RoaringBrewer
Well-Known Member
So, I've asked everyone else for advice and thoughts, why not my fellow HBT'ers? I know there are some JEEP owners here too, so it might be the push I need.
A little background: I have a 2003 Nissan 350Z that I've been driving, well, since 2003. I drive it pretty much, "daily". I've always bummed one of my mother or father's extra cars for winters when necessary, but otherwise I drive the Z and always make due - I have 120k on the old faithful!
However, I'm recently beginning to see I could use a bigger and 2nd vehicle. Fishing isn't so easy in the Z (first year fishing since before I owned it), can't take my little nephew anywhere with only a 2 seater, even weekend getaways with SWMBO are a little cramped if we take the Z. She has a medium sedan we sometimes use and is also currently looking into SUVs, but I think she's going to go with a new medium sized car (Malibu or similar) soon as opposed to an SUV.
So, with that said, should I pick this up:
98 Cherokee Classic, 4x4, Fully Loaded, AT, Dark Green (CD, PW, PDL, PM, Keyless entry, Overhead electronic console, the whole nine yards). Aftermarket brush guard and foglights. About 95k miles. Body is generally in pretty darn nice condition - one to two door dings, literally, no major dents, etc. Has the obligatory dozen or so small (2" or less) scratches from daily use for over 10 years. I don't know much about the previous owner, but appears from the aftermarket stuff and some wires for amps that are hidden under the seat that it was a younger owner. Car drives nice, starts right up and purrs, 4WD works, tranny doesn't slip even when gunned. Comes with 3 month, unlimited mileage warranty. It's only $4995... Seems like a good deal, but can I get a HBT push?
I'd be driving this for weekend outdoorsy type stuff, vacations, and winter weather primarily. Maybe a day or so per week to work. I get 23mpg in the Z, but have to buy premium fuel. I know the Cherokee won't get great mileage (What can i expect?!), but my drive to work is all highway. Is 18 MPG on the way to work possible? I can buy 87 octane, so it won't be a whole lot of difference from the Z?
Thoughts?
A little background: I have a 2003 Nissan 350Z that I've been driving, well, since 2003. I drive it pretty much, "daily". I've always bummed one of my mother or father's extra cars for winters when necessary, but otherwise I drive the Z and always make due - I have 120k on the old faithful!
However, I'm recently beginning to see I could use a bigger and 2nd vehicle. Fishing isn't so easy in the Z (first year fishing since before I owned it), can't take my little nephew anywhere with only a 2 seater, even weekend getaways with SWMBO are a little cramped if we take the Z. She has a medium sedan we sometimes use and is also currently looking into SUVs, but I think she's going to go with a new medium sized car (Malibu or similar) soon as opposed to an SUV.
So, with that said, should I pick this up:
98 Cherokee Classic, 4x4, Fully Loaded, AT, Dark Green (CD, PW, PDL, PM, Keyless entry, Overhead electronic console, the whole nine yards). Aftermarket brush guard and foglights. About 95k miles. Body is generally in pretty darn nice condition - one to two door dings, literally, no major dents, etc. Has the obligatory dozen or so small (2" or less) scratches from daily use for over 10 years. I don't know much about the previous owner, but appears from the aftermarket stuff and some wires for amps that are hidden under the seat that it was a younger owner. Car drives nice, starts right up and purrs, 4WD works, tranny doesn't slip even when gunned. Comes with 3 month, unlimited mileage warranty. It's only $4995... Seems like a good deal, but can I get a HBT push?
I'd be driving this for weekend outdoorsy type stuff, vacations, and winter weather primarily. Maybe a day or so per week to work. I get 23mpg in the Z, but have to buy premium fuel. I know the Cherokee won't get great mileage (What can i expect?!), but my drive to work is all highway. Is 18 MPG on the way to work possible? I can buy 87 octane, so it won't be a whole lot of difference from the Z?
Thoughts?