1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic Sport Utility 4-door 4.0l on 2040-cars

The 4.0 Liter straight six cylinder engine runs strong, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The 4-wheel drive (H and L) engages smoothly and operates normally. The engine starts right up, even on the coldest morning, even after sitting for a few days. The engine does not blow smoke or leak fluids, and passed a Virginia emission inspection in August 2013.

The upholstery is in good condition and is without tears, rips stains or marks, except for the side of the driver’s seat, which shows some cracking in the vinyl (see picture). The carpeting is in good shape (no rips, tears or stains) and there are 2 sets of floor mats (one set is rubber, one set is carpet like), but the floor mats are in worn condition (not shown in the photos). The rear seat folds forward for more cargo room, and this feature works correctly.

The Jeep is equipped with a trailer hitch and wiring to connect to the trailer (shown in the photos). The Jeep was used to haul a canoe, and the hitch was never overloaded. The after-market CD receiver includes the wiring to connect an amp (wiring includes: R/L audio, power and turn-on connections). An amp can be installed in the rear of the vehicle and the head unit can be set to drive a sub or full range amplification system. The CD receiver includes a remote control and includes various aux. connections on the front and back of the receiver. The CD receiver is connected to the built in speakers in the front doors and rear roof.

The Jeep’s paint is in good condition for a 15 year-old vehicle. There are some minor dings and scratches, and there is some minor rust. The pictures were taken right after a wash, and you can see the paint is still shinny. The car was garage kept for the first 10 years of life, and this was driven primarily as a commuter car to and from work.

The Jeep was a gift from an Aunt and Uncle for my son on his 16^th birthday in August 2013. The Aunt and Uncle where the original owners of the car, and was purchased by them in February 1999. The Jeep was occasionally used for travel with dogs, and although I cannot detect a pet smell, my son’s allergies were triggered, so the Jeep will not work out for him and we are selling it to buy something else. People with allergies may want check it out before bidding. The Jeep also has a low gas mileage, about 16-18 MPG, but the engine has not been tuned-up in a while, which might make a difference. Not all of the accessories function 100%. The power window switch at the driver’s door works correctly, but the window switches at the other doors operate intermittently. The power lock system does not lock the rear driver’s side door – the lock is gummed up and requires a lot of force to operate. It can be worked by hand with a lot of force. The remote lock fob stopped working when it got cold in October. I have changed the battery in the fob, but it does not work. The fob will be included in the auction. The AC needs to be recharged – we were told that the AC system has a slow leak and when charged up in the spring, it would last all summer. In August 2013 there was not any cold air. The heater blows nice and hot. The cruise control would not engage.

In August 2013, I needed to buy 4 new tires and have some front end suspension work done to get the Jeep to pass inspection in Virginia. My investment was $1200, which is where the auction starts. The mechanic recommended having rear suspension work done, as the original shocks were still on the car. I did not have rear suspension work done. The tires have about 500 miles on them, but they are all-season highway tires. If you are into 4-wheeling, you may want to consider different tires. The cold snap we had last week caused the windshield of the Jeep to crack. The crack is about 15 inches long and the windshield may need to be replaced depending on your state’s inspection requirements (see the pictures). Since this happened less than a week ago, I cannot say crack movement is complete. The first day it got a little bigger, but has not expanded since.

The Jeep has never let me down. It always starts up, runs strong and gets me where I need to go. I have been driving it as a commuter vehicle since August. The Jeep would be fine for a long distance drive as Aunt Betsy’s son delivered the Jeep to us after an 800 mile road trip.

Disclaimer: The Jeep is being offered as is. There is no guarantee or warranty offered with the sale of the vehicle. This is a 15 year old car and the seller recommends you see the vehicle in person to judge for yourself the quality of the vehicle. The seller does not have any fees associated with the sale of the vehicle. The mileage of the vehicle may go up, as the car is used daily. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain the correct legal transfer paper work to drive the vehicle away at the time of sale. Most states offer temporary vehicle registration on the internet for a small fee. Prospective bidders may contact the seller to have a pre-bid inspection. Inspections will be available on a limited basis in the evenings during the week and on Sunday March 16^th. Inspections will not be available on Saturday, March 15^th.

A deposit of at least $250 must be paid within 48 hours of the end of the auction with PayPal. You may pay the full amount through PayPal, or pay the balance with cash or cashier’s check when you pick up the car. Personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted. The car must be picked up within 7 days of the end of the auction.