1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ $2500
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Back in 1984, I bought a brand-new Jeep Cherokee wagon—a stunning smoked gray metallic beauty. I can’t quite remember the interior details, but I do remember it being the most expensive car I’d ever owned at the time, costing just over $21K. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. The power-to-weight ratio was abysmal, thanks to its puny 5.3 engine, and the gas mileage was downright terrible. 
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I didn't know there was a 5.3l engine; just a 2.5l-I4 or a 2.8l-V6.
You’re right—it was apparently the 2.8L engine. I never really liked that vehicle, so I guess my memory faded along with my interest in it.
Excess machinery and weight for most people's needs.
Many disliked the small cab.
Sis accepted 16.5-18 mpg because she loved the ride height.
Ha, Two coworkers skid along the Henry Hudson Parkway on an XJ's roof and got to work on time.
Many disliked the small cab.
Sis accepted 16.5-18 mpg because she loved the ride height.
Ha, Two coworkers skid along the Henry Hudson Parkway on an XJ's roof and got to work on time.
There is no rust holes. The rear number does have a rust hole on it in the right side
The front driver seat is broken and tied down for it not to shake (I couldn’t source another driver seat anywhere). I’ll try to get some photos tomorrow for you.
They’re extremely tough, one of the best engine/transmission combos available in a small SUV-but rather archaic & thirsty. And rust prone in the case of mine, the unibody construction makes rust fatal, I’ve seen XJs rusted completely across the center of the floor pan, roof basically holding the front & rear together! Great 4WD system, though.
Another NYC Bitoger 
That's clean, the few XJs I see around are rusted beyond belief
I unfortunately have no more room for projects
Hope it sells well
Why not try listing on an XJ forum or subreddit, might get more takers
As much as you might hate yourself for it, TikTok and or Craigslist are still decent places to get the word out about a car
That's clean, the few XJs I see around are rusted beyond belief
I unfortunately have no more room for projects
Hope it sells well
Why not try listing on an XJ forum or subreddit, might get more takers
As much as you might hate yourself for it, TikTok and or Craigslist are still decent places to get the word out about a car
No disrespect to the good people of Brooklyn NY, but if this hasn't sold those people are really odd.
You could park that thing on the side of the road here with a sign and it would be sold after 3 cars went by.
You could park that thing on the side of the road here with a sign and it would be sold after 3 cars went by.
Don't make me look at my bank account
I have to drive past it's (side of borough) on my way home from work
It's a classic Mopar, where's @dishdude
I don't even really like Jeeps (but I've never owned one)
Where would I park it
Buy it. I bet you like it. Once you go Jeep you never go back. Or something like that.Don't make me look at my bank account
I have to drive past it's (side of borough) on my way home from work
It's a classic Mopar, where's @dishdude
I don't even really like Jeeps (but I've never owned one)
Where would I park it
Is this the vehicle that Uncle Tony's Garage is hoarding?
yes but this one is 2WD...
Bill
Bill
That's what Uncle Tony wants.
These are some of the easiest vehicle to convert to 4WD ...
His post mentioned Grand Cherokee....
The ZJ's were offered with a 5.2 (I've owned a few) they were usually in the limited and higher trim, but could be ordered in a Lerado. They also did a 5.9 briefly in a ZJ. The 5.2 was a very solid engine, but not quite as solid as the 4.0, I refuse to sell my last WJ with the 4.0 in it.
IF you come across the Renault era XJ with the 2.8 v6, just run.... But the XJ listed is well beyond those years.
Renault and Jeep were in cahoots?
Renault and American Motors, yes
From late '81 to '87 when Chrysler bought them up, yes
XJs could have a ~2.1 Renault diesel IIRC
Renix fuel injection on later 2.8s
