HMMWV prices are sure coming up

[M1165A1]

Another couple of M1165A1 Rev B trucks went for $60K and $62K in today's auction, so looks like these crazy high prices are here to stay.

 

[jmenende]

Good Lord! Im happy I pulled the trigger on my m1165a1 mint condition back in october. Got her for 25k and I keep showing these ridiculous prices to the wife. That keeps her at bay.

 

[tomelroy]

I really like the 1165a1…and apparently I am not alone. That is crazy money. I about fell out of my chair…. I think the non runners are still a reasonable option. No way it’s gonna take 20 plus k to get one running, painted, etc.

 

[jmenende]

I really like the 1165a1…and apparently I am not alone. That is crazy money. I about fell out of my chair…. I think the non runners are still a reasonable option. No way it’s gonna take 20 plus k to get one running, painted, etc.

I am not willing to gamble on a non runner that can have alot of blowby or is missing too many parts since it became a donor. GP, with all the pics and videos, is always a gable. I buy gensets all year long and its a box of chocolates.

 

[tomelroy]

did you see the blowby on the ones that went for $$$$ Today? Auctions are always a gamble....thats half the fun. 50k before the fees and visible blowby? I am in the camp of roll the dice on the 12K unit with no doors and headlights, etc. If is doenst work out... Duramax! But a pristine unit at 25K, that is ideal.

 

[jmenende]

did you see the blowby on the ones that went for $$$$ Today? Auctions are always a gamble....thats half the fun. 50k before the fees and visible blowby? I am in the camp of roll the dice on the 12K unit with no doors and headlights, etc. If is doenst work out... Duramax! But a pristine unit at 25K, that is ideal.

The problem on spotting that blow by now is you dont know at what temp that video was shot and one might confuse it with steam. It might have been a very cold day and you passed on that nice diamond in the ruff. Ohh the variables.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

I really like the 1165a1…and apparently I am not alone. That is crazy money. I about fell out of my chair…. I think the non runners are still a reasonable option. No way it’s gonna take 20 plus k to get one running, painted, etc.

no way it’s going to cost$20k to get one running,painted,etc? you sure about that?

 

[tomelroy]

57% Sure

 

[M1165A1]

New tires will cost you between $3 and $5K, and doors will run you $5K. So you can easily get to $20K in repairs.

 

[tomelroy]

True.......... luckily I picked that stuff up years ago cheap