TJ Build Thread - Page 2

Cobound · 01-22-2019, 04:02 PM

I hear ya. Kinda like having a hot rod...you take 5-10 years to build and don't keep them long after that.

GLWS, we'll be watching for it

xj_man_646 · 01-22-2019, 05:03 PM

Be sure to let us know what you want for it. I need another wheeling rig in my life now that I have a barn

Cobound · 01-22-2019, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Be sure to let us know what you want for it. I need another wheeling rig in my life now that I have a barn

Kurt · 01-22-2019, 05:59 PM

Thats what Im having a hard time with; figuring out the asking price.

Obviously I wont get out of it what I have into it, and prices are all over the place for a built TJ. Out East, they seem to bring a lot less money than they do out West here, so I guess I have that going for me. I don't want to price it too high that it gets laughed at, but I dont want to leave money on the table that can go towards the new house and JK.

Cobound · 01-23-2019, 12:46 AM

Only one rule in selling...you can always come down.

Be bold. No matter what, it takes the right person, and someone buying that will know what they are getting, especially if it’s priced right. If you’re not in a hurry and have a lil time, start with your “I don’t have to sell it” price and go from there. Most serious buyers will negotiate fairly from there...or shoot out a ridiculous number just to test you, then get to a reasonable number.

James doesn’t have that kind of money yet, he just bought a house

xj_man_646 · 01-23-2019, 09:37 AM

I’ve got a decent nest egg saved up

Blue XJ · 01-23-2019, 10:02 AM

It’s 20+ years old from the last century, I’ll offer you like $12,500! lol

6DoF · 01-23-2019, 10:56 AM

too low and ppl will think it's a scam ... middle and ppl will expect something is wrong "why is he dumping it" ... it's clean enough to post real high and attract actual buyers.

i'd think you post it for $48k and see what interest happens. be ready to sit on it for a while though while ppl scratch together the cash. 25k seams like you'd be taking a bath, 35k seams fair on both sides maybe, 45k is the premium number. you do have the KD brand to sell it under too, you aren't just a DIY hack, so that helps the price.

Kurt · 01-23-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

too low and ppl will think it's a scam ... middle and ppl will expect something is wrong "why is he dumping it" ... it's clean enough to post real high and attract actual buyers.

i'd think you post it for $48k and see what interest happens. be ready to sit on it for a while though while ppl scratch together the cash. 25k seams like you'd be taking a bath, 35k seams fair on both sides maybe, 45k is the premium number. you do have the KD brand to sell it under too, you aren't just a DIY hack, so that helps the price.

Its a tough thing to price. Really don't want to tie it to my business at all since 98% of the work was done prior, in my garage....without CAD and laser cut steel like I have access to now.

nblehm · 01-23-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

too low and ppl will think it's a scam ... middle and ppl will expect something is wrong "why is he dumping it" ... it's clean enough to post real high and attract actual buyers.

i'd think you post it for $48k and see what interest happens. be ready to sit on it for a while though while ppl scratch together the cash. 25k seams like you'd be taking a bath, 35k seams fair on both sides maybe, 45k is the premium number. you do have the KD brand to sell it under too, you aren't just a DIY hack, so that helps the price.

xj_man_646 · 01-23-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

too low and ppl will think it's a scam ... middle and ppl will expect something is wrong "why is he dumping it" ... it's clean enough to post real high and attract actual buyers.

i'd think you post it for $48k and see what interest happens. be ready to sit on it for a while though while ppl scratch together the cash. 25k seams like you'd be taking a bath, 35k seams fair on both sides maybe, 45k is the premium number. you do have the KD brand to sell it under too, you aren't just a DIY hack, so that helps the price.

You do realize 48k is well into well built one ton JKU territory, right? There's a decent one on GL4x4 right now that can be bought for 20k (unless it sold).

Cobound · 01-23-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xj_man_646

I’ve got a decent nest egg saved up

Then get to searching...not that you have the time to use it tho

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Originally Posted by Kurt

Its a tough thing to price. Really don't want to tie it to my business at all since 98% of the work was done prior, in my garage....without CAD and laser cut steel like I have access to now.

Werd, but even NOT associated w/ your biz, you have something better done than most shade tree guys, no?

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Originally Posted by xj_man_646

You do realize 48k is well into well built one ton JKU territory, right? There's a decent one on GL4x4 right now that can be bought for 20k (unless it sold).

Absolutely, a lot of well built first gen JKs out there in the $25-30 range even. Hell, my '14 will have a hard time selling for what James just mentioned, and it's clean, low miles and well optioned...of course, there are a lot of TJ buyers still out there, but that's a high dollar right there. JK haters will eat it up, JK searchers will laugh. It's definitely niche.

6DoF · 01-28-2019, 07:45 AM

TJ >> JK

i'd pay more for a similarly built TJ over a JK every day of the week ... and i'm not the only one.

xj_man_646 · 01-28-2019, 08:24 AM

I'd say you're in the minority of the overall Jeep crowd, for sure.

Cobound · 01-28-2019, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

TJ >> JK

i'd pay more for a similarly built TJ over a JK every day of the week ... and i'm not the only one.

