Jeep Grand Cherokee Forum : “1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Dr Laredo Suv...224,000 high way miles. Is it worth bu...”
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Dr Laredo Suv...224,000 high way miles. Is it worth buying or should I run away?
This car has 224,000 highway miles. The back seat was never even sat on. They put in a new Transmission but other wise the cars body is in perfect condition and they want $3000 for it. Is it worth it or shoulde I run away fast?
My ex-wife and I bought a 92 Cherokee Sport for $1000 with almost the same mileage in 2004. Factory engine and Tranny. It was in Alberta and the body had significant rust and even leaked around the windshield. Only problem we ever had was the original owner repaired a hose from the transmission to the radiator with reinforced polystyrene. The fluid eventually ate thru this and caused all the fluid to run onto the ground. A half hour fix and more fluid and it was fine. Jeeps hold their value well and go forever. Maybe get the transfer case looked at first. As well as a quick engine check. That year in Alberta goes for almost $13000.
Have the transfer case looked at as well as teh differentials. That is where some 'problems' can be, just from lots of miles. For $3000, that is not a bad deal. Jeeps are solidly built, and hold their value. I know someone with an original transmission in a 92 with over 300,000 miles, and stilling running strong.
is it the 4.0 or the V8? either way the price is wayyyy too high for the miliage. im not sying it wont run but with that many miles and a potentialy neglegent seller i would beware and deff walk away from this one. $800-$1000 best offer.

