What do you guys think about this one?
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,570
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I'll bet the seller has never owned a 4.0 before and thinks the cold-start lifter noise/piston slap means the engine is about to blow. Fortunately it quiets down once it's warm...now to dump the thing for $1K and run. 
You get some good deals off these guys who don't know that noise is pretty normal.
Ask him if it sounds like a diesel when it's cold and wait for the hemming and hawing.
You get some good deals off these guys who don't know that noise is pretty normal.
Ask him if it sounds like a diesel when it's cold and wait for the hemming and hawing.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
The engine was warm and had obviously been run before I got there. Engine ran smooth. Good oil pressure and temp stayed around 210. Has a few leaks as expected. Trans shifted fine. Could not determine if the head was cracked or not. Has a reese hitch. Pro comp lift. Driver seat base needs replacing. Interior is filthy. No rust. And turns out to have only 205k miles. He mis-spoke because his new car has 13x,xxx miles. Heres a pic:
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 541
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From: Vancouver
Year: 1998 and 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.7
Used cars don't work that way.
Run, don't walk, from this XJ.
This particular XJ is a neglected POS whose owner didn't invest a penny into.
Didn't bother to fix a turn signal or window?
Either pay up front for a decent car, or constantly pay to repair a neglected POS that was dirt cheap.
You'll be at $3000-4000 one way or another.
Run, don't walk, from this XJ.
This particular XJ is a neglected POS whose owner didn't invest a penny into.
Didn't bother to fix a turn signal or window?
Either pay up front for a decent car, or constantly pay to repair a neglected POS that was dirt cheap.
You'll be at $3000-4000 one way or another.
We obviously have different standards on what is important on a jeep.
My guess is if the engine starts, fluids look ok, no huge puddles underneat and runs great, it was probable warm cause batterie was dead and needed charging.
Last edited by karl4x4; Aug 31, 2013 at 12:16 PM.
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Run because of a signal light and a window? Kind of like turning a super girl away because of a bad hair cut.
We obviously have different standards on what is important on a jeep.
My guess is if the engine starts, fluids look ok, no huge puddles underneat and runs great, it was probable warm cause batterie was dead and needed charging.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Hanover,Ont, Canada
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o
For 1K ? rust free ? buy it...everything can be fixed, rust is usually the killer. I paid 1K for a 91 2dr 5spd 4x4 and trailered it home 4hrs. Bought it and fixed just based of the very small amount of rust underneath..it was in much better condition than my 98..
enjoy!
enjoy!
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 48
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From: Alabama
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Honestly don't understand all the overanalysis. For a grand.....buy it. Your description sounds a lot like most $3,000 '97-'01 XJs I see for sale around here. If your friend doesn't snap it up you need to post the location and contact info on here...I think it would go quick.
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,570
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Honestly don't understand all the overanalysis. For a grand.....buy it. Your description sounds a lot like most $3,000 '97-'01 XJs I see for sale around here. If your friend doesn't snap it up you need to post the location and contact info on here...I think it would go quick.
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From: USA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L i6
To get a better idea of how much money you'll need to invest into the car, outstanding issues, here is my used-xj-buyers-guide-checklist
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,570
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From: California
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
To get a better idea of how much money you'll need to invest into the car, outstanding issues, here is my used-xj-buyers-guide-checklist