To sell or not to sell

[akajibio]

Well, every once in a while I get this notion about selling the old jeep in pursuit of who knows! I am sure this thought has crossed the minds of many and despite our love for the Jeep TJ. I am currently made an offer to sell my Jeep and I am not 100% sure of what to do. I have owned the Jeep for going on 5 years and have spent countless hours of replacing parts, some necessary and some not. ( My lift). Other than the usual suspension gremlins that I myself have caused, the jeep has been reliable. But with my aging and aching back, limited space, and inability to drive long distances ( due to comfort), I sometimes wonder if I should let the Jeep go and let someone else enjoy my countless hours of labor and aftermarket parts. I know that this question will be answered in many ways but I still value the opinion of fellow Jeep TJ owners. Finally, I don't need to sell this vehicle for financial reasons or because of any mechanical issues. Thank you for your input and honesty in advance.

JD

 

[Chris]

I'd say that you're picking the worst possible time to sell.

Given the faltering economy I've never seen TJ prices lower than I have no. In addition, most of them aren't selling unless they are priced at a steal.

If you don't need to sell now, don't. You're going to take a bigger loss than perhaps anytime before. The market is absolutely awful right now.

 

[tr21triton]

I don't know your situation. How many other vehicles you have and what it cost you a year to insure and tag it. I own a 2012 ram ecodiesel, 97 sahara w/ 193k miles and a 05 Rubicon w/120k. I've thought about selling the 97 many times, but it only cost me about $250 a year to tag and insure it. For me it's worth keeping to have a extra vehicle for $250 a year. you can never have too many vehicles. One day I needed to go to town, got in the Sahara and 10 miles from the house front caliper locks up (was able to let it cool off and drive it home) got in the Rubi and damn near at the same spot it starts running like crap (limped it back home) and your thinking well you still have the Ram, BUT NO IT WAS IN THE SHOP GETTING A RECALL DONE !!!!

 

[DaveC]

Since it's not a financial decision whether or not to sell, I'd say that if the lack of comfort you referenced is preventing you from doing the things you could/would do if the TJ were more comfortable, then sell and get something better suited. If it's not preventing you from doing the things you like and you still enjoy driving/wheeling/using it however you do, then hang onto it until you don't.

 

[akajibio]

Since it's not a financial decision whether or not to sell, I'd say that if the lack of comfort you referenced is preventing you from doing the things you could/would do if the TJ were more comfortable, then sell and get something better suited. If it's not preventing you from doing the things you like and you still enjoy driving/wheeling/using it however you do, then hang onto it until you don't.

Thank you all for your valuable insight on this subject. No I am not hurting to sell it, keeping it does not cost much. So, I got my confirmation. Ill keep the Jeep.

 

[AndyG]

I’m going suggest something I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned to anybody before-

Tell the buyer that you’re considering it and if you sell it, you’ll give them first chance you just want to be really sure that’s what you want to do.

Take the jeep over to one of your children’s house or to a friend‘s house for a say a week and park it somewhere you
can’t even see it unless you make an effort.

See how it feels to not have it.

I think you’ll know for sure if you do this. Either it’s going to hit you about Wednesday. I want to go get my jeep or you’re going to say you know it’s just not doing enough for me and I’m OK.

 

[akajibio]

I’m going suggest something I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned to anybody before-

Tell the buyer that you’re considering it and if you sell it, you’ll give them first chance you just want to be really sure that’s what you want to do.

Take the jeep over to one of your children’s house or to a friend‘s house for a say a week and park it somewhere you
can’t even see it unless you make an effort.

See how it feels to not have it.

I think you’ll know for sure if you do this. Either it’s going to hit you about Wednesday. I want to go get my jeep or you’re going to say you know it’s just not doing enough for me and I’m OK.

Andy, I love your idea and it is a solid psychological test which I can apply to other areas of my life. Now, if I could just talk my wife into staying with her sister for a week!!!!

 

[Gilaguy23]

I'd say that you're picking the worst possible time to sell.

Given the faltering economy I've never seen TJ prices lower than I have no. In addition, most of them aren't selling unless they are priced at a steal.

If you don't need to sell now, don't. You're going to take a bigger loss than perhaps anytime before. The market is absolutely awful right now.

Perhaps in your area but they are still stupid expensive here where we're at especially considering the rust issues and sawzall mods these kids are doing to them. Regardless, if your done, move on. Dont beat yourself up over it.

 

[Chris]

Perhaps in your area but they are still stupid expensive here where we're at especially considering the rust issues and sawzall mods these kids are doing to them.

Are they selling though? That's the question. I see a lot for sale but none of it is moving?

 

[AndyG]

Andy, I love your idea and it is a solid psychological test which I can apply to other areas of my life. Now, if I could just talk my wife into staying with her sister for a week!!!!

It seems like I’m having one of my better days in terms of reason and logic- I think I’m actually starting to act more like my age which has taken a long time coming.

You know it’s funny you say that I was thinking when I was typing it not to get any ideas about how good it would feel to be divorced……

I’m going to take a moment to make a serious sidebar-

And let me say for the record, I am purely joking about divorce. One time my wife saw a comment like this that I posted and she got terribly upset, and I was just purely on here being the normal clown that I am.

You don’t see me touting morals or anything on here too much but most people here can see that I’m pretty well grounded- I have some beliefs and I live them. Those of you that know me personally can say the same thing.


