thehead_3

Hello I've been researching religiously online and on this great site as I am very interested in buying a family friend's 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 Chief, 4.0 i6, two door. I fallen in love with the Cherokee and everything about it and just have a few concerns before making the purchase.

First some history and details on the jeep:

- has ~160k miles, though family friend, who I trust, said it was driven by her sister to pick up her son in college in NorCal (from SoCal), so most miles are highway
- the interior is immaculate except for a small tear on the driver's seat
- exterior is nice and only very minor dings but she said they will be gone by the time I buy it
- no rust except for very little on the front grille guard, none on the body or underneath
- ac and heater both work well
- power locks, manual windows
- she will put new off-road tires on, but will increase the price (I'm probably gonna let her so I don't have to do it)

- final thing and what concerns me, it is 5 speed manual and I don't really know much about cars and not sure if it is the Peugeot ba 10/5 or ax15
(I'm getting differing views when the ba was switched out in mid 88 or 89)
- it shifts smooth and perfect to me, 4x4 worked, and drives great

Should I be concerned if it as the ba10/5?

If so, when the time comes, what would be the cost to swap an ax15 at a shop? (I am not that mechanically inclined so would not be able to do the work myself)

I am pretty sure she is gonna ask somewhere between $1500-2000 with the tires.

I really like the Jeep, but just have some concerns as it is an older vehicle.

Thank you for taking the time to read this all, and love the site.

XJwonders

Welcome to the forum. They changed over to AX15 in mid 89.