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3.5 out of 5 stars

96 Cherokee 2wd 4 door 5 speed

Aaron Waltz, 11/10/2005
1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I like this Jeep; it's got the advantages of the smaller suvs such as ground clearance, storage, passenger room, roof racks, rear wheel drive and just being up higher than small cars (plus it looks like the 4wd). Plus the advantages of a compact car -- good ride, fuel economy no extra drivetrain to weigh it down or maintain, transmission/clutch repairs are a breeze compared to its 4wd cousin (no transfer case to deal with). Overall good little suv for the budget minded person. Also the 2.5 4 cylinder is surprisingly spunky. It's not a slouch as you would think; it's no 4.0 liter but more power means less fuel economy. This day and age I'd rather have the torquey 4 banger! it does the job quite well.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

LOVE THIS VEHICLE!

Linda HORRELL, 11/03/2005
1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I LOVE my 1996 Jeep SE Cherokee! I bought it new in 1996, been driving it ever since. Just today (10 years and 87,000 miles later) had to bring it to the dealer with a problem (no heat, but overheating). It's a nice compact 4-wheel drive that has given me no real problems for the past 10 years. Good for snow and good for city driving and parking. Pulled a boat 2,000 miles to and from Florida, hauled dogs and dry cleaning. I love it! I even love its '96 boxy design. Downside: back seat is small & the cup holders worthless, occasionally overheats a bit in the summer if I'm sitting in rush hour traffic.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

All around great vechicle

Jeeper4life, 01/02/2003
1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

fun to drive very reliable no serious mechanical problems i have over 65000 mile on it and it still runs as good as the day i bought it. I have no regerts lots of power w/I six cyl 4.0 liter engine fuel could be better but can't complain overall a well built vechicle

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great, Reliable SUV

DrumFamily, 10/26/2004
1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought our Jeep in 2002 with 85k miles on it. We've since run it past 120k, and it is still going strong. We've had to replace the water pump and serpentine belt, but that was it. It really is a solid vehicle, with great construction and is truly reliable. Would recommend to potential buyers.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

it's a jeep thing...

robbo, 02/04/2003
1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall, a great "little mule". Several little things (i.e. rattles in the door, dome light quit working, rear window washer broke, worthless cup holders, loose exhaust pipe) are making me not appreciate it as much as I could. The engine and transmission are trouble free at 91K miles. Off-road capability is unbeaten.

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