anyone in phoenix willing to be my feet on the ground? i've found this http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=218176155 and it -looks- like just about what i want. 2dr 2wd 5sp cherokees are thin on the ground, especially option-free... two questions i need answered first though: is he willing to see reason on price? he's -way- over bluebook. what shape is it really in? what's in the pic looks good, but... bonus pts: early '88 w/peugeot tranny or late '88 with ax15? the 'new tranny' makes me think peugeot. from my distance i'm in a poor position to negotiate. otoh, no a/c in phoenix sounds like the kiss of death. [up around here, the days a year you need a/c can usually be counted on the fingers of one hand] [amc content: this jeep is an amc design with an amc engine, rear end, and brakes] -- Blue Book Private Party Value [in phoenix, based on the ad data] Condition Value Excellent $925 "Excellent" condition means that the vehicle looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning. This vehicle has never had any paint or body work and is free of rust. The vehicle has a clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection. The engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects. The vehicle also has complete and verifiable service records. Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category. Good $788 "Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. This vehicle has a clean title history, the paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. There should be little or no rust on this vehicle. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail. Most consumer owned vehicles fall into this category. Fair $613 "Fair" condition means that the vehicle has some mechanical or cosmetic defects and needs servicing but is still in reasonable running condition. This vehicle has a clean title history, the paint, body and/or interior need work performed by a professional. The tires may need to be replaced. There may be some repairable rust damage. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list