so was looking through craigslist and found this cherokee looks pretty mint has 168k and thier asking 1200$..jw how these older cherokees are with reliability, transmission wtc compared to 96 and up and also whats up with the hood?

 

Looks clean. The hood latch was probably pulled and who ever took the picture didn't notice.

 

With 168k If it was a little newer it would be great as a DD. If it will be just wheeled nd a toy then Deff hop on it. If it wil be a dd i would walk away even if its got abunch of options, 23 years alot can happen...

 

couldnt have said it any better

 

as a dd i have a 89 limited runs very strong with 219,000 and being that old interior is great also if thats a inline 6 very easy to work on and cheap a newer car is more reliable but that doesnt mean it wont break down a jeep/ ride will take care of you as well as you take care of it carfax it
im new to having a jeep but not new to having old rides i think the 88 dont have abs

 

Mines a 88. Beat the crap out of it and still going 190k

 

yeah i mean it looks like it was taken care its worth at least checking out, my budget was 2500 anyway so im looking to put a little into it if i do buy it.

 

It is but i guess you have other jeeps judging by your avatar and you prob know the key things to look for. But in case your not, I found a great thread of things to look for, for when i was searching for a XJ here it is...(I hope im not breaking any rules but if i am im sorry)
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f8/thi...erokee-110445/
Look at the second post by ToledoXJ I know this is for a 97-01 but still has critical points. All credit goes to the OP Shoveldog and all other posters there.
-Rob

 

That's one good looking 88! I wish mine was that clean haha. If it runs and drives as good as it looks then go for it. I drive my 88 daily and other then. Switching my cooling system over. Haven't had any complaints

 

Looks good to me! And for 1200, that's a great price! My brother in law has an 88 and he loves it.. I say go for it!

 

Go for it, great price and a clean rig. I have a 95 ZJ with the 4.0 and 189k miles on it. I drive 80 miles a day in it and never worry about it breaking down, I would drive it cross country in a heart beat. I've only had one break down and it was only a bad alternator. I'm shooting for 300k miles before I start planning on buying another Jeep.