Hi I would like your inputs and suggestions for buying a cj3b model jeep.
I saw an advertisement on the local news paper yesterday, stating a "Classic for sale". I called up the jeep guy and fixed an appointment to meet him up & He arrived at the agreed destination with the "Classic" . I greeted him and vice versa, Then I asked him where is the "CLASSIC"? and he is like this is it! I was like "HUH"?? This is a classic? He said yeah! I was like ok. What model classic is this? He says its a 1962 classic. Then I corrected him saying its a CJ3B. he said "OH" I did not know. I said ok and I said I wanted to test drive it. He said fine, and I got in. started the engine and raved her up, she cranked up in just one swing . The engine was exceptionally smooth and purred like a cat. there was absolutely no rattling or any squeaky noise. So, I lifted off and took her on road. The gears were like butter, very smooth and was easily applied without any much hassles, and had three gears. The torque was good enough. On the way I started enquiring more about the jeep.
heres the discussion: Me: how many owners has this jeep had?
Jeep guy: 3 and if you buy you will be 4th!
Me: What engine is this? International?
Jepp guy: yes it is.
Me:[/b] do you know how many kilometers has the engine made?
Jeep guy: Nope! No Idea. It was there while I purchased it.
Me: Is the 4x4 disconnected?
Jeep guy: yes, I run it around the city and I needed Mileage, I have the connectors intact though, Will give it to you along with the jeep. And you can fit it back.
Meanwhile while conversing with him I took the jeep into huge pot holes (Very famous Humongous potholes in Mangalore), I never heard or felt any squeaks or noises, and she kept purring. after a 5 km test drive and a pothole survey I parked the vehicle on its exact location from where I started up and hopped down,
heres the discussion: Me: Can I see the engine?
Jeep guy: Sure, No problem.(Opens up the hood, has a 3 day old amaron battery with bill and purchase date)
I check for the tires, Very poor condition, (No alloys) can run 2000 km more after which it will become bald. and will need replacement. No body rust, new paint. chassis painted, leaf springs are fine. Clean papers, I was quiet happy, I was not happy because it was not a classic that I was expecting it to be and as stated on the newspaper. The vehicle has not been restored but it was reconditioned into a sports jeep. bucket seats, convertible top and cassette player with speakers and yes its a short chassis.
after all that
heres the discussion: Me: How Much? is the price negotiable?
Jeep guy: 1.65 lakhs, Yes negotiable!
Me: How much?
Jeep Guy: 1.55 last but you can quote your price. ( I am
)
Me:ok, I will call you up tommorow and will tell you how much i can quote.
(hehe actually will post this on t-bhp and let you know
)
Jeep guy: ok, Please let me know.
and i leave on my RX-100
ok, now you guys know the story. Do you guys think the jeeps worth it? How much can i actually pay for this?
ps: sorry guys, But i could not click pics.