“Bought a 'Mint' 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee for $1,700: Here's Everything Wrong With It” — what this page in the network covers. A 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, known as the ZJ, can seem like a bargain at $1,700, especially when it's advertised as 'mint.' But as one buyer recently discovered after purchasing one last weekend, the reality is often a long list of issues that come with a 30-year-old vehicle. The buyer had given up on a five-year project—a 5-speed 'Holy Grail' ZJ—and hoped this new purchase would get them behind the wheel sooner. Instead, the Grand Cherokee revealed a host of problems that highlight the risks of buying a cheap, older 4x4.
From mechanical quirks to cosmetic flaws, the 'mint' label proved optimistic. For anyone eyeing a budget-friendly classic SUV, this story serves as a cautionary tale: a low price often hides higher costs down the road. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.