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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: silly lily on December 31, 2007, 01:29:59 PM

Title: cherokee buying advice?
Post by: silly lily on December 31, 2007, 01:29:59 PM: Hi you all!
I am totally new here (will post an intro next) and thinking of getting a Cherokee to use as main vehicle, off-roading now and then (nothig extreme) and as transport for mountain biking (1-2 bikes). I understand they are reliable enough, but very very thirsty, so it must be and LPG vehicle, like this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-JEEP-CHEROKE ... dZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-JEEP-CHEROKEE-ORVIS-LPG-AUTO-RED-4X4-EXCELLENT_W0QQitemZ110202740997QQihZ001QQcategoryZ116505QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
If page not working, item no is 110202740997, basically a 1999 LPG Orvis, 73 000 miles, 3995 asking price. What price should I pay for such vehicle? What things should I check for? Is rear sag a common problem amongst Cherokees? Which model do I want (1999 would be the oldest I'd consider)?
Many thanks for your time and Happy NEw YEar!
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Post by: wrangler on December 31, 2007, 02:03:27 PM: I have a 4.00cc Tj and I don’t think it’s that bad on fuel. I must get at least 30 to 40 to the gallon, Lamp post’s that is.
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Post by: Dave69 on December 31, 2007, 06:28:31 PM: my xj does around 22 mpg can get more on long journeys but remember when you buy one of these you are accepting the fuel bill that goes with it. being lpg converted you will still have to fill up as often as normal but it will cost you less. A 65 ltr tank doesn't mean you will get 65ltrs of gas as you can only fill it to 85% of its capacity due to pressure and expansion reasons.
the rear springs will sag and look flat, just one os things. give lighthouse jeep a ring and upgrade to the diesel spec (1" higher). There shouldn't be a rust issue with this age of jeep. the earlier ones had problems with rust around the boot floor and the rear wheel arches (boot floor to boot side). The engine should sound smooth and quiet with no rattles or bangs, a service history helps, but even that is no guarantee of reliability. everything should work electrically and the oil pressure sensor is known to fail (they either work for ever or fail two weeks after fitting).

hope this helps and happy new year
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Post by: silly lily on January 01, 2008, 04:30:25 PM: THank you guys, appreciate your help. The Jeep on Ebay looks good enough, and I've been in contact with the owner. Can I also ask what are the main differences between a Cherokee and the Grand C, apart from looks and size (the later is bigger, is it not)?
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Post by: Dave69 on January 01, 2008, 05:52:12 PM: the grand cherokee has a different styled body and has for coiled springy bits on each corner, the noraml xj (your looking at) has coiled springy bits on the front and horse cart (leaf) springs on the back.

the technical anwser
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Post by: Mike Pavelin on January 02, 2008, 10:19:01 AM: The GC drives very differently, a lot softer and not as nippy. Best to drive them both and see what you like.
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Post by: silly lily on January 04, 2008, 03:56:08 PM: Hi1 When you say 'softer' ride for the GC, do you mena the Cherokee is 'choppy', in comparison. Mean on-road, of course.
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Post by: Mike Pavelin on January 04, 2008, 04:19:25 PM: It's still comfy but has a sportier ride. The GC is generally more ponderous and wallowy.