I might be going to look at a 1994 YJ with a friend. What do I want to look for while looking at it? it's up for 3000 does it look ok?

 

Look for round headlights! Just kidding. Any running Jeep that goes into 4wheel and isn't totally beat to hell is worth at least $3k, at least here in Texas for the ranch.

 

Of course look for all the usual used car stuff; check the carfax, frame damage, how it drives, actual miles on odometer, oil leaks, etc. Check the trans/clutch and 4wd. But for an older Jeep check for how rusted out the frame and body is. The body on my old cj was mostly street signs and refridgerator doors rivetted in. For $3000 it won't be perfect just make sure he can live with what it'll take to fix.

 

ok cool thanks! and for the round headlights, I said the same, but he likes the price and look of this one!

 

Look for rust damage on the tub's low spots and the center of windshield frame. If you can, look under the carpet for rust. My 88 YJ had rust damage in these locations.

You guys are going to kill me but, my YJ sold for $800. It was beat up but even the AC worked. However a new young jeeper was born.

 

do NOT get the ba10/5 tranny.

ax5 or 15

 

Oh yeah great point! I had to rebuild that stupid Peujoet tranny as the first thing when I bought the YJ.

 

I hear ya.

I had nothing but issues with mine till I replaced it.

 

In a 94 it wont have the Peugot tranny. 4cyl - AX5, and 6cyl - AX15. If it has been in UT its whole life it shouldnt be too rusty. If it looks decent and runs and shifts good, I see no reason its not a $3k Jeep.

 

well we didn't take a look! but I'm trying to get him to go look at a jeep!