Cherokee Chat General non-tech Cherokee chat
XJ/MJ/ZJ/WJ

How much would U sell this for?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:00 PM
  #1  
TinyAngel's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6-cylinder
Default How much would U sell this for?

Hi,

I need to sell my Jeep. I was wondering if you as an enthusiast can help me price it as I keep getting mixed messages on it being over or under priced. Here are the stats and let me know if you have any other questions or if I should include any other info - thanks!!!



1995 White Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4 Sale

straight (inline) 6 Cylinder / FT and PT 4WD / 238k miles
8 mth old tires
new muffler / new radiator
interior like new
heated side view mirrors / privacy glass
power front seats / power windows

----------------the bad--------------------------
needs new radio
enging top end needed (rebuilt or new head and gasket ) car can be bought for parts or for repair will negotiate.

Asking for $1800 - OBO.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:38 PM
  #2  
OOdynamite's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,412
Likes: 2
From: York PA/State College PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default

Sounds good to me
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:52 PM
  #3  
Nick-B's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 319
Likes: 3
From: Key Peninsula, WA
Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Establish a resonable selling price IF the engine was good.
Subtract the cost (parts AND labor) of a head replacement.
Subtract a bit more for the hassle of dealing with a fixer.

That's the price.

Personally, I think you are a bit high but not unreasonable.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:02 PM
  #4  
bigvig's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 904
Likes: 3
From: Maine
Year: 1999 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Default

Well, I dont know much on going prices, but I do know some people price them high because its an I6 XJ. Whether or not youre doing that, I honestly dont know. I ALSO know that some people price them low because its an old gas-guzzler with high miles.

My cousin just bought a '96 with 244K that is in REALLY nice shape with Thule racks & kayak rack. Older couple owned it brand new, ALWAYS garaged it, NO RUST (and for a Maine vehicle of ANY kind that absolutely incredible), mint interior, etc. It needed a head gasket and heater core, thats the reason they sold it. ALWAYS had regular maintenance. The guy was a vet & the wife a retired college professor and they TOOK CARE of this thing. They said a few garages quoted them around $2K for both, so they sold it to him for $500 and they felt like they were ripping him off. They WANTED to give it to him (he was painting their house and they really liked him and his work) but he insisted on paying them the $500.

So, take it for what its worth. I know those situations dont come along every day, but if your motor needs top end work and thats the ONLY thing wrong with it (i.e., no rust, other little problems, etc.) and someone who CANT do the work is interested, theyre going to be into it for nearly $3K when all is said and done, and thats for a 16 year old vehicle with 240 thousand miles.

When you think of it like that, thats a REALLY high price in my opinion. Unless you can find an XJ lover who absolutely loves yours, I think youll have a hard time getting that.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:21 PM
  #5  
AKinHI's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by bigvig
Well, I dont know much on going prices, but I do know some people price them high because its an I6 XJ. Whether or not youre doing that, I honestly dont know. I ALSO know that some people price them low because its an old gas-guzzler with high miles.

My cousin just bought a '96 with 244K that is in REALLY nice shape with Thule racks & kayak rack. Older couple owned it brand new, ALWAYS garaged it, NO RUST (and for a Maine vehicle of ANY kind that absolutely incredible), mint interior, etc. It needed a head gasket and heater core, thats the reason they sold it. ALWAYS had regular maintenance. The guy was a vet & the wife a retired college professor and they TOOK CARE of this thing. They said a few garages quoted them around $2K for both, so they sold it to him for $500 and they felt like they were ripping him off. They WANTED to give it to him (he was painting their house and they really liked him and his work) but he insisted on paying them the $500.

So, take it for what its worth. I know those situations dont come along every day, but if your motor needs top end work and thats the ONLY thing wrong with it (i.e., no rust, other little problems, etc.) and someone who CANT do the work is interested, theyre going to be into it for nearly $3K when all is said and done, and thats for a 16 year old vehicle with 240 thousand miles.

When you think of it like that, thats a REALLY high price in my opinion. Unless you can find an XJ lover who absolutely loves yours, I think youll have a hard time getting that.
He came here for educated opinions and here you go calling it an XJ.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:23 PM
  #6  
cdawall's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
From: EAFB, SD
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

not to bad i have seen worse sold for more.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:40 PM
  #7  
bigvig's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 904
Likes: 3
From: Maine
Year: 1999 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Default

Originally Posted by AKinHI
He came here for educated opinions and here you go calling it an XJ.
Yup, my bad. I honestly dont see "Grand" in most posts on this site because I think this is the "Cherokee" site, and I never refer to a Grand as just Cherokee, so its my bad.

As far as a ZJ price goes, I have no idea. Sorry.
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:48 PM
  #8  
xj715's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
Default

No offense, but i've seen 95 Grand Cherokees with 240k that sell for less than that and it was running.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:32 PM
  #9  
jeepdavetj's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Campobello, SC
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

Here that would be a $650 ride. Or $12 a hundred.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:36 PM
  #10  
cdawall's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
From: EAFB, SD
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

Originally Posted by jeepdavetj
Here that would be a $650 ride. Or $12 a hundred.
up here they would ask $2000 for it as long as its not rusty. in houston maybe $600.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Brandonrcm
Miscellaneous
1
Nov 5, 2015 09:30 AM
Brandonrcm
Miscellaneous
0
Sep 25, 2015 11:55 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:06 AM.