Sorry if this is a dumb question but I've been wondering this as I look at XJ's for sale... I'm looking at '87-'96 models so my questions just pertain to those years...

I see many different trim levels like Laredo, Limited, Sport, Pioneer, Country (maybe there are others)... what's the difference between each one? Is there maybe a website somewhere that explains all this? I never realized there were so many different trim levels until I actually started loooking.

Second thing I was wondering is what was changed over the years as far as the interior & cosmetic stuff. The '95/'96 obviously have a different steering wheel, seats & door panels... I like the look of the older interior much more so I'll probably stay away from the '95/'96 XJ's. Did they ever change anything in the interior between the '87-'94 models or is it pretty much the same throughout those years?

I'm just trying to figure out ways to narrow down my search since there are so many XJ's out there to choose from. I figure I might as well get one with the exact options and what not that I want, since I'm not in a real hurry to buy and can wait until the perfect one comes along. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

Bump

 

This is the best I could find for now. Google is your friend!

http://www.ajeepthing.com/jeep-cherokee-history.html

 

I actualy found this thread on google when I searched it

 

Great link

 

My '91 Limited came with all the bells & whistles offered. And it's only at 70,700 miles right now. Here's a copy of the original build sheet. According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*XL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-SA
AHT Trailer Tow Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARPP Limited Decor Group
BAFP 130 Amp Alternator
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKBP Floor Carpet
CKNP Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTP Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKVP MOPAR Third Row Cargo Bins w/Table
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUNP Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAJP Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEC Front Left Side Sliding Window
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GRKP Left Power Mirror
GSKP Right Power Mirror
GTKP Power Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
LACP Illuminated Entry
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LBEP Cigar Lighter
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LSAP Security Alarm
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MCBP Rear Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAP Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKP Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MTAS Bright Liftgate Applique
MWGP Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PS7 Dark Silver Metallic
QS7S Dark Silver Metallic Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAFP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCGP 6 Speakers
RDCP Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRMA P225/75R15 BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJGP 15" Aluminum Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
Z03P Rear Spring Group Iii
Z59P Left Front Spring Group Ix
Z78P Right Front Spring Group VIII

Thanks for driving Jeep, have a great day! Attachment 37861

 

When I requested a build sheet they couldn't give me one my jeeps to old

 

Last I heard, they only hang to them for twenty years. I just got this in Jan. Lost my other copy last year when my computer died.

 

Cool link, thanks for the post! And I love that '91 Limited. That is super clean, I bet it's an awesome daily driver.

I ended up with a Pioneer. It's pretty much a base model except for the auto trans and a/c, but it has the towing package so it has a D44. I wanted a nice Laredo, but I needed a winter ready vehicle and the price was too good to pass up.

I can live without power locks and windows and such, but I can't believe it doesn't have a rear window defroster. I can grab the rear window from just about any junkyard XJ, but I'm wondering if my Jeep will have the wiring connectors in place to plug it in (and plug in the switch as well). Seems like such a no brainer that every XJ should have rear defrost since that window is constantly fogged up making it impossible to see what's behind me when backing up.

 

Thanks, The wiring harness should be there. And I do use the rear def. a lot.

 

Jeeps in the south did not come with rear defroster... poat a picture if you could

 

Mine was originally purchased in Wisconsin. But it's first 6 years it was keep in Florida. It also came with winter insulation pkg. And heavy duty alternator.