I am looking at an 88 cherokee for my younger brother my parents and I are buying it for him and we just cant figure out what year Chrysler took over Jeep from AMC. I apologise for the noob question and thank you very much in advance for your response.

 

AMC is the step child of Chrysler they took over fully in 96 I think.

 

Chrysler actually bought AMC in 87. The 87 and up XJs are Chrysler vehicles, but still used the AMC Renix engine control system through 1990.

 

Thanks, That is all we really wanted to know.

 

check out wikipedia for the history on the xj.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Cherokee_(XJ)

 

Yeah the 88 model year was the last of true amc. I dont know why but I feel lucky to have amc jeep rather than chrysler. Same thing I know but its one of those stupid things that make me happy. Because it is still on the road and runs great rather than just sitting some place rotting.

 

Yeah, thats why im kinda sad that mine is an 89, missed it by 1-2 years.. lol

 

I always find it hard to trust wikipedia especially after I realized anyone can change anything on there

 

You will actually start seeing Chryco emblems on some of the cast parts as early as late 89. My 90 has a mixture of AMC logos and Chryco ones on it.