Description
Some things never change much, and the Jeep Cherokee is one of those mainstays. Unlike its posh--and bigger--Grand Cherokee brother, which keeps adding comforts and graceful touches, the ever-practical, affordable Cherokee simply keeps on rolling, looking little different now than it did a dozen years ago. A driver's airbag became standard last year, contributing to the Cherokee's good showing in government crash testing.
Utilitarian and upright it is, but with a compelling personality that even the able Grand Cherokee lacks. Even the dashboard is flat and fully vertical, with full gauges and a high--if modestly sized--glovebox. Four fit in reasonable comfort, with fine head room, but occupants feel a lot snugger inside than in a Grand Cherokee. Rear leg room is lacking, in a very short seat, and entry to the rear is constricted by a narrow door.
Relatively refined on the road, the compact Cherokee is capable of strutting its stuff when the going gets rough. Acceleration is brisk with the "Power Tech" 4. 0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, courtesy of 190 horsepower, and we highly recommend this upgrade if you select the SE model. Revisions to the six cylinder result in a Cherokee that is quieter and more responsive than last year. Peak torque and horsepower are made at lower revs as well, contributing to a more brisk feel around town. With the 4. 0-liter engine, the Cherokee puts the "sport" into sport utility.
SE and Sport models can have two or four doors, while the step-up Country or Limited edition is four-door only. All are available with either two- or four-wheel drive. Command-Trac part-time four-wheel drive allows shift-on-the-fly operation. Select-Trac is Jeep's full-time four-wheel drive system, and it benefits from upgrades this year. Standard gear includes power steering, tinted glass, and power front disc brakes. Four-wheel anti-lock braking is optional (six-cylinder only), as are power windows and door locks, keyless entry system, speed control, air conditioning, and leather seats. New this year are standard heavy-duty battery and alternator, and intermittent wipers. Five new colors are available.
Archaic? Of course, but the original compact Jeep sport-utility remains a sensible choice in its field, more capable than most of heading into the woods at a moment's notice. What more can anyone ask of a moderately-priced on/ off-roader? Combined with legendary 4. 0 in line 6 cylinder engine which are bullet proof and often reach 600, 000 miles with ease.
Vehicle Service History
UK REGISTRATION P986 AWT
Date Description of work Costs Involved Carried out by Notes Other Notes/ Mileage
June 2022 Purchase of vehicle SPB Barn Find Rugby Vehicle needs paint due to various areas of
Lacquer missing mainly Roof and Bonnet.
August 2022 Purchase of Spare Parts 600. 00 SPB Full leather Interior purchased in beige for vehicle from used vehicle being broken for spares.
December 2022-March 2023 Refurbishment. 8000. 00 The Vehicle Surgeon Full sanding and repair of vehicle, repaint in original Jeep Black. MOT Preparation work and MOT carried out. All 5 alloys refurbished by wheel clinic Northampton.
December 2022 Purchase of Stripe Kit 129. 00 SPB Genuine MOPAR stripe kit purchased.
March 2022 5 New Tyres. 654. 95 SPB 5 new Tyres installed 235/ 75/ 15 COOPER DISCOVERY TYRES AT3 SPORT 2 ALL TERRAIN WHITE LETTER 109T Larger 235 Tyre Installed
December 2022 Parts 310. 00 The Vehicle Surgeon New Water Pump coolant, Drive belt and idler mechanism plus front Disks plus Pads drop links and brake pipes throughout Road tested Satisfactory. All genuine MOPAR
April 2023 MOT findings 250. 00
250. 00 The Vehicle Surgeon New Rear Leaf springs plus shackle bolts installed, all MOT advisories and actions addressed on previous MOT. Heavy Duty rear springs installed.
May 14th 2023 MOT Retest 48. 00 Johns Motors Towcester. MOT retest fee No advisories next test 14th May 2024
June 2023 Valet 80. 00 Full Interior and exterior Valet
June 2023 Stripe Kit Install 90. 00 install of genuine MOPAR stripe Kit.
July 2023 Headliner Repair 600. 00 Dave the Trimmer Cranwell Bedfordshire Removal of headliner and install new material and Refit.
July 2023 Jeep USA 0. 0 Jeep USA Specification sheet obtained from Jeep.
Placed in the History File.
Sept 2023 Vehicle Not Charging and Holding Battery Voltage. 85. 00 SPB Removed Alternator and sent to Electro start Daventry, Unit stripped inspected and overhauled rebuilt and tested.
Sept 2023 New Drive Belt Installed 36. 00 SPB New Alternator Drive belt installed due to alternator pulley size change.
Sept 2023 Rear Struts Installed on Tailgate 55. 00 SPB New Gas Struts installed on rear Tailgate
October 2023 Madd Matz 130. 00 Madd Matz New Over-matts custom made by Madd Matz of Kettering.
