1997 Jeep Cherokee Review: Summary & Specs

continues to fall behind its competitors in terms of comfort and convenience.

And it's clear that lack of caution in the option shopping process can

escalate its price beyond reason. Regardless of the amenities, $27,000

is too much for this vehicle.

But if you value sporty performance, the Cherokee still delivers. It's

agile, and with the six-cylinder engine, it's also surprisingly quick.

For a max of about $22,000, you should be able to drive home in a reasonably

well-equipped six-cylinder Cherokee with four-wheel drive. And at that

price, even with its limitations, it still stacks up as a very good buy.