Hello From Plymouth, INDIANA.

[Eagle1983]

I am currently looking at a 1982 AMC Eagle for $1,800. The owner says the interior is in good shape and that the only rust is on the rockers and underbody. It is a Canadian car so everything is in Metrick. He also mentioned that the car was not built with A/C. Has straight 6 auto trans and has 100,000 miles. What is your guy's opinion on it and the price. 

[Smitch]

The rust is a huge red flag. Get a pro to look it over before you decide.

[83Eagle!]

I second what smitch said.

[thereverendbill]

look along the frame for ANY holes.  if the rockers are gone then there is a good chance the unibody rails are getting the same way.  Be prepared to crawl on your back and look at all of the floorboards, pay close attention to the frame section in the wheel wells.  If there are lots of big holes (bigger than a half dollar) then that car is a parts car and is only worth about 300 bucks (if I where buying it).  best thing to do is to snap lots of photos and post a thread and ask fellow nesters.  You'll get nothing but honest answers from us.  hope i didn't scare ya off    

[IowaEagle]

What has been said.

[HappyPappy]

If I were looking, I wouldn't buy it. With that amount of rust it would be a parts car for sure.  I know, I got burnt on the E  site by not looking and trusting the sellers word. LOOK< LOOK< and LOOK some more.

[Eagle1983]

He seller mentioned that the rust is only on the rookers and that the underside had been z-bared by the prior owner. He said the rust on the rookers was average. I should be getting some pictures of the car from him today. I will post them then if I can

[IowaEagle]

Eagles were Z-Barted by the factory.  I wonder if the seller is really knowledgeable about this car?  I have no idea what "average rust" would be.  My Eagle has average rust for Iowa, that means the rockers are in need of extensive repair in the near future.

[Eagle1983]

I was able to find another one in Ohio for the same price. it is a 1985 amc eagle with a 258 striaght six wit an auto trans. it has 112,xxx oringial miles. also has a new battery, starter, alternator, holley remanufactured carb and exhaust and new jvc cd player with and ipod hook up on the face. 90% tread left on tires. The seller says the car runs and drives great. everything works but the a/c and and tempurature guage. the interior is very nice with no tears and the body is very soild with no rust. u can drive this car anywhere it is very dependable. The seller is asking 1,800 obo. What  is your opinion. How do you post pictures. Also with the 1985 eagles and newer was the only AMC logo on the back hatch?

[IowaEagle]

I believe you are correct about the logo. 

Posting pictures:  http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=6725.0

[Eagle1983]

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac354/ATARIJaguarfan/AMC%20Eagle/
Here are the pictures of the Car From Ohio.

[maddog]

looks good but you need some pics of the underside.

[Eagle1983]

What is your guys opinion on the 1984 AMC Eagle, I thought I heard from somewhere that they have trouble with there back axle going out or braking, is this true, also have you seen the episode of mythbusters where destroy a AMC Eagle wagon and a AMC Eagle 4-door sedan. Also would a K551 Jeep Kit - Weber 32/36 DGEV Carb kit be a good replacement for the original carter carb. Thank you for your time.

[IowaEagle]

The right rear axle problem reared its ugly head in late 1981 and was resolved by AMC late in 1982.  An assembly line worker was over torquing the axle nut.  It has happened on other model years but that axle breakage is usually related to age or mistreatment or over torquing by someone else.

We commented a lot regarding that episode when it first aired.  To add insult to injury, they used the former AMC proving and test grounds, which is now privately owned.

[Eagle1983]

I have also found a 1988 eagle near me. The body is in good shape. Light enclosures, grille, etc. Has newer headliner and newer carpet (red). AMC 4.2L straight-six with a ton of miles on it, ran in July but then the carter BBD carb started acting up, has a remanufactured Carter/Autolite 2100 that hasn't been installed yet. Automatic TF904 transmission, 4x4. Model 15 rear end. Air conditioning (was working when it ran), digital AM/FM radio with cassette player. Roof rack. Rear window has defrost and wiper. Instrument cluster / dash in good shape. The seller listed it as a parts car 2 hours ago, but I asked him how much would he want for the car complete, what do you guys think would be a fair price for it. Thank you for your time.