I'm a potentially new Cherokee owner. I'm trying to decide between similar models, one from 91 and the other 96. Both are sport 4wd, inline 6, 4.0. The 91 has 160,000 miles and is selling for $1400. The 96 has 218,000 and is selling for 2100. Both have extensive service records, but the 96 looks nicer (possibly simply because it is newer). Otherwise, they are comparable. I'm just looking for a reliable around town tank. I want something that isn't going to start slowing breaking down. Any advice on which to take and why? Thanks for the help

 

Love my 96.

But if I were to do it again, I'd look for a 98/99. I'd wait and look for one of those years.

But if you are dead set on getting one of the two, I think it's really going to depend on the condition of them. How are the unibodys on each of them? How does each drive? How does each idle? Does either overheat? I'd go for the one with the least TLC needed. You are going to be happy with either though.

 

Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts

 

Any vehicle that old with that many miles you better have deep pockets to keep it on the road. Cherokees also enjoy stopping for fuel as well.