bsljacques

Hello I am new to jeeps...but I have my eye on a 2001 Cherokee 4x4 with 150K on the clock and a 4.0L and auto. Body is in great shape and the interior is not bad....it has power doors, windows, cruise and keyless. And a factory idle advance button and rubber flooring. Transfer case has both part and full time 4x4.

My question is:

Should I be worried with 150,000 miles and it has a small oil leak...not sure if rear main or oil filter adapter. This will be my wifes around town suv.

I test drove it yesterday and it seems to run fine and shift fine....Brakes were smooth......but steering was a bit strange (maybe just the way jeeps are with live axle) it felt kinda loose or not sure how to explain...anyhow.

Guys is asking $3500 and I am sure it's worth that....just wanted to hear what you all think?

finneys98xj

that motor is just getting broke in mine has 300000+ and still as strong as it was brand new.

BuckB91XJ

I would give $3000 for a 2001 in decent shape. The "weirdness" you are feeling in the steering is a worn track bar. I would guarantee that. Nothing will make your XJ steering feel more wierd than a worn or loose track bar.

BuckB91XJ

Oh, I almost forgot. I totally agree with Finney. At 150K the XJ 4.0 is just getting good and broke in and getting it's best mileage.

bsljacques

Thank you for the replies....I plan to offer him $3000 and start my to do list and wish list....thank you for the input....I greatly appreciate it!

Bobby

BuckB91XJ

Anytime, Bro. Once you pick up your XJ, post some pics.

bsljacques

Will Do!

Irongrave

yeah thats a good deal for it, i would buy it

bsljacques

Well I offered the guy $3k and he countered with $3250 and he is throwing in a factory CD player in also....(it has the factory tape player in it now).....and he's meeting me down towards my neck of the woods....that saves me about 80miles of driving....

I am a happy soon to be jeep owner!

I will try to add some pics next...

bsljacques

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bsljacques

1995cheep

If that is the one you paid $3K for its clean! Hope she treats you right.

bsljacques

Yep....paid $3250 with Factory CD player thrown into the deal! I am very happy and it's going to get a good cleaning on the inside and start the upgrades.....Oh if I only had more money!