Find Used Jeep Cherokees in Utah
The Cherokee was first introduced in
1984 and helped to begin Americans love of SUVs and
the expansion of style and models in this category.
After it was rolled out, the popularity of the
Cherokee soared, so there are plenty of used ones
available. Overall this is a tough, inexpensive,
vehicle that is capable off road. For the 2001 model
year, the Cherokee line up has been simplified,
eliminating the four-cylinder and a couple of trim
levels. Two-door and four-door bodies were made in
2001, with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Two-doors come in only one trim level, which is
called Sport. Four-doors used Cherokees may be found
in the Sport trim, or the extra loaded Limited trim.
That engine is strong throughout the speed range,
and delivers fuel economy typical of a midsize SUV.
This SUV has a fuel economy range of 23 mpg on the
highway and 17 mpg in the City. The Sport model has
the basic amenities, and nothing more. It features
power steering, power brakes, full carpeting,
four-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, a clock and
tachometer, variable intermittent wipers and a
five-speed manual transmission. The Limited trim
will be found with an added luggage rack, power
mirrors, upgraded seats, a leather-wrapped steering
wheel, rear wiper, four-speed automatic transmission
and an upgrade from 15-inch steel to 16-inch
aluminum wheels, making it a comfortable ride for an
SUV of its day. The used Cherokee has the
distinction of the first unit-body sport-utility
vehicle (as opposed to the traditional body-on-frame
style). This technology has advantages such as a
higher rigidity and much lower weight. This has
given the 2001 version spectacular performance and
good handling. For used car buyers, it is important
to understand the Cherokees tight interior and stiff
freeway ride. Not the most comfortable for long
trips. It does, though, have a combination of good
ground clearance, short wheelbase and a favorable
power-to-weight ratio. The Cherokee has proven
itself off the road. The Selec-Trac four-wheel drive
system, which can be used full-time, can be handy in
bad weather. It is also best to get a used Cherokee
that has its spare tire mounted on the outside.
Mounting the spare tire inside takes up cargo room,
but there's still decent space with the rear seat in
use. The optional four-speed automatic gives a
smooth operation, and there's enough torque in the
venerable inline six-cylinder engine to generate
excellent stoplight getaway, automatic or not. The
two wheel drive 2001 Cherokee retails (in average
condition) for $3,100 to $5,700. The four wheel
drive goes for $3,900 to $6,600. All in all Chrysler
Corporation has somehow been successful to keep the
Cherokee in production for so long. Most models that
started in 1984 would have been long gone by the
2000s, where the competition has grown immensely.
Good balance and clean dimensions make the Cherokee
maneuverable in most situations. The firm base
suspension provides a solid ride that absorbs all
but the worst bumps, without jarring.
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