Buy These Now...Before It's TOO LATE! The 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ Sport 

I have a 1998 Jeep XJ that I purchased from my brother in 2009. She had 160k back then. Just turned 300k yesterday and still going strong. She is well cared for. I do have a lot of off road modifications done but I have not, and will not cut her up. I love my XJ and will keep her alive for as long as I can. Oh, and it's a 5 speed manual.

I am from dubai and I have 2 jeep cherokee xj a 1998 manual transmission and a 2001 auto and I am planning to keep them.. Great jeeps

I'm on my 3rd cherokee as of now! I had a stock blacked out 87 with only rims and tires done to it (absolutely spotless). Then I bought a chopped up off roading one. Which I didn't like so much because it gave the jeep too much of an aggressive vibe. Now I have a silver one on a 4.5 inch lift with rims and tires. Without any cuts. It has zero rust. I absolutely love the old school cherokees. If anyone is thinking about getting one do it. You wont regret it!

I've had 4 XJ's and loved every one. The 2001 Sport I have now is in fantastic shape, love this damn thing. Best SUV of all time!

Great video Doug - you've got me feeling all nostalgic about my XJ now! I actually pick mine up from the bodyshop tomorrow after having a load of rust repaired, I can't wait!

I've owned 3 XJ's. 2 2-door and 1 4-door. Love these things. Always like to see a clean, well-kept one rolling down the road.

I have owned two XJ's and still own the second one. One of the best vehicles jeep ever made in my opinion.

I have a beautiful 2001 I picked up. These are getting expensive in good condition.

I have a 98 and it has taken me everywhere. I love it, cause when it breaks, I can’t fix it. Here in Australia, good clean ones are getting hard to find and prices are sky rocketing!

I’m not a car guy by any means but this vehicle fell into my lap and now I’m in love. Friend of mine moved on short notice and needed it gone ASAP. He knew I was desperate for a new vehicle and didn’t have much money. Got a 1990 Laredo 4 door 4x4 with 185k miles for only 1500$! All it needed was a new battery and has been running strong. I had no idea what an iconic vehicle it was until after I bought it. It’s stock, only a little surface rust and he installed a pop out touch screen radio, new speakers and had a shop put in a new headliner. Man this thing was a steal deal. It’s in the shop getting painted (gun metal grey) and I am going crazy waiting for it to finish so I can do some maintenance work on it. Maybe I’ll post a video on it this weekend.

I've just bought a 1998 XJ in the UK. Chilli pepper red and pretty much stock apart from a 3" lift. No rust underneath and it's in immaculate condition. The guy sold it for cheap because it has a coolant leak and he didn't want the hassle of fixing it. 😮. I got it for a steal. Just for the record, us Brits say leaf springs too. I've never heard anyone refer to them as cart springs 🤷‍♂️

I had a 2000 XJ Classic 4X4 the same color. I drove it 8 1/2 years. Loved it.

I just picked a 1996 XJ SPORT with just over 388,000 on the 4.0L. I also have a 2000 TJ soft top with 190k on it. I've had 5 JEEP's now total over the years and am a Lifer.

Omg I’m so excited getting a 2001 4x4 in TX for 4K soon!

Glad I have mine. On my 3rd. This one is my best one

Mine is in the shop now. The guy gave me the estimate.......$$$. I told him go ahead & fix it, I love that XJ.

Hi! New, proud owner of a rust-free 2 door diesel XJ from 1999, in Europe. Love the car (not so much the Italian 2.5 Liter engine); intend to keep it as stock as possible! And yes, you were right back then: these get from month to month more and more expensive and hard to find in a stock version!

I’ve got an ‘87. 330k ( would have more, but it’s not my only vehicle) minimal work needed other than what you’d expect for an ‘87... Still runs like I just drove it off the lot. Got rear ended last summer, then stolen, but I got her back, got the tailgate repaired, A far better rig than the compass I bought after the accident. XJs are forever.

