My daughter’s father recently passed away, and the only thing he left behind is his Jeep. It’s not running. I can’t afford to get it hauled from Tennessee to Houston to figure out what’s wrong with it. If she sells it to help with college, is there a good market for it? Should I spend the money to bring it here? We don’t have anyone nearby who can help us with this. Any advice or suggestions are welcome.
People are always looking for Jeeps, even if they don’t run, especially if the frame and body are in good shape. A lot of buyers would want it for an engine swap anyway. You should take some good pictures and share more details about its condition and why it doesn’t run. Folks on this forum can help you figure out a fair asking price.
@Haven
That’s always true. Someone’s going to want it. Pricing will depend on the parts and condition.
@Haven
What kind of details would buyers usually want? The Jeep is at his dad’s house, so we can get whatever info is needed. His dad is happy to help.
Bonventure1 said:
@Haven
What kind of details would buyers usually want? The Jeep is at his dad’s house, so we can get whatever info is needed. His dad is happy to help.
The basics would be the year, engine type, manual or automatic, and whether it’s rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive. Serious buyers will know what they’re willing to pay if you can give them accurate info.
@Parker
Also, take pictures from underneath and get a lot of clear photos. Maybe do some basic checks like trying to start it.
@Parker
All TJs are 4-wheel drive.
It’s worth good money for a few reasons:
• TJs are really popular.
• It’s not from a place where they use salt on the roads.
• Those half doors are valuable.
• X Models have the 4.0L engine.
• From 2002-2006, they came with distributor-less ignition.
If it doesn’t start, the problem might be simple. These are easy to work on, and there’s a YouTube video for almost every fix.
Sorry for your daughter’s loss.
Soren said:
Sorry for your daughter’s loss.
Thank you. It was very unexpected.
In Florida, as it sits, it’s probably worth about $5,000.
Looks like it’s a 2004 or 2005 TJ X. Someone will pay more for it than you’d expect.
Zola said:
There’s probably a market for it. Do you know if it’s a manual or automatic?
It’s manual.
Zola said:
There’s probably a market for it. Do you know if it’s a manual or automatic?
It’s manual.
Don’t let anyone tell you it’s worth less because it’s a manual. That’s not true.
Parting it out is a hassle if you just need quick cash. It might be worth figuring out why it doesn’t run. Could be something simple like a dead battery. If it’s running and in decent shape, I’d guess $5,000 minimum.
Even if it’s not running, a 4.0L 6-cylinder 4WD TJ with a solid frame is worth at least $5,000 where I live. The body and half doors look great, too. Those doors are highly sought after.
I’m in Houston. If you get it here, I can help you figure out what’s wrong or at least tell you what you’ve got.
Don’t sell it cheap. A TJ with a 4.0 and manual transmission is easily worth $5,000, even if it doesn’t run. It’s almost 2025—these are getting rarer.
Check with a local Jeep club near where the Jeep is. They can help you figure out its condition. If you post it for sale, make sure to include pictures of the rear frame and body mounts. Non-running with a good frame and tires could get $3,000-$4,000. A bad frame drops it fast to around $2,000.
If it looks decent, it might be worth having someone check it out. A running Jeep will sell for a lot more. They’re pretty straightforward to fix unless it’s something major.