need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
10-30-2003, 10:47 PM
#31
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
Thanks Mort,
I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
for sure it would be the other way around.
If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
Jay
"Mort" <jmorton@on.aibn.nospamcom> wrote in message
news:zkhob.40359$Ol.1008512@read1.cgocable.net...
> John, where do you live? I got a 2000 Sport last year for $14,000 but
> it did have 84,000km on it. I've seen a couple for sale in my area
> (Belleville, Ont.) I can forward some numbers if you aren't too far away.
>
> Mort
>
> Johnathan Marrin wrote:
> > Okay, I am looking for a 99 -01 XJ w/ 4.0L and am wondering what the
> > different 4wd systems are on the vehicles and also which options for
axles
> > that came with them. I'd like to try and get something a little beefier
in
> > case I want to throw a couple inch lift in it.
> >
> > Any help would be great.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
>
I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
for sure it would be the other way around.
If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
Jay
"Mort" <jmorton@on.aibn.nospamcom> wrote in message
news:zkhob.40359$Ol.1008512@read1.cgocable.net...
> John, where do you live? I got a 2000 Sport last year for $14,000 but
> it did have 84,000km on it. I've seen a couple for sale in my area
> (Belleville, Ont.) I can forward some numbers if you aren't too far away.
>
> Mort
>
> Johnathan Marrin wrote:
> > Okay, I am looking for a 99 -01 XJ w/ 4.0L and am wondering what the
> > different 4wd systems are on the vehicles and also which options for
axles
> > that came with them. I'd like to try and get something a little beefier
in
> > case I want to throw a couple inch lift in it.
> >
> > Any help would be great.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
>
10-30-2003, 11:21 PM
#32
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 03:41:59 GMT, "Johnathan Marrin"
<johnathanmarrin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
>4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
>part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
>engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do?
Part-Time is for off-road use only, such as dirt, mud & snow. Full-Time
is just that, any surface, any time. It could be you didn't fully
engage Part-Time or the transfer case needs adjustment. I know mine did
about a year after I bought it... under warranty though for me.
>There is also
>some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
>was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
>dealer said that was a "normal" problem.
Funny, I had the same problem with my rear wiper on my '98, also fixed
under warranty. It may be "normal" but it still doesn't work.... will
the dealer fix it?
>I originally was looking for a
>normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
>60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
>Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
>interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
>or the rear wiper before?
On the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee (XJ) did you see these problems? Rust
can go with any vehicle in wet/snowy climates. I live in Southern
California so I don't know much about rust... as for the rear wiper the
car is used... these things happen. The important part is the dealer
going to fix it first?
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
<johnathanmarrin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
>4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
>part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
>engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do?
Part-Time is for off-road use only, such as dirt, mud & snow. Full-Time
is just that, any surface, any time. It could be you didn't fully
engage Part-Time or the transfer case needs adjustment. I know mine did
about a year after I bought it... under warranty though for me.
>There is also
>some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
>was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
>dealer said that was a "normal" problem.
Funny, I had the same problem with my rear wiper on my '98, also fixed
under warranty. It may be "normal" but it still doesn't work.... will
the dealer fix it?
>I originally was looking for a
>normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
>60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
>Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
>interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
>or the rear wiper before?
On the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee (XJ) did you see these problems? Rust
can go with any vehicle in wet/snowy climates. I live in Southern
California so I don't know much about rust... as for the rear wiper the
car is used... these things happen. The important part is the dealer
going to fix it first?
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
10-30-2003, 11:21 PM
#33
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 03:41:59 GMT, "Johnathan Marrin"
<johnathanmarrin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
>4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
>part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
>engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do?
Part-Time is for off-road use only, such as dirt, mud & snow. Full-Time
is just that, any surface, any time. It could be you didn't fully
engage Part-Time or the transfer case needs adjustment. I know mine did
about a year after I bought it... under warranty though for me.
>There is also
>some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
>was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
>dealer said that was a "normal" problem.
Funny, I had the same problem with my rear wiper on my '98, also fixed
under warranty. It may be "normal" but it still doesn't work.... will
the dealer fix it?