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Originally Posted by xj_man_646

I'd say you're in the minority of the overall Jeep crowd, for sure.

Yep. At this point, buying or building a TJ w/ that much involved is about the percentage of folks that are legit going to buy a 2 door JK or, for that matter, a 6 speed manual...or the number of people willing to fork over the cash for a 2 door Gladiator JT.

Now, the number of people praising them, or begging for a 2 door JT...that's a different story, but not real world sales trends.

Niche, and that's an understatement. But, to each his own.

6DoF · 01-28-2019, 07:34 PM

so what you are saying is the real jeep crowd has gone soft ... and the bro's are taking over?

xj_man_646 · 01-29-2019, 07:57 AM

Not at all. Lots of people are building JKs and JLs into really capable rigs...I think the 4 door is what is changing a lot of it.

6DoF · 01-29-2019, 09:01 AM

that is true, that ability to take the family so much easier is HUGE.

i just hate the bro-jeeps, there are so many posers!

xj_man_646 · 01-29-2019, 09:13 AM

Yeah, you are right. There are many douches out thee who are giving everything the wrong image, but there are also the ones out there who have seriously built JKs and use them as such, like Cobound...I saw his rig up close and personal recently...it's sweet

Kurt · 01-29-2019, 11:31 AM

Thats the plan with my JKU anyway....build it better to be similar to the JK (engine swap will have to wait on the JK), but Ill do ProRock 60/80 or Ultimate60's, 40" Coopers STT, Full Cage.... And I'll be able to carry the whole family with enough space in the back for the ARB fridge and extra gear.

01-22-2019, 04:02 PM	#21
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,190	I hear ya. Kinda like having a hot rod...you take 5-10 years to build and don't keep them long after that. GLWS, we'll be watching for it __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

01-22-2019, 05:03 PM	#22
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,752	Be sure to let us know what you want for it. I need another wheeling rig in my life now that I have a barn __________________ - James I like diesels

01-23-2019, 12:46 AM	#25
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,190	Only one rule in selling...you can always come down. Be bold. No matter what, it takes the right person, and someone buying that will know what they are getting, especially if it’s priced right. If you’re not in a hurry and have a lil time, start with your “I don’t have to sell it” price and go from there. Most serious buyers will negotiate fairly from there...or shoot out a ridiculous number just to test you, then get to a reasonable number. James doesn’t have that kind of money yet, he just bought a house __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

01-23-2019, 09:37 AM	#26
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,752	I’ve got a decent nest egg saved up __________________ - James I like diesels

01-23-2019, 10:56 AM	#28
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,901	too low and ppl will think it's a scam ... middle and ppl will expect something is wrong "why is he dumping it" ... it's clean enough to post real high and attract actual buyers. i'd think you post it for $48k and see what interest happens. be ready to sit on it for a while though while ppl scratch together the cash. 25k seams like you'd be taking a bath, 35k seams fair on both sides maybe, 45k is the premium number. you do have the KD brand to sell it under too, you aren't just a DIY hack, so that helps the price. Last edited by 6DoF; 01-23-2019 at 10:58 AM.

01-22-2019, 05:59 PM	#24
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,504	Thats what Im having a hard time with; figuring out the asking price. Obviously I wont get out of it what I have into it, and prices are all over the place for a built TJ. Out East, they seem to bring a lot less money than they do out West here, so I guess I have that going for me. I don't want to price it too high that it gets laughed at, but I dont want to leave money on the table that can go towards the new house and JK.

01-23-2019, 10:02 AM	#27
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	It’s 20+ years old from the last century, I’ll offer you like $12,500! lol

01-28-2019, 07:45 AM	#33
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,901	TJ >> JK i'd pay more for a similarly built TJ over a JK every day of the week ... and i'm not the only one.

01-28-2019, 08:24 AM	#34
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,752	I'd say you're in the minority of the overall Jeep crowd, for sure. __________________ - James I like diesels

01-28-2019, 07:34 PM	#36
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,901	so what you are saying is the real jeep crowd has gone soft ... and the bro's are taking over?

01-29-2019, 07:57 AM	#37
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,752	Not at all. Lots of people are building JKs and JLs into really capable rigs...I think the 4 door is what is changing a lot of it. __________________ - James I like diesels

01-29-2019, 09:01 AM	#38
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,901	that is true, that ability to take the family so much easier is HUGE. i just hate the bro-jeeps, there are so many posers! Last edited by 6DoF; 01-29-2019 at 09:05 AM.

01-29-2019, 09:13 AM	#39
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,752	Yeah, you are right. There are many douches out thee who are giving everything the wrong image, but there are also the ones out there who have seriously built JKs and use them as such, like Cobound...I saw his rig up close and personal recently...it's sweet __________________ - James I like diesels

01-29-2019, 11:31 AM	#40
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,504	Thats the plan with my JKU anyway....build it better to be similar to the JK (engine swap will have to wait on the JK), but Ill do ProRock 60/80 or Ultimate60's, 40" Coopers STT, Full Cage.... And I'll be able to carry the whole family with enough space in the back for the ARB fridge and extra gear.