I'm looking to purchase a Wrangler as a second vehicle just to cruise around in. Not looking for anything fancy. I'm somewhat familiar with Wranglers as I had a couple in my younger years but not confident in my ability to evaluate rust underneath. Is there too much to consider in these pics?
How much rust is too much?
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YES.
p.s. You're in TN. You can find much better Jeeps.
p.s. You're in TN. You can find much better Jeeps.
I don't think that's anything to worry about at all, other than the rust hole on the body that frame looks to have just some light surface rust. Take another good look if you're considering a purchase to make sure that the worst of it. There could be more lurking.
It looks like the fuel tank has been out recently, you should ask why.
It looks like the fuel tank has been out recently, you should ask why.
the body rust is in a typical spot. It doesn't affect the safety of the vehicle. For something to cruise in, that rust doesn't appear to be worrying. Check the floorboards under the carpet if it still has carpet.
I'd wager that frame is not far away from forming some new holes. Hard pass if it was me.
If that was here in Maine I would say go for it. Being that you are in TN try and find something that has less rust. That one looks like it spent time in the Rust Belt or time on the beach
until you run a sope through the frame, all bets are off. My frame looked like that and scoped fine. YMMV
You can find plenty of rust free rigs where you reside..Don't waste your time or money evaluating this vehicle.
Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to finding me a good one and checking in with you guys as I make it my own.
A TJ is like a older woman (about @John Cooper s age) she has some blemishes but you think we'll it ain't too bad maybe I'll take her for a spin 
. Then when you stick a finger in the hole its all crusty and has chunks flaking off, that's when you decide 
RUN FOREST RUN 
. Then when you stick a finger in the hole its all crusty and has chunks flaking off, that's when you decide RUN FOREST RUN 
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