>I originally was looking for a
>normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
>60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
>Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
>interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
>or the rear wiper before?
On the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee (XJ) did you see these problems? Rust
can go with any vehicle in wet/snowy climates. I live in Southern
California so I don't know much about rust... as for the rear wiper the
car is used... these things happen. The important part is the dealer
going to fix it first?
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
<johnathanmarrin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
>4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
>part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
>engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do?
Part-Time is for off-road use only, such as dirt, mud & snow. Full-Time
is just that, any surface, any time. It could be you didn't fully
engage Part-Time or the transfer case needs adjustment. I know mine did
about a year after I bought it... under warranty though for me.
>There is also
>some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
>was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
>dealer said that was a "normal" problem.
Funny, I had the same problem with my rear wiper on my '98, also fixed
under warranty. It may be "normal" but it still doesn't work.... will
the dealer fix it?
>I originally was looking for a
>normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
>60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
>Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
>interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
>or the rear wiper before?
On the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee (XJ) did you see these problems? Rust
can go with any vehicle in wet/snowy climates. I live in Southern
California so I don't know much about rust... as for the rear wiper the
car is used... these things happen. The important part is the dealer
going to fix it first?
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
10-30-2003, 11:21 PM
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 03:41:59 GMT, "Johnathan Marrin"
<johnathanmarrin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
>4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
>part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
>engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do?
Part-Time is for off-road use only, such as dirt, mud & snow. Full-Time
is just that, any surface, any time. It could be you didn't fully
engage Part-Time or the transfer case needs adjustment. I know mine did
about a year after I bought it... under warranty though for me.
>There is also
>some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
>was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
>dealer said that was a "normal" problem.
Funny, I had the same problem with my rear wiper on my '98, also fixed
under warranty. It may be "normal" but it still doesn't work.... will
the dealer fix it?
>I originally was looking for a
>normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
>60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
>Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
>interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
>or the rear wiper before?
On the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee (XJ) did you see these problems? Rust
can go with any vehicle in wet/snowy climates. I live in Southern
California so I don't know much about rust... as for the rear wiper the
car is used... these things happen. The important part is the dealer
going to fix it first?
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
<johnathanmarrin@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
>4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
>part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
>engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do?
Part-Time is for off-road use only, such as dirt, mud & snow. Full-Time
is just that, any surface, any time. It could be you didn't fully
engage Part-Time or the transfer case needs adjustment. I know mine did
about a year after I bought it... under warranty though for me.
>There is also
>some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
>was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
>dealer said that was a "normal" problem.
Funny, I had the same problem with my rear wiper on my '98, also fixed
under warranty. It may be "normal" but it still doesn't work.... will
the dealer fix it?
>I originally was looking for a
>normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
>60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
>Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
>interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
>or the rear wiper before?
On the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee (XJ) did you see these problems? Rust
can go with any vehicle in wet/snowy climates. I live in Southern
California so I don't know much about rust... as for the rear wiper the
car is used... these things happen. The important part is the dealer
going to fix it first?
--
Taylor
'89 Audi 200
'03 Audi S6 Avant
'98 Jeep Cherokee Sport
10-31-2003, 01:19 AM
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
The "part-time" position locks the front and rear driveshafts
together, you're telling us the front was not engaged, meaning
something's wrong with your viscous coupler.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marian wrote:
>
> I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
> 4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
> part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
> engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do? There is also
> some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
> was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
> dealer said that was a "normal" problem. I originally was looking for a
> normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
> 60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
> Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
> interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
> or the rear wiper before?
>
> Jay
together, you're telling us the front was not engaged, meaning
something's wrong with your viscous coupler.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marian wrote:
>
> I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
> 4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
> part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
> engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do? There is also
> some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
> was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
> dealer said that was a "normal" problem. I originally was looking for a
> normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
> 60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
> Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
> interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
> or the rear wiper before?
>
> Jay
10-31-2003, 01:19 AM
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
The "part-time" position locks the front and rear driveshafts
together, you're telling us the front was not engaged, meaning
something's wrong with your viscous coupler.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marian wrote:
>
> I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
> 4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
> part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
> engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do? There is also
> some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
> was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
> dealer said that was a "normal" problem. I originally was looking for a
> normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
> 60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
> Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
> interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
> or the rear wiper before?
