What is It Worth

what is a 1973 jeep CJ5 that runs, body in so so shape and a 304 v8 worth?

 

Welcome bruno from Ohio.
It depends on a bunch 'o variables. Why do you ask...are you buying or selling?

 

It is worth what somebody is willing to pay for it --market value. There is no right or wrong answer. Bazillion variables base on content that is included. $300-$2500 is a typical range for something like that. $300-$500 for a heap not running behind a barn to $2500 for a good runner in fair shape.

I essentially paid $2500 (traded a car even up actually) for my 2A which was far from perfect body wise. It was mechanically solid at the time and needed nothing. Had ok wheels, nice top, good seats, roll cage.

I helped a friend buy a 2A off ebaY and it settled at $2000. Average content but hadn't run in years. Body good for its age. It did have an overdrive which is worth $600-$800 on the used market. That was the clincher in the deal. It did develop a rod knock so we are swapping in a V6. Still no regrets because he is happy with it.

Bottom line is content for the $$

 

Couldn't say for yours, just some anecdotal evidence. Got my '67 with 4-cyl, good running shape but body completely shot, $1400 with plow. I put in $750 for the truck, my dad put in the rest for the plow. Of course I'm plannin on getting rid of the hard top, and we're gonna make some money with the plow and probably sell it later on, so actual cost comes down a bit.

 

I am thinking about buying a jeep CJ to restore and drive off road.

 

depends on other options, top, lockers, tires etc.....

 

I've seen them listed in the classifieds around here anywhere from $2,500 to $4,500. There is a '78 Renegade listed for $4,500 currently. In my opinion people usually price their Jeeps about 2 times actual value. By the way, bruno, based on my experience, you will put at least an additional amount of $ equal to the purchase price into your rig in the first year. My rig is now dependable, but I've put more into it now than I could sell it for. Moral of the story: "shop carefully, and realize that the $ spent on the purchase is only start." Good luck and Merry Xmas!

JK