XJs are great. I got my first one from a lady at work for scrap, i only had to pay her for the tires on it. It was a '94. I fixed it instead of scrapping it and ended up driving it for nine years as my daily driver. Sure, I had to fix a bunch of things over the years and it finally rotted out to where I didn't want to fix it anymore, but it sold me. Now I have three, two '98s and a '96. None of them are chopped up or cut. Both '98s are near perfect with no rust in the floors or frame at all. Everything is still painted underneath! The '96 needed floor pans, but those are available. Do yourself a favor and shoot some transmission fluid in the bottoms of the doors. I noticed at the end you have some rust there. If you pour some fluid inside and let it drain out, it'll coat the metal and stop that. When the weather breaks I'm going to do the same thing with my rocker panels, I'll just drill a hole on top and squeeze it in. And if your check engine code happens to be P0455 for large evap leak, check the steel vapor line from the vapor canister to the gas tank, it's only about a foot and a half line but it rusts out and that's where the leak is. Damn thing drove me crazy trying to find it!

on my 4th XJ and I agree they're getting harder to find now in decent condition. Main thing that kills them is road salt in winter areas. The 1990 XJ I have now has been undercoated with 4 coats of POR-15 underneath and under the carpets. Hoping it lasts me! haha

I have a 2000 sport, love it great vehicle!

just bought a 2000 with 140k miles. drives really well. i love this vehicle

I had a 2000 a couple years back I sold, and then just had a 99 cherokee in mint shape and i got into a head on collision accident where my jeep ended up flipping on its roof and the roof caved in just before my head and airbag pushed me back. I owe my life to the beast cherokee i called Red rover. Searching for my next one now!

I got bought myself a 98 xj a few days ago and I love it

Hi from England.I have 2 xj's. A 96 I have on the road running on LPG. And a 94 I've had for 21 years ive kept for spares but now considered putting back on the road as they are rocking horse poo rare now and crazy money. Everyone wanted grand cherokee's until fairly recently but now the price's of the two jeeps have traded places. My dad worked at land rover for 40 years until BMW took it over, forced him off the spanners to work in an office and gave him a nervous breakdown. So I will never own a L/R and guess what. Almost maintenance free and no oil on my drive. Love to all fellow jeep lovers.

Here in California it’s very difficult to find a stock one and if found they want 6k+ it’s seems it will soon become a classic and price will increase to the sky .

All the windows are actually fed from the passenger side and some times the solder joints on the drivers switch need to be re soldered which if you have that problem I would check first.

I got a 2000 Cherokee sport last night, I recently had a 1997 Cherokee sport, 1992 Cherokee sport (2 door) and a 1995 YJ. Love them so much!

I just bought an 01 60th anniversary edition that the previous owner converted to a 5 spd manual. Full trim with leather, heated seats, near mint interior. 184K on it and in WI so its getting rusty on the rockers fenders and wheel well lips behind the flares. Im planning to remove the flares and cut away the rust to re-build "steel flat-top" flares to open the wheel wells just a bit to give tire clearance and reduces damage if I side swipe a rock or tree. Also replace the quarter panels and rockers, install a 4 inch lift, and 33" tires. It will look mostly original besides the lift kit and other mechanical upgrades and a winch as well.. I want to keep it daily driver friendly, but can also get on some adventurous routes as well. So in the end, its not going to be cut up in any real noticeable way.

I got a non chopped 99, 250k on it, runs just as smooth as it did at 100k. The only jeep I will ever own, I drive it everyday with no issues. I hit overheating issues around 200k, replaced water pump and thermostat and shes been going on up to date. Definitely my dream car, THEY DONT DIE! Just keep up with maintenance, my 95 trail xj is almost pushing 500k 👌 (mercedes/chrysler for the win)

Bringing my sport back from Germany! Not leaving my baby behind 😊

Doug in 20 more years this will be a dream car to some.

