2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Laredo 4x4 4.0L I6 Leather Moonroof 117K

DESCRIPTION

Up for auction is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Laredo 4x4 equipped with the highly regarded 4.0L inline-six engine and Select-Trac 4x4 system, showing just 117,234 original miles.

This Jeep is being offered as a MECHANIC'S SPECIAL because it needs a head-gasket replacement. Please read the entire description carefully and look closely at all of the photographs before bidding.

That said, this is an unusually clean and complete WJ for its age, and it has several features that make it an excellent candidate for someone looking for a solid project Jeep.

THE GOOD

• 117,234 original miles
• 4.0L inline-six engine
• Select-Trac 4x4
• Leather interior
• Working power moonroof
• Factory aluminum wheels in unusually clean condition
• Michelin tires with plenty of usable tread remaining
• Very clean leather seats and overall interior
• Clean cargo area
• Factory roof rack
• Body is generally straight for its age
• Excellent highway steering and tracking
• When driven on the highway, the Jeep tracks straight and the steering feels exceptionally tight and stable
• No major rust throughout the body

The interior is one of the highlights of this Jeep. The leather is remarkably well preserved for a vehicle of this age. There is a tear in the center portion of the driver's front seat, which is visible in the photographs, but the remainder of the seating and interior presents very well.

The factory wheels are also particularly nice. They are much cleaner than you typically see on a 2000 WJ, and the Michelin tires have a good amount of tread remaining.

BODY / COSMETIC CONDITION

The body is generally straight and presents well for a 2000 Jeep.

There is a dent in the passenger-side front quarter/fender area, which is visible in the photographs.

There is also a small area of rust above the driver's side windshield measuring approximately 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. This is the only rust area that I am aware of on the vehicle.

There are normal age-related marks and imperfections consistent with a 26-year-old vehicle. Please examine all photographs carefully because the photographs are part of the description.

MECHANICAL CONDITION — PLEASE READ

This Jeep is being sold as a MECHANIC'S SPECIAL.

The vehicle needs a head-gasket replacement and should not be purchased with the expectation that it is ready for normal daily driving without mechanical work.

The 4.0L inline-six is a very desirable engine, and the Jeep has only 117,234 original miles.

One particularly encouraging characteristic is the way the Jeep handles when driven. On the highway, the steering feels very good and the vehicle tracks straight as an arrow. It does not have the loose, wandering steering that is common in many older WJs.

However, the known head-gasket issue is significant and should be addressed by a qualified mechanic before the vehicle is put into regular service.

PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY.

This is a project vehicle being sold for someone who understands older Jeeps and is comfortable performing or arranging the necessary mechanical repairs.

WHY THIS WJ IS WORTH CONSIDERING

Finding a 2000 WJ with only 117K miles, a 4.0L inline-six, Select-Trac 4x4, leather, a working moonroof, clean factory wheels, good tires, a very clean interior, and relatively little rust is becoming increasingly difficult.

The mechanical issue is being reflected in the auction and is the reason this Jeep is being offered as a mechanic's special rather than as a fully road-ready vehicle.

For the right buyer, this could make an excellent candidate for repair, preservation, or a solid WJ project.

IMPORTANT BUYER INFORMATION

Please understand that this is an AS-IS sale.

The vehicle is being sold specifically as a mechanic's special because of the head-gasket issue. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect the vehicle and determine what repairs are required.

I strongly encourage prospective buyers to inspect the Jeep personally or have a qualified mechanic inspect it before bidding.

The photographs are an important part of this description and show the actual vehicle being offered.

There are no guarantees that the vehicle will require only a head-gasket replacement. As with any used vehicle of this age, additional repairs or maintenance may be necessary.

Please do not bid expecting a 26-year-old vehicle to be perfect. This is a very presentable, low-mileage WJ with desirable equipment that needs mechanical attention.

Bid with confidence, but bid with the understanding that this is a project/mechanic's special and is being sold AS-IS.

INCLUDED FEATURES

• 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Laredo
• 4.0L Inline-Six
• Select-Trac 4x4
• Leather interior
• Power moonroof
• Factory aluminum wheels
• Michelin tires
• Factory roof rack
• 117,234 original miles

FINAL NOTE

If you've been looking for a low-mileage WJ with the 4.0L six-cylinder and Select-Trac, this is an opportunity to acquire one with a very clean interior, unusually nice wheels, good tires, and a generally straight body at a price appropriate for a vehicle needing mechanical work.

Please review all photographs, understand the head-gasket issue, and ask any questions before bidding.