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Old 04-02-2013, 12:26 AM
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I know this is about xj's but im thinking of something i can take the top off for summer. i dont know squat about those jeeps.

so what model should i look at wrangler, cj, ???
any year that was better than others?

im guessing stick to the 4.0 L.

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I'd get a TJ with a 5 speed
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03 and up tj. They had the best of everything then.
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I have a 04 tj btw. Lol. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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You can get a ford bronco cheaper tho.
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90's xj sports
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Cherokee Chat(65 Viewing)
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Dont see TJ

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what is your budget and preferances? there is alot that fits into cj or wrangler.....
run to a newstand, in the last jp mag they did huge articles on cherokees and all gens of wranglers, all the performance and visual differences and more or less desirable options and how engine, tranny, tcases are prared up (there are more differences in the wrangles than chrokees.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
03 and up tj. They had the best of everything then.
How so?
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How so?
Better wiring. Better trans. Better heater controls. Better sound bar. Better interior. Better roll bar. Want me to keep going?
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Dont see TJ

Hope this gets moved to Other vehicles.
Moved.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Better wiring. Better trans. Better heater controls. Better sound bar. Better interior. Better roll bar. Want me to keep going?
I didn't mean it in a bad way, I was legitimately curious. I want a TJ :P

I didn't know the interior was different.
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Rubicon with a 6 speed. That extra gear is nice, my step mom has one and my dad has a 5 speed rubicon and its a hell of a difference. In other words if your wallet can swing a tj rubicon do it!
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Originally Posted by tssguy123

I didn't mean it in a bad way, I was legitimately curious. I want a TJ :P

I didn't know the interior was different.
Yea the seats are better. Rears have child seat safty spots (dont know if thats a big deal...was to me) fronts are softer and have better support. Windshield has trim around it. 4 cup holders. 2 front 2 rear. Headlight switch on the columm @ the blinker switch. 3 more dome lights.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
I have a 04 tj btw. Lol. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
My vote is also an 04 TJ. My dad has one and I learned to drive in it.


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