Selling Rubicon to friend: what’s it worth?

[TJ Rubicon]

A friend, a female landscaper, wants to buy my modified TJ Rubicon. I’m a little concerned about the suitability, but she’s comfortable around machines a does not seem to be intimidated. I’ve been away from Jeeping for awhile now (old) and would value opinions on the market value of the Rubicon before the “friend’s discount.” I hope this post isn’t inappropriate for any reason; I just signed up as a Supporting Member. Thanks!

2005 Rubicon, auto

• 1 owner Colorado car, 50k miles, no rust
• Unused soft top
• Rubicon Express short arm 4” lift
• Bilstein 5100’s
• Currie HD steering
• Currie RockJock Dana 60 w/Eaton ELocker
• Front stock Dana 44 w/ARB cover
• 4.88 gears
• Atlas II transfer case
• Custom Warn skid plate
• Tom Wood’s driveshaft
• Teraflex sway bar disconnect
• Hanson bumpers
• GenRight aluminum gas tank
• Warn 9.5ti winch
• AEV big brake kit
• AEV 17” wheels
• Cooper Discoverer STT Pro 35”
• Dynaflow exhaust
• Banks cold air intake
• Power Tank, VIAIR comp, recovery gear

 

[TheBoogieman]

The price would depend on how good of a "friend" she is. Check similar Jeeps in your area. TJs don't sell for high prices where I live.

 

[RHanna]

 

[Chris]

Mileage?

 

[TheBoogieman]

Mileage?

50,000.

 

[Chris]

50,000.

Damn, missed that.

I am going to say 18-22k depending on frame condition.

 

[06lj]

Check marketplace in your area. In my opinion with the info provided I'd say $18k-$20k. Discount depends on the friend. Some of my friends I'd probably charge more.

 

[Duck Doctor]

$20k since it has a hardtop and Atlas with low miles

 

[TJ Rubicon]

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I see the forum isn’t immune to Forum Rat Humor. Clever. Maybe I’ll ask for my $40 back.

 

[John Cooper]

A friend, a female landscaper, wants to buy my modified TJ Rubicon. I’m a little concerned about the suitability, but she’s comfortable around machines a does not seem to be intimidated. I’ve been away from Jeeping for awhile now (old) and would value opinions on the market value of the Rubicon before the “friend’s discount.” I hope this post isn’t inappropriate for any reason; I just signed up as a Supporting Member. Thanks!

2005 Rubicon, auto

• 1 owner Colorado car, 50k miles, no rust
• Unused soft top
• Rubicon Express short arm 4” lift
• Bilstein 5100’s
• Currie HD steering
• Currie RockJock D50 w/Eaton ELocker
• Front stock Dana 44 w/ARB cover
• 4.88 gears
• Atlas II transfer case
• Custom Warn skid plate
• Tom Wood’s driveshaft
• Teraflex sway bar disconnect
• Hanson bumpers
• GenRight aluminum gas tank
• Warn 9.5ti winch
• AEV big brake kit
• AEV 17” wheels
• Cooper Discoverer STT Pro 35”
• Dynaflow exhaust
• Banks cold air intake
• Power Tank, VIAIR comp, recovery gear

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I see the forum isn’t immune to Forum Rat Humor. Clever. Maybe I’ll ask for my $40 back.

Only you can determine the worth of the Jeep and if the person is a friend or an acquaintance.

What is it worth to you? Folks here can tell you what they think, but the decision still is yours.

Now for the Rat humor, you ain't seen nothing yet!

 

[deadbeat son]

My guess is $20k in this area, but I may be a little low.

 

[TJ Rubicon]

Only you can determine the worth of the Jeep and if the person is a friend or an acquaintance.

What is it worth to you? Folks here can tell you what they think, but the decision still is yours.

Now for the Rat humor, you ain't seen nothing yet!

The market determines the “worth” of the Jeep. I determine the selling price. All I’m looking for is some considered opinions. I’ve received none so far. Is my original post offensive for some reason?

 

[John Cooper]

The market determines the “worth” of the Jeep. I determine the selling price. All I’m looking for is some considered opinions. I’ve received none so far. Is my original post offensive for some reason?

Not to me, but if I were to sell my Rubicon, I would set my price without anyone else's help. That's just me.

 

[TJ Rubicon]

Not to me, but if I were to sell my Rubicon, I would set my price without anyone else's help. That's just me.

What factors/information would you rely on to set your selling price?

 

[Camdenst]

I'm guessing it's a typo, but what's a D50?

 

[John Cooper]

What factors/information would you rely on to set your selling price?

What ever I felt was a fair price. I know I will never get out of it what I have invested in it, so I would ask what I thought it was worth.

That's something only you can determine.

 

[Ashim]

Based on miles, condition and equipment I'd say $20K.

 

[squirrelmaster]

The market determines the “worth” of the Jeep. I determine the selling price. All I’m looking for is some considered opinions. I’ve received none so far. Is my original post offensive for some reason?

Actually, you might want to scroll back up and notice you've received several, from folks in Colorado no less. When I was looking for my TJ a few months ago, I saw several similar to yours listed in the $16k-25k range. The ones on the lower end sold quickly, the ones on the upper end did not. I would say $22k is probably a solid number for yours.

 

[TJ Rubicon]

I'm guessing it's a typo, but what's a D50?

You’re right, Dana 60.

 

[TJ Rubicon]

Check marketplace in your area. In my opinion with the info provided I'd say $18k-$20k. Discount depends on the friend. Some of my friends I'd probably charge more.

With friends like that, you don’t need enemies?