Hello, my name is Bob
I currently own a 2001 XJ Sport, but looking to buy a nicer WJ to DD and be my tow rig! I am looking at buying a used 2004 WJ Limited with 200K
V8 4.7 4x4
Anybody have anything good to say or should I stay away
one owner-CA driven till recently. Now its for sale in Austin,Tx area when I live.

Does it have full maintenance records or not ?If yes then i would think about buying it if no i would pass on it.The 4.7 and trans in that wj don't do well if they been used and abused with out any up keep.

The 4.7 has problems at higher mileage... we had a 2005 WK (got rid of it back in October when it had 211k on it, had owned it since brand new) with it, so I've lived with it... it also sucks gas like crazy... you're better off with the 4.0. Do you know if the WJ you're looking at has the standard 4.7 (VIN should look like 1J4GW58N or 1J8GW58N) or the higher-output 4.7 (VIN should look like 1J4GW58J or 1J8GW58J)? I'm not sure if the higher-output ones (J in the VIN) had the same issues that the standard 4.7 (N in the VIN) did.

If you're going to be towing a boat or trailer, the 4.7, despite its problems at higher mileage, would be a good bet, but if you're not towing or towing something light (like a pop-up camper, for example), the 4.0 should work out fine for you and give you better MPG.

I own an '02 WJ Laredo 4X4 with a 4.0 and it's been very reliable.

Hope this helps,

Vince

2004 was the last yr of the 4.7HO engines which I suspect that it is as my 04 Overland edition has the same. Mine was a 2 owner but the second owner only had it for 6 mo. and his wife wanted a small car.


It had 202,000 on it when I bought it 6 yrs ago the original owner was a sales rep for the Western US and it had been serviced only ay Jeep dealerships all the time he owned it. If you can get the vin # on it and get a build sheet from Chrysler I had no idea of everything mine had on it that could not be seen. In 6 yrs 2 mo's ago had to have the exhaust manifold studs replaced on the drivers side that is the only thing that has been done other than regular service in that time.


I have other cars and trucks but this is my DD and all the wife drives in the winter in snow. On the highway it gets 19.7 mpg and averages 18.5 mpg city/highway. I use mine for a tow rig for my XJ on an all steel race car trailer and pulls with ease with ease, it does have the tow pkg. I found out after I bought it.



Here is a build sheet on mine and the 04's offered some things that were not available in the 99-03's


