So, all signed up...time for introductions. I am in the market for a Jeep Cherokee and through the power of Bing ( recent convert from Google, may even try out Scroogle ) found the forum. I looked around a bit and it seems this may be the place for finding answers to all those Cherokee questions I am going to have.

I am looking for a daily driver, 4x4. I currently drive a 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4WD, short bed. Love the truck, but times they are a changing and I want to reduce my monthly nut as much as I can...without sacrificing coolness...obviously. I started looking into M1009, Army Blazers...very cool, very minimalistic, right up my alley, but they really are a true hobby vehicle with not many daily drivers on the road. And with no A/C, leaking roofs, and rusted floors...my lady and the two little ones may not make it far in one. So, I kept looking and ran into an old flame...the Cherokee. A buddy had a Cherokee Chief in High School, a friends family had a wagoneer, and I always loved the square body. Seems like a perfect fit for me.

The problem so far has been the range in price in what I am finding in the marketplace. I am seeing everything from seemingly way overpriced jeeps at dealerships, to suspiciously underpriced private sales. Like this craigslist ad below...

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2667687748.html

Seems like the guy dropped some coin on that rig and its being sold real cheap.

Currently I am looking for a basic ride, no need for a lift or any extras...yet. I would like to upgrade here and there, but out of the gates I would probably prefer something basic and solid, under 100k miles if possible. Under 5k Federal Reserve Notes would be great to...but that is questionable it seems.

So the search continues, hope to get some help here.

 

Welcome to our forum!

 

Thanks!

I just need to keep in mind I am looking for a daily driver...not a jacked up mud toy! Cool rigs on here.

 

welcome to the site!!

 

welcome from NY

 

Welcome from S.D.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone...any advice on searching for that first cherokee? I am looking to make it an everyday ride, but dont want to overspend ( i.e., there's a few local 98-99 with anywhere from 65k to 112k mileage priced around 7-8 thousand, stock...seems high )...but I don't want to go to low and end up with a project vehicle just to keep it on the road.

 

Welcome to cf.com. it very entertaining and educational. It is also very addictive. You have been warned! Lol.

 

Do some searching on this forum and you'll find a lot of good answers to your questions...but from what i can tell you...is look for something stock, clean shape, low mileage, and well taken care of...most of the lifted one's have been off-roaded and most likely beat up a little...but dont be afraid of a little higher miles, as the 4.0's last a long time if taken care of...so all in all i'd say your best deal is to find what i described and turn it into what you want...i.e lift, tires etc...its always more satisfying when you build it yourself.