Bought mine a year ago for $5500 with about 130k miles on it. Put about $3000 worth of repair into it, but I think it’s worth it. Very little surface rust, and it runs great, burns almost zero oil. Only real problems I have with it is that it won’t start on the first try and check engine light comes on every now and then with no DTC. Happy with it and hope I have it for a while

I got mine and it’s my summer toy. It’s sitting in heated storage with a fresh oil change and 91 grade gas and under a breathable tarp.

I have two, owned 8. They are incredible! Just made a cool vid of my 2 door!

i got a 2001 XJ sport no rust , 140k with the 4.0 and got it for 2k. So far it’s been a really good car and also to work on as well. Mines a 2wd model. Mines also bone stock still.

Got an 01 Cherokee Limited in really good shape with 182k miles recently. So far I love it, plan on keeping it for a long time.

I have the same exact XJ / color! Mine's nearly fully restored, the engine, front end suspension etc.. is basically all new, it drives amazing, I'm never selling it!

I like that you’re driving through university of Richmond in your college car. Noticed and appreciated! 😂

Got a 2000 last year with a 180k on it, still going strong but I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had the electric lock issue on it

I love the way the turn signals are.

Thank you

I have a 98 Jeep Cherokee XJ turned 308,000 Miles..Treat the XJ with respect do your maintenance & upkeeps... XJ won’t let you down.... 😊❤️😊

Just bought a 2000 with 213k auto. Not too bad in the rust department but have some wiring and alternator to replace. Runs, but dont have much confidence in it. Maybe my previous ZJs just leave me fearing getting stuck.

Back up cameras are available for the XJ's and Ksuspension has a remote start kit you can get for them to.

Picking mine up for 6.5 on friday. Legendary first car :)

When I bought my first XJ 12 years ago it was “there’s millions of them, wheel them till they die” buying my second, clean XJ, last year “there’s none left, save them and jack up the price”. Got it for a steal at 120k miles. Could probably turn around and sell it for 3x’s what I paid today. Ridiculous.

I have a 96 2 wheel drive with the HO 4.0. She really moves without all the 4wd weight !

I have 2 1999 Cherokee Sports, 1 Forrest Green and the other one Jet Black. Damn things run like a champ. Both are in good shape except the Forrest Green one I'm in the process of having the rocker panels replaced because of rust on the rear rocker panels. Other than that still a great running jeep. 👍👍

thanks so much,

Nice review. I remember when those were worth nothing (and its not that long ago) Great vehicles. An other one of my faves is built on the same platform, the Comanche. First mid size pick up made !!!

Got a 01 2wd sport a few weeks ago from a friend, already put new tie rod, drag link, all new gaskets, lift kit and some 31s, I live in a flat desert, so I really have no need for 4 wheel drive around here, it’ll get through on its own like nothing considering the weight of it and short wheel base

I’ve recently bought a 2001 Jeep Cherokee xj limited with 250.000 miles. At one point the engine was rebuilt. It does have some rust that needs fixing and a small oil leak and low oil pressure. But overall pretty good condition for what it is. I got a pretty good deal on it. I’d say for nice Jeep xj’s it’s pretty much too late nice xj’s are going for 5000 10000 15000 dollars. But LOOKOUT there. There is still plenty of good deals out there. One time I was scrolling through Facebook marketplace looking for xj’s and I found one. It was a 1 owner car it was well maintained it had little to no rust and 184.000 miles. And to top things off it was a limited model. For sale for $2200!!! That sounded like one hell of a deal so I messaged the guy asking if it was available and he said yes. I thought for like 30 mins should I buy the thing. That’s where I screwed up BIGTIME! Because I messaged the guy asking if i could come look and he responded saying that someone’s already coming to look at the thing. The next day the listing was completely gone. Proof that he sold it off to someone else. I was like DAMN If I would’ve responded earlier I probably could have bought the thing. Even though I felt ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED with disappointment I didn’t give up. I kept looking for 5 months then I found my Jeep. Did need some work but it was the exact specs that I wanted it was the color I wanted and it was a limited model. So I went and looked at the Jeep and bought the thing. I felt like the happiest man in the world. Knowing that I got a Jeep that I wanted for a LONG TIME. It was making me think that if I responded to the other Facebook listing I could’ve bought that nice $2200 xj. But I’m not gonna be too regretful here because despite the problems. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY JEEP. These Cherokee xj’s are a hot commodity nowadays. People will line up to buy these things. Very thankful I was able to get mine.

