How many times have you hit your head getting into the Cherokee?

Took me awhile after driving a 1st gen 4Runner to get used to the low roof. I've had 2 cherokees since and they;re both still running strong. Bendy has 308,000 miles now on the factory motor and trans.

Don't worry about the Edmunds reviews. Those folks never even lift the hood of thier Jeeps.
Pack every single electrical connection you can find (spark plug wires too)with dielectric grease and you'll be fine. I had to tape some of the connections shut with rescue silicone tape. They rattle loose and mechanics love to break off the little lock tabs.
The radiator on those is a bit finicky. I'd replace your coolant now and every two years after that. Plan on buying a new radiator about every 10 years.

Brakes are pretty standard. Rotors are cheap at around $20, just get new ones. Complelely remove the piston and clean behind it. They store rust and crud and love to bind up right after you just replaced the pads. Must be the thicker pads drive them into the crud.