Did this Jeep belong to a current member???

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Looking for a cheap 4x4 to get us through the winter and this jeep popped up in an eBay search. looks good in the picures and from the description it seems to tick all my boxes. So after studying the pictures i see the all important crossed pistons sticker, im happy now thinking if this was a members car then hopefully its been well kept.

So did this Jeep belong to a current member?? Does anybody know the car or the previous owner??

If anyone has any info, please feel free to let me know, either in a reply to the thread or a pm.

Anything anyone can tell me about this car will be greatly received.

Here is the link.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-JEEP-CHEROKEE-ORVIS...

Garry

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loskie said:

Previous owners 10!

WTF
Avoid unless real cheap.

it's nearly 16 years old so would expect it to have had a few owners by now. Why do you think the number of previous owners should make a difference to a cars condition/roadworthyness etc etc???? If each owner has done their bit to look after and maintain a vehicle then surely this can only be a good thing. Would you rather buy a car that has had 1 owner that never did anything with regard to maintenance or a car that has had 10 owners who have all done their bit to maintain it???

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poing said:

High number of owners often suggests the car has problems and the owners keep getting rid after a short period of time because they are sick of spending money on it. Given the typical British public I doubt that all those owners looked after it meticulously, it's amazing how many people think an MOT is a service and then it has a full service history as far as they are concerned.

Agreed, but not always. This is the main reason i am asking if the car belonged to a current member or if it is known to a current member so then i could hopefully glean some inside info on it.

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soi6 said:

never buy from a dealer that wants to do the old "sold as seen " bit . He is a dealer,

Every reputable dealer would treat a trade sale this way. They are just stating you are buying a car with your own eyes and ears, there is no warranty so take it or leave it. They are doing this to complete the sale within the law.

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ambuletz said:

PH seem to like this as a winter hack. What's the appeal?

For me cheap solid winter motoring with a robust and fairly reliable old truck. Can't speak for the others but assume the same.

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Think i will definitely be pursuing this one. Those of you who own or have owned one, what would you consider a fair price??

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Boobonman said:

Are these switchable 4wd? I saw one getting drifted at Matchams raceway and it looked awesome.

Looking at the pictures i would say so.

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morgrp said:

4.0 six in these can trace its routes way back so it is a largely very well proven unit. That "woodette" trim though - the americans really do not understand luxury! Getting back to the car as a purchase, as long as the drivetrain is sound, why the hell not? Its not exactly loads of money

My thoughts entirely...