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09-26-2012, 09:40 AM | #61 |
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| re: I got a 97' cherokee, now what lol
its ok, but... i would try to look for something with lower miles though, simply because the engine may run fin for 300,000 miles but the axles may need bearings, it might need u joints, it will most likely need a complete brake overhaul. keep checking around, one WILL pop up for you. the longer you wait the more money you can save up. |
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09-26-2012, 09:57 AM | #62 |
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| re: I got a 97' cherokee, now what lol
thats why I'm hoping the buy back will be super cheap, because the thunderbird is my only car so if i want the most money to get a jeep i would need to completely total it. but then i have no car.....................
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09-26-2012, 11:34 AM | #63 |
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what are you getting for the 1994 shitbeater ?
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09-26-2012, 02:18 PM | #64 |
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09-26-2012, 02:42 PM | #65 |
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| re: I got a 97' cherokee, now what lol
There must be $2500 of cocaine in the trunk.
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09-26-2012, 11:56 PM | #66 |
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09-27-2012, 12:04 AM | #67 | |
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09-27-2012, 08:11 AM | #68 |
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| re: I got a 97' cherokee, now what lol
I'll throw in my $.02 since I've owned a few Jeeps as well as worked on and wheeled with 100's of them. Grand Cherokees are great street queens but take tons of work to make offroad capable compared to XJ's. Electrical problems plauge them and are a nightmare to fix. They're higher value isn't worth it to me So I would stay away from them. XJ's just like everyone says are a dime a dozen. Stay away from the older ones with the 2.8 and stick with the 4.0. Watch for cracks in the exhaust manifold on the 4.o's too, cheap fix but might as well find one already done. THESE THINGS ARE CHEAP. Both to buy and build and are very offroad capable. Their offroad issues are only with the unibody, flexing on the rocks has a tendency to remove the possibility of opening doors LOL. I think the XJ is the best of both worlds, nice on the street and descent offroad. Wranglers/CJ's....Hated my CJ7 low power for a V8 and horrible on the street, pass on these and let the collectors build em. YJ's are descent but leaf sprung on all corners... Stay away from the 4 bangers they are gutless. TJ is in my opinion the best jeep ever released, descent 6 cylinder engine, leafs all around and a few creature comforts in the cab plus you can pick them up cheap, I just found one for my buddy for $4k lifted with 35's, custom bumpers, and 90k on the ticker Aftermarket support for these is insane too! I don't know much about the current wranglers but a girl I'm dating has one so I'm learning. I will say the current motor is anemic and a lift to accomodate 35's on the street is under $500. She has never had a vehicle over 50K and her 08 has 55K I may buy it for my 13 yo daughter and start building Happy hunting have fun with it |
09-27-2012, 08:37 AM | #69 | |
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Either t-case is good, I'd personally think that the command trac system would be a benefit in the PNW during the rainy winters, it would basically let you drive around in 4wd on the street and not hurt the t-case. When you hit drive ground just shift it back into 2wd. | |
09-27-2012, 08:43 AM | #70 | |
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The first Jeep, it looks nice and stock but at 230K, there isn't much life left in the drive train, especially the transmission. I'd suggest to keep looking. | |
09-28-2012, 02:25 PM | #71 |
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This? http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3238794662.html This one seems sketchy with the whole only they can drive it on the road? http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3302711350.html |
09-28-2012, 09:50 PM | #72 | |
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Two wheel drive, WTF !?!?! You could swap it over, but it's a little work. For the money you can find a better rig. | |
09-29-2012, 03:27 AM | #73 | |
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09-29-2012, 04:18 AM | #74 |
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I still think there is something better for you out there. What is your mechanical ability ? That would determine what you are willing to deal with for issues. Three major things to look for... Rotted floors Death wobble Major oil leaks, or a freshly pressure washed engine. |
09-29-2012, 05:31 AM | #75 |
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| re: I got a 97' cherokee, now what lol
mechanical abilities are high, I can tear it down and build it back up. pretty great at welding(oxy, mig, tig, ark) not to shabby at fabricating either. got a bunch of tools from when my dad passed so i know i can build and fix. what do you mean by death wobble? i've always check to make sure it doesnt pull to the right or left when i let go of the steering wheel.
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09-29-2012, 10:18 AM | #76 |
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Death wobble is a phenom that Jeeps in general suffer from. It comes from having loose, worn, or otherwise played out steering and/or suspension parts. Although usually it's an easy fix, sometimes it can run into a costly event trying to isolate the issue. Check the you tubes for a vid. |
09-29-2012, 01:00 PM | #77 |
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09-29-2012, 01:34 PM | #78 | |
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That ZJ w/ the flaky white paint, the one where they have to drive it- did you notice the $1500 stickers on the windshield? 99% chance it's at some low life wholesale car lot. ( the kind where you buy here/pay here) Don't even waste your gas going to look at it. | |
09-30-2012, 12:47 AM | #79 | |
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and ya its a m&m towing/auto sales place, the car has a clean title but they bought it from a police impound? its got the 231 case with 4wd all the time. the engine are seemed funny, like the whole engine bay was all covered in a thin thin layer of what i could only describe as soot? i could only think maybe there was a pin hole somewhere that oil goes through and literally misted the oil out possibly? it drove good, no wobble that i could tell or turning when i let go of the wheel what speed should i be at to see if there is a death wobble? i was only going about 35-40 max how about this? http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3294507434.html or this? i know its not a 93 and up though, http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3293901730.html seems good but how much does it cost to fix a bearing? http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3289633647.html looks good but its a 90 http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3220882346.html Last edited by demonoid369; 09-30-2012 at 01:30 AM. | |
09-30-2012, 10:07 AM | #80 |
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I'm not going through every ad that you link up, but I did look at the '99 GC. A 'spun bearing' means the engine is wasted, it has spun a main bearing on the crankshaft. Keep looking.... You have been getting a lot of replies from guys w/ lots of personal experience, use their advice. The common factor that everyone has told you is- don't buy anything that has been lifted or modified or 'needs some work', you will just be getting someone else's headaches. This includes ANYTHING on a used car lot. buy a car from someone that has owned the vehicles for a few years, they can tell you what the true issues are w/ a potential car. |
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