Re: looking to buy a Cherokee

 thanks for the info. I will continue to search for one. One thing I forgot
to ask before. How do the transmissions hold up? I have a Dodge right now,
and it has one of those "slush-box-autos" I would like to find a Cherokee
with a manual trans, but those are very hard to come by here in Orange
County.


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> ----- Original Message -----
> Subject: looking to buy a Cherokee
>
> : what kind of gas mileage would a Cherokee get? (4x4, I-6, auto/manual
> : trans)I know it wont be an economy car, just want to make sure its
better
> : than 11mpg (with my current truck)
> ***gas mileage is not great but certainly better than 11 mpg... probably
> count on 16-20 depending on your driving habits.
> :
> : How many miles do they go? I am looking in the $5000 and under range,
and
> : they are mostly over 100,000 miles. and as many as 330,000 miles. What
> parts
> : need to be replaced or looked at around 100k?
> ***the 4.0 is a very high mileage engine. It will rival any small block
> Chevy for endurance... expect 200k-400k. At 100k I wouldn't suspect
anything
> would need attention apart from normal wear items. Internals should be
> gleaming if maintained properly.
> :
> : what are the common problems with them? how much does it cost to own
such
> a
> : rig? I plan on keeping it stock and mainly driving it to work on the
> : freeway, and spending the weekends off the pavement.
> ***oil leaks, front brake vibration, front hubs, cracked exhaust manifold,
> rust under fender flares & around door handles, weak rear springs. They
can
> be high maintenance but not many huge repairs. If you enjoy doing some
work
> yourself you'll save bundles and they're very easy to work on and very
> predictable.
> :
> : what years are better than others?
> ***opinions will vary... I'd say 91/92 and up
> :
> : what was the first year for fuel injection?
> ***1987 (I think)
>
> Some nice features while you're looking:
> selec-trac transfer case
> D44 rear axle or 8.25" rear axle
> front tow hooks, skid plates
> towing packages
>
> Things to avoid:
> 4 cyl auto
> any V6
> sealed cooling system (no rad cap)
> check rear wiper (common failure item)
> rusty door pillers
>
> For $5000 you should find something between 93-95 depending on
condition...
> don't sweat the mileage, buy based on the condition.
>
> -Brian
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>