Debate: Are Jeeps money pits or reliable tanks??

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Oct 21, 2012 | 04:15 PM

#31

BimmerJeeper

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From: USA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L i6

Yea, think of me as some sort of 40-something suburban geek who is never going to off-road. I wouldn't even know where to go. They don't have that around the NYC area. So, I am just a stock XJ'er who wants a reliable winter vehicle that I can also do some simple DIY on. There is 0% chance I mod this XJ. However, I am going to spend the money to make it "nice", in a stock way.

Oct 21, 2012 | 04:55 PM

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speedballin

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From: Pottstown/Boyertown, PA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 6 cyl

fix all the stock stuff and you have a reliable tank lol

Oct 21, 2012 | 08:35 PM

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wifin

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From: Falls Church, VA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by Derision

You know, I kind of hate to admit it, but I sort of like the Patriot. Aside from the fact that it looks Cherokee-ish, I mean... sure, it might be a car, but it has some clearance and as long as you don't expect to climb Everest with the thing, I think it's a perfectly serviceable machine.

Exactly! Good camping vehicle if need be. And I do like the looks of it. It isn't a minivan looking thing, but still got the Jeep look. It's got decent mpg too.

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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

There is 0% chance I mod this XJ. However, I am going to spend the money to make it "nice", in a stock way.

Go for it. You're picking one of the most reliable vehicles with an unstoppable engine. It's a good buy. And if you ever do want to go offroading you can even do so with the XJ being stock.

Oct 22, 2012 | 09:21 AM

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KotaKid287

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From: Onancock, VA

Year: 1990

Model: Wagoneer

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by wifin

Go for it. You're picking one of the most reliable vehicles with an unstoppable engine. It's a good buy. And if you ever do want to go offroading you can even do so with the XJ being stock.