Vehicle Description
This 1988 Jeep Cherokee is a highly original and loaded example of
the icon that launched the modern SUV movement. So you get the look
of a classic, but with plenty of comfort and convenience to be
everyday practical.
The Cherokee XJ was a true revolution that combined the right size
and capabilities like no other vehicle before. So it's great to
find such a preserved example. Not only is the paint believed to be
highly original, but also it has the perfect name: Buff Yellow.
After all, it just seems to describe the beefy/boxy lines that made
this go-anywhere machine a true icon of its era. And because this
was more than a utilitarian machine, there were premium trim
levels, like this Laredo. Gray fender flares, body classing, and
pinstriping all coordinate to look good against the yellow. And
there are the right hints of premium brightwork on the grille, door
handles, mirrors, and bumpers. Fog lights, a roof rack, and
ruggedly elegant 15-inch wheels complete the look of a vehicle
that's both a mountain climber and a social climber.
The loaded Laredo is clean, complete, and quite inviting. There are
two rows of full seating with plenty of room for everyone's gear.
But the front always takes priority with bucket seats that
individually power adjust to the ideal position. And it's a
driver-oriented dash, center console, and a grippy steering wheel
on a tilt column. And this has the best features like power
windows, power locks, electric rear defogger, the factory AM/FM
stereo, and provisions for R134a air conditioning (it will need
servicing to blow cold again.) This is an actual mileage vehicle,
but the level of care and preservation you see here tells the full
story. So you'll love the little details everywhere from the
working dome lights to the full-size spare still mounted in its
correct cover.
Under the hood is a correct 4.0-liter motor. This inline-six was
derived from the tough-as-nails AMC line of motors, and so you get
durability and economy. Factory fuel injection only enhances this
reputation. The two-speed 4x4 transfer case means this is a true
off-road Jeep. But the full appeal of the Cherokee is that it also
has an everyday kind of easy feeling. That's why you also have
power steering, power brakes with front discs, and a four-speed
automatic transmission that features highway-friendly
overdrive.
The way these XJs send our nostalgia into overdrive is also the
reason why it's so hard to find a well-preserved and well-priced
example like this. Call today!!!
