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1997 Jeep Cherokee Se Sport Utility 4-door 4.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:191000 Color: Black /
 Gray
Location:

Chenoa, Illinois, United States

Chenoa, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:4.0L 242Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Sport Utility
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1J4FT28S8VL538447 Year: 1997
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Jeep
Interior Color: Gray
Model: Cherokee
Trim: SE Sport Utility 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: MP3 and Aux head unit
Number of Cylinders: 6
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 191,000
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. ... 

The Jeep has treated me very well, but I needed something with better gas mileage and really don't have much of a need for it. 

A few things about the Jeep:

191,xxx miles 
Rear wheel drive
Its the four door SE model with the 4.0L l6 engine. 
Automatic transmission. Shifts great and has more power than you would expect.
Manuel locks and windows. 
It was well maintained(never missed an oil change or tune up, however it is reaching a transmission flush which has turned on the check engine light) 
The Jeep is black but the paint has started to fade, I decided to take this and run. Instead of repainting it I badged the rear windows with a few zombie decals(which could easily be removed) and added a blood splatter bed sheet as the interior roof lining. 
Has a basic am/fm, cd stereo unit.

There are a couple small issues:
The turn signals cams need to be replaced(the turn signals do not shut off automatically) 
The cruise control does not work.
I am told that both of these things could be fixed by replacing the clock spring(I know that they price at about $60 I have just been unwilling to invest the time.
As with most of the Jeeps from this era the catalytic converter heat shield rattles on cold starts. (I have been told that these can be removed pretty easily. 
Lastly, there is a crack in the bottom of the windshield( it passed regulations in Missouri, so I never bothered to have it replaced) 

Overall the Jeep is in great condition and with a little care it could turn into a great vehicle or a fun project.

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