Is this a good deal on a 98 cherokee sport?
03-29-2011, 11:44 PM
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Is this a good deal on a 98 cherokee sport?
My dad is getting rid of his cherokee sport. I know he has taken good care of it and always properly maintained it. He babied it. Never took it off road.
1998 cherokee sport. V-6. 4.0 4x4. 110,000 miles. completely stock. A/c ice cold. Heat is great. Forest green. Immaculate interior. Only problem is a little bit of rust here and there. Namely rotors, exhaust, bottom part of passenger side door, a few other places here and there. I live in Illinois and it's kept outside. He said he'd give it to me for $2,500.
here are pics.
1998 cherokee sport. V-6. 4.0 4x4. 110,000 miles. completely stock. A/c ice cold. Heat is great. Forest green. Immaculate interior. Only problem is a little bit of rust here and there. Namely rotors, exhaust, bottom part of passenger side door, a few other places here and there. I live in Illinois and it's kept outside. He said he'd give it to me for $2,500.
here are pics.
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03-30-2011, 01:35 AM
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Sorry I can be a ***** lol dont take me to serious but yes its an I6 but from what I can see and what you have said its a nice Cherokee
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03-30-2011, 04:55 PM
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I think that it is a awful deal. I think you should pm me your number and the location and anymore info of the Cherokee so I can talk to your dad.
But seriously, I'd get it! I wouldn't worry about that rust. I would however take care of it before it gets worse. That should be a great vehicle if taken as good a care of like you said.
But seriously, I'd get it! I wouldn't worry about that rust. I would however take care of it before it gets worse. That should be a great vehicle if taken as good a care of like you said.
03-30-2011, 05:08 PM
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I think that it is a awful deal. I think you should pm me your number and the location and anymore info of the Cherokee so I can talk to your dad.
But seriously, I'd get it! I wouldn't worry about that rust. I would however take care of it before it gets worse. That should be a great vehicle if taken as good a care of like you said.
But seriously, I'd get it! I wouldn't worry about that rust. I would however take care of it before it gets worse. That should be a great vehicle if taken as good a care of like you said.
right now we're sanded down the rust and painting over it. I suggested my dad use a wire brush then put some rust converter on the bad areas and then paint over. Which spots should I be most concerned about? I checked out the engine today and the part of the frame that holds the engine is solid with zero rust. It's really just on a few parts here and there...and those places I mentioned on the body. Wish I could buy it today! Unfortunately he's not going to sell it until he finds something else. ZZZzzZZZzzzZZZ
03-30-2011, 05:17 PM
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If it's just surface rust there is no need to be really concerned, just keep it from rusting any more. That is a very fair price.
03-30-2011, 05:27 PM
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I think that's a pretty good deal. As far as the rust, like everyone else said it appears to be just surface rust. As long as you stop it from rusting anymore, i wouldn't worry about it.
03-30-2011, 05:43 PM
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How should I attack the rust? I don't really have access to a place where I can individually take parts off and completely refinish them. Is it possible to get at most of it while leaving it completely assembled?
03-30-2011, 05:48 PM
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Surface rust on the rotors is normal if the jeep has been sitting, as for the doors i personally would sand them down and throw a coat of bedliner on there . . it adds a nice touch and its durable
