DreadedBison

I have an opportunity to buy a 86 Jeep Cherokee 2 for 4x4 with a V6 for 650$, this would be my first car and think it would be a cool idea, but I don’t know if it’s a good idea, it’s not running so so d have to fix it up and I don’t know much in cars, but I know ALOT of people who are and could help me... dose this sound like a good idea?? Lmk

5-Speed

Honestly, no that doesnt sound like a good idea. Chances are, the Jeep is going to be in pretty rough shape and need a lot of work. If its not running, thats even worse. Do you have another $500-1000 saved up to put in it to make it a reliable driver? I would say wait a little longer, spend a little more for a running and driving one and preferably get one with the straight 6. Its got less problems.

Nick-B

Agreed. Wait and find an '87 or newer with the 4.0 straight six. WAY better engine and lots of info and help here to keep it running good.
A non running Cherokee with that GM V6 is not even worth $650 anyway.

extrashaky

The GM V6 in the early Cherokees is a turd. The only reason to buy an '84-'86 not running is if you were planning an engine swap to another 60° V6 with more guts or wanted to do something even more extreme with it. I'm with these other guys, look for a later one with a 4.0L straight six in it.