The old 70's Bronco's and Toyota Landcruiser's cost a fortune now, [If you can find them for sale], basically any vehicle with a timeless, classic look are going up.

How long do you think before Cherokee's begin to actually appreciate in value?

I would think the classic shape\ look of the Cherokee guarantees it's only a matter of time until the price starts going up, granted it's in good condition.

 

i've been thinking about the same thing. when i was in the market a while back looking for a project car (76 IH scout traveller) - i was saying to myself "dang it's hard to come by a descent scout - let alone finding one for the right price. then actually thinking about the pros & cons to having one being that parts are so scarce.

i think in another 10 years the XJ's will definitely be "one of those cars" that will rank up there in resale due to it's original & classic look. by then, the only ones who will look to buy an XJ are those the truly love them & those that will not be concerned with the work that is involved in restoring one.

 

I would say more than ten years just by the sheer fact that there still are SOOOO many good cherokee's still on the road. EVen not having been made in 8 years its one of the most common SUV's on the road.

 

i agree. i see at least 200 a day lol. (i drive 80 miles on interstate in indiana) they are ba vehicles but it'll a while before they start goin up in value. i say buy a few now for 2-3 grand while you can.

 

wow...i don't even see 200 in a month. haha. just last week, i decided to count how many XJ's are on the freeway. from a span of an 1 1/2 hour driving i saw a total of 6 XJ's that day. i must be living in a state that doesn't have too many!

 

x2... If its rare, it will go up in value or have a higher demand...

 

i only see the rarer ones going up first(woodies)

otherwise, they are too common, and most are still running. its going to be awhile.

 

Production Numbers

Number of XJs built in given year:
'84 - 93,326
'85 - 120,328
'86 - 107,225
'87 - 139,295
'88 - 187,136
'89 - 207,216
'90 - 151,230
'91 - 151,578
'92 - 137,826
'93 - 144,961
'94 - 123,391
'95 - 120,234
'96 - 286,463
'97 - 258,958
'98 - 182,845
'99 - 186,116
'00 - 165,590 (Freedom Edition - 2,821)
'01 - 120,454
Total = 2,884,172

 

With these ^^^^ #'s it won't be in my lifetime and I am 43!

 

i don't know about u guys but in 2018, my jeep will be 30 years old. so it will be a classic by then and i will post it up on craigslist for $30K. haha

 

With JP Magazine calling the XJ a single paycheck vehicle, it will be a while before they appreciate for certain. Look at it this way, even Mustang IIs are beginning to appreciate.

 

I got a woody

 

In 2011, mine will be a collectors. Unfortunately collectors plated vehicles, can only be driving 11 months of the year. The 12 th. is Feb. here in Wisconsin. (You'd have to get a normal plate for that month) I figured they never thought of 4x4 truck collectors. when they came up with that rule. So either way, you don't really save money on it.