JSmith0055

as long as their similar in condition go with the classic, they dont have that cheap trim their overall better looking

cjcherokeeclassic

Go with the Classic! My 2000 Classic is great. Power everything like everyone else has already told you. But I love the color match trim on the outside. It just makes it look good.

digger90

My 2001 sport has power windows, power mirrors, power locks, heated mirrors, keyless entry, folding mirrors

Sethers775

Let me take reference from eHow:

"The Difference Between Jeep Cherokee Sport and Classic
By Anne Davis

Jeep offered a version of the Cherokee from 1984 until 2001. In 2001, this midsize sports utility vehicle was available in numerous trim options, including the Classic and the Sport.

Engine
Both the 2001 Classic and Sport have a 4.0-liter, inline six-cylinder engine. It has a bore of 3.87 inches, a stroke of 3.41 inches and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. This engine is capable of producing 190 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 225 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm.

Brakes and Suspension
Both trim levels have two disc brakes and two ventilated disc brakes. They have a rigid beam front suspension with a stabilizer bar and coil springs and a rigid beam rear suspension with a stabilizer bar and leaf springs. The Classic has an axle ratio of 3.07:1; the Sport has an axle ratio of 3.55:1.

Other Specifications
Most of the differences between the Sport and the Classic involve comfort and convenience features. The Classic has roof rails and a leather-covered wheel; the Sport had no rails and a plastic steering wheel. The Classic offers 66 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Sport offers 69 cubic feet of cargo space. The Classic has a curb weight of 3,194.5 pounds; the Sport has a curb weight of 3,150.41 pounds.

The two vehicles share a wheelbase length of 101.42 inches and are 167.52 inches long and 69.41 inches wide. The Classic is 66.81 inches high and has 11.69 inches of ground clearance, while the Sport is 63.82 inches high and has 10.00 inches of ground clearance."

s346k

duly noted.

9krpmrx8

I don't understand the comment about the brakes, my 2001 Sport has discs up front and drums in the rear. And my 2001 has roof rails and the cross bars. As others have mentioned my Sport also has power windows, power locks, keyless entry, cruise, and the leather wrapped steering wheel.

robertj

Holy crap, the OP posted this more than six years ago and has never come back. You guys are helpful!

Fred/N0AZZ

My 2004 WJ Overland 4.7HO has every option Chrysler offered that year except for the tire monitors and yes it does have Nav. I have owned it for 5 yrs. and 11 mo., the current mileage is 205,000. I have never had a single problem with any option on it, but after I did buy it I took it to Jeep for a complete service and they found a recall that had not been done both front seat heaters and replaced them. This was my first Jeep and what made me a believer in them the XJ soon followed.


The 2 are really not that important in models its condition, condition, condition, and the year 97-99's being the most desirable, 00/01's less desirable for quite a few different reasons. The 95 and back are solid also but lack a few of the later improvements. Rust is the major factor in any of the XJ's depending on where they came from and the worst you can't even see just standing looking at it.


My 99 Sport has power windows, door locks, keyless entry, mirrors, AM/FM/CD/Cassette (factory). I have had problems with 2 of the power windows I had to replace motors burnt up.