88 cherokee, worth buying?
11-29-2011, 05:07 PM
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88 cherokee, worth buying?
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?
11-29-2011, 05:10 PM
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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...
11-29-2011, 05:54 PM
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True true but.....
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
im new to having a jeep but not new to having old rides i think the 88 dont have abs
11-29-2011, 06:51 PM
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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.
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11-29-2011, 07:08 PM
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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.
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12-04-2011, 11:43 PM
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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
12-05-2011, 11:12 AM
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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.
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