It has 217,000 miles on it. had minor front end wreck that damaged bumper and radiator. It needs radiator and radiator tube that goes back to transmission, power steering pump, front bumper, headlights, tail lights and drivers seat. I put a $100 down deposit to the guy to save it for me for tomorrow. He wants 500. but now the problem i have is i have no truck to use to tow it back. I'm thinking about getting a rental truck for $155.00 with a $50 car haul rentals to go get it. Do you think i should still do it. Will it be worth it in the end. I can get all the parts i need to fix it from a junkyard for $480 or less if i pull them myself. so for $1180 i have a 97 cherokee after i put it back together. Is this worth it. or should i just bite the $100

 

really depends any pics of this jeep? first thing i look see how bad front end is ya he might say radiator and bumper but he prob not telling whole story wrong with it if he ran it hot i wouldnt bother cause that cost you more money. but post some pics of this asap if you can.

 

front end isn't bad. just the bumper is missing.

 

from what i see on the pics

 

53 views and no replies though i could get more help here. i have to pick this thing up in the morning any body???

 

go with your plan buy that thing
wish i could find a deal like that

 

I'm always a little put off by damage of any sort, if it's been in a wreck then any part of metal anywhere could be bent or damaged, but for 500 bucks can't go very wrong and if your planning on fixing it all you'll find anything else that's hiding damage as well. Good luck!

 

I wouldnt... Just cause of the fact that its a 97(I hate 2nd gen) BUT thats my opinion.
for 500 bucks I guess its not that bad.

 

do eeet! that thing isnt that bad looking.

 

Still looks good on my view... If you could fix those damages without spending much then I think you got a great deal..

 

Thanks Everyone!! Yeah I'll go for it! The only thing i noticed besides what i was going to fix is that rear end sag. Is that normal for a second gen. My guess is the shocks are wore out. idk. My first gen didn't have that

 

The rear end sagging is typical of all Cherokees regardless of year. It's usually the settling of the leaf springs. That is a very good deal for a Cherokee with pretty minimal damage.

 

look good i was just concerned how bad the front end was so go for it man

 

Shocks don't have anything to do with vehicle ride height. Shocks only dampen bumps in the road. If the vehicle sits low, the springs need attention.

 

I say buy it, but check how much a local garage with a tow truck would cost. Or if you know someone with AAA they could have it towed for you for next to nothing (if it's not too far)