- Location
- Middle Tennessee
Hey Guys,
I'm thinking about buying a 1988 Jeep Cherokee. The guy is asking $1000 or best offer. I've got the XJ Builders Guide and tried to decide what is good or bad about this year.
Here is what I know about it:
1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited
4.0 6 cyl engine with 190,000 miles
AW4 trans with no leaks underneath
Transfer case (?) but it isn't leaking
Dana 30 front non disconnect
Dana 35 rear (bad)
radiator is closed system (bad)
sunroof (maybe good, maybe bad)
outter body is in good shape with minor chips and dings (good, makes it easier to cut the fenders)
Only rust found in floor above muffler under pass rear seat (bad)
cracked front windshield (bad)
Class 3 trailer hitch (good)
interior is well used/dirty
has vibration in front end over 50 MPH
Last tune up done 2 years ago and says it gets 13 MPG
push button start
Fuel tank leaks if filled over 3/4 (bad)
This is what I know. He is asking $1000 obo. I'm looking for a daily driver/mild trail rig and this price fits my budget. I have a shop with a lift and most of the tools to do the job.
I also have a 2WD XJ I took for parts incase I bought one someday. It has a lot of the interior parts, fuel tank, etc it would take to fix the '88.
Would this be a good XJ to start with? I've heard a lot of pros and cons about the Renix system and the wiring used on the early XJ's. Is there anything I listed that would be a nightmare to find or fix?
Thanks so much in advance. I'm looking forward to joining the ranks of XJ owers but want to be sure to pick a good one to start with.
Ed
I'm thinking about buying a 1988 Jeep Cherokee. The guy is asking $1000 or best offer. I've got the XJ Builders Guide and tried to decide what is good or bad about this year.
Here is what I know about it:
1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited
4.0 6 cyl engine with 190,000 miles
AW4 trans with no leaks underneath
Transfer case (?) but it isn't leaking
Dana 30 front non disconnect
Dana 35 rear (bad)
radiator is closed system (bad)
sunroof (maybe good, maybe bad)
outter body is in good shape with minor chips and dings (good, makes it easier to cut the fenders)
Only rust found in floor above muffler under pass rear seat (bad)
cracked front windshield (bad)
Class 3 trailer hitch (good)
interior is well used/dirty
has vibration in front end over 50 MPH
Last tune up done 2 years ago and says it gets 13 MPG
push button start
Fuel tank leaks if filled over 3/4 (bad)
This is what I know. He is asking $1000 obo. I'm looking for a daily driver/mild trail rig and this price fits my budget. I have a shop with a lift and most of the tools to do the job.
I also have a 2WD XJ I took for parts incase I bought one someday. It has a lot of the interior parts, fuel tank, etc it would take to fix the '88.
Would this be a good XJ to start with? I've heard a lot of pros and cons about the Renix system and the wiring used on the early XJ's. Is there anything I listed that would be a nightmare to find or fix?
Thanks so much in advance. I'm looking forward to joining the ranks of XJ owers but want to be sure to pick a good one to start with.
Ed