$2800 For A 90 B2?
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$2800 For A 90 B2?
I have found a 1990 bronco II with 155000 miles on the truck, the engine is not the original. I'm not sure yet how many is on the engine, they have all receipts that they said if i'm serious about it they will get out the folder. It's at a small dealer here in my town. Very nice looking, clean, no rust, seems to run decent, five speed which i really like, they said they drove it up here to michigan from tenn. The only thing is kelly blue book says 1900 in excellent condition from a dealer, 1000 from a private individual. Just wondering what anybody thought about that price? and how do you like your bronco II?
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That seems a little pricey. The only way I'd even think about paying that much for a '90 is if all of the usual wear items have been replaced (bearings, seals, body mounts, bushings) as well as having pretty much all new suspension hardware, and the underside looks as if they did a professional body-off restoration. Sounds like a po-dunk dealer that has all of maybe 20 vehicles on his lot and probably charges 9834923784% interest (exaggerating a little, but you get the idea). Tell them if the $2800 sticker price includes any inspections, tax, title, license, any other fees involved, and all finance charges, then you'll think about it. Again, that seems -way- too pricey to me, regardless of whether or not it has a new rebuilt or crate engine in it.
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I'm sure i wouldnt pay 2800, maybe 2100 2200 if it's a deal breaker. It is in real nice shape. but i havent brought it home to jack it up yet. Usually if they dont let me take it home to check it out i feel like they're trying to hide something. I have noticed by looking online that B 2's in really nice shape are going for a lot more than i thought they would. I just saw this sitting on the hill and never thought of a bronco 2 until now. It would be a nice truck to take in the woods hunting and not have to worry too much about rubbing trees. Is there anything specific i should look for? You know like certain jeeps are known for rusting in certain spots.
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Originally Posted by jsw68
Is there anything specific i should look for? You know like certain jeeps are known for rusting in certain spots.
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First, I assume this is a 4x4 for that kind of money, and second, way too much dinero for that mileage compared to what they sell for on E-Bay. On Craigslist in Atlanta you can buy them all day long for $1000-$1500 in the same shape.
Please do not forget the obvious, any BII with 155K miles is a prime candidate for
1) replacement of the A4LD automatic transmission (cost $1200-$1400 delivered from E-Bay sellers)
2) engine replacement
Check the vehicle underbody seams for splitting and rust, one under the driver and pass. floor and one under the rear seat that goes side to side. Once these rust out or through it is a pain to repair them. Though the rear seat one is easy if you have a MIG welder and gut the back.
Please do not forget the obvious, any BII with 155K miles is a prime candidate for
1) replacement of the A4LD automatic transmission (cost $1200-$1400 delivered from E-Bay sellers)
2) engine replacement
Check the vehicle underbody seams for splitting and rust, one under the driver and pass. floor and one under the rear seat that goes side to side. Once these rust out or through it is a pain to repair them. Though the rear seat one is easy if you have a MIG welder and gut the back.
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Thanks for everyones replies. I thought it was kinda high, but i thought i'd check with some people who actually have them. Price aside, how do you like your bronco II? I had an 87 full sized that i really liked. I never thought about a 2, but after seeing this one i've done a little research and people who have them cant say enough about them. I'm going on vacation this week, so when i get back i'm taking this home to go over it before i start haggling a price on it.
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I've got me a 1986 Bronco II ..4inch suspension lift, 3 inch body lift with 35x12.50x15 BFG MT/s and I wheel with it on a regular basis. Some of the stuff i take it thru people can't beleive that it make it. And YES i still run the stock axles in it. Once a year i check the ball joints, tie rod ends, ujoints and replace any worn out ones..othere then that i've not had any problems with it.
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If it had only about 50 k on it and in great shape 2500 tops. Your best bet if you want one is to use autotrader and buy from a private owner,,,,,,,1500 should get one that isnt junk. Question Arent those things bad to turn over,,,,,,,,?
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Also with mine, I got it for free (needed a vehicle and the people needed it gone) but I had to replace the starter, soliniod, fill it up with gas, and all other things associated with a new vehicle. So I got it for about $150.00, I estimate the blue book value of it being around $1,100.
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A vehicle is only worth as much as your willing to pay for it. Personally, when I want something, I want it, money be damed so to speak. Nobody pays sticker anyway, the dealer knows this, they don't really expect to get 2,800 for it. Make them a lowball offer and work from there. If it was an 88 with manual trans and t-case rust free, I would pay up to 2,500 for one in real good shape. I say 88 because thats my favorite year, they started using the M50D manual tranny, I don't care for the grill in the 89 and up, but thats just me. What you really need to decide, is what is it really worth to you to have it, is it 1,500 worth of love, or 2,000 worth of love. At anyrate, I'm sure you can get it for less than 2,800.
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Not all 88-up trucks had the M5OD. They either had the FM-146 Mitsubishi -or- the M5OD. Prior to that, it was either the FM-145 Mitsubishi or the Toyo Koygo (Mazda!) 5-(or4-)speed.
Honestly, the rig could have a ground-up complete rebuild with the latest and greatest "stock" replacement parts and be bulletproof and I still wouldn't pay more than $1500, at most $2000 because I'm not going to pay someone for what -they- put into it.
Honestly, the rig could have a ground-up complete rebuild with the latest and greatest "stock" replacement parts and be bulletproof and I still wouldn't pay more than $1500, at most $2000 because I'm not going to pay someone for what -they- put into it.