1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - For Parts Or Repair - Clean Title on 2040-cars
Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.0L 242Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Laredo Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Mileage: 140,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 6
Disability Equipped: No
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee -- for repair or parts.
140,000 miles, no rust to speak of, ran great until I swerved to avoid a deer and hit a tree. Front left unibody is bent, but vehicle still drives fine and tracks straight.
6cyl, auto, 4wd.
Recent new radiator, front U-joints, 85,000 mile used transmission about 4k miles ago, exhaust, brakes and rotors, ABS sensor, Infinity power amp, various other parts. A/C works, cruise works, all power stuff works fine, except as noted. Windshield was recently replaced, and is nice and clear. Interior is okay -- not great, but not utterly disgusting.
Have 4 extra factory rims. (NOTE: the tires shown in the pictures are nearly new Cooper light truck studded snows, which I am NOT including with the sale. I will be replacing them with 4 older Cooper tires of the same size, unless buyer wants to purchase them separately.) Clean title.
I swapped the brand new battery out into my other vehicle, so the Jeep has to be jumped, but it starts right up and drives fine, other than a bit of rubbing.
There WERE a few issues with the vehicle, which I was in the process of addressing when the accident occurred, and I will list them as completely and honestly as I can:
1. The spline/connector on the front drive shaft slips, so it makes a noise when you engage 4wd. My mechanic told me it's not a big deal to replace.
2. There's an error message that says: "Coolant Sensor Bad". The coolant sensor has been replaced, and my research suggests that the problem is a faulty solder contact in the diagnostic readout on the console, but I have not gotten around to removing it to check.
3. Had an intermittent starting problem that we suspected was related to chassis ground. To test this hypothesis, I ran an old jumper cable from the battery ground, through the firewall, and clamped it to the seat frame, and that did solve the problem, so will need to make a more permanent connection underneath.
4. Hatch shocks are shot.
5. I removed the aftermarket radio I had in there and put the original cassette/cd unit back, but it has a broken knob.
6. There's a code coming up that indicates a 3-4 shift modulator (which can be replaced without removing the transmission). It's been there since I installed the transmission, and the transmission shifts fine, so I pretty much ignore it and figured I'd take care of it the next time I had the pan down for normal trans maintenance.
I think that about covers it. Drivetrain is strong and reliable. Suspension is good.
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Chrysler resolves recall issue with NHTSA, will inspect, upgrade affected Jeeps
Tue, 18 Jun 2013Chrysler made big news earlier in the month by refusing a recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty. Last week, NHTSA boss David Strickland countered by defending his agency's request for the recall of 2.7 million Jeep SUVs. Today marked the deadline for Chrysler to formally respond to NHTSA, and it seems that both parties have met in the middle with Chrysler inspecting and upgrading some of the affected vehicles without using the word "recall," which would constitute the admission of a defect; instead, Chrysler said that it is conducting a "voluntary campaign."
At issue on these vehicles is the positioning of the fuel tank behind the rear axle that could get damaged during a rear-end collision. NHTSA has stated that at least 51 people have been killed in rear-end collisions involving these Jeeps after the vehicles caught fire, to which Chrysler countered by pointing out that both models "met and exceeded" the requirements for fuel-system integrity.
As a compromise on the situation, Chrysler says that it will inspect all pre-2004 Grand Cherokees and pre-2007 Liberty models and, "if necessary, provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle." According to Automotive News, this upgrade will consist of adding a trailer hitch that will presumably better protect the rear-mounted gas tank. Vehicles already equipped with a factory or Mopar hitch will not be modified. Chrysler's official statement on the matter is posted below, but no additional information has been released, such as when the campaign will begin and how many vehicles could be affected.
2016 Jeep Wrangler to ditch solid axles to save weight?
Tue, 29 Oct 2013Hey, Jeep fans. If you think the idea of a funky-looking, car-based Cherokee revival is offensive, have a listen to what might be in store for the next-gen Jeep Wrangler. Automotive News is reporting that as Jeep develops the 2016 Wrangler, weight reduction is a crucial target, and the Wrangler's rugged solid axles could be sacrificed in the name of better fuel economy.
We've already heard the next Wrangler will go on a serious diet using aluminum body panels and an air suspension system, so the idea of a four-wheel independent suspension setup for this OG SUV isn't all that surprising. Besides, it's not like an independent suspension would limit the Wrangler's off-road abilities - just check out the Hummer H1. In fact, it might be the aftermarket parts companies - not Wrangler enthusiasts - who would be most disappointed by such a drastic suspension change, as the article states that the Wrangler's solid axles and coil-link suspension make it the most popular SUV for customization.
There are probably still a couple years before we'll start hearing any concrete details about the 2016 Wrangler, at which time it will be interesting to see how stricter fuel economy and crash safety regulations have been balanced with traditional Wrangler cues like its removable doors and roof and folding windshield. Let us know in the comments below if a Wrangler sans solid axles is any less of a Wrangler.
Mazda2 nets Japan Car of the Year, Cherokee first US model to ever crack top 10
Tue, 14 Oct 2014The 2015 Mazda2 is quite high up on our must-drive list. Yes, the teeny, tiny successor to the 100-horsepower five-door is worth getting excited over, largely because the previous generation was one of the absolute best smiles-per-dollar values on the market.
While we eagerly await for our opportunity to take to the 2's helm, our expectations of the new car have just been heightened thanks to its win in Japan's Car of the Year competition. Called "Demio" in the land of the rising sun, Japanese journalists handed out Mazda's second COTY award since the CX-5 took the title in 2012.
In more surprising news, the new Jeep Cherokee has made the list of 10 Best Cars in Japan. The Jeep's triumph marks the first time an American car has cracked the top ten, finishing eighth. It's not, however, the first Fiat Chrysler vehicle to snag the title, following in the footsteps of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Fiat Panda. Still, the fact that an American brand can make such impressive inroads into the traditionally tough-to-crack Japanese market is a seriously big deal.