Puckrobber

I'd like your opinions, folks. I'm looking at maybe buying a '93 Cherokee Country 4x4. 169,000 miles, auto, part & full-time 4H, clean CARFAX. Dealer wants $2995 plus tax, etc. Haven't driven it, but, it starts up smoothly, engine is clean looking, appears to be in good shape.

I'll drive it first, but, is it a good deal as is, should I offer a lower price, or skip it altogether? Thanks for the info! Here's a couple pics....

tssguy123

Jeez... around my area, a jeep like that should go for around $1000... Awful paint. You're paying extra since you're buying from a dealer... Dunno how it works in AZ.. but if you buy a car from a private party here you don't pay sales tax. So you're paying 3k plus tax for a 21 year old car. Try to get the VIN to get an AutoCheck/Carfax. There are ways to get free AutoChecks. Here is what 3k will get you in around me:


1999 with 98k miles, 4x4, perfect paint, clean interior.

If it seems worth it to you, then go for it. The best advice I can give you is to test drive it, go home, and sleep on it. If there's something you don't like about it that you can't/don't want to fix or change, just wait for something better to come along.
Also, try to figure out why the rear door was replaced. At least, it looks replaced..

dustin1090

I just bought a 93 country. It's got 160k, auto 4x4, all that, just needed a brake line and I paid $500. I think that ones way overpriced

Atmos

**** that ****

XJGunny

There's no way in hell I'd pay 3,000 plus for that... Ever. That jeep would go 6-800 around here until the seller was talked down to around 500.

bullettooth2008

Even in this country that is well overpriced unless there is around $2000 in a bag in the boot/trunk.

Bustedback

Ask what they paid for it in trade and how much they have put into the vehicle, then offer a 100 bucks more. If they won't tell you what they have into this Jeep, walk away. Don't get suckered into any kind of aftermarket warranty, those are just a money grab for the seller. I would not pay more than 2500 for that Jeep. Just because somebody paid three dollars for a Jeep does not mean they all should cost three dollars, that one looks pretty decent, but not 3 grand decent.

95Cherokee

If only the paint looked as good as the interior.

Anyway, lately I've noticed the price of Cherokees actually going UP, (I search Yahoo autos once in a while). Dealers are becoming aware of the desire for XJ's. Old XJ's with low mileage from dealers are ridiculous priced, (Low mileage pre-97's, asking 4K!) That's with no lift or big tires.

I've had a few people come up to me and say "Nice Cherokee, did ya know these things have developed a cult following online"? (Really, I had NO idea )

Xj88

..yea I paid the same price for my 00 with 90k on it

bullettooth2008

Guess I should bag a bargain, saw this and made me laugh.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1110734062...84.m1438.l2649

Puckrobber

Thanks folks! Been on the prowl online for other rigs today. Even though the '93 is still on my list (might see how low they'll go), I've also spotted a nice red '98 ZJ w/126k on it for $5995. Try to go look at it on Monday and get more info.

black-knight98xj

I wouldn't pay $3,000 for that.

Have you tried scouting out a local public auto auction? If you're lucky, you can pick up a newer '97+ XJ for a little over $1,000 bucks (at least, I know I can in my area). Just don't expect it to be perfect.

Puckrobber

Thanks for the opinions, folks! I actually bit the bullet today and purchased a '98 Grand Limited w/4.0, for around $5000. Didn't have much choice. Only had 1 rig between the Mrs. & I, the RHD XJ. So, after looking for a Jeep this weekend, I found this:

It's got 126,000 miles, auto, leather, all the niceties. It drives nicely, Only a few small paint nicks, and spent all of it's life here in Arizona, so, no rust. It'll do. It's so nice and comfy....