📱 Best Platforms
FB Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp
📖 The Hustle
Jeep Cherokee XJs (1984-2001) have a cult following. Buy running XJs with cosmetic issues for $1,500-2,500. Clean them up, fix minor issues, and list them in off-road and overlanding Facebook groups. The 4.0L inline-6 engine is legendary for reliability. Even rough-looking Cherokees sell to buyers who plan to lift and modify them anyway. List with phrases like 'perfect trail rig starter' and 'bulletproof 4.0L.'
🚀 First Step
Join 3 Jeep Cherokee XJ Facebook groups, search 'Cherokee XJ' on Marketplace filtered under $2,500, and learn what buyers look for.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Jeep Cherokee XJ buyers want the 4.0L inline-6 engine — avoid the 2.5L four-cylinder unless it is dirt cheap
- List in Jeep-specific Facebook groups before general Marketplace for the best price
- Floor pan rust is the #1 killer of XJ value — check under the carpets with a flashlight
🛠 Tools & Resources: FB Marketplace app, Jeep-specific Facebook groups, OBD2 scanner, flashlight, Carfax vehicle history, screwdriver for trim removal