*TL Lux Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-DB Dk/Lt Slate Gray
ADES Cold Weather Group
ADLP Skid Plate Group
AFFS Luxury Group
AHX Trailer Tow Group IV
APAS Monotone Paint
ARGS Overland Decor Group
ATCS Radio-CD/Cass/10 Disc/Infinity Spkrs AWBS Quadra-Drive II (R) 4WD System
AWES Up Country Suspension Group A83P Mutually Exclusive Package BAZS 136 Amp
Alternator BC6S 625 Amp Maintenance Free Battery BRYS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc
Brakes CACS Low Back Bucket Seats CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel CFNS Rear
60/40 Folding Seat CGSS Supplemental Side Air Bags CGUS Child Seat Anchor
System-LATCH Ready CG1S Next Gen Multistage Front Air Bags** CJ2P Supp. Side
Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags CKDS Floor Carpet CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet CKTS
Cargo Tie Down Loops CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats CLGS Covered Cargo Storage
CLHS Cargo Trim Panel w/Storage Net CLPS Driver Foot Rest CSCS Cargo
Compartment Cover CSRS Passenger Assist Handles CUDS Mini Overhead Console
CUFS Full Length Floor Console DGES All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGQ 5-
Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter DHFP Quadra-
Trac II On Demand 4WD System DJJS Dana 30/186MM Front Axle DMES 3.73 Rear Axle
Ratio DRKS Dana 44/226MM Rear Axle DSBP Vari-Lok Progressive Front Axle DSCP
Vari-Lok Progressive Rear Axle EVC 4.7L V8 Power Tech HO Engine GBBS Tinted
Windshield Glass GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GEPS Flipper Liftgate Glass GFAS Rear Window Defroster GNCS Sun Visors w/Illum
Vanity Mirrors GNKS Rear View Auto Dim Mirror GT3S Power Heat Driver Auto Dim
Mirrors GWAS Power Sunroof GXMS Remote Keyless Entry GXXS Sentry Key Theft
Deterrent System HAFS Air Cond ATC w/Dual Zone Control HGAS Hood Insulation
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group I51S Route 51 - CSX, Memphis, TN JA6S
Electroluminescent Instr Cluster JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer JHBS Rear
Window Wiper/Washer JHCS Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers JJBS Dual Note
Electric Horns JJJP 12V Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet JKAS Glove Box JKPS 12V
Auxiliary Power Outlet JKYS Power Accessory Delay JPBS Power Locks JPDS Power
Windows, Driver One-Touch JTFP Power 10-Way Heated Memory Seats K4BS EXTERIOR
COMPONENT COLOR K9KS MED. DRIFTWOOD MET. - Rails - Rock LACS Illuminated Entry
LAGS Warning Chime LAZP Vehicle Information Center LBBS Courtesy Lamps LBCS
Glove Box Lamp LCES Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps LDBS Cargo Compartment Lamp
LETP Traveler/Mini Trip Computer LEWS Radio/Driver Seat/Mirror Memory LMBS
Halogen Headlamps LMGP Automatic Headlamps LNJS Fog Lamps LPSS CHMSL Lamp LSAS
Security Alarm MDAS Front License Plate Bracket MFDS Bright Grille MHAS Black
Windshield Moldings MTBP 4.7L HO Badge MVBS Grand Cherokee Badge MVCS Jeep
Badge MVEP V-8 Badge MWES Side Roof Rails MWF Adjustable Roof Rail Crossbars
MZBS Quadra Drive Badge MZMS Overland Badge NAS 50 State Emissions NBGP
Federal Tier 2, Bin 9A Emissions NFPS 20.5 Gallon Fuel Tank NHFP Power
Steering Cooler NHMS Speed Control NMHP Hydraulic Engine Cooling PXR Brilliant
Black Crystal Pearl Coat QXRS Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat RAAC All
Radio Equipped Vehicles RBPS AM/FM Cass/CD Radio w/Changer Ctrl RCES Infinity
Speakers RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna RDPP 10-Disc Remote CD Changer RDZP
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls SBAS Power Steering SCWS Wood/Leather
Wrapped Steering Wheel SDUS Heavy Duty Suspension w/Gas Shocks SUAS Tilt
Steering Column TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire TBWS Full Size Spare Tire
w/Matching Whl TS6S P235/65R17 OWL All Terrain Tires TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WGWS 17" Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels WLZC All Aluminum Wheels XAM Power
Adjustable Pedals w/Memory XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield XEFP Transfer Case
Skid Plate Shield XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate XFBP Bright Tow Hooks XFHP
Class IV Receiver Hitch XFKP 7 Pin Wiring Harness XFLP 7 to 4 Pin Wiring
Adaptor XGDP Universal Garage Door Opener XPFS Protective Coating and Remover

Here is the VIN: 1J4GW58N54C209579
The owner I am buying from is the original owner, bought new in 04 in California.
They just bought a new smaller/more economical SUV
it was always serviced and its so clean and in great shape!
I am paying him $3,000.00

how do I get the Jeep/chrysler build sheet?

There are several websites you can run the VIN thru and get it. Some are better than others. The one Fred used gives you the option codes whereas the one I used didn't.

http://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/B...GW58N54C209579

Seems like the forums also automatically (or some admin) turned your VIN into a link to an integrated decoder. Didn't compare the two side by side, but it looks pretty thorough.

I sent mine to customerassist@Chrysler.com and only supplied the vin# to them. This web site was one that was posted here on CF I'm looking at the emailto: part of the email they sent me.

I got the build sheet info as a PDF file
I just cant figure out how to open it/convert it to word doc and share it here on the forum

You have the standard 4.7 engine.