Hello everyone, first time posting. Hopefully this in the right section. Apologies if not.
I've been eyeballing this cherokee on craigslist for a bit and want to check it out. Price seems high, what do you guys think about it?
Any tips for things to look for? I intend to test it out today.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5999546481.html
I read the sticky, so I understand that this is not always cut and dry. I would appreciate some input though!
I've been eyeballing this cherokee on craigslist for a bit and want to check it out. Price seems high, what do you guys think about it?
Any tips for things to look for? I intend to test it out today.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5999546481.html
I read the sticky, so I understand that this is not always cut and dry. I would appreciate some input though!
for 7k? uhhhhh NO. maybe 4500. Maybe. Its a clean rig for sure. 122,000 means its about ready to crack the head(or it may not) regardless 7k is WAAAYYYYY to much.
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Look for a 98-99 XJ
The 00-01 XJ's usually came with the 0331 head which is EXTREMELY prone to cracking and is the most common killer of those rigs.
98-99 was the best IMO, 98 specifically because they produced more "cali-emission" XJ's in 99 (4 O2 sensors instead of just 2 for the earlier model years).
The 00-01 XJ's usually came with the 0331 head which is EXTREMELY prone to cracking and is the most common killer of those rigs.
98-99 was the best IMO, 98 specifically because they produced more "cali-emission" XJ's in 99 (4 O2 sensors instead of just 2 for the earlier model years).
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if your going to buy 00-01 do your research. The heads are prone to cracking because of a factory defect.Originally Posted by JBman
Oh excellent, thanks for the input. I'll definitely consider the linked one.
That being said, owning a 00-01 XJ Is like have diabetes. It's manageable with proper care and attention, but if left unchecked you'll lose a leg!. i should know I have an 01. I'm Wilfred Brimley and I have diabetes!
Thanks all! I'm fairly new to the used jeep market, and I've been checking out XJ cherokees and wj grand cherokees. I'm actually looking for a 4x4, and didn't catch that this one was a 4x2 so I passed on it anyways. I'll probably avoid this model year though, to be safe.
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cool, I wouldn't avoid a clean 00-01. The internet tends to sensationalize things. Good luck, let us know how it goes.Originally Posted by JBman
Thanks all! I'm fairly new to the used jeep market, and I've been checking out XJ cherokees and wj grand cherokees. I'm actually looking for a 4x4, and didn't catch that this one was a 4x2 so I passed on it anyways. I'll probably avoid this model year though, to be safe.
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oil and temp are stable ,and it starts ,"fast" with the NEW starter.
still have engine noise,not bad, ?piston slap?
you worry to much. Drive it.Originally Posted by nujeepguy
i whisper so my 00 dont hear!!, its running great at apx 169000.oil and temp are stable ,and it starts ,"fast" with the NEW starter.
still have engine noise,not bad, ?piston slap?
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actually it feels like a new car. got a few small fixit s to do when warmer.
i read all new posts here daily,learning lots. thanks guys.
LOL, carry on dude, glad to have you here. I'm learning lots too.Originally Posted by nujeepguy
daily drive, i just dont want it to know im gaining confidence!!actually it feels like a new car. got a few small fixit s to do when warmer.
i read all new posts here daily,learning lots. thanks guys.
Alright, so I was at work today and spotted this:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/6063803124.html
Not an XJ, but I was looking at WJs as well, and it looks and feels clean. I drove it, having it inspected tomorrow. Price is great for this area. I have a hard time finding anything else at this price that isn't much higher mileage.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/6063803124.html
Not an XJ, but I was looking at WJs as well, and it looks and feels clean. I drove it, having it inspected tomorrow. Price is great for this area. I have a hard time finding anything else at this price that isn't much higher mileage.