Slugger

I am looking into getting a 98-2001 Cherokee Sport as my first vehicle (i'm 17)

What should I look for in them that is bad or where rust occurs? Is there any problems with the 98-2001s?

I've seen a few that I am interested in buying that are around 120,000-130,000 miles, is that to much?

Thanks.

posjeepxj

if your guna lift it stick with 98 or 99. (00-01 have lp d30 more prone to vibes)

and as far as the miles go these motor are tanks. one of my jeeps has 285000 and still going with regular matenence

Slugger

What engine does yours have? I was reading on wiki about the 97-01 and it said the straight six was only used in 2001. Then I looked at the engines for the 97-01 model and it shows I6 for 87-01, is yours a straight six your talking about?

Ramac

This one was my first car and I love it. I mean look at it now lol. But if you're planning on getting a cherokee... plan on lifting it. (and wheelin the crap of it) how much are you looking to spend?

Slugger

I plan on using it as my daily driver and plan on wheelin it once i got some extra cash to put into it.

5000-6000 is what im looking to spend. Thats what i see most 98 and 99's going for anyways. 00' and 01' are a bit higher in price.


well I saw a 2000 Cherokee sport with 125k miles for sale for 5995 dollars. would that be a good deal? it seems in good condition from the pictures, but i would still need to check it out in person. I was thinking more like 5000 would be a better deal for it judging from kelly blue book.

posjeepxj

yeah i-6 is the tank. Stock cherokees are very capible also. sway bar discos are a good investment for someone who want to keep stock but still wheel. I like the look of the 97-01s but i am not big on obd2 (every car 96+) so i am converting my 92 to look like an 01.

If you buy a cherokee with an i-6 and do all the scheduled matenence you will be driving to your kids graduation in it

Desert Rat

$5995 in my opinion is way overpriced. '98-'99 IMHO are the best choices. The best advice I can give you is be patient. I looked at a lot of XJ's before finding mine, many with the $6000 asking price and in poor condition. The search took me a couple months and was frusterating to say the least. Chill, hang back, don't be in a hurry and let your XJ find you. I ended up with a bone stock one owner (female) '98 with a clean one owner carfax and all the maintenance records for $3500 (book was $5800), 138000 on the clock. Not a mark on the interior it does'nt leak and 0 rust. All by not being in a hurry. Take your time, you'll find your XJ and the more patience you have the better the deal you'll get.

Slugger

Thanks for all the help.

Is there any spots that I should look for that rust often or anything?

ziggy-73

check the rocker pannels that is a very common spot, and mayby check the floor under the carpet in the front driver and passanger foot area.

and 6000$ for a 00 seams realy expensive, i found a 01 on craigs asking price of 2000$ i almost bought but already had 3 cherokees in my driveway at the time...

blkcherokee

x2 on the over priced part i picked my 98 with 130,000 for $2,400 just take your time dont be in a rush