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Jeep Cherokee Classic / Sport / Lifted / New Lift, Tires, Rack / Just Serviced on 2040-cars

Year:2000 Mileage:151701 Color: Forest Green /
 Tan
Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.0L 242Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1J4FF58S7YL259584
Year: 2000
Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Classic Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 151,701
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks
Sub Model: SELEC TRAC TRANSFER CASE
Exterior Color: Forest Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 6







Call Ted Lambert at (804) 852-4907!!!



About Us 


We are a Licensed, Independent Used Car Dealer in the State of Virginia.  We strive to offer hand picked vehicles at Rock Bottom, Wholesale prices while giving our attention and courteous support to each individual client.  We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation for your vehicle after the deal is done.  We stand behind ALL of our vehicles 100%.  We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay as honest and accurate as possible.  Please enjoy the Video & extensive amount of Photos we include to help bridge the gap of buying a vehicle "sight unseen."  By reading our feedback, you can rest assured you are buying from professionals.  Please READ OUR TERMS before bidding.  By bidding, you are entering into a Legally Binding Contract.  If you don't have financing in place for this vehicle, do not bid until you have financing in place.  All vehicles are sold with a Clean and Clear title along with 30 Day Tags & Temporary Registration.  Some titles may take up to 2 weeks to receive.  Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know by email or phone.  If you have any questions, ask before bidding.  Thanks!!



2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic XJ 4x4


 Thanks for viewing this Very Nice & Tastefully Modified 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4 SUV offered by Davis AutoSports!!!!  Like with all of our vehicles here, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Guarantee Vehicle.  This Cherokee is in Great Condition for the year and miles!!  The Previous Owners t
ook Great Care of this vehicle both Cosmetically and more importantly, Mechanically!!  This XJ Classic comes with a VA State Inspection to ensure it's Safety and Great Mechanical Condition!!  These XJ Cherokees are getting harder and harder to find, especially in this condition as 2001 was the last year they were made!! Due to the well known dependability, these Cherokees make for a Perfect First Car & Reliable Everyday Driver!!  We Installed our popular Stage 2 Package with MANY UPGRADES !!!  As you will see in the pictures, this lift enhances the overall appearance of this Jeep to make it look Rugged yet Nice & Classy!!  
Here at Davis AutoSports, we specialize in these XJ Jeeps and have the largest inventory of any eBay seller.  I can personally guarantee you this XJ was professionally built, right here on site!!  We typically would not buy a Cherokee with this many miles but that just goes to show the true amazing condition of this particular one.  The Previous Owners took obvious great care of their vehicle, inside & out and underneath!!  This Jeep is in great condition in every aspect for the year and mileage but does show minor wear.  We sell a lot of these Cherokees here at Davis AutoSports, so we know exactly what to look for when it comes time for us to buy them for retail.  Rest assured, you are getting a great Jeep that's been inspected and driven by us to ensure it's excellent condition!!  If you're looking for a very Mechanically Sound, Tastefully Modified Cherokee that can be an everyday driver, this is the one for you!! 



THIS JEEP CAME TO US 100% STOCK AND WE DID ALL THE MODIFICATIONS IN HOUSE



DAVIS AUTOSPORTS STAGE 2 PACKAGE (W/ UPGRADES)!!!!

Brand New 3" Suspension Lift
This Lift & Upgraded Steering consists of:
4 Brand New Shocks
2 New Front Coil Springs
New Heavy Duty Steering Stabilizer
New HD Tie Rod Assembly W/ New Upgraded Tie Rods 
New HD Fully Adjustable Track Bar
New Rear Add-a-Leaf Springs
New Control Arms
New Sway Bar Links with New Bushings
All New Hardware, Brackets & Bushings
4 Wheel Alignment 


Other Options & Extras Performed at Davis AutoSports
We Installed a Brand New Rear Main Seal (THIS IS A $700 SERVICE AT A SHOP) 
Brand New Oil Pan Gasket
Brand New Valve Cover Gasket
Brand New Thermostat & Housing 
Brand New Front Window (Had a few Rock Chip)
Gray Factory Limited Alloy Wheels
Brand New 265/75/R16 All Terrain Tires
Low Profile Roof Rack
Tow Package
New Inspection

THIS CHEROKEE ALSO HAS THE VERY HIGH DEMAND AND VERY RARE SELEC TRAC TRANSFER CASE !!!!!!

