Originally Posted by Sota

I probably will but man I sure would hate to miss a sign of a crack and buy it with plans of swapping the heads right away

Originally Posted by Martlor13

Im implying that as a seller I'm not taking the vehicle im selling to a mechanic shop or to a mechanic. Doesn't matter if the buyer is paying. I have to make time for it and most shops won't let you stand and watch what they are doing, which is what I would want since I don't want them screwing up anything. Plus most shops are closed when I can show a vehicle. Now if you want to bring a mechanic with you to my place to come see it, be my guest. That's all I'm saying. Most people I know don't or won't take their car they are selling to a mechanic for a buyer, again even if they are paying. But my friends and family are honest people, nothing to hide. Bring a mechanic TO us and we have no problem answering or showing any issues.

so I guess all I'm saying is that it's not a red flag if a seller doesn't want to meet you somewhere where someone can look at the vehicle. But if they don't want you to even bring a mechanic, then yeah there's probably something being held by tape somewhere haha!

Originally Posted by Martlor13

I wouldn't buy it right then and there. Give it a once over and come back here and tell us what you saw. Take pictures and document other things you have questions about.

Originally Posted by Martlor13

I wouldn't buy it right then and there. Give it a once over and come back here and tell us what you saw. Take pictures and document other things you have questions about.

Originally Posted by Sota

I definitely try to have the mindset when looking at a vehicle that they're trying to rip me off (especially with dealers) the head issue is my biggest concern. Don't want to be buying a jeep that's been driven 1k miles on a cracked head then turned in on a trade. Almost tempted to wait for a '99 to pop up

Originally Posted by EZEARL

Thing is it may not be cracked now. But there is a high risk of it happening eventually. Just me but even though I could do all the repair work myself I'd pass on it. I wouldn't limit myself to just a '99 though.

Originally Posted by roninofako

All I can say is I wouldn't buy from you then. I don't know you, your friends, or family. How do I know you guys are trustworthy...

I don't see a big issue of taking it to a mechanic and leaving it, it's not like they're cracking the engine and trans open or anything, they're doing a general inspection. I look at it like this, if you want to make the sale, and have nothing to hide, then meet the buyer and take it to their mechanic. Is it inconvenient? Maybe, but if you want to make the deal, and truly have nothing to hide, I don't see the issue.

If giving a potential buyer peace of mind is an inconvenience, you don't really want the money...

Originally Posted by Martlor13

You'd be missing out then

I'm never in a rush to make a sale. I know what I have and it'll sell eventually. Don't feel like I have to give peace of mind to anyone by inconveniencing myself. If i tell You, you can bring whoever You like to see it, do you still think theres something to hide? You can get your peace of mind by bringing your mechanic to me haha.

I buy and sell quite frequently. Many people do ask to take it to a mechanic. Never have, and have never had issues selling anything quickly. Most also do bring someone after I tel them I won't take it but they can bring whoever they want. I was just saying that it's not a red flag imo if the seller at least let's a mechanic COME with the buyer. Just sharing my opinion and experiences so far.

good convo roni

Originally Posted by Sota

Whwt others years would you suggest? I'm new to the classic/sport family haha don't know all their corks like I know other vehicles

Originally Posted by roninofako

I guess if it works for you that's fine. Just saying not everyone is honest. I know what to look for, so mechanic not needed, but not everyone can say that.


Cheers

Originally Posted by Sota

Something like this is what makes me nervous due to the rust, those rockers are shot. What are the options for something like that. Spent my entire life in the south so this is all new to me lol

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...310417863.html

Originally Posted by Martlor13

let me ask you since we are discussing mechanics haha....would you do repairs needed or would you take it somewhere? Because if you aren't comfortable doing the work yourself, replacing rockers coukd cost you what they are asking for that jeep.

Originally Posted by Sota

Something like this is what makes me nervous due to the rust, those rockers are shot. What are the options for something like that. Spent my entire life in the south so this is all new to me lol

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...310417863.html

Originally Posted by EZEARL

As you said in your opening post you don't want a bucket of rust. Chances are that it's worse than the just the rockers. Bad spot in front of the driver side flare. Stains on the drivers floor could mean floor pans are in trouble. I can't do body work or know any close friends who can so I would have to pass it up.