About to buy an old XJ

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Sep 22, 2018 | 12:49 PM

#16

fb97xj1

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From: PA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by Martlor13

Not sure how much lower you can go as the seller without getting giving it away..1200 is dirt cheap. That jeep would bring 3000 in my area

And between 3-5k here in PA.

My mom owned an 87, and a 95. Loved both. Thats what got me into wanting one of my own. Not too big, not too small. Cheap. Affordable. Reliable. Relatively easy to work on (some things are a PITA regardless of the year). As a bonus its got 4wd, and the 4.0L with the AW4 is a solid combination. Mileage is decent. Mid teens, maybe more.

If its got part time 4wd only, find a stone lot or dirt road to test it out. Part time needs to slip to work. Aside from that, look it over like any other vehicle.

Sep 23, 2018 | 08:52 PM

#17

Ccw

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From: Salt Lake City, UT

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

I pulled the trigger and bought this beauty! Needs a rear diff service, suspension work for the death wobble, new battery, and a few other miscellaneous repairs. But I love it! Thanks everyone!

Sep 23, 2018 | 09:59 PM

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jordan96xj

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From: Syracuse, NY

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by Ccw

I pulled the trigger and bought this beauty! Needs a rear diff service, suspension work for the death wobble, new battery, and a few other miscellaneous repairs. But I love it! Thanks everyone!

Ha! congratulations. It begins.

I look forward to your next 200 posts. lol.