Keep XJ or Sell?
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From: North Riding of Yorkshire, UK
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Rust is the main killer for old vehicles. I'd look at fixing that first. If it's beyond your skills/tools/budget then get that XJ shifted on before it gets worse. Rust never sleeps 
If you can fix the rust, and the vehicle fits your needs and still makes you smile then keep it. You can fix the other problems in your own time.
If you can fix the rust, and the vehicle fits your needs and still makes you smile then keep it. You can fix the other problems in your own time.
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Year: 96
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
now you just got to look at the below answer, sharpen yr pencil, and work out how much to fix the rust..if it can be properly fixed
Rust is the main killer for old vehicles. I'd look at fixing that first. If it's beyond your skills/tools/budget then get that XJ shifted on before it gets worse. Rust never sleeps
If you can fix the rust, and the vehicle fits your needs and still makes you smile then keep it. You can fix the other problems in your own time.
If you can fix the rust, and the vehicle fits your needs and still makes you smile then keep it. You can fix the other problems in your own time.
Old fart with a wrench
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
XJs are like ticks. They get under your skin and bury themselves in and won't come out. I never really cared for them....until I bought one. I'd really like another because this one is hopeless rustwise.
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 I6
Good responses here! I appreciate everyone's feedback. I do believe I'll keep it and work on the problems when the weather gets warmer(Spring). Fixing the rust is first on the agenda. I have some Ospho to help out with rust control.
By keeping it, I expect the JEEP adage to stay true... Just Empty Every Pocket.
By keeping it, I expect the JEEP adage to stay true... Just Empty Every Pocket.
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