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I'll start by a quick introduction. Im 30, married with a 7 year old daughter, live in Arizona, and I'm currently considering picking up a Cherokee - well in this case its actually an 85 Wagoneer Limited.
The reasons behind my thoughts on picking up a Jeep are pretty simple:
We currently have 2 vehicles, a 2015 Jetta and a 2007 Silverado classic.
The Jetta is great but we find it isnt ideal for dealing with snow (yes, snow in Arizona) and it is impossible to use to go visit my in laws unless there hasnt been any rain or snow any time recently.
The Silverado has no issues with any of those however it presents a problem all of its own. Its a regular cab. This makes it impractical for all of us climbing in it for longer drives. Not to mention that while it has been problem free in the 233k miles its been used, it has now racked up about 800 in parts needing to be replaced to keep it safe and road worthy. Since it doesnt seem to meet our needs I'm hesitant to really put that kind of money into it.
The reason behind looking at this particular Jeep is that it has a back seat so it would eliminate the problems of the silverado, and it should do fine in snow, ice and mud so that would eliminate the problems of the jetta.
I work as a tow truck operator and a little while back we took this 85 wagoneer in as an abandoned vehicle. Were now close to 2 months in on having it and filed for title after 11 days as required by the state.
For whatever reason it actually had a key with it when we brought it in.
I spent some time yesterday checking it out to see if it was worth it. What i found was the battery was dead, the carb appeared to not have any fuel in the bowl, but after hooking a jump box on it and a spray of starting fluid it fired right up and stayed running on its own power.
The oil in the engine looks fresh and smelled clean. The engine sounded like i would expect from a 30 year old motor. But it wasnt bad.
I tried driving it around our lot so i couldnt go too quick but it did move under its own power. Seemed to need a bit of a rev to get moving though (automatic trans). Not sure if that was just because its louder than Im used to and all in my head, or if its the transmission.
The transmission leaks from the pan gasket right onto the exhaust so that would be something I'd need to do pretty quick.
No smoke from the exhaust on start up pr after running awhile. Engine temp seemed to stay right where it should as well.
I havent been able to determine which transfer case it has but the controls sorta seemed to just be there - i could move the lever and it would stay in hi n and low but didnt feel like it actually did anything.
The passenger window is down in the door and wont roll up but the motor can be heard operating with the switch so im guessing off the track or the regulator is broken.
I'd had pictures but i can't seem to find them at the moment so ill have to get you guys some asap.
Looking forward to any information amd feedback you experts can offer me.
The reasons behind my thoughts on picking up a Jeep are pretty simple:
We currently have 2 vehicles, a 2015 Jetta and a 2007 Silverado classic.
The Jetta is great but we find it isnt ideal for dealing with snow (yes, snow in Arizona) and it is impossible to use to go visit my in laws unless there hasnt been any rain or snow any time recently.
The Silverado has no issues with any of those however it presents a problem all of its own. Its a regular cab. This makes it impractical for all of us climbing in it for longer drives. Not to mention that while it has been problem free in the 233k miles its been used, it has now racked up about 800 in parts needing to be replaced to keep it safe and road worthy. Since it doesnt seem to meet our needs I'm hesitant to really put that kind of money into it.
The reason behind looking at this particular Jeep is that it has a back seat so it would eliminate the problems of the silverado, and it should do fine in snow, ice and mud so that would eliminate the problems of the jetta.
I work as a tow truck operator and a little while back we took this 85 wagoneer in as an abandoned vehicle. Were now close to 2 months in on having it and filed for title after 11 days as required by the state.
For whatever reason it actually had a key with it when we brought it in.
I spent some time yesterday checking it out to see if it was worth it. What i found was the battery was dead, the carb appeared to not have any fuel in the bowl, but after hooking a jump box on it and a spray of starting fluid it fired right up and stayed running on its own power.
The oil in the engine looks fresh and smelled clean. The engine sounded like i would expect from a 30 year old motor. But it wasnt bad.
I tried driving it around our lot so i couldnt go too quick but it did move under its own power. Seemed to need a bit of a rev to get moving though (automatic trans). Not sure if that was just because its louder than Im used to and all in my head, or if its the transmission.
The transmission leaks from the pan gasket right onto the exhaust so that would be something I'd need to do pretty quick.
No smoke from the exhaust on start up pr after running awhile. Engine temp seemed to stay right where it should as well.
I havent been able to determine which transfer case it has but the controls sorta seemed to just be there - i could move the lever and it would stay in hi n and low but didnt feel like it actually did anything.
The passenger window is down in the door and wont roll up but the motor can be heard operating with the switch so im guessing off the track or the regulator is broken.
I'd had pictures but i can't seem to find them at the moment so ill have to get you guys some asap.
Looking forward to any information amd feedback you experts can offer me.
