Cherokee or Wrangler
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
Good list, but one point I'd like to make: I'm tired of everyone talking about how overpriced Wranglers are. They're obviously more expensive, but the market determines the value. They hold their value extremely well, so I don't understand what the problem is with cost.
If you can't afford it or don't want to pay for one, that's fine. But you can't tell me a YJ is overpriced when you can resell it in ten years for the same amount or possibly more
If you can't afford it or don't want to pay for one, that's fine. But you can't tell me a YJ is overpriced when you can resell it in ten years for the same amount or possibly more
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From: Over here...
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.8
The thing that gets me, is that Cherokees will not be cheap forever. I already see it in the Midwest. Cheap stuff is cheap for a reason. The average decent XJ is pushing the $4k mark now and it's not uncommon to see people asking $8k+ for nice ones. Cash for Clunkers took a huge chunk, rust, accidents, being wheeled to death took some more. XJs won't always be cheap and those premiums you see on Wranglers, will soon be in our neck of the woods.
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From: California
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
If you're comparing same year models here's my experience offroading. We have both Cherokees and Wranglers in our group with similar mods. Drive-train will be very similar if not exactly the same. Not going to mention manual/auto trans since this is not a Jeep specific difference. Other small differences but here's the biggest IMO.
- Approach angles are much better on Wranglers and will see little to no body damage. Cherokees will get new dents if you look at them wrong.
- Cherokees have a slightly longer wheelbase, are more stable, less likely to tip and more capable on very steep climbs/descents.
- Approach angles are much better on Wranglers and will see little to no body damage. Cherokees will get new dents if you look at them wrong.
- Cherokees have a slightly longer wheelbase, are more stable, less likely to tip and more capable on very steep climbs/descents.
Last edited by McCaffrey; Mar 3, 2015 at 11:02 AM.
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