But my 4-door 4wd Cherokee is my baby. Never been off road with her. She has a 3” suspension lift and looks mighty fine. At 16 years old, I still get offers of 10k for her. Never had a bit of mechanical trouble until last year, but heck, she’s 16! A few hoses are gonna get dry.
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my brother has a Cherokee and really likes it.
my brother has a Cherokee and really likes it.
I got one that was the last year ever made for the model . The wrangler and Cherokee were both purchased pre-government bailout, so I guess I can’t speak for the newer models. Such a shame.
I always wanted one of the AMC Cherokee Chiefs or a full sized J10 or J20 truck.
I’ll chime in on my daily driver 98 5 speed Cherokee.
I just turned over 300K on it and it still runs like a champ. I have hauled everything from an entire data center to a motor and several moves and it has never complained or had any issues. I used to pull a M1101 trailer behind it for a year while my son was in scouts and it was a big hit. Out performed the Toyota 4X4 and larger Chevys that others were using to get around the dirt roads.
Last year, things that don’t normally wear out are starting to wear, but the replacement options are endless. At 300K, that’s to be expected and it is a pleasure working on it. With the ground clearance, I can easily get underneath and everything is in a logical position.
These vehicles have a history of overheating in hotter climates and I was surprised to discover that there are more an a dozen options for radiators that I could replace my damaged one. I got a triple core and it has never even tried to overheat since. Even in 100+ degree heat and full air. Down side is in the winter, I have to cover the front to enable it to reach operating temperature so I get some heat.
Last weekend, I replaced a motor mount and I found several to choose from that are a substantial upgrade from the original factory. Most of my other vehicles don’t have options if they have the parts at all.
The part-time 4X4 has never failed to carry me even in the worst weather. It is a fun vehicle to drive and after driving several other off road vehicles, I can say it has been my favorite. A/C in the woods is very nice. It has been able to get around in the winter when more “modern” 4X4’s got stuck.
The 4.0L 6 cylinder engine is the original from the factory. I have had to do minor replacements and regular maintenance but so far nothing that was a major overhaul.
As I move forward, I have the philosophy that every piece that needs replacing is a opportunity for an upgrade.
There are a couple of companies that actually sell every part to reproduce the CJ Jeeps from decades back from scratch.
I am still amazed at what my old jeep can bring on the market as well. I get offers from time to time and they keep going up.
When I wear out the current set of tires, the third so far, I think I’ll put a lift in it and bigger wheels.
I have heard good things about the new Cherokee and Renegade but I can’t say they are good yet. I have a friend that had a Patriot and it has a piece of crap. Transmission was it’s biggest failure. There is a guy that parks his Jeep in my work that has a new Cherokee all decked out and it looks great. There are several other Jeeps there as well and I have yet to see a driver not smiling.
I had a Cherokee with a 4 cyc and 2WD and it was had a completely different feel to it. My wife traded it away for almost nothing for her Beetle.