Highlights
- Recent full service and additional work
- Stylish black over tan leather colour scheme
- Mighty 4litre straight six with MPI LPG system
- Very tidy, economical and versatile AWD SUV
- Only four registerd keepers
The Appeal
While Land Rover was busy developing the Range Rover, stateside Jeep had similar ideas. The second generation Cherokee built on the original’s mix of comfort and all-road utility, but in a more compact and versatile package.
With their durable 4litre engines and decent build quality, these XJ models are popular with everyone from AWD enthusiasts to those who need a go-anywhere daily family wagon. The current keeper of this one bought it last year for just that - reliable, all-weather winter wheels. It had been little used in recent years so he recommissioned it, including a full service plus other work such as rear shock absorbers.
It is in great condition, presenting well across the interior and bodywork and said to have never been welded - or need it. The black and tan colour scheme suits the lines and it is fitted with a multi-point injection LPG system to take the sting out of fuel filling.
Whether pressed into service as a family or business workhorse or preserved as a future classic, this is a well kept, well specified example of a compelling 4x4. There is MOT valid to mid December 2024 to further spice the appeal.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 14th October 1998
- Only four registered keepers
- Acquired by the current keeper as winter wheels last December
- Previous keeper for 17 years but little used in recent years due to ill health
- Recommissioned by seller in December with summary of work below
- 2 keys and one remote fob
- Reported to have been well cared for by current keeper, including regular wax and polish
- MOT to 15th December 2024 with one minor advisory
- 102,091 miles showing on test and now showing 108,450 miles in photographs
- Buyers should note that while the EML light is on in photos, this was a simple fault that the buyer has now rectified
Recent recommissioning work:
- Full service
- Spark plugs
- HT leads
- Distributor cap
- Engine oil replaced
- Front and rear differential oil renewed
- Greased all nipples and rubbers
- Cleaned all electrical earths
- New coil
- Replacement crank sensor
- Two replacement rear shock absorbers
The Condition
- Smart top-specification Limited in attractive black
- Very well kept for a 26 year old vehicle with original paintwork
- Some minor marks and scratches to note in photographs
- Due to the age and originality buyer’s should be realistic about condition
- Bodywork presents well with well kept and fitted panelwork
- The vendor reports that it has never been welded and does not need welded
- Sits on Limited specification lattice alloy wheels in generally good order
- The alloys show light marks and tarnishing but not significant
- Fitted with Maxxis all-terrain tryres all round showing plenty of tread
- Smart tan leather interior in good order with few signs of age
- Leather seats are well kept with no reported tears or rips, only light scratches
- Cabin switchgear and dashboard present very well with no cracks to dash
- Carpets generally well kept with some stains to boot and passenger footwell
- Fitted with dog guard between rear seats and boot and rare load cover
- Vendor tells us that all electrical components work except electric driver's seat
- Vendor describes the seats as “very comfortable, like a grandmother's armchair”
- Cabin wood-effect finish in good order and retains its Jeep sound system
- Fitted with a tow bar
The Mechanics
- Recent full service as outlined above
- Durable 3,960cc straight six Jeep petrol engine
- Fitted with multi-point injection LPG system that switches easily and iimperceptibly
- 4spd automatic gearbox with usual Cherokee AWD functionality
- EML light on in photos due to vendor knocking connection during cleaning
- This has now been rectified and he confirms there is no EML light or issue
- Automatic transmission with 4 gears
- Vendor reports that “the engine pulls like a train and the geearbox is silky smooth”
- 4WD reported to work well and buyer says he has never got stuck in the snow
- Oil pressure reads 50psi cold and never less than 25-30psi when hot according to seller
- We are also told that the temperature gauge never goes over half
- Ammeter gauge always reads well, indicating the alternator works according to seller
- New rear shock absorbers installed during current ownership
- We are told the car switches smoothly between LPG and petrol
- Vendor reports that the car drives well and pulls strongly on LPG and petrol
- Stops in a straight line and drives straight and true
The vendor tells us:
“Drives perfect, pulls like a train on LPG and petrol, stops in a straight line and drives straight and true. The seats are like your grandmother's armchair and the suspension is as comfy as riding a cloud. It's iconic silhouette!”
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