Fair price opinions please: 80k 04 D2 HSE, CA car, spotless undercarriage/motor, no rust anywhere

surfchimp

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Looking at an 04 D2 at a specialist dealer, been under it, cleanest I have seen, can't find a spot of rust, no leaks, perfect interior, from california (not where it is now). Dealer has done head gaskets, done the neoprene thing (whatever that is) to prevent the 3 amigos, brake booster, new tires. Stock. Drives great, great paint. But, they want 20k. Is that even in the ball park for such an example? Prices seem to be shifting quickly on these (upward). Just saw one go for 17+k on BaT with lots of rust but also great offroad mods (ARB, baja rack, lift kit). If this is a stupid noob question please ignore! I am a Disco noob but long time Defender owner. Thanks for any help!
 

mgreenspan

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No DII is worth $20k unless the specialist dealer did a LS swap and put a galvanized frame under it.

Just because BaT has high sales prices doesn’t mean that the “market” supports it. I’m sure that’s what dealers want to think. BaT should be renamed BaT shit crazy.. You can find or create a “mint” one in CA for far less if you look and are patient.
 

surfchimp

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Thanks. My thoughts as well but wanted some experts to confirm. Isn't that ebay one being sold by an outfit with questionable integrity (lots of bad reviews)? They are the ones with the "tribute" G4 Discovery for sale. Undercarriage pics look like lots of fresh waxoyl sprayed over rust.
 

Swedjen2

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You mean this one? on Craigs list in L.A.
Tell the guy you want to take it to your shop to check the engine before you start throwing out offers or no dice.
Let'em squirm like the the invertebrate he is.

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weissbrewer

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My Girlfreind has a Florida wintered D2 se7 with 63k on the clock and great compression numbers, 3 amigos falconworks fixed and no leaks, new headliner fully functioning everything for sale for 12900
email mr if you want pics
 

surfchimp

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Thanks all - ended up with a 100k FL-owned 2004 hse I found locally (has been up north for a year with no ill effects) - great condition zero rust. Has had tons of good work done to it, immaculate interior. Last owner a car guy who really did some excellent work on it and replaced most of the stuff that counts. Sorry weiss I may have been interested thanks anyway.