Hi y’all. I’m new here and trying to jump into the deep end of the 100 Series owners club. I’ve had Jeeps in the past but love the idea of something with the same capability but more reliability and comfort. My budget is tight and I have my heart set on an 03+ (which may not be entirely realistic) and I found one locally that ticks all the boxes. I went to look at it yesterday and found more rust than I had expected. Granted, its a New England truck so some is to be expected, but how much is too much? Link to Imgur gallery below to more photos, but the frame is my biggest concern and is below. The rest of the truck is in great shape and has been maintained religiously. Most importantly, its an 05 within my budget... But is this a sign I should run for the hills and look for another? I'd be willing to put in the time of slathering on some rust converter and POR15 if its not too far gone, and likely would have to replace the rear hatch, but I just wanted to get some expert opinions. Thanks!
Last photo is the upper hatch.
Last photo is the upper hatch.