November 2023 GSF Parts Coolant Service 52. 51 SPB Coolant Flush and service
November 2023 GSF Parts 107. 99 SPB 15-30W Mineral oil and Filter ChangeFantastic immaculate preface iconic Jeep 4. 0 High Output Limited edition in Black with Beige leather interior, Factory Jeep spot lamps.
Fully refurbished alloy wheels with wider new cooper tyres, upgraded rear leaf springs.
This Jeep has been highly maintained and full service history originally purchased by Army Officer and delivered to Germany then came to UK (Full UK Limited specification) under the MOD Purchase program for serviceman.
Full Respray correct limited stripes applied and full mechanical refresh 24 months ago after a period of storage. Over 10, 000 spent on this vehicle to get it to this standard and condition.
Fully documented History whilst under my ownership
New Brakes Throughout inclusive of brake pipes cylinders front pads and rear shoes and cylinders, new water pump coolant and hoses and belts all oils replaced inclusive of differential. Upgraded rear leaf springs installed New alternator and battery Each MOT and any advisories have been repaired and resolved accordingly.
Diamond Cut alloy wheels refurbished and new slightly wider COOPER AT tyres all round inclusive of spare.
New Headliner Installed 2023 by “Dave the Trimmer” Cranwell highly experienced trimmer.
Recent MOT and Service carried out. This is a superb Jeep which is garaged stored and is increasing in value as increasing classic. This Jeep is immaculate i have owned several XJs and this is by far the most iconic and best Jeep I have owned the Interior is immaculate with no tears in the seats etc and in addition all door cards and dashboard free from crazing and cracks.
Full documentation owners handbook 2 keys and tool Kit Vehicle has been waxoiled and always stored correctly all documentation presnt and full history and reciepts of work completed.
No trades or part exchanges Bank transfer accpted and will deliver within 100 miles of NN6 7AS will come with 12 months MOT, I can include in addition full tow bar and electrics if required. This is a surperb Jeep in stunning condtion and looks brand new, new custom sisal overmats installed and boot liner from Mad Matz of kettering.
You are purchasing a refurbished Jeep to a extremly high standard that is respective of the price, yes there is cheaper Jeeps out there but never as good as this one its factory fresh apprerance and will only hold its price and increase in the future.
These preface 4. 0 Limited Jeeps are the most sought after Jeeps and many Jeep recogonised sellers are commanding higher prices as they know how good they are.
JEEP BUILD SHEET (ORIGINAL SPEC)
Equipment Listing
VIN 1J4FJB8SXTL292794
Vehicle Description 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 4-DR LIMITED
MONOTONE PAINT 117 AMP ALTERNATOR
500 AMP MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY REAR FOLD W/ REMOVABLE CUSHION SEAT DRIVER AIR BAG ONLY
CARPETS - FLOOR AND CARGO AREA
CARGO COMPARTMENT CARPET
CARGO TIE DOWN LOOPS
PLASTIC LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL
SPARE TIRE COVER
PASSENGER ASSIST HANDLES
FULL LENGTH FLOOR CONSOLE 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC AW4 TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER SELEC-TRAC FULL TIME 4WD SYSTEM PUSH TO PASS
DANA M30/ 181MM FRONT AXLE
3. 55 REAR AXLE RATIO
DANA 35C/ 194MM REAR AXLE TINTED WINDSHIELD GLASS
FRONT DOOR TINTED GLASS TINTED RR DRS/ QTR/ LIFTGATE GLASS FIXED DOOR VENT GLASS
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
POWER HEATED MIRRORS
DO NOT USE - SEE JP, KA CLASSES VAR INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS CIGAR LIGHTER
DUAL NOTE ELECTRIC HORNS DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE GLOVE BOX LAMP HALOGEN ECE HEADLAMPS Black Windshield Moldings Rear Door Solid Window Insert Belt Moldings
Lower Grille Surround-Painted Silver Black Door Handles
MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding EVAP Control System
20 Gallon Fuel Tank
Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler Heavy Duty Engine Cooling Black Clear Coat
Delete Radio Power Antenna
Power Rack and Pinion Steering Heavy Duty Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
Full Size Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Matching Spare Wheel
Delete Remote Start System Tow Eye Brackets
Locking Fuel Filler Cap Undercoating
Open Interior Features Protective Coating and Remover Build To Export Mkt. Specifications Payload Rating - 1800
Export Homologated Zone 06-Export
CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE EUROPEAN EQUIPMENT GROUP EXPORT EQUIPMENT GROUP UNITED KINGDOM EQUIPMENT GROUP LIGHT GROUP
SILVER GROUP
LIMITED DECOR GROUP POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP VISIBILITY / PROTECTION GROUP 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS
PREM VINYL DOOR TRIM W/ MAP POCKET RECLINING FRONT SEATS
TRAVELING INBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE FRONT & REAR FLOOR MATS FRONT DRIVING SPOT LAMPS.
3CARGO COMPARTMENT COVER OVERHEAD CONSOLE
ALL 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
First Serious person will most likely purchase this example given its unique condition and pedigree.
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