>
> Jay
together, you're telling us the front was not engaged, meaning
something's wrong with your viscous coupler.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marian wrote:
>
> I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
> 4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
> part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
> engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do? There is also
> some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
> was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
> dealer said that was a "normal" problem. I originally was looking for a
> normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
> 60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
> Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
> interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
> or the rear wiper before?
>
> Jay
10-31-2003, 01:19 AM
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
The "part-time" position locks the front and rear driveshafts
together, you're telling us the front was not engaged, meaning
something's wrong with your viscous coupler.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marian wrote:
>
> I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
> 4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
> part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
> engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do? There is also
> some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
> was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
> dealer said that was a "normal" problem. I originally was looking for a
> normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
> 60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
> Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
> interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
> or the rear wiper before?
>
> Jay
together, you're telling us the front was not engaged, meaning
something's wrong with your viscous coupler.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marian wrote:
>
> I just took a Jeep out with Select -Trac and I couldn't figure out what the
> 4wd part-time setting was for. In 2wd the rear wheels spun, In 4WD
> part-time it did the same thing, and then in 4wd Full-Time, the 4wd actually
> engaged with no spin. So what does the Part-time option do? There is also
> some rust bubbling on the ends of the window belt mouldings which I thought
> was strange for a 2000 GC. The rear window wiper was inop also and the
> dealer said that was a "normal" problem. I originally was looking for a
> normal cherokee but this dealer had a GC limited for $22,000 and it has
> 60,000 km on it. I figured for the extra $5,000 I'd go for the 4.7l and
> Dana 44. It also has the tow package and sunroof as well as all the other
> interior appointments. Has anyone else seen these issues with the mouldings
> or the rear wiper before?
>
> Jay
10-31-2003, 01:24 AM
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Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
Have the mechanic check for floor jack marks on the rear aluminum
differential housing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marrin wrote:
>
> Thanks Mort,
>
> I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
> morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
> extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
> the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
> 60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
> okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
> Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
> for sure it would be the other way around.
>
> If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
> in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
>
> Jay
differential housing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marrin wrote:
>
> Thanks Mort,
>
> I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
> morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
> extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
> the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
> 60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
> okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
> Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
> for sure it would be the other way around.
>
> If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
> in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
>
> Jay
10-31-2003, 01:24 AM
#39
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Posts: n/a
Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
Have the mechanic check for floor jack marks on the rear aluminum
differential housing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marrin wrote:
>
> Thanks Mort,
>
> I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
> morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
> extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
> the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
> 60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
> okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
> Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
> for sure it would be the other way around.
>
> If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
> in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
>
> Jay
differential housing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marrin wrote:
>
> Thanks Mort,
>
> I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
> morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
> extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
> the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
> 60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
> okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
> Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
> for sure it would be the other way around.
>
> If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
> in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
>
> Jay
10-31-2003, 01:24 AM
#40
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Posts: n/a
Re: need help buying used 99 - 01 XJ
Have the mechanic check for floor jack marks on the rear aluminum
differential housing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marrin wrote:
>
> Thanks Mort,
>
> I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
> morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
> extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
> the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
> 60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
> okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
> Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
> for sure it would be the other way around.
>
> If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
> in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
>
> Jay
differential housing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Johnathan Marrin wrote:
>
> Thanks Mort,
>
> I actually think I found one today. I'm bringing it to my mechanic tomorrow
> morning. It ended up not even being a cherokee that I chose, I spent an
> extra $5000 and went for a GC. It seems to be pretty nice and defenitely at
> the low end of the price scale compared to others I've seen. It only has
> 60,000km and is fully loaded with the 4.7l and dana 44. I figure its an
> okay price for $22,000. What really shocked me was that insurance on the
> Cherokee "Sport" was about $200 more a year than the GC Limited. I thought
> for sure it would be the other way around.
>
> If I find something real bad with this Jeep tomorrow though I might still be
> in the hunt so thanks for the offer.
>
> Jay
