I'm looking at a cheap, I mean really cheap ($350) 1998 Grand Cherokee ZJ with a 5.2L. It has 138K miles on it and its been sitting for a year. It will need a cat back exhaust, has Trans, TCase and engine oil leak. Radiator was low on fluid as well. Engine did run fine once we filled all the fluids. There was a code for a open circuit on injector #8. No heat but was running at for a long time and didn't over heat. Only defrost vents work but again no heat coming out. The drivers door lower hinge bushings are shot and someone closed the door and broke off the latch inside the door. The interior was spotless with no rips or cig burns. the underside of the Jeep was rust free. Is this a good buy to put some work into it?


Thanks guys, love the forum.


Jay

 

Personally I would because its so cheap and I have other jeeps. It also depends on how mechanically inclined you are

 

My mechanic abilities are ok. I have a good friend whos a mechanic by trade that can help also.

 

No rust? Buy it and fix it.

 

I'd buy it then

 

Thanks guys, I will be getting it. I'll post pics of it when I get it.

 

No rust and the engine runs good? BUY IT! Just remember you're buying a project car. Everything can be fixed except rust on the "frame".