Hi, I am from Southern Indiana looking to buy my first Jeep. My budget is limited. From what I read so far on here it looks like a 96-99 Cherokee Sport would be my best choice as i have read on here the 2000 and later have heads that are more likely to crack. The Jeep will mostly be used for local/city short drives of less than 20 miles with occasional 2-3 times a year longer trips. Would like to get 18/20 mpg on my local/city driving. Maybe a few off road camping, picnic, fishing. etc. All suggestions are welcome. Need all the i can get.

 

Well looks like you will obviously be looking for stock Cherokees . But what's your price range? I'm on the east side and can keep an eye out for ya! ;-)

 

Jeep Cherokee sport 4x4 -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2889953943.html

95 JEEP CHEROKEE -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2886888582.html

*1997 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 6Cyl/Auto 2-door -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2878632404.html

1999 Jeep Cherokee -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2865805717.html

Heres a couple I found that seem what you are looking for/have potential to be a great jeep.

I can see if I can do better with a price range

 

There are all in my price range. I can go to about $3000.00 but would rather pay a little less so i have room for repairs if needed. I kinda like the looks of the 98 you found. The 99 said V6. I did not know they made a V6? Not sure about the 95 as i seen somewhere on here that they made some improvements in 96 up to 99.

Thanks for help. If you find anymore let me know.

 

I called about the 98 and it was already sold. I been looking almost all day on Craigslist and missed that one.

 

Alot I people say v6 but they never put a factory v6 as far as I know lol. So I'll keep looking around 3k range!

 

1996 Jeep Cherokee

http://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/2840206343.html

 

96 jeep Cherokee sport -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2888379667.html

 

Would love to see someone save this thing!

1967 Jeep Kieser M715 -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2842178416.html

 

This one looks decent and clean!

95 cherokee Trade or sell -

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2862248652.html

 

I think one issue you'll experience is the gas mileage. 18-20 is more along the lines of highway mileage for XJs, decently maintained ones at that.

 

I'm in Houston and found my 2001 XJ 4x4 with 145K miles on it for $2700, it was hard to find and took a while, but it was worth the wait

 

What kind of gas mileage do get?

 

8 miles per gallon city and 12 on highway lol

 

I hope your kidding!!!!