1997 Jeep Cherokee

SUV

4.0L 242Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1J4FJ78S5VL557024

Clear

Gasoline

I am the second owner of this Jeep and it is in great condition. There are some scratches on the front bumper end caps and the mid rear bumper, but the body is largely free of dents and dings and the paint is in great shape. All fluids have been rigorously changed and it just had a cooling system and transmission flush, as well as fresh oil change in engine and transfer case. Aftermarket parts include: - Comp Cams Xtreme 4x4 camshaft and timing set p/n 68-232-4 - 505 Performance valve springs - Magnaflow catalytic converter (brand new) - Dynomax catback exhaust - DNA stainless steel header - Ford 5.0 fuel injectors - EBC dimpled/slotted rotors and Greenstuff pads - Derale rail transmission cooler (not attached to radiator) - Weathertech laser fit front floor mats The vehicle was built up to have better towing capability; it has never been driven aggressively or recklessly. Other brand new items are front main oil seal, transmission pan and solenoids, neutral safety switch, turn signal switch, idle air control, all 3 wiper blades, battery (3 months old). The tires are BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A that have 15/64 tread. The heater works well and the AC is ice cold. The only two items that have issues are the passenger window switch lockout and the rear window wash sprayer. On cold mornings, it has a lifter tick for about half a second on first start. The rear freeze plug loses a couple of drops of coolant during cooldown, which meant refilling the overflow tank once a year, so I consider it a non-issue but I still have to mention it. The windshield has one small ding. The black trim around the windows on the driver’s side is coming off. This is an awesome Jeep that spent its whole life in New Mexico and is completely free of rust. When I head the cylinder head off, the cylinders walls still had the factory cross hatching! It will turn 20 in March, but everything about it just feels good and it will definitely be missed. It’s fun to drive and would be a great first car or the beginning of an off-road project. I encourage inspection prior to bids, and I am willing to answer any questions and provide additional photos upon request. I am also willing to pick up from Albuquerque Sunport or rental car agency.