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Old 02-01-2012, 05:26 PM
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Hey guys. I recently sold my street bike and am in the market for a Cherokee. I found one that seems to be decent for the price, and would like some input. I'm very new to jeeps so I was hoping to get some help on what to look for when I go look at it this Saturday.

http://www.armigers.com/vehicle.asp?d=6880000&s=210243
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that price seems pretty on par for my area, maybe a tad high
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I would try looking on craigslist, you can find some really good deals. That isn't to bad but you should try to offer $1,500.

I got my xj with 100,000 miles for only $1,000. Keep looking don't rush into it, I know your probably anxious but good come to those who wait!

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I agree that price seems high. Also make sure you check the underside of that jeep. Look to see how much rust there is and what is rusted
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I found this one on craigslist. It just happens to be at a small dealer. I asked the guy what his bottom dollar was and he said $1800
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I got mine with 133,xxx miles and no rust for 1200 to give you an idea of price.

1800 might not be bad for a jeep in delaware if there is no rust. I'm not sure how hard rust free jeeps are to find up there.
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buying the first one you look at is probably not a great idea, check em out, drive em, see how they feel, see whats broken or different with each jeep. cash in hand usually beats bottom dollar.
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I'm going to go check it out this weekend. Ill take some pics and post them up.
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Take it from me , I made the mistake of not waiting and I found the one I really wanted after I had already found the one I have now....I really can't complain I bought a 99 Cherokee that was a deer hit, but the guy I bought it from gave me most of the parts I needed to get it right again and plus he had it delivered on a flatbed right to my door and his place was over an hour away....not bad tho , it had only 89,000 miles on it when I got it, and now it has just over 101,000 ....take your time and look ...and when we say look for rust , look at the floors and rockers....I have to have the drivers side floor pan replaced but before I do I am going to start a thread for it , so anyone who needs to replace there floor can have something to go by.......Hope you find a good one !!!!
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I ended up buying it. Everything power works, a/c is ice cold, no rust etc. only issue is it leaks oil from about every where oil can leak from. Trans fluid is clean, and shifts great. Drove it 2 hours home with no issues.
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Congrats on the purchase I hope you enjoy it!
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nice! congrats
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Thanks guys. Do you know where I can find replacement window switches?
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when you go to the parts store to grab all the stuff for your tune up grab this!
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also what did you end up paying?


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