1989 Jeep Cherokee

Pros: tough body, can get you where you need to go

Cons: lower gas mileage, no cruise control

The Bottom Line: Great handling, get you where you need to go. But, the gas mileage is not the best.

Review: I was sixteen, queen of the road, and about to get my first vehicle. I knew exactly what I wanted- to buy the cherokee off of my dad. He was big into jeeping, and wasn't to keen to let me buy it off of him, but in the end he agreed to let me at least ...

Pros: reliable, nice 4low range, pretty tough

Cons: Vacuum disco for axle engagement. Radiator pet-cock valve placement. rust-prone

Review: I bought the Jeep w/about 194,000 miles on it, and have had very minor probs since. It starts fine in below zero weather. The four wheel drive on these models (87-90 i believe) is that to actuate the 4wd the front axle has to be engaged by a vacuum ...

Pros: User base, body design, powertrain, control layout, maintenance costs on some items

Cons: Complex layout of components under hood.

The Bottom Line: Great for enthusiasts and is not a snore to drive.

Review: I had my '89 Cherokee since '89, when my parents bought it as a demonstration model (about 4000 miles on it), then transferred to me in 2001. Since then, the Cherokee has served well as well as being useful without major issues. The particular ...