Grand Wagoneer '84 Maroon - worth $3k?

Yeah - and it makes me nervous. He claims he's owned 6 of them and that he's restoring a Porsche 944 that's taking most of his time. Very odd I'd say. But a good bargaining position - it's almost as if he's posturing to the fact he really doesn't care if he sells it.

The truck is pretty clean from what I've seen. Almond interior is undamaged - and I mean UNdamaged. No rips, no real wear, and the cieling is intact. No new stereo upgrade, and no visible rust.

I really like the looks of this rig, but I really dislike the looks of the seller. Any opinions? Is he reaching at 3k? Am I reaching at $2500?

I'd like to get it for 2.5 so I can put new rubber down and have a couple hundred for immediate upgrades...ie. "new speakers". JP

L.W.(ßill) Hughes III wrote:

Crappy tires, accident damage maybe with a bent frame and a blown engine and the dork wants how much????

Jay, if it didn't have serious problems the owner would spend the $7.00 for a new solenoid so he could at least start it for the buyer unless he is covering something up.

The hood not fitting could be an expensive or even impossible fix and could even mean a warped frame that needs to be checked before buying.

I would be 'very' leery of that one.

Mike

Jay Pique wrote:

If it is worth it to you, then it's worth it. If not, make an offer or move on.

Thanks all for your replies. I'm going to drive it tomorrow - he replaced the solenoid.

Someone brought up the tcase (x-case?) being the 229, and being problematic. In the event it is a 229 (and not some rogue 208), anyone know the replacement cost? What about swapping out the 229 for a 208? Is it possible? Cost?

Thanks much - JP

I hope it is a sweet one!

I always try to play the devils advocate if someone else hasn't just so someone is aware of potential troubles...

I would say if it shifts nice between all the gears, then it isn't likely a 'problem' t-case.

Mike

Jay Pique wrote:

Hmmm... I plan on going through all the gear/drivetrain combos tomorrow to feel if they're operating smoothly, but is there anything else I can do to see if all is well? At a thousand bucks a pop for a

JP

I just bought a 87 for $ 975.00 from the seconf owner...immaculate on inside 1 small rust hole on rocker paint faded on hood and roof only so I had maaco do a cheesy job just on the hood (the roof wasnt too bad) & the sides buffed out like new...the wood is in excellent shape but there are quite a few oil leaks..I have a buddy of mine fixing them right now but I would say looks wise it is an 8 I bought it too keep it for a while but if someone comes on my carlot and has to have it it will be gone!!! Good luck

-- Jarod Sprauer