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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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Im thinking about selling my 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2 door inline 6, 5 speed manual and buying a ZJ with a v8. Give me some opinions will i be happy with the v8 or should I keep the 2 door etc. mine pictured below.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Why?
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Id keep what I've got because it looks BA!! But I prefer an XJ over a ZJ any day.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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If you want a comfortable and quiet ride, get the Grand Cherokee. But I would hang on to what you have, it looks very nice. Grands are more of a challenge to find aftermarket support for, but it can be done.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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I'd take a 2 door 5 speed XJ over any Grand Cherokee, but that's just me. I don't really like the Grand Cherokees.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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How many people do you see Rollin' around in 2 doors? How about GC's? Every time a 4-door xj, or GC pass you on the street, they are drooling with envy. But it's your choice, just sayin. =P
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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Grand Cherokees are prone to more mechanical issues. I would stay with what you have.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ktwhite15
Im thinking about selling my 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2 door inline 6, 5 speed manual and buying a ZJ with a v8. Give me some opinions will i be happy with the v8 or should I keep the 2 door etc. mine pictured below.
2dr/5spd/4.0 if its a 4x4 you hit the jackpot lol.

I would definitely NOT get a GC, lots of transmission problems to be had. I see plenty on CL around me with bad transmissions. As well as quite a few threads on CF about GC trans problems.

If you feel like you need more power go get some axles from a 4.0 auto XJ. You'd get 3.55s vs. 3.07s (I think).
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Keep the XJ. DUH! lol
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

2dr/5spd/4.0 if its a 4x4 you hit the jackpot lol.

I would definitely NOT get a GC, lots of transmission problems to be had. I see plenty on CL around me with bad transmissions. As well as quite a few threads on CF about GC trans problems.

If you feel like you need more power go get some axles from a 4.0 auto XJ. You'd get 3.55s vs. 3.07s (I think).
I have 4.11s
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Keep the XJ. The 2 door is sweet, AND you have a sunroof! IMO grand cherokees are too soccer mom-ish.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kirknd4spd
I'd take a 2 door 5 speed XJ over any Grand Cherokee, but that's just me. I don't really like the Grand Cherokees.
Even a srt8 lol ya keep the xj
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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New style two doors are kinda rare. More rare than the 84-96 anyways.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Keep the XJ for sure!
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Zj's are typically beat on more than xjs because most people with xjs have it for a reason, even if its to beat in. People don't care for zjs as much, there just another old car, but xjs are real jeeps
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