1987 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer XJ review from North America

At purchase the shocks were the only thing that needed replacement. I did a big tune up and didn't have any problems for six months at which point the solenoid in the starter went out so I replaced the starter ($125 and 20 min later) and from there it has ran great. I recently found out that I have blown the rear leaf springs, u-joints, the t-case and transmission mounts. all of which can be replaced for about $750.so, for about $2,500 I have a Jeep that could easily go another 25,000 miles. A few small gripes are that the rear seats aren't split folding, the rear hatch should be a tail-gate and window set-up like the 4-runner, and if the top were removable it would be PERFECT!

My Cherokee has been my prized possession from the day I bought it. It has performed like a veteran champ and I cannot believe how great it does off-road. I have done roads in my jeep that I would have been afraid to try in almost any other truck or SUV especially the weak new designs. Once you get the feel for the Cherokee it handles amazing on or off road with a surprising amount of power, torque, and acceleration. I swear you can crawl a wall in 4-lo if you had the traction. Taken care of, a Jeep will last many good years and thousands of fun miles.