1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited

GreenClassic · 05-16-2010, 07:22 PM

I'm seriously considering buying a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited. It's 4x4, has 97,000 miles, has the 5.9L V8, and appears to be in pretty good shape. I haven't had my mechanic check it yet, so that will obviously be the make or break for any sort of deal.

Anyways, it's listed at $4995. Is this a fair price? It's at a used car dealer lot. It seems like a good deal to me, but not really sure.

Also, is there anything about the 5.9 that I need to watch out for? Is it the same tranny as the 5.2?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.

DUDE454 · 05-16-2010, 07:28 PM

Most anything around 100k is good, of course check it out and scence its a dealer you can probably talk him down $300-$500.

Tankerblade · 05-16-2010, 07:35 PM

Get it. Its a rare vehicle

nw-xj-scott · 05-16-2010, 09:50 PM

The transmission is NOT the same as others. its a hybrid version of the 46RE. with a different bellhousing to fit the starter on the right side.

the 46re is a good tranny. it comes in all 5.9 dodge rams (1500/2500)

Reliability on mine has been so so, i've had to replace a few things in the last 6 months, Crankshaft position sensor TWICE (first was not a mopar unit) at $120 for a sensor it sucked, but installation was horrificly difficult.

Fuel pump went, had to drop the skidplate and tow package to drop the tank. took almost a day.

electrical bugs constantly shadow me, my sunroof is on the frits (bad track cable) heated seats have failed, internal issue in the seat.

Besides the 5.9/46re combo, the rest of the stock drivetrain is damn near junk, from the D44a rear that is prone to fail and expensive to fix, the 249 Transfercase that has a smaller fanclub then the disease AIDS.

The stock front axle is a Low-pinion dana 30, with CV axle shafts, the front Driveshaft is also a CV unit. (terribly weak but cheap to upgrade)

I have to say tho, Besides being a pain in the azz, i love it. It's fun to drive, extremely Capable offroad, and comfertable. And easy to upgrade, they can be more expensive then an XJ for some repairs/upgrades, but In my opinion, worth it!

Disclaimer: mine has 180k!

edit: a good forum for 5.9s www.thespeedfreaks.net

GreenClassic · 05-17-2010, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the info!

I'm just waiting to hear back from my insurance company about how much more it will cost me before I can do anything.

xjoffroad · 05-17-2010, 12:57 PM

When I had mine I loved it. I sold it because it got old having to fix things constantly on it. The rear axle is notoriously having issues and the tc is crap. If I were to buy another one I would put a 8.8 in the rear and 231 tc in it before I drove it around town.

Would I buy another one? Probably not because of their notorious issue they have. To much $$ to fix

05-16-2010, 07:28 PM	#2
DUDE454 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greensboro, N.C. Posts: 862 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 inline 6cyl auto Transmission: AW4 Front Axle: 2wd, missing the big pumpkin Rear Axle: chrysler 8.25 29 spline, Powertrax no-slip locker Tires: 32x11.50xR15 Regul Trailblazer A/T Lift Specifications: 5 inch Misc Accessories: Class 4 hitch, Conferr roof rack with 4 100W Hellas, custom cut exhaust, and prerunner bumper	Most anything around 100k is good, of course check it out and scence its a dealer you can probably talk him down $300-$500. __________________ While gunnin it through a local mud hole i was asked "Does that thing have a supercharger? I herd it whine." Me- "Naw, thats just the alternator goin crazy again"

05-16-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
Tankerblade CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,611 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: Auto Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 30x9.5 BFG A/T KO's Lift Specifications: 1.5" spacer lift	Get it. Its a rare vehicle __________________ CAP SAR Semper gumby! 01' : 2wd : 8.25 w/LS : 30x9.5 BFG A/T

05-16-2010, 09:50 PM	#4
nw-xj-scott Registered Users Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 633 My Photos 89 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 44 Tires: 33x14 boggers Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: a few	The transmission is NOT the same as others. its a hybrid version of the 46RE. with a different bellhousing to fit the starter on the right side. the 46re is a good tranny. it comes in all 5.9 dodge rams (1500/2500) Reliability on mine has been so so, i've had to replace a few things in the last 6 months, Crankshaft position sensor TWICE (first was not a mopar unit) at $120 for a sensor it sucked, but installation was horrificly difficult. Fuel pump went, had to drop the skidplate and tow package to drop the tank. took almost a day. electrical bugs constantly shadow me, my sunroof is on the frits (bad track cable) heated seats have failed, internal issue in the seat. Besides the 5.9/46re combo, the rest of the stock drivetrain is damn near junk, from the D44a rear that is prone to fail and expensive to fix, the 249 Transfercase that has a smaller fanclub then the disease AIDS. The stock front axle is a Low-pinion dana 30, with CV axle shafts, the front Driveshaft is also a CV unit. (terribly weak but cheap to upgrade) I have to say tho, Besides being a pain in the azz, i love it. It's fun to drive, extremely Capable offroad, and comfertable. And easy to upgrade, they can be more expensive then an XJ for some repairs/upgrades, but In my opinion, worth it! Disclaimer: mine has 180k! edit: a good forum for 5.9s www.thespeedfreaks.net Last edited by nw-xj-scott; 05-16-2010 at 09:53 PM.

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05-17-2010, 12:57 PM	#6
xjoffroad Registered Users Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 1,859 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: rubi44, 4.88, air locker Rear Axle: Ford 8.8, 4.88, lockright Tires: 35" KM2 TrailReady Beadlocks Lift Specifications: RE 5" Misc Accessories: Warn, JCR	When I had mine I loved it. I sold it because it got old having to fix things constantly on it. The rear axle is notoriously having issues and the tc is crap. If I were to buy another one I would put a 8.8 in the rear and 231 tc in it before I drove it around town. Would I buy another one? Probably not because of their notorious issue they have. To much $$ to fix

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