1997 Collectors Edition (1 Viewer)

[Farley]

Has anyone heard of one of these? I am looking at possibly purchasing a 97 with only 73,000 original miles, one PO, for $15,700.00 and it has a badge on it that states collectors edition. Being the novice LC guy, I didn't motice anything different that any other 95-97 LC that I have looked at. Does anyone know what makes the collectors edition different than any other 97 out there?

Also... Does this seem like a good deal? It does not have lockers - but with that low mileage it may be hard to pass up.

 

[willmaxr]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=32981&highlight=collectors+edition

"collectors edition" under search. then search for numerous posts about what to look for when buying.

 

[Farley]

Sorry - that makes sense. I should have done a search.

Just wondering if this sounds like a good deal? I know it would be alot better if it had the lockers, but with only 73K miles it appears to be a pretty good deal.

 

[Kaderabek]

If you will use lockers, wait for lockers.

If not, talk him down another couple grand and call it good.

TJK

 

[DocB]

Wait for one similar with factory lockers. One of the few vehicles ever made with factory lockers, and good ones at that.

 

[whodat]

I have lockers and do not use them. Many on this board wouldn't buy an 80 without them, looking back I would've been fine w/o.

 

[alaskacruiser]

I would say buy this (w/o lockers) if it is mint and has maint. records- as much as you will hear people say "wait for lockers" on this board, many of us know how tough it is to find a mint condition cruiser with a known maint. history, with or without lockers, and this should be top priority IMHO.

 

[nyk438]

If you're not going to wheel, don't bother with the lockers. Get him down a few grand and that will pay for ARB's. Or you could just use momentum..the poor man's locker

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Originally posted by whodat
I have lockers and do not use them. Many on this board wouldn't buy an 80 without them, looking back I would've been fine w/o.

Hey whodat,

Since you do not use your lockers, do you want to swap front and rear axles along all the gadgets required to lock a non lock rig? I know you don't use your lockers due to flatness of FL. Do you exercise them regularly or what?

So let me know whaddyathink! Thanks.