Jeep Wrangler (YJ)
1986–1995
Lowest price
US$6,450
Since 2020
Median price
US$13,000
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
US$20,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
US$13,753
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$13,753
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$13,753
+0%
Market scores
36
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Jeep Wrangler YJ is currently trading at a median of $13,753 in the US market, with a stable outlook across the next five years based on available transaction data. The 12-month sample size of four sales is limited, making directional signals difficult to establish with confidence at this stage.
Liquidity for the YJ remains thin, with just five total sales tracked in our database and no active listings currently visible. This sparse transaction frequency suggests buyers and sellers should expect longer holding periods and wider bid-ask spreads compared to mainstream used vehicles.
The YJ carries a collectible classification with a score of 5, reflecting its status as a stable modern classic. However, observed desirability scores remain low, indicating limited collector enthusiasm relative to other Wrangler generations, which constrains appreciation potential and pool depth.
Typical transaction mileage sits around 100,200 miles, suggesting these vehicles are being sourced from regular-use inventory rather than preserved or low-mileage examples. This mileage norm reflects the utilitarian nature of the model and its working-vehicle heritage.
Base projections hold the median value flat through 2029 and 2030, with no expected movement in either direction over the medium term. The combination of thin liquidity, low comparative desirability, and stable modern-classic status suggests the YJ will likely remain a niche segment within the Wrangler market rather than a capital-appreciation play.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$13,753
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked5
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared5 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$800
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months5
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$12,871
- Avg Mileage at Sale100,200 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$6,450 – US$20,000
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.