1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited - Englewood, FL
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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L - Englewood, FL - $4500
I'm new to the forum and just moved into the area. I have my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited for sale.
The 5.9 is a limited production 1998 only model. These are the only Grand Cherokees with the factory 5.9l, electric fan, factory performance PCM, 46re transmission, and 3" exhaust. About 15k were made in 1998 across the world.
It was a one year only jeep that came with the 360, and all the power options. When it was built it was the fastest SUV ever produced, and more or less the predecessor of the SRT8 Jeeps out now.
Mines not perfect, but has 93k miles on it and runs great, and is quite quick for a 4000lb 4WD SUV with power and leather everything.
But, its Platnium in color, 5.9L with 46RE trans that shifts beautifully. And no rust to be found besides underside surface rust on suspension components. This Jeep also has the factory tow hook and skid plate package which is the only option available for the 5.9.
Now for the issues...
Transfer case either needs rebuilt or replaced. I pulled the front driveshaft and leave it 2WD, no bother there. But if you plan on needing 4WD, it needs rebuilt. A 242 out of every other Grand Cherokee will swap right in and give you a 2wd selection instead of the stock crappy AWD unit.
Dent in the hood from a deer is probably the worst thing about the Jeep.
Other than that, its a great Jeep. I drive it daily and its never let me down, and when someone tries to mess with you, it never fails to put a smile on your face.
As far as mods and parts replaced in my ownership...
New 150amp Alternator
New water pump and 180* thermostat
New Tie Rod end (at pitman arm)
New Front Rotors
New Autolite plugs/8mm Wires/Napa Gold Cap/Rotor
Battery is coming up on only a year old
Cat Converter removed and Flowmaster 40 put in place of the stock muffer. Sounds awesome and not like any Jeep you've heard.
Trans filter changed about 10k miles ago
Diff fluid changed about 5k miles ago
Red Tinted Tails
Cold Air Intake
ICE COLD A/C!
Jeep has given me 25k miles of service, back and forth from PA to Florida twice (2400 miles round trip each time), and its ran beautifully the entire way.
Gas mileage is about 12-13 city...I get 17-18mpg highway. If you're steady on a 55mph road I've seen it hold 20/21, which is damn good for what it is.
As I said, it runs very well, and quite fast for a Jeep. Surprises quite a lot of people.
Also has a hitch with a 7 way connector. Has plenty of pulling power (pulled a car on an equipment trailer in the mountains before), but brakes are lacking for towing. I'd recommend a brake controller. But the wire is there already from the factory to hook one up.
Jeep is originally from Virginia, so hasn't been exposed to salt except for the last two winters in PA where I cleaned the wheel wells and underside to prevent rust. Jeep currently has a clean Pennsylvania title and is PA inspected and emissions inspected. Right now its located in Englewood, Florida.
I'm also looking for trades for an E30 (1986-1991 3 series). Has to be a m20 car and a 5 speed, no m10, m42, or automatic cars please. If its a clean 88-91, straight up trade might be an option, but probably going to need cash on top, especially if its an ETA car.
Call or text me (text preferred) at 717-688-0284.
$4500.
I have a few pictures...seems I need to post them one at a time though, so bear with me.
The 5.9 is a limited production 1998 only model. These are the only Grand Cherokees with the factory 5.9l, electric fan, factory performance PCM, 46re transmission, and 3" exhaust. About 15k were made in 1998 across the world.
It was a one year only jeep that came with the 360, and all the power options. When it was built it was the fastest SUV ever produced, and more or less the predecessor of the SRT8 Jeeps out now.
Mines not perfect, but has 93k miles on it and runs great, and is quite quick for a 4000lb 4WD SUV with power and leather everything.
But, its Platnium in color, 5.9L with 46RE trans that shifts beautifully. And no rust to be found besides underside surface rust on suspension components. This Jeep also has the factory tow hook and skid plate package which is the only option available for the 5.9.
Now for the issues...
Transfer case either needs rebuilt or replaced. I pulled the front driveshaft and leave it 2WD, no bother there. But if you plan on needing 4WD, it needs rebuilt. A 242 out of every other Grand Cherokee will swap right in and give you a 2wd selection instead of the stock crappy AWD unit.
Dent in the hood from a deer is probably the worst thing about the Jeep.
Other than that, its a great Jeep. I drive it daily and its never let me down, and when someone tries to mess with you, it never fails to put a smile on your face.
As far as mods and parts replaced in my ownership...
New 150amp Alternator
New water pump and 180* thermostat
New Tie Rod end (at pitman arm)
New Front Rotors
New Autolite plugs/8mm Wires/Napa Gold Cap/Rotor
Battery is coming up on only a year old
Cat Converter removed and Flowmaster 40 put in place of the stock muffer. Sounds awesome and not like any Jeep you've heard.
Trans filter changed about 10k miles ago
Diff fluid changed about 5k miles ago
Red Tinted Tails
Cold Air Intake
ICE COLD A/C!
Jeep has given me 25k miles of service, back and forth from PA to Florida twice (2400 miles round trip each time), and its ran beautifully the entire way.
Gas mileage is about 12-13 city...I get 17-18mpg highway. If you're steady on a 55mph road I've seen it hold 20/21, which is damn good for what it is.
As I said, it runs very well, and quite fast for a Jeep. Surprises quite a lot of people.
Also has a hitch with a 7 way connector. Has plenty of pulling power (pulled a car on an equipment trailer in the mountains before), but brakes are lacking for towing. I'd recommend a brake controller. But the wire is there already from the factory to hook one up.
Jeep is originally from Virginia, so hasn't been exposed to salt except for the last two winters in PA where I cleaned the wheel wells and underside to prevent rust. Jeep currently has a clean Pennsylvania title and is PA inspected and emissions inspected. Right now its located in Englewood, Florida.
I'm also looking for trades for an E30 (1986-1991 3 series). Has to be a m20 car and a 5 speed, no m10, m42, or automatic cars please. If its a clean 88-91, straight up trade might be an option, but probably going to need cash on top, especially if its an ETA car.
Call or text me (text preferred) at 717-688-0284.
$4500.
I have a few pictures...seems I need to post them one at a time though, so bear with me.
Last edited by strang3majik; 04-16-2013 at 10:10 PM.
