Should I buy or walk away

BigN2000 · Jul 1, 2023

Greetings from Ireland,
Long time Wrangler fan but just looked at my first car today (very rare in Ireland).
Price is good, looks great but underneath is quite rusty, I think but could be normal but so rare I don’t know.
Worst parts seem to be behind front bumper and on front axles.
Also what work would need to be done to get her right?
Any advice greatly appreciated
Thank you Niall

Shank · Jul 1, 2023

That’s quite bad. I would run away.

JMT · Jul 1, 2023

BigN2000 said:
Greetings from Ireland,
Long time Wrangler fan but just looked at my first car today (very rare in Ireland).
Price is good, looks great but underneath is quite rusty, I think but could be normal but so rare I don’t know.
Worst parts seem to be behind front bumper and on front axles.
Also what work would need to be done to get her right?
Any advice greatly appreciated
Thank you Niall

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That looks really, really bad. I’d walk.

Duck Doctor · Jul 1, 2023

Rig looks like it was submerged in the ocean. I would definitely avoid. For reference, this the frame and front suspension on my rig.

97TJNM · Jul 1, 2023

Oof! They may be rare over there, but that's too much rust and neglect. Walk away. You can spend an astronomical amount just to get that thing in "kinda ok, but still not great" territory

Rcroane · Jul 1, 2023

Don't walk away from that crusty heap....run as fast as you can!

CreepinDeth · Jul 1, 2023

Erin go bragh!!
Shout out from ChiTown Irish!!

Depends on asking price and your expectations
The suspension rust is replacement parts and clean up. Need to assess brackets and what not to see if they are solid or toast

The underbody however, not good
Really comes down to your ability & cost

Ireland, if rare is supply and demand
Parts will be pricier to get there also without a big market for them

chudlet · Jul 1, 2023

More knowledgeable people than I will chime in, I am sure. But unless you are looking for a really expensive fabrication hobby, I would just keep walking. That front end looks like it is about to crumble into rust flakes just sitting there. The tub doesn't look much better.

BigN2000 · Jul 1, 2023

That’s a fairly comprehensive ’NO’ !!!
Thanks a million guys, and huge thanks for the reference photo Duck Doctor.

The search continues!!!
Thanks again

frank1 · Jul 1, 2023

Is there any rust through parts on the frame,like on the back side. Take a scratch-all/scriber and check the underbody and frame for thickness, see if you can push through the metal, a 4'' or 5'' nail works in a pinch. But all them front end parts can be disassembled, repainted and reassembled. When I do this I use rustoleum/tremclad black and red paint colours. I paint everything black with red springs.The cleaner the prep the better the job. Looks like a $2500 jeep. and thats CND.

TheBoogieman · Jul 1, 2023

Run Forrest run!

Rcroane · Jul 1, 2023

BigN2000 said:
That’s a fairly comprehensive ’NO’ !!!
Thanks a million guys, and huge thanks for the reference photo Duck Doctor.

The search continues!!!
Thanks again

I'm curious....what's the asking price for that Jeep in Ireland?

Chris · Jul 1, 2023

I wouldn't walk away from that thing, I would RUN as fast as you can!

AndyA · Jul 1, 2023

BigN2000 said:
That’s a fairly comprehensive ’NO’ !!!
Thanks a million guys, and huge thanks for the reference photo Duck Doctor.

The search continues!!!
Thanks again

Buy one from the Western US and import it. Andy

Zorba · Jul 1, 2023

Chris said:
I wouldn't walk away from that thing, I would RUN as fast as you can!

Rcroane said:
Don't walk away from that crusty heap....run as fast as you can!

RUN - do not walk!

BigN2000 · Jul 1, 2023

Thanks guys

Bobohunter1776 · Jul 1, 2023

Rcroane said:
I'm curious....what's the asking price for that Jeep in Ireland?

Too much if I had to guess...
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-jeep-wrangler/33902918

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jeep-wrangler-1997/34249044

Danarch · Jul 1, 2023

Yup run away.

tnjeepguy · Jul 2, 2023

"Buy one from the Western US and import it. Andy"

Or the south ?? Looks like the way to go to me, could be wrong. D

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