When looking for my jeep, i was (i guess you could say blessed) with the option of a 2001 xj, and a 1994. Personally, i thought i was going to go for the newer one. I already knew what they were like inside and out, because my cousin has an '01. However, when i went to see the '94 in person, I fell in love with the older body, and interior style. What's your opinion? Older or newer XJ's, and why?

 

Can you say cup holders..

 

I vote newer but 98-99 haha but seriously 99 is best

 

You could get the older ones with diesel engines in the 80s... Plus I think the steering wheels until 92 or 93 are just cool lookin.

 

I like the looks of the 97+ better. But I prefer my old style interior.

 

lol so true...

 

tend to like the newer style... I like the rounded square look of them.

 

That look is what kills it for me.
They was trying to soften the look for Soccer moms I guess.

 

older style is way better and u can add cup holders like i did and less problems for wht i hear i love my 92 laredo

 

The new ones have stiffer unibody, fold in mirror and slight engine upgrades. But like i voted, all XJ's are great

 

Agreed, better styling, the bugs worked out and just a good solid platform. Oh yeah, and they have cupholders, Lol

 

I have a 98 and I love it, that being said, if the 2001 is close to the price of the 1994, it should really be a no brainer....go with something thats only 10 years old and not 17 years old. I am assuming that they are both 4x4 and both have the I6 in them. IMHO, but the 2001 if u can afford it, X2 on the cupholders...nice to have....

 

Personally, I think they're all great. Best years are easily 96 and 99 for the 2 styles. I've got the 99, so if i were to start looking for another XJ, it'd be a 96 just so I could have both.

 

I've got a 97 but I'd love to pick up a 96 too!

 

I like my 97 but if something happened and i bought another I would go pre 97 just because there are a lot of those in my area,and lots more parts jeeps in those years here too.