1988 with 194,000 (engine may or may not have been replaced, and then if it was it might've been a used replacement.) If the Jeep is say an Arizona one or something maybe 3,000 tops if it's from the rustbelt or somewhere 1,500

 

Thanks for all the tips guys, the search continues!!

 

Investing some money to a mechanic you trust is a must. Have someone check out the mechanicals before you buy!

 

Do a search for what to look for on the forum. There have been a crap load of threads on it. Eveyone will have different stuff to look for depending on their person wants/needs. What you are looking for will kinda depend on what you want out of the jeep.

 

Ditto - that's what I found. A '96 2-door manual w/ 187k in premo body/engine shape for $1900. I'm into it for $2800 total so far (tires, stereo, speakers, gauge cluster, replacement parts), still need a windshield and it looks like I might need to do the clutch but runs great and 4WD works fine. Start low and creeeep higher on price.

There's always a list of maintenance and replacement items to attend to forat this age level in creating a daily driver. Just be sure main systems (engine, tranny, brakes, drivetrain, electrical) are in good order or start subtracting $100 bills for fixit funding.

 

what do yall think about a 2001 jeep cherokee 4x4 with a new 4.0l motor put in at 136k and a new radiator and some rims for 5500?

 

not sure if you picked up a jeep yet but this is a nice one on ebay (on paper)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Solid...item415dd7446b

 

if its a new motor see which one if its a renix or not and and 88 is gonna have a d35 rearend

 

5500 is too much

 

thanks for looking out, i cant drive red vehicles though lol

no bud it 2500

 

Daily driver: 99-01. Occasional driver/off road toy: anything mid to early 90s (tons of junkyard parts). Gotta be 4x4. You can find great Jeeps in the $3,000 region, but understand you'll need another $3000 to keep her running for the next few years.

 

In any case, 3k is best price. Not a penny more than that.

 

88 is old: even with some new parts it will need maintenance...i would not pay more than 2000$