Opinions on jeep I'm going to look at this weekend
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From: Northern Ontario, Canada
Year: 1990, 1999, 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
oh. i wouldn't touch this one. not even at scrap price.
but if it's something you do actually want. as i said, i wouldn't pay more than scrap value for it. especially since it's probably as rough on the inside as it is on the outside.
don't let the bigger tires fool you into paying more. i don't think it is lifted, just cut up... a lot.
where is it at? is it at least out of the rust belt?
but if it's something you do actually want. as i said, i wouldn't pay more than scrap value for it. especially since it's probably as rough on the inside as it is on the outside.
don't let the bigger tires fool you into paying more. i don't think it is lifted, just cut up... a lot.
where is it at? is it at least out of the rust belt?
I wouldn't give more than $300.00 max for that. Just judging from the pix, it looks pretty well thrashed and worn-out. Expect to sink a lot of time/energy/money into it.
Edit: Yeah, I'm going to do an about-face here and agree w/ the others. I'd pass.
Edit: Yeah, I'm going to do an about-face here and agree w/ the others. I'd pass.
Last edited by 4WD4EVER; Sep 3, 2015 at 07:52 AM. Reason: Additional info
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From: Knoxville, TN
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: AMC 4.0L 242 I6 (Blown)
Yeah judging by the clearance between the tank and the bottom of that bumper, it's not lifted outside of the tires being larger.
Like Caged said, I wouldn't go near it either, you could do better but if you REALLY think you can save that thing, just make sure you go over it with a fine tooth comb otherwise it'll leave you out in the cold before you even get it home.
Like Caged said, I wouldn't go near it either, you could do better but if you REALLY think you can save that thing, just make sure you go over it with a fine tooth comb otherwise it'll leave you out in the cold before you even get it home.
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From: U.P. MI
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yikes, that thing looks wretched.
I'd give the guy a couple hunnert assuming the unibody is not ratted out. Then I'd go jump it until something really bad happened.
I'd give the guy a couple hunnert assuming the unibody is not ratted out. Then I'd go jump it until something really bad happened.
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From: IE (SoCal)
Year: 1994 SE
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hell no! Unless it's only $100 and you plan on entering it straight into a demolition derby.
The gentleman straddling the front end looks like he's already rode it hard and put it away wet.
The gentleman straddling the front end looks like he's already rode it hard and put it away wet.
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
The picture of the guy straddling it does bring it all together. But honestly, lets say that thing actually might be lifted, I'd put money its done very very wrong and you'd be spending more money undoing all that and doing it back. Now if that thing was to be a donor jeep or you needed a good condition 2 door for you to swap good part too that you own already, it may be worth it. If its a project car, nah.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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Yea I was thinking it was way to beat up it supposibly really solid underneath witch I've been having a hard time finding here in Ohio witch is why I was thinking about it the guy wants 1500 bucks in trade (my truck) I wouldn't mind throwing alittle into it but I'd be dd an I work at a salvage yard so I can get the body stuff for it but how do u incorrectly lift a straight axle truck lol sorry if that's a newbie question
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From: U.P. MI
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
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$1500?
Man, run away as fast as you can. Look at the rocker panels, that thing is about as solid as a patch of quicksand.
It's worth the cost of the beers you would drink while you had fun smashing it for a YouTube video.
Man, run away as fast as you can. Look at the rocker panels, that thing is about as solid as a patch of quicksand.
It's worth the cost of the beers you would drink while you had fun smashing it for a YouTube video.
Yea I was thinking it was way to beat up it supposibly really solid underneath witch I've been having a hard time finding here in Ohio witch is why I was thinking about it the guy wants 1500 bucks in trade (my truck) I wouldn't mind throwing alittle into it but I'd be dd an I work at a salvage yard so I can get the body stuff for it but how do u incorrectly lift a straight axle truck lol sorry if that's a newbie question
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Yea I was thinking it was way to beat up it supposibly really solid underneath witch I've been having a hard time finding here in Ohio witch is why I was thinking about it the guy wants 1500 bucks in trade (my truck) I wouldn't mind throwing alittle into it but I'd be dd an I work at a salvage yard so I can get the body stuff for it but how do u incorrectly lift a straight axle truck lol sorry if that's a newbie question
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From: Lennox/Sioux Falls South Dakota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 liter inline 6
Well i would buy it for 200-300 if you plan to use it as a trail rig and have the money to put into it. maybe 500 if the 4x4 and everything works but you will be replacing alot in it for sure.
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