My 96 is something I have always liked since I bought it in 2009. I have only put 20k miles on since then because I have other vehicles. I have the Jeep bug and plan on keeping it a while, but I have a lot of issues that I am sure will be expensive. My cherokee has so many issues... is it even worth fixing? It runs great, has no codes and is fun to drive. Could the possible clog in the converter cause it to run badly and not help me get better mpg's? I did replace my MAP sensor and soon will replace the IACV and TPS. Meanwhile my a/c isn't working properly because of the brown connector to the adjustment for air. I have replaced the blower motor and resistor. I was told that I could remove the brown connector and use spade connectors instead. I am not sure why they used the brown connector? Then I have to replace my steering wheel, clock spring and ignition switch box. My vacuum hoses are shot and so are the elbows they connect. I need a new gas tank since mine has a dent on both sides. I know I am losing how much fuel I can carry. I would almost like to restore this but at what cost? I will need new fenders, dents removed from the doors and rear body panels. I need a new bumper but I saw one on Amazon that is DIY and relatively cheap compared to many that are out there. It's a copy of someone's but I don't care. All my door and window rubber will need to be replaced as well. I have to replace the oil filter mount because it's leaking. I plan on running it to a fan to help cool the oil like I used to do on my VW Bugs. I am in AZ so any cooler of a motor will make it last longer and hopefully wont be as hot.

So I ask myself, is it worth it?

 

Might be cheaper to find another 96 in better shape and keep your other one for parts and such....

 

Where are you in Arizona?

 

Gilbert

 

sell it the way it is. Someone will be willing to do all the work.

 

At this point, ALL XJs are OLD... Chances are you won't find one that doesn't have problems. Even the XJs going for 10k dollars have problems. Just keep that in mind.