Photo: Garage Kept Motors
You're probably aware that Jeep decided to kill one of its most legendary nameplates recently. We're talking about the Cherokee, which left the assembly line for good a few months ago after a 49-year production run.
The original model dates back to 1974 when production commenced at multiple factories. The first-gen was made in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Australia and was offered in two body styles with rear- and four-wheel drive and four engines, including a straight-six and three V8s.
Production of the original Cherokee ended in 1983, which is when the second generation replaced it. Marketed under different nameplates depending on where it was sold, it also came to life in the US and also in China, South America, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. It was offered with multiple powertrains, though a V8 was not part of the lineup anymore. Three more generations followed, and as we mentioned, the series was discontinued in 2023, with the Compass acting as its successor.
Now, the nameplate may be dead, but you can still enjoy a nice copy as countless examples are listed on the used car market at any given moment. The pictured one is part of the second generation, as it came to life in 1996, and despite the off-road-ready looks, it doesn't feature the four-wheel drive system. This 2WD example packs the 4.0-liter straight-six engine, which was rated at 190 hp (193 ps/142 kW) and 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) of torque back in the day, and it is connected to an automatic transmission.
Finished in white and equipped with new wheels shod in fat tires, this Cherokee has some amount of black trim on the outside, and it is a three-door. Gray is the dominating hue in the cabin, joined by black accents, and overall, it is a decent ride. Sure, it may need some TLC to truly shine, and its future owner may have to upgrade it with a four-wheel drive system if they plan to attack any serious trails, but other than that, it should be a reliable companion for years to come. So far, it has clocked almost 160,000 miles (~257,000 km), but there are no serious issues as far as we can tell.
Signing your name on the dotted line and becoming its future owner means getting in contact with Garage Kept Motors, which advertises it online here. The vehicle is in stock, and pre-purchase inspections are welcomed, though by appointment only. As far as the thing that you're probably mostly interested in, the asking price, you are looking at $11,900 to make it yours. That's pretty much a fraction of the cost of a brand-new Compass or Renegade, as these have MSRPs of $28,400 and $28,345, respectively.
Production of the original Cherokee ended in 1983, which is when the second generation replaced it. Marketed under different nameplates depending on where it was sold, it also came to life in the US and also in China, South America, Southeast Asia, and Egypt. It was offered with multiple powertrains, though a V8 was not part of the lineup anymore. Three more generations followed, and as we mentioned, the series was discontinued in 2023, with the Compass acting as its successor.
Now, the nameplate may be dead, but you can still enjoy a nice copy as countless examples are listed on the used car market at any given moment. The pictured one is part of the second generation, as it came to life in 1996, and despite the off-road-ready looks, it doesn't feature the four-wheel drive system. This 2WD example packs the 4.0-liter straight-six engine, which was rated at 190 hp (193 ps/142 kW) and 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) of torque back in the day, and it is connected to an automatic transmission.
Finished in white and equipped with new wheels shod in fat tires, this Cherokee has some amount of black trim on the outside, and it is a three-door. Gray is the dominating hue in the cabin, joined by black accents, and overall, it is a decent ride. Sure, it may need some TLC to truly shine, and its future owner may have to upgrade it with a four-wheel drive system if they plan to attack any serious trails, but other than that, it should be a reliable companion for years to come. So far, it has clocked almost 160,000 miles (~257,000 km), but there are no serious issues as far as we can tell.
Signing your name on the dotted line and becoming its future owner means getting in contact with Garage Kept Motors, which advertises it online here. The vehicle is in stock, and pre-purchase inspections are welcomed, though by appointment only. As far as the thing that you're probably mostly interested in, the asking price, you are looking at $11,900 to make it yours. That's pretty much a fraction of the cost of a brand-new Compass or Renegade, as these have MSRPs of $28,400 and $28,345, respectively.
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