Hello 80 series gurus.
My question: if you were choosing between 3 80's which one seems like the best deal.
# 1: 93, 107K, lockers, CLOTH interior. Original owner all records, window sticker, etc. $12K'ish
# 2 : 95, 135K, lockers, worn grey leather, some scuffs and scrapes but no wrecks. leaking oil at front of pan some seeping around the front knuckles. Weird "my brother bougt it and I am selling it...1997 owners manual in the glove box. worn tires, needs a detail + ??" sort of truck. Drives very well however. $11K'ish
# 3: 95, 97K, lockers, 2nd owner from 22K miles. "exceptional condition" quoted by the seller. Have not driven the 4 hours to see it yet. Tan leather (my favourite I think) new tires. Described as imaculate. $16K firm.
I have read the pro's and cons of the years and am not hung up on a tranny type or air bags. Each one of these is a contender on its own merits but no clear winner in my head. Not trying to start a war here just give me an opinion and a why...
On edit: Live in the PNW and don't do or plan on doing any hardcore stuff. Plan on 255-85-16's, a mild OME lift and probably bumpers and sliders. Articulation and lift are less important than my dog being able to get in the back. Near term use will be daily driver, Sea Kayak shuttle down to Baja and up to Alaska, ski trips, and some sand or snow running. I am a diesel junkie and may look at a 4bt Cummins swap a few years down the road (and yes I have the Cummins...)
Chris Brandt
for Sale 1982 BJ60 legal US importation email chris.brandt@comcast.net
My question: if you were choosing between 3 80's which one seems like the best deal.
# 1: 93, 107K, lockers, CLOTH interior. Original owner all records, window sticker, etc. $12K'ish
# 2 : 95, 135K, lockers, worn grey leather, some scuffs and scrapes but no wrecks. leaking oil at front of pan some seeping around the front knuckles. Weird "my brother bougt it and I am selling it...1997 owners manual in the glove box. worn tires, needs a detail + ??" sort of truck. Drives very well however. $11K'ish
# 3: 95, 97K, lockers, 2nd owner from 22K miles. "exceptional condition" quoted by the seller. Have not driven the 4 hours to see it yet. Tan leather (my favourite I think) new tires. Described as imaculate. $16K firm.
I have read the pro's and cons of the years and am not hung up on a tranny type or air bags. Each one of these is a contender on its own merits but no clear winner in my head. Not trying to start a war here just give me an opinion and a why...
On edit: Live in the PNW and don't do or plan on doing any hardcore stuff. Plan on 255-85-16's, a mild OME lift and probably bumpers and sliders. Articulation and lift are less important than my dog being able to get in the back. Near term use will be daily driver, Sea Kayak shuttle down to Baja and up to Alaska, ski trips, and some sand or snow running. I am a diesel junkie and may look at a 4bt Cummins swap a few years down the road (and yes I have the Cummins...)
Chris Brandt
for Sale 1982 BJ60 legal US importation email chris.brandt@comcast.net