Potential owner
02-20-2014, 10:14 AM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Potential owner
As of yesterday, i checked out a 00 Cherokee Sport 4 dr 4wd. Deal is sealed and set in stone on my end, and hopefully on the other party's end as well. The thing is very well kept with a few MINOR issues, that i will be attending to asap.
I was wondering if there are any issues that i should look into before finishing the deal. Any common problems that i should look at. There's surface rust on the rockers / lower doors that i will be taking care of as well as at the front of the drip rails. Interior is clean aside from one small tear on the drivers side front seat. No other issues, all functions work as far as i can tell. Any input would be appreciated. Seems like a hell of a truck!
I was wondering if there are any issues that i should look into before finishing the deal. Any common problems that i should look at. There's surface rust on the rockers / lower doors that i will be taking care of as well as at the front of the drip rails. Interior is clean aside from one small tear on the drivers side front seat. No other issues, all functions work as far as i can tell. Any input would be appreciated. Seems like a hell of a truck!
02-20-2014, 12:42 PM
#3
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
As of yesterday, i checked out a 00 Cherokee Sport 4 dr 4wd. Deal is sealed and set in stone on my end, and hopefully on the other party's end as well. The thing is very well kept with a few MINOR issues, that i will be attending to asap.
I was wondering if there are any issues that i should look into before finishing the deal. Any common problems that i should look at. There's surface rust on the rockers / lower doors that i will be taking care of as well as at the front of the drip rails. Interior is clean aside from one small tear on the drivers side front seat. No other issues, all functions work as far as i can tell. Any input would be appreciated. Seems like a hell of a truck!
I was wondering if there are any issues that i should look into before finishing the deal. Any common problems that i should look at. There's surface rust on the rockers / lower doors that i will be taking care of as well as at the front of the drip rails. Interior is clean aside from one small tear on the drivers side front seat. No other issues, all functions work as far as i can tell. Any input would be appreciated. Seems like a hell of a truck!
Engine - Any leaks (e.g. valve cover gasket), rear main seal
Engine Frame - Has the XJ been wheeled? Any notable damage?
Differentials - Any leaks visible? How are the ball joints and axle shafts?
Suspension - How many miles on it? Original?
Just a few things to look at.
02-20-2014, 01:08 PM
#4
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Can you provide more specifics about the XJ? What is the mileage on the vehicle? I just bought one as well. I made sure to look at the following:
Engine - Any leaks (e.g. valve cover gasket), rear main seal
Engine Frame - Has the XJ been wheeled? Any notable damage?
Differentials - Any leaks visible? How are the ball joints and axle shafts?
Suspension - How many miles on it? Original?
Just a few things to look at.
Engine - Any leaks (e.g. valve cover gasket), rear main seal
Engine Frame - Has the XJ been wheeled? Any notable damage?
Differentials - Any leaks visible? How are the ball joints and axle shafts?
Suspension - How many miles on it? Original?
Just a few things to look at.
Frame is clean
No leaks anywhere, engine/diffs. Ball joints and shafts are new with receipts. He's replacing the thermostat and waterpump based on a hunch. Drove it, ran like a dream. Has new shocks on it, new tires. Guy has receipts for everything. Even had an OBDII scanner handy in case i wanted to check the computer. Doesn't look like it's been offroad at all.
02-20-2014, 07:24 PM
#6
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
149k miles
Frame is clean
No leaks anywhere, engine/diffs. Ball joints and shafts are new with receipts. He's replacing the thermostat and waterpump based on a hunch. Drove it, ran like a dream. Has new shocks on it, new tires. Guy has receipts for everything. Even had an OBDII scanner handy in case i wanted to check the computer. Doesn't look like it's been offroad at all.
Frame is clean
No leaks anywhere, engine/diffs. Ball joints and shafts are new with receipts. He's replacing the thermostat and waterpump based on a hunch. Drove it, ran like a dream. Has new shocks on it, new tires. Guy has receipts for everything. Even had an OBDII scanner handy in case i wanted to check the computer. Doesn't look like it's been offroad at all.
02-20-2014, 08:28 PM
#7
Seasoned Member
Buy it. As long as the engine sounds good and there's no water in the oil. Sounds like they tried to take good care of it.
Trending Topics
02-21-2014, 06:12 AM
#8
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh, as of tomorrow morning, it'll be signed, sealed and delivered. I'm actually trading my wife's grand am GT and giving her my current truck, an 04 Buick Rainier CXL. Win, win if you ask me!
02-21-2014, 06:13 AM
#9
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Freakn
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
52
10-04-2015 06:34 AM
Crazynut1997
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
15
09-29-2015 08:14 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)