What is the Value of a Jeep TJ??

Today we'll look at some market examples of what the value of the Jeep Wrangler TJ is. What to look for at a glance and answer the question, should you buy?
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[@wellwater8927]

I got a 2003 X rust free from Arkansas for $500 , 4.0L 5 speed 117,000 mi .. needed a rear-end which I found on Craigslist for $100 . I put it in myself. Great Jeep !

[@LifeofaDAD05]

Wow, that's crazy. Nice find!

[@mikemullen1413]

The prices I've been seeing are astronomical.

[@LifeofaDAD05]

For sure, and they are not getting better ...

[@jamescunningham3015]

'05 owner here to say that Jeeps always hold value because if you want a Jeep, the only solution is a Jeep. There is simply nothing else on the market quite like them. Similar? Maybe. But not the same.

[@LifeofaDAD05]

Haha, preach. I wouldn't pick anything similar.....

[@robertrohr3209]

The se had 4:10 gears with ax5 transmission The Sahara and the sport both came with 4.0 6 cylinder engines with 3:07 gears with ax15 transmission Rubicon started in 2003

[@robertrohr3209]

The se had 4:10 gears with ax5 transmission The Sahara and the sport both came with 4.0 6 cylinder engines with 3:07 gears with ax15 transmission

[@seanmullowney4321]

Thanks man! Good stuff

[@MidwestMechanics]

This year I picked up what I believe is the cleanest 02 TJ in existence with only 100k miles for $1,500, then just picked up a 2004 TJ 1 owner that’s very clean for 3,300 last week. I sold the first one for $10k within 1 hour of posting it, and I’m listing the most recent one for $13k. Side note; I’d never buy or own a 4 cylinder Jeep.

[@LifeofaDAD05]

@MidwestMechanics 😲 Wow, what state do you live in?! I have gotten some pretty good deals over the years but that’s crazy. Well done.

[@Keep-It-Calm]

you cant even buy a honda civic missing 3 doors 1 wheel no rear or back front bumper for 1500. I don't even think you can buy a running vehicle here in AZ for 1500. Maybe a motorized bike? wtf

[@leftoverporkchop9972]

my 2000 SE with auto and A/C is my toy. i lifted it 2.5" and threw on some 33's (10.5 wide) Stock wheels and stock axles. It's a great trail rider but since i didn't re-gear it it's not a highway runner. (not that it was with the stock wheels). As i live in the mid-atlantic i've had to do some frame repairs. Driver's side rear at the control arm, and passenger side front at the control arms. All pretty typical. I have a section to replace on passenger side center now so i can get my transfer case back in. Point being, these things can be kept going for a long time. Both the 2.5 and the 4.0 will run forever if they are maintained. But, they are old vehicles. I love my tj but no one should be buying one now for their daily driver, regardless of its condition.

[@LifeofaDAD05]

Rust is always present and needs to be kept at bay for sure. I have 2 of these that my wife and I use as dailies, as you can see, we are always working on them to keep them going. I just can't go to something else.....

[@leftoverporkchop9972]

@@LifeofaDAD05 it's a labor of love!

[@Halfdaf]

The SE with the AX5 manual transmission has 4.10s as standard

[@LifeofaDAD05]

Thanks for the assist. I just looked up my build sheet for my 2.5 with the AX5 and it shows 4.11 gears. Cheers.

[@chrispetrone9933]

From a 99 TJ SE owner, yes the 2.5L can be a bit frustrating on the highway, but when in good tune, it will hold 70mph at a little more than 1/4 throttle. Off road, it never lacked power in any situation and it is light and climbs like a billy goat on 31” tires.

[@LifeofaDAD05]

I would be really interested in what the "good tune" entails. I have a 99 SE as well with the AX5 and I am lucky to get to 70 with less than 3/4 throttle. Unless I am going down hill with a wicked tailwind and a boat sail on the roof....

[@WhiteWolfBlackStar]

IDK I’ve got a 97 Sahara 4.0, definitely NOT a 4 cylinder.

[@LifeofaDAD05]

Ya, the Sahara is a 4.0. I misspoke there. The SE is a 4 cylinder. Cheers.