Exterior Condition


The Exterior of this vehicle is in Great Condition for the year & miles.  As you will see, this Jeep is Forest Green in color with Fully Painted Fender Flares & Bumpers standard on these Classics.  This Cherokee Classic comes with Alloy Wheels & Brand New Falken WildPeak Tires that we installed!!  These Tires have a rugged look but still have a smooth ride!!  I tried to include as many pictures as possible, and a video, so you can see the true condition of this vehicle.  Please keep in mind this is a Pre-Owend vehicle so it will show some minor wear.  Overall, the Paint is in great shape but will show extremely minor wear due to the age and being driven for 151k miles.  You will see from the pictures and video the truly Great Condition of this Jeep.  The Alloy Wheels are in Great Shape and the New Tires ride smooth for the size and aggressive tread!!  The Engine Compartment is Extremely Clean and Very Well Maintained!!  The body is in Excellent Shape as you will see in the pictures and video!!!  The Fender Flares are all very clean with minimal wear from being driven!!  The undercarriage is super clean as you will see in the pictures and most importantly has no rust issues!!  This Cherokee comes with a Tow Package, Low Profile Roof Rack & Tinted Rear Windows!!  Overall, the body is in Excellent Condition but please keep in mind, this is a Pre-Owned vehicle and will show some minor wear.  Please look at all pictures and the video to see the great condition of this Jeep!!  



Interior Condition


The Interior of this '00 Cherokee Classic is Extremely Clean and in Excellent Condition!!  The carpets look great as you will see in the photos.  The Tan Cloth Seats are super clean and have no rips or tears!!  The Tan Interior goes great with the Forest Green Paint!!  This was a Non-Smokers vehicle and has no odors!!  All dash areas and door panels are Extremely Clean as you will see in the photos and show little to no wear!!  The AC blows ICE Cold!!  The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how Clean and Very Well Kept this Cherokee truly is!!  All Buttons & Electronics Work as they should!!  This 4x4 XJ comes with Cold AC, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Outside Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering Wheel, Anti-Lock Brake System, Airbags, Folding Rear Seat and a few more options!!  I can not express the overall Excellent Condition of the Interior of this truck!!  The Headliner is Brand New as we just replaced it in house!!  Please keep in mind this is a pre-owned vehicle and will show some minor wear.  The Interior of this Cherokee was very well cared for and shows very little signs of wear.  Please view all pictures and the video to see the truly Amazing Condition of this Jeep!!



More Info


This 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4 is in Amazing Overall Condition!!  The Legendary 4.0L Inline 6cyl Engine Runs just as it should...Very Strong and Starts up and Runs with No Issues!!  All driving components work just as they should.  These 4.0L's are none for being "bulletproof" due to their longevity and dependability.  The Automatic Transmission is Super smooth and shifts as it should!!  Overall, the complete Drive-train has No Issues & Runs Great!!  The New Falken Tires are routinely installed here on our Cherokees & 4Runners and look & perform Great!!  The 3in. Lift is give the truck a Rugged Look but still keeps this Jeep's Classy Appearance!!  I personally think the combination of the color, lift, wheels & tires make this Cherokee stand above the rest.  I can't say enough as to the Truly Amazing Mechanical Condition of this Truck!!  As Great of Condition as this Jeep is in, Please Remember IT IS a Pre-Owned vehicle.  You may find some very minor wear from it being driven, both Interior and Exterior.  Please Read Entire Ad & Enjoy the Pictures and Video!!  Good Luck and Thanks for viewing this Jeep Cherokee!!



Please view the HD Video and 100+ Pictures of this Gorgeous Lifted Cherokee!!



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ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT DAVIS AUTOSPORTS COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:


 INSPECT BRAKES FOR:

    * Worn, damaged or missing parts.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
    * Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
      (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.) 

4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:

    * Broken or missing parts.
    * Proper adjustment.
    * Standard factory equipment or equivalent. 

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, aim, and output.
    * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
    * Beam indicator. 

Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Aim of fog and driving lamps.
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
      (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.) 

7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens. 

8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)

    * Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
    * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
    * Play in steering wheel.
    * Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
    * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
    * Shock absorbers.
    * Broken frame.
    * Broken or missing engine mounts.
    * Lift blocks. 

