Should I buy this Jeep?

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Apr 9, 2012 | 09:16 AM

#31

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

A stock ZJ will go anywhere a stock XJ will go, it will just go there in more of a quieter and more comfortable way.

Apr 9, 2012 | 09:57 AM

#32

larryftmfw

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Originally Posted by RTorrez1

Oh Wait I Got it you are the one that bought one from you buddy HAA HAAA

That doesn't even make sense?

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:08 PM

#33

strokerspeed

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From: Oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

the last link ($4000 for the 99) has 148K miles
All tie rods and ball joints are torn, and this one also has a squeaky belt. Everything else looks pretty good, haven't driven it yet, but motor doesn't tick on cold start up.

The guy is pretty firm at 4K, I think 3500 would be the lowest I could get him and probably not even that, probably 37-3800. Overall I like this one much better, but too much money for what it is if you ask me...

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:08 PM

#34

desertdog

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From: SoCal

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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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?

It was a steal because they are junk. Where I live you can pick up late model Grands for about a grand. And it's still a waste of money. There is only one Cherokee worth owning, and that's the trusty XJ.

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:17 PM

#35

desertdog

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From: SoCal

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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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

Stroker, I am going to also advise against this Jeep. While any XJ is better than a Grand, the last few years were unfortunately not Jeep's best. Seems like the motors wear out faster, hard to say why. Also you pay more for them.
I had a 2000 and I greatly prefer my 1990 with 212k. You should buy something like this http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/2905760419.html

Apr 9, 2012 | 12:22 PM

#36

desertdog

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From: SoCal

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I have a 1993 that is very straight and clean, all stock never been offroad, for $2500. But it's in SoCal...I would deliver if you want it.

Apr 10, 2012 | 06:38 PM

#37

xjbeans

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From: New IBeria La

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l

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Originally Posted by salad

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...