Need some input form the forum;
(Mods let me know if this is the wrong forum but general and chit-chat seemed too far off).
I am at a crossroads with my 80.
It seems that the value of 80’s is going up, and I’ve noticed that I could now sell mine for almost double what I paid for it. This leads me to conclude that they are now appreciating in value.
I feel like I have a good one, and am now at a point where I wonder if I should just store it and dd anything else to preserve it and avoid driving it into the ground. Or just keep daily driving it.
Here are some stats:
The good:
1997 40th Anniversary Edition. Green
170k miles.
Triple locked
Original hg
I am second owner. Original owner bought new and I have all service records. It was never off road. I also have records from work i had done. Even have original window sticker and 40th floor mats!
Lots of pm. I can get into detail if you guys want.
Hood, front fenders, flares professionally repainted. In that process lost the 40th fender emblems. Decided to add the OEM side blinker mod in their place.
Factory roof rack has been removed, holes welded up and roof professionally repainted.
Sunroof rebuilt with OEM parts. Including new glass and gasket and rails. It’s now like new.
Steering wheel professionally rewrapped
50mm TJM lift with 9 way adj shocks
Stereo upgrades, including sub under drivers seat.
All doors, panels and roof sound insulated.
New wood grain interior kit.
Everything works perfectly.
The bad:
3 of the 4 wheels are losing their clear coat
Rear main seal leaks/wraps but not even enough to leave drips on driveway.
Windshield cracked.
Paint on rear tailgate is fading.
That’s really it. She purrs like a tractor and stays right at 184-186, occasionally 188 degrees.
99.9% of its life is my 2 mi commute in town to wrk and back. No freeways. Not because it can’t, it cruises very nicely, we are in a pandemic and can’t go any where and have a 2 and 5 yo. So too young for any big wheeling/camping trips for now. We have a 100 series that is the kid mobile.
I appreciate any comments and advice. Thank you!
(Mods let me know if this is the wrong forum but general and chit-chat seemed too far off).
I am at a crossroads with my 80.
It seems that the value of 80’s is going up, and I’ve noticed that I could now sell mine for almost double what I paid for it. This leads me to conclude that they are now appreciating in value.
I feel like I have a good one, and am now at a point where I wonder if I should just store it and dd anything else to preserve it and avoid driving it into the ground. Or just keep daily driving it.
Here are some stats:
The good:
1997 40th Anniversary Edition. Green
170k miles.
Triple locked
Original hg
I am second owner. Original owner bought new and I have all service records. It was never off road. I also have records from work i had done. Even have original window sticker and 40th floor mats!
Lots of pm. I can get into detail if you guys want.
Hood, front fenders, flares professionally repainted. In that process lost the 40th fender emblems. Decided to add the OEM side blinker mod in their place.
Factory roof rack has been removed, holes welded up and roof professionally repainted.
Sunroof rebuilt with OEM parts. Including new glass and gasket and rails. It’s now like new.
Steering wheel professionally rewrapped
50mm TJM lift with 9 way adj shocks
Stereo upgrades, including sub under drivers seat.
All doors, panels and roof sound insulated.
New wood grain interior kit.
Everything works perfectly.
The bad:
3 of the 4 wheels are losing their clear coat
Rear main seal leaks/wraps but not even enough to leave drips on driveway.
Windshield cracked.
Paint on rear tailgate is fading.
That’s really it. She purrs like a tractor and stays right at 184-186, occasionally 188 degrees.
99.9% of its life is my 2 mi commute in town to wrk and back. No freeways. Not because it can’t, it cruises very nicely, we are in a pandemic and can’t go any where and have a 2 and 5 yo. So too young for any big wheeling/camping trips for now. We have a 100 series that is the kid mobile.
I appreciate any comments and advice. Thank you!