Should I buy this Jeep?
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From: Baltimore
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by desertdog
Rule #1 about Jeeps: NEVER buy a Grand Cherokee. In certain circumstances it may be ok to accept one that is given to you.
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yea I've done my research and decided no grand. I'm now looking at this one, just can't get the guy quite where I want him on price...
http://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/2944655366.html
http://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/2944655366.html
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Year: 1999
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Originally Posted by strokerspeed
yea I've done my research and decided no grand. I'm now looking at this one, just can't get the guy quite where I want him on price...
http://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/2944655366.html
http://eugene.craigslist.org/ctd/2944655366.html
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From: SoCal
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
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Everyone loves the square back jeep and this is the last year they came out.
Mileage is key with an XJ like this. No matter what, a 20-year-old Jeep is going to require some TLC. If it doesn't need it right this second, it will tomorrow. Fortunately, if you're even the slightest bit mechanically inclined then you're in luck because the parts are cheap and the labor is free.
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From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
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I would differently look it over really well and don't believe anything that this dealer will tell you. Since he has no idea what he is talking about. 2001 was the last year for the XJ.
BTW, That is over priced at least for where I am.
BTW, That is over priced at least for where I am.
Last edited by RTorrez1; Apr 8, 2012 at 04:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by xjbeans
Dude I just bought one yesterday but it was a steal and my two buddy's have owned it since before high school so it was really taken care of! Why don't you like the grands?
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Weeeell if its got the I6, then the power/weight ratio is worse than the XJ's, and if it's got the V8, it's probably missing the front track bar, any skid plates, the front leather seats, alternator, maybe the rear axle, and who knows what else... 
Last edited by salad; Apr 8, 2012 at 06:40 PM.
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