9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:

    * Condition of tires including tread depth.
    * Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
    * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation. 

10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

    * Rigidity of mounting.
    * Condition of reflecting surface.
    * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear). 

Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:

    * Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
    * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet. 

12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:

    * Approved type safety glass.
    * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
    * Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
    * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
    * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
    * Operation of left front door glass. 

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

    * Operating condition.
    * Condition of blade. 

14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

    * Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
    * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system. 

15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:

    * Illumination of rear plate. 

16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:

    * Operating condition of hood latch.
    * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
    * Fluid levels that are below the proper level
        1.  Brake fluid.
        2.  Power steering fluid.
    * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence. 

Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:

    * Installation.
    * Operation.
      (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.) 

18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Anchorage.
    * Location.
    * Condition. 

19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:

    * Approved type.
    * Installation. 

20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:

    * Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
    * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
    * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
    * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.     

21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
    * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position. 

22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

    * Any part that is not securely fastened.
    * Liquid fuel leakage.
    * Fuel tank filler cap for presence. 

23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:

            (a)  Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
            (b)  Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.






Terms of Sale Overview

  

 Payment Terms: 

The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non-refundable deposit via paypal within 48 hours of auction close to secure the vehicle.  Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance within 7 days of auction close.  All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.



Acceptable Payment Methods: 

Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Davis AutoSports.



Fees and Taxes: 

Davis AutoSports charges a $179.00 processing fee.  All buyers are responsible for state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.  Buyers are responsible for tax, title & tag fees in the state the vehicle will be registered.



Contact us:

 You can reach us via email at Ted@DavisAutoSports.Com
Call Ted Lambert at the numbers below:
Office (804) 737-1505
Cell (804) 852-4907
Fax (804) 737-1506
 We are located at 5701-A Oakleys Pl. Richmond, VA 23223



Term and Conditions:

All vehicles are sold AS-IS with NO Warranty unless noted differently above.  We sell late model, low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty.  All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding.  Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged.  Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay.  We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 30 mins of our dealership.  Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not included in the listing.  These vehicles are sometimes on eBay up to 3-4 weeks before being sold, are driven by employees and test driven by customers, therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more that listed above but is typically only up to 100 miles more than listed above. 

We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction.  We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback.  Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding.  Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled.  Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if the vehicle is not as described the purchaser does not have to complete the transaction.  We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED.  If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price ONLY if the vehicle remains with the transportation company.  The vehicle Must remain with the shipping company in these cases.  Buyer pays for all shipping charges.  Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history.  We do our very best to describe the actual condition of each vehicle, but please dont rely solely on our content, pictures or even videos.  We may use adjectives to describe a vehicle which are the opinions of our staff, not fact.  The entire content of the above listing is simply an opinion and not fact.  The vehicle listed above may have dings, dents, paint chips, faded paint, clear coat peeling, previous paint work, windshield chips, windshield cracks, wheel scuffs, worn tires, frame damage, frame rust, fluid leaks, scratches, undercarriage rust and/or other wear & defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in the pictures & video, or even mentioned.  Please expect stains in carpets, stress lines, worn spots on seats, and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos.  We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text.  The content in this listing is subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding.  If you do not see something photographed or specifically described, please do not assume anything as we are here to answer all questions.  Please expect wear and flaws standard on most used vehicles.  Maintenance, check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner.  In efforts to satisfy all of customers, we highly recommend Pre-Puchase Inspections PRIOR to winning or agreeing to purchase a vehicle.  We will Gladly bring the vehicle to ANY inspection station of your choice within 30 minutes of our dealership.  The customer can make arrangements to get vehicle to ANY inspection station if farther than 30 minutes from our dealership at your cost.  Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle.  Allow up to 30 days upon receiving the vehicle title.  Prior to bidding, arrangements must be made with our company if your vehicle is not to be picked up in person or if shipping is arranged by the buyer within 7 days.  Storage fees of $35.00 per day incur after the 7th day if no prior arrangements have been made in WRITING.  Non paying bidders are subject to the following guidelines, a $500.00 re-listing fee and also eBay's non-paying bidder’s recourse.  All non-paying bidders that do not communicate with our company are subject to judgments up to $500.00 with Henrico County Small Claims Court.  Suits are filed automatically with our legal department.  All transactions are taken place in Henrico County so thats where all claims from buyer and seller would be filed.  By bidding, you agree to all terms and conditions stated above. If you do not intend on paying for your purchase, we highly recommend you not to bid on our auctions.  We pursue all non paying bidders.  Deposits are non refundable.  We value the integrity of our company, products, employees and most of all, our customers, so by bidding on our auctions you are in agreement to our complete terms of sale. 



