Bustedback

My first plan was to buy a Cherokee at the state auction for a screaming deal. I went to the auction and found my plan was blown out of the water. The bidding started at 1500 bucks for bare bones Cherokees with over a 100k on the clock. The highest price paid was 2700 clams for a pretty clean runner, the lowest was 1300 for a beater that was full of junk and the hood could not even be opened.
My new plan is to look for a Craigslist deal. I foun d a 91 two door that the guy says runs kind of crappy, but the engine was rebuilt not too long ago. I really want a 94-96 Cherokee, but I could live with a 91. What year was the first year of the HO 4.0? And what quirks should I expect with a 91? Rust should not be a problem in my neck of the woods, but where are the problem areas?

boondocksaint

I believe the HO started in 91. What's your reasoning for wanting a 94-96?

89cherokeelimited

Floor pans are normally the worst for rust but easy fix and the 91 was the first HO. I like the older ones myself and just put a HO in it

91 limited owner

I'm quit fond of my '91!

lliamsdad

i like my 96 alot.

88MJ.uggernaut

i like the 96 and 99

Bustedback

The 94 was the first year for R134, and I don't care much for the dash of the 97 and later XJs. I could live with R12 as long as the system works.

tuxfan212

95+ has air bags, also I think they started the floor reinforcement thing that year too.91 was the first HO. The older Renix was still awesome though. 94 is my fav because no air bags and R134. However I dont know if its just because I have an SE or what but my dads 90 Laredo has a WAY better paint and undercoating. It may be related to the year though.

pops96

i like my 96 but it keeps me on my toes with all the upkeep, then again it dont exactly baby it

Bustedback

I went and looked at a 91 2 door today, walked away from it. It needed too much work before I could make it a driver, and it had the crappy ABS system on it. It took a shot to the right front, not real hard, but the fender was touching the door, it also needed a windshield and it had an aftermarket sunroof, plus it was red. Too many things against it.