Buying a 1997 jeep cherokee sport?

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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Question Buying a 1997 jeep cherokee sport?

What should i look out for? The jeep has 144,100 mile's on it. It's a california car soo no rust. the check engine light is on. Any info would be nice.


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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Engine: 4.0 I6 firepower ignition, cat-back w/ magnaflow muffler, poweraid tb spacer, optima blue top
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I would look out for falling deeply in love with it, it sneaks up on you. But more serious, your xj is one of the better years. You didn't say about the drivetrain but its pretty much all great. It would be better if you have the 4.0l engine and the Chrysler 8.25" rear axle.

With the check engine light, go to an autoparts like autozone, napa, or o'reilly's and have them check for codes. That should narrow it down a bit, because "check engine light" is a sign to such a vast array of problems.

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Hey thanks for your input. Make's me feel better on buying it.
I will pick up a scan tool to check it before i buy. I realy like the jeep.



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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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Sorry, thought you already owned it, my bad. But ya, most likely something simple but checking with the scanner will help. Sounds like you've already started to fall for it.
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