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could never kill a Hero
Cody James, 03/17/2020
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
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I know its from 98 and might think its old and clunky. But really. i had mine for a number of years. Survived Super storm Sandy,. i have sent it through mud pits, saved brand new Wranglers and a Gladiator from the trails.could never kill that 4.0L. yeah it had rust spots but it was tough. the transmission never slipped, 4x4 always worked. Simple to work on & upgrade. Even when i thought it was done. my Jeep always surprised me. Hope whoever is reading this. Go to your Local Junk yard or used car dealer. buy a XJ. you can install modern stuff like i did. And enjoy it so much more..
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Cherokee Limited vs. Grand Cherokee Larado
Mr Jeep, 08/08/2020
1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
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I own both. Both have over 300000km The 96 grand Cherokee, mechanical things start failing. front axle ujoints. Heater core. AC, etc. Enter the 98 Cherokee Limited. 4.0, 4.5 lift, front bumper with 10k winch, rock guards, 33's. I will never own a grand Cherokee again.
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I adore my jeep. I want to marry it.
MegCram, 07/10/2003
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4dr SUV
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I really love this car. It was my dad's until two years ago when he gave it to me for my sixteenth birthday. It's fun to drive -lots of power, and it's never had to go into the shop for anything major. In almost 3 years I've put about 70,000 miles on it because I travel a ways to school, but the only problem is that sometimes- in very cold weather- it doesn't want to start immediately...and that's not too much of an inconvienence. And the gas milage isn't terrible for an SUV-I get about 23 mpg. It still runs great and I could drive it forever. I love my jeep, I really do.
It's a Jeep thing
T-Lo, 09/18/2003
1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4dr SUV 4WD
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This is an excellent small SUV. The 4.0 is bulletproof. It is the easiest to service 4WD vehicle I have ever seen. The spark plugs are easy to get to, the transfer case has a drain plug, the differentials are easily serviced, there are no CV boots (straight axle), etc. Step on the gas and it goes, along with your fuel mileage though. At 80,000 miles, the only unscheduled maintenance has been the brakes and a power window regulator. Back seat is good for kids but adults couldn't ride there for long. A lift on this SUV is cheap and simple and they are available from mild to wild.
Truly the worst vehicle I have ever owned
J, 07/28/2021
1998 Jeep Cherokee SE 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought my 1998 5 speed cherokee a few years back with less than 100k. I have owned dozens of cheap cars and suvs. This jeep has left me stranded on the side of the road on 6 occasions. I do my own work, and have still had to put over $3,000 in parts alone in this heap to just keep it going. Stripped front axle trying to get through the snow. 2 fuel pumps. An unimaginable about of wiring issues. Stock wheels and tires, yet somehow ive gone thru 2 sets of wheel bearings in 8k miles. Its been broken and off the road more than its been on. I have had to replace every single component in the front end. The entire cooling system, radiator, waterpump and all. Alternator failed. Starter failed. Had a few parasitic drains that had to be sorted. And now, EACH WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE DOOR has a broken insulation, causing numerous shorts. I no longer have power windows or locks. Please, i beg of you, just buy a 4runner.
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