gotcha. My Jeep’s insurance is relatively cheap, and it’s my only vehicle, so I never consider that cost.

nerd_racing > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 14:02

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I’m debating what to do with a similar amount of savings.... Here are my current options:

1. Pay off the CX-5 so I can lower the insurance rate and then use the payment money t o double my mortgage payment.

2. Buy a 1992 Ford Festiva GTA imported from Japan

3 . Buy a tiny camper (Sunray 109S)

Decisions decisions... 

Nothing > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 14:09

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I keep looking for the cheapest manual 4.0 TJ here. Least expensive I’ve found so far is $5900. The search has been on for me for a a while now.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Just Jeepin' 04/23/2020 at 14:09

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I live in the worst place in North America to own a car. Seriously.

I mean, the Forte cost $10K but Costs $2300 a year to insure.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > E90M3 04/23/2020 at 14:12

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Very nice!

E90M3 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 14:22

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I didn’t realize insurance was so much, that’s a lot.

E90M3 > Snuze: Needs another Swede 04/23/2020 at 14:22

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Thanks! I’ve very much enjoyed it. 

Just Jeepin' > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 14:26

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The Snowman > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 14:34

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How many cylinders?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > The Snowman 04/23/2020 at 14:51

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6! Arranged in the right format of course

Pickup_man > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 14:54

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Seems like a good deal for a TJ, especially one that clean.

Personally I’m not a fan of the TJ purely based on the interior, it feels too modern and luxurious, yet super cheap and plasticy at the same time? The YJ though, I’d take one of those all day long, square headlight be damned. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 15:40

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I’ve read your posts and always do a double take why is this insurance thing so complex, now I understand. My 6 month total on 4 cars is $560, two of those cars have comprehensive with a $ 1,000 deductible .

Urambo Tauro > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 15:53

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I too have been looking at Jeeps recently, leaning heavily towards getting a TJ sometime this year . From w hat I’ve been seeing, t hat price there seems to be the going rate for TJs in similar condition .

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/23/2020 at 15:56

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With no physical damage cover at all the truck costs $1500 per year

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 16:00

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My datsun with liability only is about $60/year. I’m thinking of classic car insurance for the datsun tho as if it damaged it would most likely be totaled.

Censored > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 19:35

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Thats a steel if the frame is solid. And triple check that the frame is solid. And once you’ve finished the 3rd check, start the 4th. The Sahara gets you the rear Dana 44 which is a great upgrade over the 35 and usually commands about a 1k premium over keeps with the 35 if  the seller knows what they have.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Censored 04/23/2020 at 20:26

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Not saying I'll buy it, but what exactly should I be looking for in terms of frame health? Just general rust?

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 20:42

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That looks more fun than a Kia without A/C.

Censored > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 21:31

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Yes. Hot spots are at each control arm mount front and rear and where the skid plate mounts. Check inside and out by feeling inside of all the access holes as they typically rust from the inside out. Bad frames on TJ’s are just so prevalent that you have to be diligent when buying, if you end up getting a bad one, they’re fixable, bit you’re looking at about 2k to have a shop install saf-t-caps.

Main a reas to look in the front.

Main areas to look in rear.

Yes, I know my rear main is leaky, it's a 4.0 what can you expect.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Censored 04/23/2020 at 22:24

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Thanks!!!! It sold sadly, but I'll keep my eyes peeled

Censored > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/23/2020 at 22:48

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That’ s the thing with Jeep’s, when there’s a good deal on a good one, it’s gone in a hurry. So my best advice is to have money ready and be patient. It took 3 years to find mine and I feel like I over paid, but I could sell it today for more than I paid so I guess not. The Jeep market is just crazy.