Making the switch over to a ZJ.
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Making the switch over to a ZJ.
So recently the clutch and water pump went in my xj so instead of spending at least 1000 for repairs i started to look around for other trucks/jeeps and found a 98 limited zj leather with the 4.0 of course with 190k and the extierier an 8.5/10. They were asking 1500 and grabbed it for 1200$ runs great and couldnt be happier,still get to stay in the jeep fam too.
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theres a few more things brakes etc. it was due up for inspection too and deff wasnt going to pass and no i junked it today and got 500$..loving the little extra perks you get from the zj...although i will miss my cherokee..
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From: Wilton, CA
Year: '93
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L I4 (Mercedes Turbo Diesel planned)
Water pump is fairly easy and cheap to replace. Clutch is more of a hassle, but not 
hard to do. Both are time consuming though, but not so much I'd sell it off and get a ZJ. I'm not criticizing your decision, just saying....
hard to do. Both are time consuming though, but not so much I'd sell it off and get a ZJ. I'm not criticizing your decision, just saying....
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From: York, PA
Year: 1998
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You junked it? Sounds like a waste of a good Jeep to me. So whenever your Jeep needs basic maintenance you just junk it and get another? Wow. Congrats on your downgrade.
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Sucks that you junked it though...you should've sold it to someone who could bring it back to life...oh,well, enjoy your new Grand
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Junked it over a clutch and water pump? What a waste. I agree with everyone in this thread. You will end up junking the grand soon anyways when it needs a new brake light. Lol
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haha yeah ur so funny if you really need to know it had at least 1200 worth of repairs and it was a rotted out heap with 270k and would love to breakdown on me,i got a zj with zero rot and a clean engine that was very well taken care of.So feel free keep your ignorant and negative comments to yourself LOL.
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haha yeah ur so funny if you really need to know it had at least 1200 worth of repairs and it was a rotted out heap with 270k and would love to breakdown on me,i got a zj with zero rot and a clean engine that was very well taken care of.So feel free keep your ignorant and negative comments to yourself LOL.