Hey Ferm, got a Jeep question

[Monkey Butler]

Whoa, I didn't even realize that we had Jeep experts here. This is too cool.

Anyhow, my 15YO has been saving his pennies and wants to buy a jeep Cherokee or GC in anticipation of getting his permit. He has about $600 which I will match. Lots of 93-98's for sale with various ills and milage in the $1200-1500 range. Any recommendations of what to look for and what to look out for? Ultimately he wants to put big wheels and tires on it but for now I'd like to find something that needs a few repairs so that we can find a deal and do some father-son work while he waits to get his permit.

Would you even consider a '96 in good shape that seems to run okay but has 232K?