Who here also has a KJ/Liberty?
05-28-2011, 01:24 AM
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Who here also has a KJ/Liberty?
I'm interested in finding out how the Liberty is in comparison to the XJ for mild offroad use.....I have both, but would die an ugly death if I even considered taking his Jeep off roading, so was looking into trading the XJ for a Liberty......it'll be a Diesel Liberty like the one we already have (only mine would be better of course)! LOL.....cause it'll get real dirty! but would like to find out first if it's even comparible in abilities.
05-28-2011, 12:54 PM
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Even tho I'm partial to the XJ, the KJ is comparable for mild trail riding. But why trade the XJ? Why not just take it trail riding?
05-28-2011, 01:03 PM
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I don't like the liberty's power drive. Every one I've driven just doe's not seem to have the umpf to get you moving like the 4.0 and yet mpg seems the same.
05-28-2011, 01:24 PM
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the one we have is a CRD and will easily go 400 miles on half a tank....mileage is fantastic and it goes like a rocket, the torque is unreal.....I've heard the reagular gas powered ones are gas hogs and sluggish, but from experience the diesel is amazing.......it doesn't seem to do quite as well in the snow, but still does very well....our Liberty is actually larger then my XJ, but has better ground clearance sitting stock which I like especially since I'm so short. The only reason I would consider the trade is for the huge difference in gas mileage and since we are set up for WVO I could get my fuel for about .50 cents a gallon instead of $4.00 a gallon.
05-28-2011, 01:29 PM
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I do take my XJ out and about, but the diesel CRD gets better mileage by far......since I'm doing photography I do alot of driving in out of the way places.....mud/dirt/gravel......some are very mild while others are kinda questionable to say the least......our Liberty will go 3 times as far on a tank then my XJ, but if I bring it home dirty he would freak out so I'd have to have my own.
05-28-2011, 07:27 PM
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Two factors to think about with the KJ. 1. If it is a diesel, it probably weighs more than the XJ. Snow would be an issue for you in it. 2. (Might be wrong on this) but doesn't the KJ have IFS? If it does, then your losing flex by switching to the KJ rather than XJ.
05-29-2011, 01:54 PM
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I get the distinct feeling you prefer the KJ. I also think you already know what you're going to do/want to do & this is a troll post. You absolutely rave about mileage - 800 miles on a tank, 3 times as good as the XJ ... wonderful. Most of us suck it up & keep our XJ anyway. I get 12 on a very good day & the thought of trading it for something more fuel efficient has never crossed my mind. Ever. I'm not sure what your dilemma is. If mileage is that important to you, I can't see trading that for the ability to spend 3 times as much on fuel and not even wheeling for the sake of wheeling ... no matter what strangers on the internet might say. From what you say, your wheeling is a means to an end.
Trade the XJ so someone who really appreciates it can have it & go buy another KJ. In my mind, an XJ that gets 230 mp tank is worth more than 2 KJs that get 800. Happy deiseling.
Trade the XJ so someone who really appreciates it can have it & go buy another KJ. In my mind, an XJ that gets 230 mp tank is worth more than 2 KJs that get 800. Happy deiseling.
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I get the distinct feeling you prefer the KJ. I also think you already know what you're going to do/want to do & this is a troll post. You absolutely rave about mileage - 800 miles on a tank, 3 times as good as the XJ ... wonderful. Most of us suck it up & keep our XJ anyway. I get 12 on a very good day & the thought of trading it for something more fuel efficient has never crossed my mind. Ever. I'm not sure what your dilemma is. If mileage is that important to you, I can't see trading that for the ability to spend 3 times as much on fuel and not even wheeling for the sake of wheeling ... no matter what strangers on the internet might say. From what you say, your wheeling is a means to an end.
Trade the XJ so someone who really appreciates it can have it & go buy another KJ. In my mind, an XJ that gets 230 mp tank is worth more than 2 KJs that get 800. Happy deiseling.
Trade the XJ so someone who really appreciates it can have it & go buy another KJ. In my mind, an XJ that gets 230 mp tank is worth more than 2 KJs that get 800. Happy deiseling.
Well put! X2
05-30-2011, 04:29 AM
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Diesel Good.. IFS Bad (for what most of us wheel).. If the gas millage out weighs the loss in offroad capabillity to you then go with the KJ.
05-30-2011, 06:30 AM
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One word about Liberty IFS:
They suck and I hate regearing them unless the owner brings a me an expensive aftermarket cast steel housing cuz the stock aluminum ones are weak and tend to explode killing a bunch od nuns and orphans in the process.....
Okay, so that's like... I dunno...11 words or sumthin...
If you want a Liberty that's a capable as an XJ off road....SAS!! Local guy did one..LINKY!!
They suck and I hate regearing them unless the owner brings a me an expensive aftermarket cast steel housing cuz the stock aluminum ones are weak and tend to explode killing a bunch od nuns and orphans in the process.....
Okay, so that's like... I dunno...11 words or sumthin...
If you want a Liberty that's a capable as an XJ off road....SAS!! Local guy did one..LINKY!!
05-30-2011, 11:37 PM
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You know the gym I lift at has a seperate room for the ladies to work out in if they so desire , And that brings me to LIBBY questions...should not there be a place where woman can go to ask other Women questions about their Libbys if they so desire ?
05-31-2011, 12:47 PM
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You get my drift? The "woman" reference is a bit sexist, don't you think? Regardless, it offends me. I might not like the Libby, but it's pure model bias on my side. Personal attacks are distasteful and sexist ones are even less welcome than Libby questions.
05-31-2011, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by _StationWagon_
Should not there be a place where non-spelling non-punctuating people go if they have questions about grammar if they so desire?
You get my drift? The "woman" reference is a bit sexist, don't you think? Regardless, it offends me. I might not like the Libby, but it's pure model bias on my side. Personal attacks are distasteful and sexist ones are even less welcome than Libby questions.
You get my drift? The "woman" reference is a bit sexist, don't you think? Regardless, it offends me. I might not like the Libby, but it's pure model bias on my side. Personal attacks are distasteful and sexist ones are even less welcome than Libby questions.
