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First of all, thank you for the add. I currently own a 2016 2WD Cherokee Altitude, but have been looking at upgrading to a trailhawk since moving to the mountains. I've been keeping my eyes open for 2018 and below used trailhawks (I just like their look better than the new ones), and most are between $20K-$25K with low mileage / good condition.
Yesterday though, I ran across a 2015 Trailhawk with less than 63K miles on it for $13,000 from a private seller! The price in and of itself was red flag a bit, but it also includes some expensive options like V6, leather, panoramic sunroof, remote / push button start, 8.4 Uconnect with Nav. I've been messaging back and forth with the seller (private, not dealer) and his reasons for selling are his wife "didn't like it and went back to her car", and his reason for the super low price is because "a mirror is scratched". The pictures of it look perfect, and I know they're real because I can see the seller's reflection in the car taking the pictures.
What scares me (besides the "too good to be true" saying) are the horror stories I've been reading about the 2015s, mainly the transmission. I have a 2016 V6 with what I assume are all the same parts outside of 4WD and suspension, and I've never had any issues outside of a small issue with the auto start / stop. The car is located about 4 hours from me, so it's not like I can just roll up and have a look. Obviously if I do go to look at it, I'll want a professional, unbiased mechanic to take a thorough look. But what are your guys thoughts on it? Thanks
Yesterday though, I ran across a 2015 Trailhawk with less than 63K miles on it for $13,000 from a private seller! The price in and of itself was red flag a bit, but it also includes some expensive options like V6, leather, panoramic sunroof, remote / push button start, 8.4 Uconnect with Nav. I've been messaging back and forth with the seller (private, not dealer) and his reasons for selling are his wife "didn't like it and went back to her car", and his reason for the super low price is because "a mirror is scratched". The pictures of it look perfect, and I know they're real because I can see the seller's reflection in the car taking the pictures.
What scares me (besides the "too good to be true" saying) are the horror stories I've been reading about the 2015s, mainly the transmission. I have a 2016 V6 with what I assume are all the same parts outside of 4WD and suspension, and I've never had any issues outside of a small issue with the auto start / stop. The car is located about 4 hours from me, so it's not like I can just roll up and have a look. Obviously if I do go to look at it, I'll want a professional, unbiased mechanic to take a thorough look. But what are your guys thoughts on it? Thanks
