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Old 07-08-2010, 05:33 AM
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I know absolutely nothing about Canada, so I dont know where this is in comparison to where you live, but its a good deal. A real good deal.

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/cto/1805326384.html
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I have a 95 and if I had it to do over again I would have got a 97-99, my interior is ridiculous, it Detroit, circa 1975. It's sooo old school.
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I have an 87, love it.
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MY opinion is to buy a newer style and buy a nice one with the money then have the excitement of building as you go. Then it wont get boring.
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Originally Posted by 95Cherokee
I have a 95 and if I had it to do over again I would have got a 97-99, my interior is ridiculous, it Detroit, circa 1975. It's sooo old school.
Haha.. true that! I really envy my brother's and friend's interior. But I'm also glad I can work on it easier.
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isnt this one in your area ??

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1037823
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Originally Posted by Rmart30
97-99 would be my first choices.....then 00/01.
97's up have the newer styled interior, better seats, stiffer unibody,better side mirrors, and no worthless non working vent windows.

For your budget you should be able to pick up a very nice one.
I can't believe you've had 12 in two years!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and I agree. X2 -97-01

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Originally Posted by Rmart30
I actually just finished looking at that one, unfortunately its a 12 hour drive from where I live, and I just cant find the time to make that long of a trip.
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vote #1000 for '99.
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Originally Posted by Tural
vote #1000 for '99.
1001 for 99
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1002?

I bought mine with a 4.5 RE lift, rear ARB,4.56's, chromoly axles out back, a ton of new parts in the boxes, OBA never installed, wheels, magnaflow exhaust, etc, etc, etc. for $3000

Granted the body was rough, not rusted, but dented and banged up, had primer sprayed all over it, so I tore it apart and painted it for $400.

It's been a fun project to build over the winter and I've had a blast wheeling with it.

Use search engines. I used Search Tempest, and site mash along with CL and Ebay, etc. Found it 200+ miles away, drove down, pulled the trigger and drove it home.

Good luck, have fun looking and do a lot of research so you know what to look for.

I probably have about $5k in mine. I bought some 34 LTB's, a used front ARB, etc.

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picked up my 99 with 96k miles for $3400
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is the 4500$ you mentioned in Canadian currency?
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Originally Posted by Addy
is the 4500$ you mentioned in Canadian currency?
Yes, I just found a 99 cherokee with 193,000kms for $3995 o.b.o at a dealership, so as much as I hate dealerships, I might check it out.

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 4X4, AUTO, 193,000KMS, 4DR , 4.L GREAT ON GAS
RARE BABY BLUE ON BLACK CLOTH INTERIOR
POWER LOCKS, MIRRORS, A/C, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM/CD TUNER, ROOF RACK, BRAKES, STEERING,
LOCAL, 1 OWNER, FULLY SERVICED, AIRCARED
RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW TIRES GREAT TOO

ASKING $3995 OR BEST OFFER
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Originally Posted by kawana
Yes, I just found a 99 cherokee with 193,000kms for $3995 o.b.o at a dealership, so as much as I hate dealerships, I might check it out.

They are already lying when they say great on gas... be careful.


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