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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Limited 5.2l V8 Nice 4wd Factory Tow Package Loaded on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:165492
Location:

Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Up for sale today is my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - I purchased this vehicle with abut 90K miles back in January 1996 - I am the second owner.

VIN: 1J4GZ78Y0VC615493

Truck now has 165K miles (Under 10K miles/year)

  • Engine and Transmission/Transfer Case - 100% no check engine light - no issues.
  • Spark Plugs, Mopar OEM Wires, Cap and Rotor - recently changed within past 10K miles.
  • K&N Air Filter
  • Recent Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 10 W 30 Oil/filter change about 3K miles ago.
Replaced: (within past 2 years)

  • Serpentine Belt
  • Idler and Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulleys
  • Ignition Coil
  • Water Pump, Radiator, Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses.
  • Duralast Battery 
  • PS - Pressure Hose
  • Steering Stabilizer Shock (last month)
  • Edelbrock high end front struts
  • AC Delco rear shocks.
  • New Front Rotors and Pads.
  • Rear Pads (cross drilled rotors in rear)
  • ABS Module
  • Front Windshield (a few months ago)
  • Rear Hatch Struts
  • Some Front suspension parts - replaced.
  • Transmission fluid - serviced (Due now)
Passed NJ Inspection (Good until January 2016)

I have a folder with many service receipts from repairs over the years.

Dealer Serviced Items (after purchase)
  • Both differentials - rebuilt with OEM parts (Over $3K in this repair alone) - differentials serviced at 130K miles.
  • Rear engine seal and oil pan gasket - changed (About $1,100)
  • Transfer Case - Seals and fluid - changed.
Has factory engine block heater - installed by dealer. (Helps on cold days)
Has factory roof rack.
Has Factory Tow Package - Can tow up to 7,250 lbs (Towed a 22' Cuddy Boat and Dual Axle Trailer - no issues.
I installed 2004 Jeep Liberty Rims.
Rear Cargo Shade - In Place
A/C and Heat - works.

Interior - Good Overall shape for being 17 years old - item needing attention is the headliner - by front doors.

Minor accident in early 1997 - Right Front Fender replaced with OEM Part.

Items Needing Attention:
  • Steering and Suspension Alignment - ASAP
  • Tires (not right away) - BF Goodrich Tires - Front - 50%+ / Rears - about 75%
  • Front Bumper - Cracked
  • Radio - Works Intermittently - Needs antenna mast/cable replaced. CD & Cassette Players - work.
  • Key scrape - Passenger side
  • General dings and dents (as expected for a 17 year old vehicle)
  • Rust showing - Bottom of front rocker panels - common
  • Slight exhaust leak - easy fix.
I have done my best to describe this vehicle to the best detail I have owned for 8+ years.

Mileage will vary as I do still drive this vehicle.

I would personally drive this SUV anywhere - but keep in mind - the items I mentioned needing attention.

No warranties of any kind are implied or expressed - this is a used vehicle.

I reserve the right to end this auction as this vehicle is for sale locally.

I will be away from: Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th, 2014 - I will be available prior to Monday, June 23rd to finalize purchase (cash and drive) - otherwise, winning bidder will need to need to wait until I return to finalize shipping arrangements (if necessary)

If this auction goes past $1,700 (which is way below KBB Blue Book Value for this SUV) - I will throw in OEM Running Boards (Mopar) that were purchased for this Jeep - free!. (New - never installed - $400 option) - otherwise, if I sell the vehicle - they will be available for separate purchase.

Questions - please ask away - Thanks and Good Luck.


On Jun-19-14 at 19:41:38 PDT, seller added the following information:

Thank you all for your interest:


I want to take this opportunity to answer some questions that came in regarding the Jeep since I started the auction:

  • Do you have working remotes? Yes, I have 2 factory keys/remotes for the Jeep.
  • Tell me more about the running boards - The running boards are Factory Mopar OEM - black in color - all parts are there including hardware bag (never opened) and detailed instructions.
  • Have you recently driven the Jeep? Yes, I recently drove the Jeep from NJ to Baltimore and back home (same day) to pick up a new dual axle 22' boat trailer - in 80 degree weather - no issues.
  • Does the "climate control" work? Yes, heat and A/C works as it should - climate control functions all work.
  • What suspension parts were replaced? In reviewing all the receipts - Front Track Bar, Steering Stabilizer, Front Shocks
  • Any other repairs? Yes, front tires replaced at 138K miles, transmission cooler lines replaced, intake manifold gaskets - replaced, rear main seal - replaced.
  • Do all the receipts go with the Jeep? Yes, personal info will be omitted.
  • Can I pick up vehicle and drive it back home? You can... but not with my plates. Once you buy the vehicle you do as you will - I take no responsibility whatsoever by someone slapping their plates on the vehicle and driving it (which is illegal) and getting caught w/o proper registration/plates/insurance.
  • Will you work with me and hold the vehicle for a week? Sure, provided the vehicle is paid for in full - I have no issue with giving anyone time to properly title, register and plate the vehicle. Same goes for shipping. The Jeep is in a secure place and I don't have to necessarily move it - but again... a reasonable time frame is OK.
I hope this additional information is helpful for everyone interested in my vehicle.

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