I have a 2000 Cherokee Classic - bone stock, 88,000 miles. For the past six+ months it almost never starts on the first turn of the key, but always starts like a new car on the second attempt. It is as though the first attempt is just practice or "priming the pump".
I have put in new spark plugs, but that hasn't helped.
Thanks for your help, this baby has to last until the girls are out of college - another four years!
Best wishes --- Morgan