I bought a '95 (That my Aunt bought new in '95) For $1. Best Dollar I've spent, that old beast has yet to let me down

Hey Doug, i'm in the UK and i own a 1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ with the 2.5 tdi VM engine which is a manual, very torquey not much top speed but plenty of pull.

It belonged to a VA State Trooper / retired that had drove it up in the mountains shooting groundhogs back in the day

I have 4 xjs all sports one with working sun roof and all run and drive perfect have lot's of money in them and cherish my Jeeps they take me everywhere cherokee for life 😎

I just bought one with over 2 hundred thousand miles and it runs great can't complain.love 🙃it's a JEEP thing💯

Keep it, awesome Iconic car

I like the orange tail pipe

I have XJ classic 2000. a real stand out vehicle

Do you get better mpg's in a jeep xj than a 1st gen rav4 ? If no there any big diffrence in mpg's ?

I don't have a problem with the turn signal stalk. I suppose when you pull for the high beams you would feel it. They should never have gone away with the foot switch.

2009 owned a UK RHD Orvis 4Ltr 2000 45,000 miles sold it. Just bought a rare LHD 3 door 2.5 manual Green with beige interior with 173000 km Spanish plates. Getting hard to find.

I just picked up my First Cherokee XJ a 1993 Sport. Female owned with 175,000 miles in really really good shape. The alternator locked up and it smoked the serpintine belt and lady thought she cooked the engine. It was parked in her garage for 5 years. When I went to look at it I took a good battery and with a shot of starting fluid it started right up. It's red with grey interior. If I'm outside in the driveway very often somebody will drive by and turn around and ask me if it's for sale.

oooooo , nice headliner ...

Just bought mine rough paint and dents lots of leaks 1989 pioneer with 220k miles. For $1800 no Ac here in Phoenix az after looking at about 10 of them it was the closest thing to stock and driveable. I plan on restoring it and 3 inch lift and wheels. I have a Camaro ss and new Ford maverick and work from home my cars only get 1k miles a year hah

Tenemos una xj 1998 y nos encanta ♥️♥️♥️

There are Many in Colorado! I have a 95 Cherokee XJ and see about 4 or 5 a day

1996 XJ 4.0 5 speed manual. ALL ORIGINAL!!!!!! it does need some restoration but I will never get rid of it.

I was just offered 2 jeeps XJs 1w/167k miles 2 owners for 3800$ and the other one also a 2001 for 3200$ elderly owned both 4x4 still debating which one to get ..!!!

I bought my '98 5-speed new. I can't believe the fuss he makes about the turn signal lever. As long as it works, who cares if it "feels cheep"?

i have an 88 Limited I bought new. Been sitting for 22 years in the garage. Currently used as a cabinet for flower pots. no body rot. no torn up interior. I might give it a wash and take it out for ice cream

The best value in 4x4. I've got 2 of them!

I have 2 of these same year model and color

Just traded for one and blew a head gasket the same day. I don't even care. They're like a TJ wrangler with more room inside. Spectacular

I’ll never sell my 97xj currently has 175k with 3in lift on 31’ ko2s. Usually get an offer placed on my windshield a week. In the process of redoing the headliner.

