mudpen

My 95 jeep got hit now the insurance co. wants to total it. They gave me a list of other jeeps for sale in the area but they are all autos, mine was a 5 speed. I've narrowed it down to either another 95 or an 97. both have lower miles on them than mine. but at the same time I know mine was kept up very well. So any thoughts on the different years and auto vs. stick ?
Thanks

letsgomuddin

If i were you, id see how much you can buy yours back from the ins co and put your 5 speed in one of the autos they found for ya!

mdnov

Actually, only 5% of Cherokee's came with a stick. If you were able to buy your totaled jeep back from the insurance Co., the 95 might be the better option. You might have a parts Jeep.

mudpen

The jeep is totaly fixable the body shop said there was no damage to the frame they are gouging the insurance co. They want $3,800 to replace the bumper grill and a few other parts. I found all the parts I need for under $300.00 so I'm going to try and keep it. I know i have no rusty bolts or nuts anywhere on the jeep ( even the rear shock mounts )

cherokee90

i would get the 97 asap, everything is better about the 97+ xj's. ive had several of both and have always liked the 97+'s better.

dogkatcher

sounds familiar .. insurance collision place quoted over $3k .. a fleet repair shop did front end work & painted fender for $800

mudpen

I spoke to the insurance Co. adjuster and they are going to let me keep my jeep and more than enough money to fix it, and get a bunch of goodies for it. ( I guess thats the good part about used Cherokee's costing so much around here )