Need advice on '88 Wrangler

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Need advice on '88 Wrangler #904163 09/05/08 08:33 PM

Joined: Jan 2005

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Seminole Florida

jbm

Need a Spot

Hi Guys, Back to looking for a Wrangler to pick up and found a 1988 with a 2.5 in her.Engine has been rebuilt. Hard top,full doors, and A/C. works. Clean interior, No rust either. Runs good. I think it can be bought for about $3000-$3200.
Not sure if I should seriously thinnk about this or hold out and buy a bit newer. As I said before it will be my DD in Flat ( but Hurricane Frequent!!) Florida and will need to pull a 1000lb boat once in awhile.
Thanks in advance for opinions on the '88 and the 2.5 engine

88 4runner--Sold
95 LS Montero- Sold
96 Subaru GT Sedan AWD- not the same....

Re: Need advice on '88 Wrangler [Re: jbm] #904164 09/09/08 10:13 PM

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Southeast Michigan

BobRowe

Body Damage is Cool

Just my opinion, but I think that 3 grand is too much for a 20-year-old YJ with a 4-cylinder engine, even if it is in good shape.

I think you could get a newer one for that money if you shopped around, and certainly one with a 6-cylinder engine.

1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.

Re: Need advice on '88 Wrangler [Re: BobRowe] #904165 09/16/08 03:26 AM

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the_other_guy Offline

Wheeler

I second that. And the 4cyl isnt much for towing anything.

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