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Old 11-21-2009, 01:49 PM
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Looking to buy my first car, think this is worth it for the price, any feedback would be appreciated.

-Guy says it's an 85, did they make Cherokees in 1985??

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1476185336.html
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They did make them in 85 but I am pretty sure they didnt start using the I6 engine until later model years. Mine is an 87 and has the I6. Hope that helps some.
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stay away from the v6 at all costs if possible. by the way if it is a v6 its a 2.8 liter.
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Look for a XJ that is 87 and up that will have the inline 6 that everyone loves so much.
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I agree, and if you can, get a 93 and later as it has the 1 piece front axle. You can definitely grab one for around $1000.
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Originally Posted by xjrev10
stay away from the v6 at all costs if possible. by the way if it is a v6 its a 2.8 liter.
2xs that . GM made the 2.8 v6 and it wasnt good.
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go to tow yard auctions. People get them towed in all the time and think they arent worth the tow bill. I bought one from a tow yard auction for $500. Drove it away, it was a 93.
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Alright, thanks for the input guys.

This just popped up, sounds good -

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1477066473.html

really, really want to find a cherokee for my first car
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hey, if you plan on offroading it any... I'd also try to watch for one with a Chrysler 8.25 rear end instead of the dana 35. Or if you're really lucky you might find one with a Dana 44. for 1800 bucks you can find one a bit newer, and cleaner than that one though. And probably with cup holders, lol.
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Yeah, I plan on taking it trailriding/random camping trip in the mountains etc. So what should I be looking for? (Year, specs)
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Originally Posted by AnotherBoss
Alright, thanks for the input guys.This just popped up, sounds good -http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1477066473.html really, really want to find a cherokee for my first car
That does look nice..Kinda funny that the biggest photo of the spread is just a close up of the battery LOL
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That does look nice..Kinda funny that the biggest photo of the spread is just a close up of the battery LOL

Agreed, didn't know what to make of that.
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Originally Posted by djlarroc
I agree, and if you can, get a 93 and later as it has the 1 piece front axle. You can definitely grab one for around $1000.
Any of the early cherokees equipped with either NP-229 or the NP-242 transfer cases had the 1-piece axle shafts.
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Originally Posted by AnotherBoss
Alright, thanks for the input guys.

This just popped up, sounds good -

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1477066473.html

really, really want to find a cherokee for my first car
I just finished searching and buying my first car and first xj. The most importand thing is to be patient. if your not, youll stumble into a deal and end up regretting it.

i finaly got mine after about 6months of looking...

good luck!!
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