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08-22-2011, 12:27 PM

cfrimm

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Year: 96

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engine bay fire

I am looking to buy a 2 door Jeep Cherokee I found 1 for 700 dollars its a two door the only problem is the engine bay caught fire and it does not run the motor itself is not completely trashed so I was wondering if it was worth buying or if I should pass on it.

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08-22-2011, 12:32 PM

Gee oh Dee

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For 700$ I would pass.

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08-24-2011, 02:14 PM

cfrimm

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It was electrical and I have a spare wiring harness

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08-24-2011, 02:29 PM

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I would go no more than 500 depending on how clean the rest of the Jeep is.

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08-24-2011, 02:44 PM

Gee oh Dee

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Good luck, sounds like you have your heart set on getting it.

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08-24-2011, 03:11 PM

EVILXJ

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I paid 200 for my 95 with a blown rear axle. I wouldn't pay near 700 for it

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08-24-2011, 08:29 PM

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08-24-2011, 08:32 PM

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Pass

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08-24-2011, 08:33 PM

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Pass.

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08-24-2011, 08:41 PM

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Duck.

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08-24-2011, 08:47 PM

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If it's a newer year and in good shape everywhere else, maybe.

Otherwise, you can get something that runs/drives for just a few hundred more. Fires can cause all sorts of issues that aren't going to be the easiest to track down...