What's a 1990 Jeep Comanche worth?

Hi All,

I recently purchased a '08 Tacoma and am selling my 1990 Jeep Comanche. I purchased it new, have about every receipt for anything ever done to it. It runs fine, just passed inspection and it still used a few times a week. It has 177K on it. Factory stock condition, no mods or off-roading, just used for a small business I used to have, and to take my dogs to the vet. Inside is clean, no seat rips, dash is good. Desperately needs a paint job, no rust. No major engine work, just a complete clutch system replacement about 10 years ago. Has an old aluminum camper shell, doesn't leak. Has the "PowerTech Six", 4.0L with 5 speed manual (5th gear is overdrive). Has the factory 10-spoke custom wheels. Doesn't use a drop of oil, never has. Upgraded A/C to use the newer refrigerant gas.

I'm asking because I put it up on Craigslist for about the KBB value ($1000) and was immediately emailed by several people that I was asking too little for it, so I unlisted it. Their opinions varied all over the place, so I'm not sure what it may be worth. I may put it on eBay or take to our AutoFair here at the Charlotte Motor Speedway next month.

Obviously it's worth different prices to different people, but I figured some of you probably have a better idea of what a starting price might be.

Thanks in advance!
Alan

 

Thats a cool little truck. I would say 2000 - 2500 is a good price.

 

id say if it's auction style like ebay where the price goes up, put your reserve around that.

if it's bargaining style like craigs list wherre the price goes down with negotiations, i'd start it closer to 3K. good luck with the sale.

 

Thanks guys. That gives me some idea of where to start.

 

Not much of a jeep fan, but if it runs good then a $1000 is a good deal.

 

Turns out it sold for $3525.00 on ebay this past Sunday. I delivered it today and got cash for it. His dad worked in upper management for Kaiser-Jeep, and so this guy collects old Jeeps. Talk about fortunate timing and location!

He told me that the one owner, recently inspected and the fact I kept all my service receipts, convinced him of spending a bit more for this one. So we were both pleased

 

hey i have a heep!!! all that shyt broke 2. go one tons

 

congrats on the sale

 

Given that I had a Cherokee with the 4.0 engine and 5 speed that never gave me a lick of trouble over 168k miles, and my Brother now has it for a daily driver with over 180k miles, and my Brother-in-law has a 4.0 auto Cherokee that we took wheeling last summer, I'd say that you're a tad off base.

I'd own another Jeep in a heartbeat. You just have to make sure that it has the 4.0 engine.

 

Those AMC six bangers were hard to kill. I never had any trouble with it.

From Wikipedia:

"This American Motors Corporation legacy engine was redesigned by Chrysler to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness. The last in the line of the seven main bearing AMC inline sixes, the 4.0 is regarded as one of the best 4x4 off-road engines. The 4.0 AMC six has many after market parts due to its longevity and durability. Many of these engines are known to go more than 300,000 miles (483,000 km) without rebuilding."

 

Well, it has lasted 177k. Doesn't look too broke lol

 

Have you ever owned one ???

I wheeled with 2 different jeeps for many years and they took all my abuse & then some, including one End-over-End and another flop.....kinda like a timex, kept on ticking. Loved that thing!!!

 

Fuck yea man...those are bad ass! They'll go anywhere! My buddie has one and he beats the shit outta it and he hasn't had 1 problem...Its a 2006 (TJ)...not the new style ( jk )

 

offroad in the slammed runner in your pic?

 

Well straight axles are better out here because of our terrain...I'm SASing my truck as soon as its paid off...IFS sucks for off roading...the articulation just isn't there

 

x2..well put

Rubi's are the way to roll man...I'd like to get one...still keep the Taco of course

But on the other hand i'd rather just save the money and SAS the Taco honestly...and have the best of both worlds!

 

lmao this thread is way off topic... i offroad my ifs mainly in the mud but pull my jeep with it when i wanna really get into a tight spot and want the stronger more flexible live axle. ifs was designed to desert run and give a more comfy ride. but can be made strong as hell 2.. look at humvees ofcourse their a arms are massive and the shafts dont see alot of stress because the gearing comes afterwards in the hub reduction box.

 

I don't really care about a "comfy" ride...thats why I gotta truck...If I were concerned with comfort or luxury i'd getta H1 alpha



Its beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

if you dont care about "comfy" why get ifs?

 

Cause I love Tacomas


Like I said...I plan on SASing it when its paid off

And I was partly be sarcastic