Well, I just checked out the 95 Cherokee. He just put in a new clutch--including master cylinder. The brakes were done not too long ago, and a new radiator was put in 1 year ago. It was clean, and did drive well, However, there were a few problems:
* It was a little "jerky* when accelerating in first and second gears. The others seemed fine. I am thinking a vacuum leak somewhere--especially considering the blower would only blow air up into the windshiled area--a permanenet defrost situation.
* Rattling underneath--sounds like loose exhaust.
* Needs new tires--tread pretty thin on these.
* Cracked windshield--actually fairly common around here.
* It di have minor bodywork done when they got sideswiped by a DUI-- nothing major, though.
* Headlights only work in high beam--owner thought it was related to the bodywork done.
* It was wet [oily] on the bottom of the front part of the tranny--no dripping, though.
*It only has idiot light--I would have to install gauges. Not too difficult, I think.
****That seems to be the major problems. Other than that, it seemd to drive/ride great, and looks good, too. Not overly worn carpet/seats, undercarriage looks fine [no rust], body and paint ok, etc. There are, of course, some minor things, like the rear-view mirror coming loose, rear wiper only working in "wash" mode, and not also in "wipe" mode.
* Rear wiper only works in "wash" mode, and not in "wipe" mode.
He wants $2800 obo. What think you??