1988 Jeep Cherokee Sport

VIN 1JCML7849JT201242

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1988 Jeep Cherokee, XJ, 4WD • 5-Speed Manual • 4.0L • 132k Miles • Solid Frame
For sale is my 1988 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 4WD with the 5-speed manual transmission and the legendary 4.0L inline-six.
132,000 original miles.
This Jeep runs and drives excellent. Strong power, smooth shifting 5-speed, and solid 4WD system. It pulls strong and drives tight for its age.
4.0L Inline-6
5-Speed Manual
4WD
132k Miles
Clean Florida Title (in my name)
No liens
Recent maintenance and updates (2022):
• New rear leaf springs
• Rear brakes (shoes & hardware)
• Upper and lower ball joints
• New muffler & tailpipe
• Serpentine belt
• A/C converted from R12 to R134a
• New condenser and A/C lines
• Over $2,400 in documented maintenance
• Engine thermostat
Interior is very clean for its age. Seats, headliner (new), and dash present well. Exterior paint new, shows nicely. Undercarriage is solid with typical surface rust for its age — no structural issues.
This is a solid driver-quality XJ that’s becoming harder to find, especially in 5-speed 4WD configuration.
Not a rust-belt rot box. Not a show truck. Just a clean, honest, mechanically sorted Cherokee.
Serious buyers only.
No trades.
Priced fairly based on condition and maintenance. Open to reasonable offers.
Message me with questions or to schedule a time to see it.

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Year
1988
Make
Jeep
Model Family
Cherokee
Model Generation
XJ
Model Variant
Laredo
Model Trim
-
VIN
1JCML7849JT201242
Mileage
131,895 mi
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Engine
4.0L I6 (242ci AMC)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
SUV
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
4 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Burgundy
Color Group (Int)
Gray

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