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Six 'shut up and take my money' cars

Tue, 11 Nov 2014

Any time you see this iconic moment in pop culture - Shut up and take my money! - posted in response to a new car reveal, rumor for an upcoming model or even lip-service to a vehicle that should exist, you can bet there's some intrinsic good in the idea. Though depending on the person offering up the cash, that good could take the form of extraordinary form, functionality, weight savings, power, handling, etc. You get the idea.
In fact, when I first proposed this list, I reached out to the Autoblog staff to help me brainstorm. Here are some of the ideas they offered up that I ultimately didn't use: Jaguar XE Coupe, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Mercedes-Benz S-Class "parade car" (cabriolet), Morgan 3-Wheeler with Ducati V-twin, Ford Transit Connectamino (pickup), Mercedes CLA63 AMG, Ford Fusion 5.0, BMW i8 Spyder, Lexus RC-F Shooting Brake, Volvo XC90 Polestar. Oh, and things we collectively wanted to stick Dodge's Hellcat in were almost as numerous as models that Fiat Chrysler Automotive currently makes (though none quite so compelling as the Grand Cherokee you see above.)
Ultimately though, while I used a couple of ideas from my colleagues, the list of cars I'd shell out for unquestionably is very personal. Though it isn't complete, what follows is a selection of cars whose very existence would prompt me - or the trust-fund-baby versions of me - to utter without hesitation: "Shut up and take my money."

Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X finally on the way to dealers

Mon, Jun 1 2015

After a brief pause, the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X are on their way to dealers again. While initially reported as a software bug, the issue had nothing to do with the models themselves. According to a statement from FCA US to Autoblog, the "vehicles were built with an atypical Vehicle Identification Number that may not be recognized as valid by some computer systems." That problem has now been fixed. FCA US held the compact crossovers back from dealers until the company could rectify the bug. If the CUVs had been delivered, there would have been difficulty registering the vehicles, according to Automotive News. Before discovering the situation, about 20 of these Renegades were sold to customers. FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne originally discussed the predicament in late May. "I'm having a very bad engineering day," he said. "It's a combination of attributes of that vehicle that is making my life horrible." While the boss predicted the problem would be fixed as late as mid-June, the company apparently got things working much quicker than that. Related Video: FCA US Statement A limited number of 2015 Jeep Renegade and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles were built with an atypical Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that may not be recognized as valid by some computer systems. This VIN issue has been resolved. FCA US has been working with governmental agencies, insurers and financial institutions with whom customers may interact to ensure successful registration, financing and insurance coverage. Renegade and 500X vehicles are being shipped and are in stock at dealerships for purchase. The VIN issue is entirely separate from the operation of the vehicle.

Jeep hiring 1,000 part-time workers in Toledo on Wrangler, Cherokee demand

Wed, 12 Mar 2014

The new Jeep Cherokee has been quite a success for Chrysler, but its factory workers are getting tired. The automaker has agreed to hire up to 1,000 part-time, temporary employees at its Toledo Assembly Complex where the CUV and Wrangler are built. It will allow the company to keep Jeep production moving, while giving laborers a break.
According to plant manager Chuck Padden in the Toledo Blade, full-time workers are regularly taking on 60 hours a week, and it's beginning to wear on them. "To get them more time off is important to us, to make sure they're refreshed, and can work safely," said Padden.
Chrysler has already hired 380 temporary, part-time workers for the plant, and 50 have been converted to full-time employees. The company is in the process of interviewing the rest of the new hires now and plans to have all 1,000 in place by the summer. They will work between 10 and 30 hours a week mostly on weekends for $15.78 per hour with limited benefits. The temporary positions will last "as long as demand continues for the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Cherokee," said Jodi Tinson, Chrysler spokesperson for manufacturing and labor communications, to Autoblog in an email.