d50

i already own a lifted 94 but im gona go look at a 97 cherokee sport its gona be a stock dd for the wife so no lift or suspension upgrades. is there any pros or cons to this year? and whats the deal with the sport package? also im not wanting to pay more then 3200 for it is that a fair deal? its got 160k. thanks.

sakosha

97 was the first year of the refreshing.. different front, interior, steel hatch, safety upgrades. 99 would be the ideal year to buy (2000+ have head issues)

kentuckyscott

^this x2^ I have a 2000 myself.....but if I could do it all over I would have really looked for a 99 (had I known more about XJ's at the time)....best year in my oppinion as well.

Atmos

here's the whole overview. check the year to year changes and reliability
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...p-cherokee.htm

d50

cool thanks ya i know about most of the changes i just didnt know if there were any bad things about it like the head crack problems in the newer ones.

d50

and whats different about the sport model?

sakosha

sport will have the black/gray bumpers and trim and basic steel wheels. classic will have matching paint all through out with alloy wheels. limited has all the options

Tom95YJ

Trim package

d50

ok hopefully it turns out to be a nice one and i get it.

CherokeeChick

I love my 99'

GreyDog

3200 isn't too bad, I paid 2900 for my 99 w/ 169k

I don't know much about 97s but I think they are essentially the same as my 99, which I love. But, if you could find a 99 for a good price, jump on that.

xjmarc

My 97 has been my favorite of all my Jeeps and it's a sport as well but mine came with alloy wheels and power everything but cloth seats.

jmm0122

99 is said to be the best year for the Cherokee.

patrick99xj

Love mine too

zimdogg

I've got a 98 and it's been great. I paid 1600 bucks for mine though, with 168k miles.