1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

SUV

5.9L V8

Automatic

1J4GZ88Z1WC274637

Clear

Gasoline

Up for bidding is very rare and collectible 5.9 JEEP GRANT CHEROKEE IN PLATINUM from the ORIGINAL OWNER. My wife bought this SUV in 1998 brand new from the Jeep dealer in Perris, California. Here are few things about the car: + It has only 64,352 miles and has been a weekend car. + The SUV has always been kept in the garage. + Its conditions is excellent inside out, however there are few minor scratches from kids' bikes. + Everything is working perfectly. + It runs perfectly and like new. + Original floor mat is brand new and never been used. + Weather Catch-All floor mats (front, second row, and trunk) have been installed from day one. + It has about 24K miles on its tire set (Replaced by Costco at ~40K miles) + It has the original spare tire and brand new. + It has dealer installed Jeep Mopar ski rack + It has dealer installed LoJack + It comes two original remote key fobs. One has never been used. THIS DESCRIPTION BELLOW TAKEN FROM VARIOUS SITES FROM THE WEB. MANY THANKS TO THE AUTHORS!!! Mechanical Specific for 5.9L: -The 245 HP 345 lb-ft 5.9L (360) engine, of course! -150amp high output alternator (others get only 138amp or 117amp) -Electric 2-speed engine cooling fan (saves ~20HP) -Extra Heavy Duty 46RE auto transmission -High strength front driveshaft -2.75" low restriction stainless exhaust w/3" chrome rolled oval tip Interior Differences: -10 speaker sound system with rear upper sound bar -180-watt stereo amplifier (vs. 120-watt max. in Limited) -Full 100% leather (not just leather trimmed) seats -Leather center console cover -Leather shifter handle -Leather parking brake handle -Leather transfer case handle -Leather door panels -Fold down rear seat center armrest (leather) -Wood trim around the shifter handle -All wood trim is Birdseye maple Exterior Differences: -Unique 5-spoke Ultrastar 16" wheels -Pinstripe delete -Unique hood with functional cooling louvers -Unique chrome exterior badging -Unique low restriction wire mesh grille for more engine cooling -Unique molded lower rocker panels -Special new design low profile roof rack (doesn't rattle!) All of the above items are only available with and are in fact STANDARD on the 5.9 Limited. Performance: The 5.9 Limited was advertised as the "Worlds fastest sport utility vehicle" in advertisements that Jeep ran during 1998, and that was borne out by testing. A 1998 press release by Chrysler stated the following: ----- The following is a summary of changes to Chrysler's engines for 1998: In the 5.9L V-8 engine (Grand Cherokee, Dakota and Ram pick-up, and Ram van), a new camshaft adds up to 15 bhp and the torque curve is widened to provide more responsive performance in the normal driving range for all models. In addition, specific to the Grand Cherokee, 15 degrees more spark advance (which requires premium fuel) and a 25 percent reduction in backpressure makes a total increase of 25 bhp over the current 5.2L engine. The cooling fan motor is now electric, eliminating a power drain of up to 20 bhp. ----- The performance increases of the greater spark advance and electric fan are some of the main reasons the 5.9 Limited performed so much better than the other Chrysler trucks with 5.9L engines. The magazine test results were impressive: 1998 Jeep 5.9 Limited (Motor Trend Jan/98): 0-50 - 4.90 sec. 0-60 - 6.80 sec. 0-70 - 9.20 sec. 60-0 Braking - 126.00 ft. 1/4 Mile - 15.20 sec. Slalom - 58.40 mph Skidpad - 0.74 g 5.9 Limited w/Federal Emissions: 10,051 5.9 Limited w/CA Emissions: 4,235 --------------------------------------------- 1998 5.9 Limited Total: 14,286 1998 Laredo/Limited (exc. 5.9) Total: 233,086 --------------------------------------------- Total 1998 Grand Cherokee production: 247,372 Note: CA emissions is required in other states including ME/MA/NY and VT. Even though the California emissions models are more rare, they wouldn't be as desirable as the Federal emission versions due to slightly more restrictive emissions controls. ****************** + Buyer pays for all shipping arrangement and costs + Local pickup is welcome + I accept cashier check or cash only