Looking for a cucv m1009

[k1ngc0ld]

whats up guys, im looking on buying myself a cucv m1009 k5 blazer and want to know if there are any good places to buy one at. Im looking at a budget of $2000 but $1500 would be a better.

 

[MT4222]

Good luck at that price.

 

[ThunderCracker]

Yeah good luck finding one for that price. The ones selling on GL go for more than that. You might find a parts truck for that price.

 

[doghead]

You can build one. $1500 should get you a set of axles.

 

[EO2NMCB]

Just watched 2 m1009's close on GL for 4400 & 3799, good luck in your search.

 

[ThunderCracker]

Just watched 2 m1009's close on GL for 3400 & 3600, good luck in your search.

Yeah was watching those two. The M1009's are getting harder to come by on GL lately.

 

[epartsman]

Yeah was watching those two. The M1009's are getting harder to come by on GL lately.

That's because there was a finite number of them and they are about gone.

Your budget should be 4K plus reconditioning. If 2K is all you have I hate to say this but an 09 is not for you. Don't get me wrong I love mine and totally have OD fever however these are not for someone on a low budget as repairs and upgrades can get pricey for the non do it yourselfer and if this is your daily driver the likely hood of a breakdown on a 26 to 27 year old vehicle is high. Good luck.

 

[73m819]

Check the SS classifieds

 

[galeo7171]

I picked up 2 in the last two months from govdeals. The first one was $1400, runs perfect but is rusty. The second one I just got last month for $600. It needed 2 batteries and a new starter and it started right up. Yes I got lucky. I also bought a 3rd one last month off of craigslist for $600. It had a small fire under the hood but the rest of the truck is nice and rust free, I'm in the process of changing all that burned . You've got be patient and keep your eyes open.

 

[stationjj]

Are you sure that's not your repair/Parts budget? You can easily spend $1500 on repairs, parts, and upgrades.

CUCVs are 26 plus years old. Parts are failing and rubber is dry rot.

Example a few weeks ago my heater core started leaking. In the process I found my blower motor going bad. Parts add up quickly.

I wish you luck on finding a CUCV. before you spend your money make sure you understand what your getting into. Do your research on this site!

stationjj

 

[Wrench Wench]

Just watched 2 m1009's close on GL for 4400 & 3799, good luck in your search.

Those prices floored me too. I'm largely in the OP's shoes WRT CUCV shopping.

 

[jeeplvr247]

I got my '09 in your price range. It ran great and was all original but did have some rot in the wheel wells. I had to watch craigslist for a long time to find that deal though. The key is patience, don't hop on the first one you see for sale if you want a good deal.

 

[sierrajcharlie]

There was one in my area awhile back that I looked at. Terrible rust, the underneath was coated in fluids, interior alright not great, 60000 miles, decent tires, newer front and rear end. I would of bought it for the tires and ends but he wouldn't budge from 2800.00. Good luck with your search. Sometimes you do get lucky if you're patient.

 

[k1ngc0ld]

Yea.... sounds like most of y'all got bent over when u got your m1009s. I've heard of plenty of guys getting theirs for the price range im looking at. I found one on craigslist a year ago for $2000.

I've decided to forget about a 09 and pick up an 98around suburban with everything im looking for.

 

[cshaw07]

You can find them for that price range, just gotta be watching. My 09' had 27k on the clock, running and driving (though not well) no rust, crappy seats and dash pad and the guy was asking $2500. He was looking for a trade, i called and told him I'd give him cash for it and what was his lowest price. He said $1300..... I got in my truck went to the bank and went to his house within a few hours to purchase my new CUCV, drove it an hour home. It needed about $500 in batteries/alternator/GP stuff but other than that it runs like a top. I got lucky. Now i have way too much money in it, and the fenders are all cut up. But its the most fun vehicle i own! I have a complete turbo set up for it too now. I'd hold out for a CUCV and pass on the BURB, but to each his own. Good luck with what ever you end up doing.

 

[1ton cucv k5 turbo]

patience ... patience .... Is the KEY word in searching for one... I paid 5g for mine.. and it was 95% stock.. the reason I jumped on it, was due to it already having axles from a M1008... and I've easily dumped another 5g plus in getting it where she is today... I will easily dump another 2-3G in her with the mods I have in mind...I'm actually afraid to know exactly how much, I've "invested" in ole Beulah.....lol

 

[THE GREEN MACHINE]

I just bought two M1009's at a local city surplus action that had five for sale. Paid $50 for one and $80 for the other. Put battery's in the $50 camo unit and it started right up. Needs tires, belts and other small parts. The other needs engine work but I have three from G.L. in the cans. They sold the three others that day and they sold for (#1) $80 that needed a transmission work and other small parts, (#2) went for $500 and was in good shape and looked like it would run with battery's and (#3) went for $900 and ran just needed battery's.

 

[1ton cucv k5 turbo]

I just bought two M1009's at a local city surplus action. Paid $50 for one and $80 for the other. But battery's in the $50 camo unit and it started right up. the other needs engine work but I have three from GL in the cans. they sold three others that day,#1 for $80 that needed a transmission work, #2 $500 and was in good shape and looked like it would run with battery's and #3 went for $900 and just needed battery's.

Thanks Green Machine! Rub it in why don't ya..... lol...