[VWAG]

Hey guys,

I am looking to buy a Jeep for my senior project. I found a 1994 Cherokee for a great price not too far from me.

$500 for a 4.0, 5 speed, 4x4, 171k mile Cherokee. This is what the seller had to say about it...

"needs a fuel pump"

and then I emailed her...

"The body has very little rust on it. And yes it is probably gonna need to be towed away. I had someone check it out again today, he thinks it may be something simple with the carburetor. So not sure. Could be a simple fix."

The last part is where I am having trouble... "could be." I dont want to spend 500 bucks on a Jeep that is going to need 1000 in motor work.

So Jeep Forum... do you think it is likely that the Cherokee will empty my wallet?



Edit:

I realize that nobody can diagnose a car accurately without actually seeing it...

I guess I am asking if you guys would buy it...

[RogueSpear2023]

I would say get them down to $250 then at least you could part it out and get your money back. Cherokees don't have carburators, so that won't be the problem, I would get it and if it costs too much to fix, then part it out and buy something else.

[Boodyrider]

Well hell, take your lazy butt over there with 500 in cash and some tools. Pay a fair price AFTER you look at it.

Oh... and look UNDER IT for rust... some body rust may well mean fatal cancer of the frame and underside.

I will say this, though: I've bought a number of "200 dollar" "500 dollar" and 'Thousand dollar" vehicles over the years. Oddly enough, they all cost me about 2 grand each by the time they were roadworthy.

[basudecs1409]

well how can i got like that at only$300.
is it be possible?????????????/
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[grogie]

I looked at one just like that about a year ago. It ran well, the TC shifted fine, and "looked" okay, however I figured it would need some work. I would bet the same thing on this one and may be a project Jeep for you.