Me too! I've had people ask me "how much?"on only two vehicles...my 1994 YJ (which I sold to get my TJ), and twice my current 2003 TJIt is the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that people walked up and said “how much ?”
Me too! I've had people ask me "how much?"on only two vehicles...my 1994 YJ (which I sold to get my TJ), and twice my current 2003 TJIt is the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that people walked up and said “how much ?”
Sameonce mine hits 20yrs old it's eligible for classic tags and will be exempt from the emissions inspections.
It is the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that people walked up and said “how much ?”
Regularly and in multiple statesIt is the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that people walked up and said “how much ?”
I like stock and I believe am in a minority! I actually only 4x4 sometime when I get the chance to go camping and we don't really rock crawl in Australia. all my mods are cosmetic, seat covers decals sun shade steering wheel cover and stuff that can be remove in seconds, I am quite enjoying making my export stock look like a US stock, my most expensive add on will be new OEM front fogs that didnt come with the export. My 65th came fully optioned from the factory with higher specs than the Sahara and I appreciate its capabilities for what they are not for what it could be.Like virtually ALL things with wheels, the less you've tinker-fucked with it from its stock configuration, the more desirable it will be to a much wider audience. By default, this will make largely "Stone Stock" TJ's much more in demand, due to the fact that EVERY swingin' dick thinks THEIR mods are the BEST mods...
I always laugh when I see guys that on the ONE hand think their modded Jeep is worth a bubillion dollars - then after it languishes on whatever FS Forum they've chosen to try to quit themselves of same, they settle for 1/2 to 2/3's of what they THOUGHT it was worth. These same guys, when they go to replace the monstrosity that they overbuilt, look for...wait for it...AS Stone Stock a TJ as they can find...
In Western Australia to have a classic/veteran/vintage authorised vehicle classification you need to be part of a Car/Bike club and it needs to be judged every few years as its status in category with original safety features being front foremost, this is of course to get cheap insurance a sticker to keep the cops off your back and almost zero road taxes and licensing fees.Definition of a Custom or Antique Vehicle in Florida
Prior to registering an antique car or a custom-built vehicle in Florida, motorists are encouraged to get familiar with the difference between these types of vehicles and the specific requirements that they must satisfy.
Licensed Florida drivers can apply for an FL antique vehicle registration and special vintage license plates if the car they own is for private use, is at least 30 years old and has been manufactured after 1945. Vehicles that are used for private purposes and manufactured in 1945 or in the previous years will be considered ancient vehicles.
Owners of ancient vehicles may obtain special horseless carriage license plates. Custom car registrations, on the other hand, are needed for vehicles 25 years old or more and date from the years after 1948, or for cars that were manufactured with the purpose to resemble such vehicles.
Drivers may also apply for a custom vehicle registration when they own street rods. A street rod is a car from the year 1948 or older or manufactured in order to look like the vehicles from that age. Both the custom vehicles and the street rods may be modified from the original model and may have a body re-manufactured from non-original materials.
This is the main characteristic that differentiates custom-built cars from antique vehicles.
Crazy, but same in NJ (of all states)No emissions at all in FL
Antique, 20 years, no emissions is my understanding. 25 years make it a classic antique.I think its 25 yrs here and no emissions needed.
Hey guys I was scrolling through FB marketplace and Craigslist and it seems the market (at least around me) has flourished and even doubled. I bought my 2000 Wrangler Sport with 140k for around 8,000. Now I see clean examples around me going for 10k-15k. It really makes me think that the TJ is being appreciated and inclining in value? The TJ was the last true Jeep imo and it seems to be finally getting its recognition. Share of thought are appreciated.
...It also has over 3 million miles on the odometer...
I realized a few weeks ago that it had never been in Montana, so I drove down to the border to remedy that...
The 7.3L is highly coveted STRICTLY because it was pre- EPA emissions choke fukkery with the DEF, and the failed 6.0L & 6.4L International diesels they put in Fords. Guys that are skerred of the EPA wrath buy theseWhen you can no longer buy something new that is comparable to a great thing, or what a large percentage of people see as a great thing, that great thing becomes in demand and the prices go up. Depending on how many are left and how many people want one will affect price naturally, supply/demand and all that. They depreciate to a certain point then start going back up. Look at the 7.3 Powerstroke, there will never be another like it and it is much coveted, prices have been going up on them for year
The 7.3L is highly coveted STRICTLY because it was pre- EPA emissions choke fukkery with the DEF, and the failed 6.0L & 6.4L International diesels they put in Fords. Guys that are skerred of the EPA wrath buy these
The 6.7L Ford introduced in 2011 is leaps and bounds better, but not everyone is brave enough to remove the Emissions crap. Those that remove the emissions Bs, like my buddies did, have a diesel 3x more powerfil then the 7.3L was
Non-Jeep people don't know the difference between the generations of Wranglers.
My neighbors think my 99 is new. Granted, they are all older than dirt.
Not just TJ's, used car values across the board are going up as new car prices go up.