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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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I wasn't really in the market for a new vehicle but when this XJ came into my store it was just too clean to pass up. I am the parts manager at the local VW dealer. I have three VW's and I am a huge VW guy. I have always liked the Cherokees but never really thought about owning one. My father-in-law has had a few XJ's over the years and he loves them. I have been a car guy all my life. I enjoy picking up not so nice cars and trucks for cheap and making them nice.

This Jeep Cherokee is a 2000 and was traded in last week. It only has 87k on it and the owner took great care of it. It needs a few things here and there but over all it is one of the cleanest I have ever seen.

I do have some plans for her. Upgrade the stereo since it has a crappy JVC and stock speakers. The fronts don't currently work since the wires in the in the doors are broken. A mild lift with some decent wheels and tires. Some lighting and a nice roof basket. I know I wont do too much off roading with it I just enjoy the look and feel of lifted Jeeps.

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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Welcome to the site. Looks SO CLEAN. Glad you found yourself a nice XJ.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Welcome to CF. That looks great.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks guys!
I am so glad I got this Jeep, I needed a new toy to play with. I probably won't lift it until spring but I am enjoying fixing some of the issues and doing some small upgrades here and there. I think the research is half the fun when you get a new vehicle. See what options you have and keep exploring until you can't stand it anymore
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Welcome to the site
Thats a very nice clean jeep by the way
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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It seems that VW guys and Jeep guys are cut from the same cloth. I think it's a similar mindset among groups. Welcome.

Rob
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Old school VW fan!
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks guys. Its kind of funny, I love my new old Jeep and I have been driving it for a month now but when I hop back into my Volkswagens I can't believe how solid they feel compare to my Jeep. Don't get me wrong Jeeps are cool as hell but they are sloppy. Can't wait to start my mods!
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Welcome to the site, from a fellow suburbanite.
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