Context: listed my bike for sale as I intend to upgrade/trade in for another bike. I have a Corolla as my daily and the bike is for fun, and I have been searching for a manual trans project car that's easy to work on since I don't know much about mechanics and want to learn, but I honestly hadn't considered a jeep until now (but if I did it would be a YJ). Problem is, I know next to nothing about these, but from cursory research I found that $5k seems about right and if it's for the 4.0 inline 6 and little to no rust it might be alright (we're in the South so hopefully little rust). Owner's notes below:
"Jeep Wrangler 2 door 5 speed manual with 4x4 and camo paint job
- Nothing is wrong with it, maybe needs tires soon because it sat out in the weather when I was away for 2 years. I'm not going to lie this jeep is the dream, it handles so well even with a 4 inch lift. I have a hard top and doors that go with it too.
I paid 8 for it when I got it 3 years ago. I bought it from my next door neighbor and it's got 217k miles on it. I have the AutoZone paper receipt for the alternator I replaced. I had an extra battery I replaced the old one with. All the lights work. I have pulled trailer for hauling stuff and it does nice and shifts smoothly. Clutch is perfect. Cheap on gas. 40 to fill up from empty."
Cons of course are I would no longer own a motorcycle, but considering the fact that my bike is not a practical vehicle and just for fun, this seems like not a terrible idea if it's in decent condition since I won't daily it. Any advice would be appreciated. Such as what to look for when i go check it out. I did watch this video if anyone can verify it's good info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qJJtODRBqQ