Buying ?: 96 low miles vs. 00 high miles
11-04-2010, 04:55 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Buying ?: 96 low miles vs. 00 high miles
New to forum, looking at Cherokees to buy.
Comparable price between the 2
96 with about 89k on it, been garaged, no rust
00 with about 188k on it, minor rust
overall under the hood looks similar, but I don't know too much to look for. The 96 just got a full tune up and look over from a mechanic, the 00 would need to get checked out. Assuming it does, which would you rather have?
Comparable price between the 2
96 with about 89k on it, been garaged, no rust
00 with about 188k on it, minor rust
overall under the hood looks similar, but I don't know too much to look for. The 96 just got a full tune up and look over from a mechanic, the 00 would need to get checked out. Assuming it does, which would you rather have?
11-04-2010, 04:59 PM
#2
CF Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes
on
22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
the 96 there were more of this style made thru the years and im not sure but the front is a high pinion that meas the front drive shaft come out of the top of the differential is either one standard shift
11-04-2010, 05:15 PM
#5
Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: blanchard, ok
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have A 96. I love it! That aside it still sounds like an easy one to answer, but I dont know alot about the 2000. Still the 96 has no rust, less mileage, unless its rolled over(I WOULDNT THINK THAT LIKELY) The 96 is A bit of an oddball year its a transitional year. 96 97 98 are kinda grouped together, but there are some parts like exhaust that seem to be only 96 specific. Parts fom pre95 and after 96 will fit the 96 just have minimal research to find out. JCF has been really good to me as far as finding good info, I dont do these online chat things ever until I came across JCF. If I were you I'd buy the 96 and see if you could buy the intake manfold off the 2000. The 96 has A fuel system that alot of guys put on their pre96s. Sorry about the book I did try to keep it short. Good Luck either way I think youll love your xj. P.S. If you dont want the 96 I'll take it.
11-04-2010, 05:20 PM
#6
Trending Topics
11-04-2010, 05:24 PM
#8
CF Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oroville, CA
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes
on
18 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
I like the 96 better. High pinion front axle, no coil on plug, I like the dash better, the front end looks more rugged and less toy like, and the best of the old and new XJ refinements.
11-04-2010, 05:25 PM
#9
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
I have A 96. I love it! That aside it still sounds like an easy one to answer, but I dont know alot about the 2000. Still the 96 has no rust, less mileage, unless its rolled over(I WOULDNT THINK THAT LIKELY) The 96 is A bit of an oddball year its a transitional year. 96 97 98 are kinda grouped together, but there are some parts like exhaust that seem to be only 96 specific. Parts fom pre95 and after 96 will fit the 96 just have minimal research to find out. JCF has been really good to me as far as finding good info, I dont do these online chat things ever until I came across JCF. If I were you I'd buy the 96 and see if you could buy the intake manfold off the 2000. The 96 has A fuel system that alot of guys put on their pre96s. Sorry about the book I did try to keep it short. Good Luck either way I think youll love your xj. P.S. If you dont want the 96 I'll take it.
11-04-2010, 05:45 PM
#12
Resident Pirate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Orlando-Chickamauga
Posts: 3,877
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
if its like it sounds i personally would go for the 96; both for the lower miles and the mechanical side of it (hp dana30, no coil packs, the head problems on the 00-01 even though most likely at 180k+ its been done, etc) but thats just me
Last edited by taythegibs; 11-04-2010 at 05:49 PM.
11-04-2010, 06:19 PM
#13
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 88 limited
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
If you love rust go for the 00 ,rust has killed a lot of xjs. Motors and all the running gear can be rebuilt,unibodies? 96 all the way for me.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
relcock
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
08-26-2015 11:16 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)