1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo review from North America

The front end was rusted out when I bought her. I wanted to change the shocks as soon as I bought her, and when we went to take the old shocks out... the mounts were completely rusted away. That's because the woman who owned it previously had her parked on the grass for a few years, and it took its toll. I installed a 1989 front end in her, and she's been solid ever since. The usual stuff has gone on her, but that's OK. New shift handle, anything plastic and electrical, fuel sender, all little inexpensive stuff... thank goodness. Headliner was replaced about 10,000 miles ago... well worth doing it. Interior is still like new with it done. Had some leaks from the windshield... got those tightened up, and she's been fine. There was a problem with the Clear Coat in the 1990 model year from what I understand, and have the nasty peeling going on. I'm going to have that fixed this spring.

What an amazing vehicle. When I'm sitting at a light, guys want to know how many miles I have on her? When I tell them 103K, they call her "just a baby"... I say, huh? Then they proceed to tell me they have 257,000 on theirs, one guy had over 320K on his. They shout out... keep the oil clean n' she'll be fine. Which I do, and which she is.

I drive her hard... now that I put the Michelin's on her... I live in the North East, and don't ever want to think about the snow or rain. I drive her like she just came out of the show room, and I want beat her while she's still under warranty. She handle's anything I throw at her... like a pro.