Divorces can cause a lot of pain and I have very strong feelings about them because I was a product of a broken home- I was a little late maturing and in my early 20s and it did not affect me in a good way and I’m not going to blame anybody but myself.

Most likely if my parents had not divorced, I probably would’ve found other excuses to be stupid.

I will say that if people will give more thought to who they marry and be a little bit better
designer of the circumstances around going there that I think there would be a lot less divorce.

I’m going to add that unfaithfulness can destroy love and it is the one sure thing that not only can justify a divorce…. but
destroys trust - and that marriage is probably never going to be the same again, and the innocent party does not deserve to have to live in those circumstances if they choose not to.

Now back to being normal and this is not made up- i’ve got a cousin who tried to get divorced for about 20 years. Finally, I was like Greg, You’re the only person I know with a failed divorce

 

[bucky]

I’ve been married to my Wife for 42 yrs this month. We’ve only had one argument and that was when we were dating and living together 3 months before our wedding. We were buying our house that we still live in. The loan was in her name only because interest rates were 18% and there was a program where the rate was 9.85%. Since we were not married only one of us could be on the loan. Since she had better credit she took out the loan in her name. We both contributed to the 20% down payment. I went with her to sign papers. I was asking the Lesbian loan officer questions about the loan since it was a big step for us. She got pissed and said I had no business asking questions about the paperwork. My Wife did not defend me and set that Bitch straight. I was pissed and told her afterward that she should have defended me. She apologized and we’ve never had a disagreement since.
It always amazes me how 2 people supposedly in love can develop intense hatred towards each other especially when they weaponize their children.
My Wife is the one who found our TJ and never questions my purchases on upgrades.

 

[GregBelleville]

My Wife is the one who found our TJ and never questions my purchases on upgrades.

Ok I believed you until this last bit.

 

[GoldenGorilla]

I think getting a sense of what it is costing you to keep it, tags and insurance is useful. I know mine isn't cheap, especially when you add the cost of tires that have aged out before wearing out. I also support the psychological test suggested by AndyG.

I reached a point about 7 or 8 years ago where I really thought about selling mine. I've owned it from new in 2004. I wasn't really using it much at that point and I came close to letting it go, but for some reason changed my mind and decided to keep it and get new tires, which were needed at that point.

 

[bucky]

Ok I believed you until this last bit.

Actually we were both online looking several times a day for about 3 months. Looked at a lot of crap locally. She found it in Western Co. took a flight up to Denver that Fri. Looked at it Sat morning and made the deal. A branch of my bake was a mile away so payment was easy and quick. Drove back to Denver in a blizzard. The wife went shopping in downtown Denver. She got what she wanted and I got what I wanted. We came back with more luggage than we came with. My Son and I drove up the next week and brought it home to SoCal.
I’m lucky I have a wife who lets me have hobbies.
She even found my teardrop that I pull with the TJ in Daytona online. I drove out to Daytona stayed with friends and made it to the 500. She flew out later and we had a week long roadtrip back home. The savings I got on the teardrop vs anything here more than paid for our trip expenses.
And yes we have the time and the money for such things which is a blessing.

 

[inkedrose]

I’m lucky I have a wife who lets me have hobbies.

I've been with same person 9 years, aren't married but seems to long to still call her my girlfriend. Either way... I had a lot of dumb hobbies before we got together. The precedent was already there so she can't tell me no about any of them. She's got hers too. It's not about the perfect person, it's the perfect person that can accept and deal with your BS

 

[rasband]

I've been with same person 9 years, aren't married but seems to long to still call her my girlfriend. Either way... I had a lot of dumb hobbies before we got together. The precedent was already there so she can't tell me no about any of them. She's got hers too. It's not about the perfect person, it's the perfect person that can accept and deal with your BS

At least you're not calling her your "partner" where we all have to wonder if you're gay or in business together.

 

[inkedrose]

At least you're not calling her your "partner" where we all have to wonder if you're gay or in business together.

haha we had that discussion.. her name is Ryane which really would have confused people

 

[JMT]

I keep thinking about selling my Red one, and it’s usually while I’m thinking about modern cars and having a few luxuries and just a nice comfortable driving experience. Then I slap myself and wake up from that lie.

 

[inkedrose]

I keep thinking about selling my Red one, and it’s usually while I’m thinking about modern cars and having a few luxuries and just a nice comfortable driving experience. Then I slap myself and wake up from that lie.

I have a hard time of letting go of toys once they are paid for. Sell it, regret it, how much time and money would it cost to replace it again later? If I had two TJ's (I know ones longer) I might think about it differently. Your red Jeep is a nice build someone would be super stoked to pick that up.... just don't show the pics of it on it's side

 

[TheBoogieman]

I am currently made an offer to sell my Jeep and I am not 100% sure of what to do. But with my aging and aching back, limited space, and inability to drive long distances ( due to comfort), I sometimes wonder if I should let the Jeep go and let someone else enjoy my countless hours of labor and aftermarket parts.

If the offer is what you want out of it, go for it. I'm in the same situation as you are. Arthritis in my spine makes everything painful. I sold my current Jeep several years back during Covid, when the market was better ($14,000). I bought it back about 3-4 years ago for $9,000 with only 1,300 additional miles on it. The market is so bad now that I won't sell it unless things change. It's still fun to drive if I take pain pills first.