Great video. I don’t know anything about these cars but I might be getting one for free from the family of a friend who passed away. It’s a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport and has been sitting in my friends driveway since he passed away late in 2021. I’m going Friday with jumper cables and a gas can to see if it’ll start up. It also has a flat tire. I’m debating if I should just have Triple A tow it to my mechanic to check it out instead of trying to drive it home.The body and inside looks good just very dirty. Based on seeing your video it might be a great car to have. Do you have any suggestions as to what problems this year and model had and what to look for? Thanks.

I have as of right now, a 1990 wagoneer limited xj, a 1992 built xj and my built yj. We have 4 cherokees in our yard, ive owned personally 8 xjs. Best years were late 91-95.

The woman that does my wife's hair has a 2001 XJ Sport that is in exceptional shape with less than 70K on the odometer. Her and her now late husband bought it new in '01

I found a police package xj don’t know anything about it was wondering if you know what kind of pcm it would need

I have a 1996 which is my daily driver. 129k miles. All stock. I love it.

How about showing some love for the Grand Cherokee 1st generation? The 1995 ZJ Jeep Grand Cherokee is the evolution of the XJ. The ZJ, in the Laredo or Limited trim, is a great, restorable 4x4 also, in my opinion. Less and less out there in original shape. The 4.0 Power Tech Inline 6 cylinder with the 242 4 speed auto transmission, 231 transfer case (Command Trac) and Dana 30 rear diff, 35 front diff. 4 wheel DISK brakes, including the advanced, 4 link control arms front and rear, and coil spring suspension all round. Hard to beat....very hard truck for the knowledgeable Jeep lover. What say you?

I love my 1999 XJ. I paid five figures for it in 2019. It does need a lot of little repairs, because things are worn out after 22 years. Engine oil seals, brake lines, wheel bearings, universal joints, etc. It has been fairly expensive to own. It is a great vehicle, but go in with your eyes open if you are planning to buy. It takes some love, labor, and dollars to keep it on the road. The nice thing is that it is fairly simple to fix most things. You can save quite a bit if you are willing to do the work yourself. I am planning to use it as an overland vehicle once I get the repairs sorted.

Imo the jeep renegade is the closest thing to the xj as far as look and the legendary design.. Thats what i love about it

The XJ was built with simplicity in mind...a lot like the old CJs. Simple, easy to work on, easy to repair on the trail, plenty of parts, etc. My computerized 2006 Rubicon looked cool but sure had a lot of computer/wiring/electronics problems.....I wouldn't buy a new jeep at all.

I prefer the early 2000s Tahoe or suburban 5.3 v8 275 hp 4x4 third row best vehicles ever made

Driving with a CEL and using pliers to shift is the most XJ thing I've ever seen.

I find one in my price range are they great jeeps to buy it is in good shape manual transmission

Just bought a 2001, minimal rust, 155k, for 5,000$. This is our 3rd. My wife loves them.

@6:45 wait, BMW actually puts turn signals in their vehicles?

nice ... i have one xj 2000 no sport but WildSport, it's a special edition: only 200 in Europe

Come to Canada where these don't exist or are too rusted out for an average person to spend money fixing up. I've noticed that these were disappearing each year over a 20 year period. Sad because the inline 6s were super reliable.

My dad has an 00 xj sitting in his field with rocker rot. I think it's time i give her some tlc & get her running. A free XJ, I'd be crazy not to right?!?

Ill never sell mine and its not mint but its not crappy either ..i dont care what its worth .

My dream Jeep

I had a 85 Jeep Cherokee, back when Jeep actually made them

I have 01 85k original Miles 4x4

Mine is a 98 one owner with 27,000 miles in near new condition and I would not sell it for 15,000.

Can't beat the l6 w awa ,,just pray your head says tupy ,only a jeep person knows what I'm saying,also if your heater core is leaking ,het a heater core bypass for an lt1 Camaro then ,5\8 ,3\4\ fittings cut hoses put it on ,or at least carry one under your passenger seat justsayn.