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Offline MaddmudderAlberta

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Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« on: May 19, 2015, 09:42:26 AM »
Hey Jeep lovers!  I am considering selling my 1995 Jeep YJ.  Sitting presently at 127714 mileage.  Always parked inside and the tiniest amount of rust over front wheel wells.  It is in excellent condition and we cannot seem to find anything comparable on Kijiji.  I don't really need to sell it but we really need to do some serious landscaping out here in the bush.  The $ would come in handy right now.  $5000 is not appealing to me but if you think it would sell for more I would like to hear from you.  Just some honest Jeep lovers advice would be most welcome.

Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2015, 09:55:00 AM »
you don't want an honest opinion trust me.

post up a bunch of pics and thats a start.

i can tell you this; the YJ crap on line has been there for ever, and will be there forever.  if its a good deal and its posted on kijiji, it will be gone in a day. thats a promise.  so you can throw kijiji listings out the window. 

you MIGHT be able to get 5k for a good low km and clean YJ if someone is looking specifically for a YJ.  but when you get into the 5k and north price ranges,  you are starting to compare with unolested early 2000 era TJs, which can be tough to beat/compare.

anything more you are hoping to land a very specific buyer, and are essentially ruling out the market on the sale.
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Offline Duncan71

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2015, 08:45:04 PM »
Like Jackstand says, Kijiji is a bad indicator.  If its priced right, it will be gone in a week.  Everyone wants jeeps, and people are always scouring for them.  As an example I recently sold a decent - not great - but decent YJ.  1994, 4 cyl, drove fine, need a clutch SC, good windshield frame.  Listed for $1500 bucks, had to drop it down to $1000.  Dudes that want to build YJs into serious wheelers buy units like the one I have - relatively rust free 4.0L, AX15, higher KM, for around $2000.  Swap in the parts they need, and don't worry about the rest.  Guys that want a Jeep for looks, are probably going to spend that 5K your after on a decent CJ (seen a few of those around for $3500 lately).  Guys that aren't worried about price, like Johnny said, will be buying up a 00' TJ.  Even if you had a factory condition YJ with all the goodies, it probably would fetch much more than 5k.  A good condition YJ is kind of a niche market.  Rather buy a builer with cash left over for money, or start with something cooler or better (newer) in the first place.  Just the hard truth - sorry bout that.  As a reference, I bought from a member a good condition, mechanically perfect, with hard top soft top, up optioned sahara for $2500 of a member on here two years ago.  Doubt prices have gone up....

Offline Bnine

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2015, 02:08:41 PM »
Of all the wranglers YJ's are typically the lowest priced. 5k for a YJ, even in great shape, is a very high price. You could list it for that and hope someone comes along, but you would likely sit on it for an eternity.

3500 would move reasonably, 4000$ is a realistic top end.

Typically speaking. There are exceptions to everything.
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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2015, 10:51:14 PM »
you lost me at 127 thousand miles being really low mileage.
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Offline Pookapotamus

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2015, 02:20:33 PM »
is it stock? pics would really help, i am looking for a yj, post some pics and ill make an offer.

Offline Immortal

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2015, 07:49:39 PM »
i am looking for a yj, post some pics and ill make an offer.

*facepalm*       why? And don't say cuz they're cool..... you drank the Johnny kool-aid, didn't you?  Take that as dirty as you like.
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Offline Pookapotamus

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2015, 08:22:49 AM »
Johnny cool-aid? You mean a box of wine?
I need a daily driver, and a yj would be nice.

Offline bRIBEGuy

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2015, 03:40:37 PM »
I need a daily driver, and a yj would be nice.

How do you figure?  :p
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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2015, 08:35:21 AM »
*facepalm*       why? And don't say cuz they're cool..... you drank the Johnny kool-aid, didn't you?  Take that as dirty as you like.

trev i tried to talk him out of it believe it or not.  but pookapotami are a weird bunch LOL

something about that top down, sunshine, wind in your hair feeling i guess
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Offline Dingleberry

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2015, 04:14:10 PM »
wind in your hair feeling

Something which neither you or Dana could experience :P

Offline Pookapotamus

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2015, 08:32:19 PM »
Top off doors off, pants off lots of wind through my hair! ????

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2015, 05:21:19 AM »
Top off doors off, pants off lots of wind through my hair! ????


Redneck testicle a/c??!!??


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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2015, 06:45:52 AM »
Giggity!

Offline bRIBEGuy

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Re: Advice on selling really low miler 95 Jeep YJ.
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2015, 08:43:50 AM »
Boy, do I ever feel bad for the guy that tried to ask for some advice on selling a Jeep.......LOL.
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