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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2566071382.html

found on craigslist. wondering if its worth the drive to go check it out. 4 hrs of driving.

all i know is its a v8 with 80k and awd
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Hmm makes you wonder why he only wants less than 2k for it doesnt it?
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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If its got a clean body... who cares. tires and body alone is 2k worst case you come out ahead if you rebuilt it.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Hmm makes you wonder why he only wants less than 2k for it doesnt it?
had it listed at 3k then dropped to 2k, has 3 vehicles. guess he needs to sell it. but still makes me wonder
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rtralabama
had it listed at 3k then dropped to 2k, has 3 vehicles. guess he needs to sell it. but still makes me wonder
Unless it runs super good, has decent tires, drives right and was kept up well (IOW, no repairs needed) I'd offer him $1400 and see where he takes it from there. 'Historic' vehicles are typically expensive to own...
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Im confused. Isnt that a Wagoneer "Cherokee"? I thought Cherokees started in 84? Either way, I LOVE that Jeep. It looks AWESOME!
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Dude jump on it!!!! Old school fullsize Cherokees are the coolest!!!!!
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Looks good! For a clean fsj cherokee its not a bad price. I'd say check it out.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bigvig
Im confused. Isnt that a Wagoneer "Cherokee"? I thought Cherokees started in 84? Either way, I LOVE that Jeep. It looks AWESOME!
The xj cherokee started in '84, but jeep made a fullsize two door version of the wagoneer called a cherokee before the xj.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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So it wasnt technically a Wagoneer, or was it a sub-model? I was always under the impression those were Wagoneers. Were they Wagoneers, Cherokees or Wagoneer Cherokees?
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Bstrom650
Unless it runs super good, has decent tires, drives right and was kept up well (IOW, no repairs needed) I'd offer him $1400 and see where he takes it from there. 'Historic' vehicles are typically expensive to own...
alright, ill negotiate with him. how much would insurance be on it? any guesses?
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bigvig
So it wasnt technically a Wagoneer, or was it a sub-model? I was always under the impression those were Wagoneers. Were they Wagoneers, Cherokees or Wagoneer Cherokees?
A lot of the wagoneer is the same, but they aren't known as wagoneers. The four doors are wagoneers. The two doors are cherokees, but most people refer to them as full size cherokees as to not get them confused with the xj cherokees.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Look carefully at the photos - the fender flares are rusting through where they are welded to the quarter panel. My dad has a '71 gladiator that has the same rusting issue around the fender flares; It IS indicitave of major bodywork headaches. Otherwise, FSJ's are awesome, and I'd have one over my current XJ if I could afford to find one in decent shape at a reasonable price. They are usually 4.11 gears and have a fair amount of power stock.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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I say go for it if you can get it for a decent price, the full size cherokees are rare and are sweet! Not too many larger, especially older vehicles are selling these days because of the ecomony and the high demand for gas savers. Could be another reason its been sitting, but also could be other issues already stated of course...don't know until you see it in person.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by alsxj
I say go for it if you can get it for a decent price, the full size cherokees are rare and are sweet! Not too many larger, especially older vehicles are selling these days because of the ecomony and the high demand for gas savers. Could be another reason its been sitting, but also could be other issues already stated of course...don't know until you see it in person.
guy said he drives it everyday.
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