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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport Utility 4-door 4.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:196304
Location:

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States

Offering my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale.  I am going to be very transparent about the condition of this vehicle as I have never sold ANYTHING that warranted a negative feedback from my buyers, and don’t want to start now! (Check previous feedback, especially on truck I sold and higher end items) Here is the rundown:

 

I believe this would be a better “parts” vehicle, vs. a “fixer-upper”, but either is possible!

 

In the past 14 months the following has been completed:

 

-  New Radiator and hoses

-  New Catalytic Converter

- Newer Battery

 

Body is very good EXCEPT dent and damage to drivers side door (Door latch busted and lower panel has “crunch”, still closes but does not lock-I would count on replacing).  Also, paint is peeling on hood and roof.

 

·      Interior is very good, expected wear only.

·      A/C is iffy-recharge?

·      Heat is weak-t-stat or heater core, or?????

·      Upgraded newer radio/CD/i-Plug- all works when it wants.  No explanation on that!

·      Motor has almost 200K  (Straight 6 known to go 300k) Has been extremely dependable, actually runs pretty great, does NOT purr like new, but it doesn’t rattle the fillings out of your teeth either. (No noticeable knocks are sketchy idling.)

·      Transmission was replaced a few years back with one that had about 125K on it, actually shifts/runs pretty well.

·      The 4 wheel drive works BUT something is going on!  Very, very fickle when you go from 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive.  Transfer case and/or linkage?  If this helps: it tends to “skip” when making sharp turns and returns to 2 wheel drive when it wants to.

·      Tires stink!

·      Brakes: stops the vehicle but they are due, starting to feel mushy.

·      Glass all good.

·      Keyless entry and power windows all work (Drivers side door does not lock to to cited damage).

·      Shocks/struts seem fine

·      Front end needs alignment (Just due-I believe front end is ok)

·      Have original owners manual

·      Clean Title and some paperwork (on repairs) left

This has been my primary vehicle for the past two years and she has never failed me.  I was one of the few people who made it to work after 2 feet of snowfall, so this vehicle is a true trooper.  Again, I would lean toward it now being an outstanding parts vehicle, but she could certainly give another 50K worth of life with some work.

PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS-I may have missed something and I want to be sure you know what you are getting!  If you look at my reviews I have made “making honest, solid deals” my priority on e-bay, not “making money”.

 

Happy bidding!!

 

 

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