New Toy!

[xaero_81]

Got a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 135,000 miles. Picked this up from my sister in law after talks of a camping vacation we're planning in the summer. I want a pop up camper but I assumed the Festy or Yaris wouldn't comfortably tow one up to 4 hours away. She offered it to me at a deep discount because they rarely drove it anymore. So far I love it, call me lazy but I miss driving an auto. Also, in an attemp to focus on the new red Festiva, I've been offering up my blue Festiva for sale to a few friends. If that doesn't work it will be for sale on here at some point.

[FestYboy]

flip that thing ASAP, they're trouble.

[xaero_81]

What's troublesome about them? So far this is what I know it needs:

-Front diff needs gasket.
-Faulty sending unit (reads 1/4 tank when empty)
-Hatch struts are weak.
-Driver door needs bracket where roll pin attaches.

Going to get underneath it this weekend to change all fluids. Going to check suspension components then.

[bhazard]

Lol Donny's not gonna flip it...the boss would never allow it!

[NTRCOOL]

Nice score I've been looking for one similar for heavy winter driving.

[bhazard]

Nice score I've been looking for one similar for heavy winter driving.

It spun the tires when he let off the brakes...on concrete barely dusted with snow.


I still can't believe it has open diffs...lame

I say flip it.

[xaero_81]

I like it and have no plans to flip it. Maybe some day I'll put a lift kit and some lockers on it.

[FestYboy]

What's troublesome about them? So far this is what I know it needs:

-Front diff needs gasket.
-Faulty sending unit (reads 1/4 tank when empty)
-Hatch struts are weak.
-Driver door needs bracket where roll pin attaches.

Going to get underneath it this weekend to change all fluids. Going to check suspension components then.

coolent systems are notorious for leaks, exhaust manifolds crack, oil leaks from oil sending unit, transmission issues, transfer case issues, pinion bearing failures (same as the Rams), frame rot, the list goes on...

[bhazard]

I like it and have no plans to flip it. Maybe some day I'll put a lift kit and some lockers on it.

lol it can be your money pit I guess

[xaero_81]

coolent systems are notorious for leaks, exhaust manifolds crack, oil leaks from oil sending unit, transmission issues, transfer case issues, pinion bearing failures (same as the Rams), frame rot, the list goes on...

Now I know what to study in the FSM I just bought.

lol it can be your money pit I guess

Meh, it was only $300 more than the non running car you bought, which you'll likely spend on a new motor, and if you count the OBS you spent more than $700 on less than six months ago only to scrap it soon I think I'm still doing pretty good. :-)

[nonamekid]

Most of the problems associated with those jeeps stem from abuse and lack of maintenance. I have had friends with Cherokees and they haven't had that many problems compared to other 4X4 vehicles. Cracked exhaust manifold is just an excuse to get a header if you ask me.

[Movin]

I'm with FestYboy, but hey they are like a powerstroke, they don't
let you down, they run all the way back to a mechanic!!
keeps the economy going...

[bhazard]

Now I know what to study in the FSM I just bought.




Meh, it was only $300 more than the non running car you bought, which you'll likely spend on a new motor, and if you count the OBS you spent more than $700 on less than six months ago only to scrap it soon I think I'm still doing pretty good. :-)

Who says Im gonna scrap it? Only if the diff is bad.