What should I do???
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What should I do???
First of this is not exactly Tech but I could not figure out were else to put it.
OK I have been wondering if I should trade my jeep XJ for a jeep zj or wj. I cannot figure out which would be better for me. Here is a list of things I need and want in a vehicle
Needs:
must have 4wd
must be reliable
must not get terrible gas mileage
must not have major problems
mus be safe
and must must last at least 180k miles
must be able to tow small stuff
must be able to carry people and stuff
wants:
leather
V8 (whats more reliable?)
full time 4wd
good quality items, *****, and so on.
hitch
would it be worth the money to buy a grand cherokee (i looked at a 1999 with the 4.7) or should I keep my xj.
II want opinions that are from experience or from a friends experience.
OK I have been wondering if I should trade my jeep XJ for a jeep zj or wj. I cannot figure out which would be better for me. Here is a list of things I need and want in a vehicle
Needs:
must have 4wd
must be reliable
must not get terrible gas mileage
must not have major problems
mus be safe
and must must last at least 180k miles
must be able to tow small stuff
must be able to carry people and stuff
wants:
leather
V8 (whats more reliable?)
full time 4wd
good quality items, *****, and so on.
hitch
would it be worth the money to buy a grand cherokee (i looked at a 1999 with the 4.7) or should I keep my xj.
II want opinions that are from experience or from a friends experience.
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What's more reliable than a V8? The 4.0 inline six that's what! Other than the V8 and full time 4wd I don't see what your XJ can't do that a GC can.
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I'd stick with the striaght 6. very reliable. 296000 on mine right now. XJ will be cheaper to upgrde and work on rather than a newer model. Just my thoughts.
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Why would you want the full time 4wd? It's not a very reliable system. But a ZJ will fill all of your needs and is just as good off road as the XJ.
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That's just how they run. It doesn't take some idiotic additive to make them stand up to that.
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Not to hijack, but just wondering.... when I told people I was getting a Cherokee a few cringed and told me horror stories but then I told them it wasn't a "Grand" and all was well with the world.
I've heard horrific things about them in the "outside world" but in here not so much... I know most prefer XJs and we're all still Jeep enthusiasts, but what's up? Are all the steering, tranny, burst in flame problems all bs? Do XJs have same problems and I just didn't realize?
I've heard horrific things about them in the "outside world" but in here not so much... I know most prefer XJs and we're all still Jeep enthusiasts, but what's up? Are all the steering, tranny, burst in flame problems all bs? Do XJs have same problems and I just didn't realize?
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I have a 95 Grand with 175k on the clock, no unusaul problems have popped up and I love the way it drives. I was looking for an XJ when I was shopping for a Jeep, but I could not find one that met my wants and needs in my price range. I expanded my search to ZJs and found a lot of nice adult owned Grands for my price range. The one I bought needed a few things done to cure a death wobble and fix a driveability issue, but once I took care of those things it has proven to be very reliable. I chose the 4.0 because I like the fact that they are easier to work on because of there being more room in the engine bay, and I love the smooth torque curve of the inline six. I have not found another vehicle that offers the same comfort, reliability, ease of maintenance, cheap repair costs, timeless looks, ruggedness, and fun factor that I have with my ZJ. I had a 93 Explorer that I put over 100k on in just a few years. It was a good vehicle, but sucked off road and was a pain to work on. It was a body on frame vehicle and it would make some creaks and groans when off road and flexing. The ZJ is quite a bit more stiff, and way better off road! Don't believe all of the horror stories you hear about the ZJs, I was worried at first, but I would be willing to hop into my Grand right now and drive across the country at a moments notice. Most of the crap you hear about is not the vehicles fault, abuse and stupidity are the main cause.
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Well just to clarify The I6 was never a great "economy" engine so I was wondering if jeep made the V8 any better.
Second some awd or full time 4wd get better mileage than 2wd due to the fact they get more grip.
Third, reading all the comments I think 2 out of 8 posts said the grand is a grand pile-o-s***, so to speak.
Thank you for all the replies, I will keep my cherokee and just fix all the problems it has, like the ac compressor, oil leak, noises, and so on.
Second some awd or full time 4wd get better mileage than 2wd due to the fact they get more grip.
Third, reading all the comments I think 2 out of 8 posts said the grand is a grand pile-o-s***, so to speak.
Thank you for all the replies, I will keep my cherokee and just fix all the problems it has, like the ac compressor, oil leak, noises, and so on.