Forum Name: Red82
XJ Year: 1997
Color: White
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Sport
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0/AW4
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: 2005
Price when purchased: 7000
Mileage when Purchased: 69k
Mileage today: 178k
Mods done since purchase: new headunit, removed molding, bedlined rockers, 4.5" RC lift, 33" tires on 15x8 rims, homebrew disconnects
Repairs done since purchase: New radiator, rear brakes, oil pump, fuel pump, water pump, thermostat
Why did you originally buy your XJ? I wanted an SUV and liked the looks
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? But of course

 

Forum Name: JMB94
XJ Year: 1997
Color: Black
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Country
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0 NP242 AW4 d30/c8.25
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: Mar 2011
Price when purchased: $2400
Mileage when Purchased: 181000
Mileage today: 190750
Mods done since purchase: speakers, full size spare, flowmaster exhaust
Repairs done since purchase: Exhaust manifold, axleshaft u-joints, IAC rebuilt, collision repair rebuild on front clip
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Wanted a Jeep; Only XJ in market with the features I wanted at a reasonable price with no drivetrain issues.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Yes

 

Forum Name: XJRaider
XJ Year: 2000
Color: Flame Red
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Sport
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0L I6 NP231 D30/C8.25
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: March 2011
Price when purchased: $4,500
Mileage when Purchased:123,000
Mileage today: 128,500
Mods done since purchase: LED Headlights, 4.5" Lift,
Repairs done since purchase:Radiator, Fuel Pump, New Front Axle
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Like the look
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? YES

 

Forum name:Buckh
Year:1994
Color:forest green
Trim level:sport
Engine/drivetrain:4.0l/aw4/np231 d30/8.25
Date purchased:July 2011
Price when purchased:$1400
Mileage when purchased:157, 000
Mileage now:165,000
Modifications: mounted lights/little things. Oh yeah, I and a trail rated badge.
Repairs:Changed most the fluids, and beat out a dent.
Why I bought the XJ:I wanted a 4x4, and figured jeep was my best bet.
Would I buy another:Yes! Im looking for a cheap 2wd dd. I really like the stock platform.

 

Forum Name: 4X4times4
XJ Year: 2000
Color: Red
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc):
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: Jan, 2012
Price when purchased: $3000
Mileage when Purchased: 156000
Mileage today: 157000
Mods done since purchase: New Stereo, Replaced headliner
Repairs done since purchase: Headliner, Adjusted rear hatch latch, U Joints
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Replacement vehicle for my son. But I am seriously taking it for myself, he can walk!
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? YES ! ! ! !

 

Forum Name: Green01XJ
XJ Year:1999
Color: Flame Red
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Classic
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0L Aw4, Dana 30/Cry. 8.25, np 231, 3.55 gears
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: December 2010
Price when purchased: 6500
Mileage when Purchased: 92000
Mileage today: 109000
Mods done since purchase: 2" lift, .75" tcase drop, roof and bumper lights, cb radio, cowl snorkel, tinted taillights and markers, 235/75/r15 Goodyear duratracs, blacked out Ecco wheels, class III hitch, pioneer head unit and speakers, RC nitro shocks
Repairs done since purchase: o2 sensor, starter, brakes all around, hub bearing
Why did you originally buy your XJ? I totaled my last one (not my fault), better ride, more cargo space, and more towing capability than wrangler.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Yes, preferably a 2 door 5 speed!

 

Forum Name: izarebl (eyes-uh-rebel)
XJ Year: 2001
Color: black
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc):limited
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0l i6
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: august 14, 2011 around 2:00, 70 degrees out with a slight breeze
Price when purchased:3,500$ cash
Mileage when Purchased: 133,456ish
Mileage today:136,200ish
Mods done since purchase:lots of interior mods, full stereo, pretty much replaced the whole lift, new lights inside and out, fog lights, rims, new steering.. i know im forgetting alot
Repairs done since purchase: interior gutted and fully cleaned, headliner recoveredm engine work, steering replaced, rims replaced, brake work, rear end seal, coolant flushes
Why did you originally buy your XJ? for my first vehicle since they are reliable and unstoppable offroad.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? for sure. if i ever find a 99, 4.0l, 4x4, 5 speed for the right price i most likely will.

 

Forum Name: lookin2wheel
XJ Year: 1991
Color: Burgandy/ silver 2 tone
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Laredo
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0L, 5 spd, D30 front, D35 rear
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: Was given to me late 2009
Price when purchased: Free
Mileage when Purchased:190,000
Mileage today: 207,000
Mods done since purchase: Tailbone rear spare carrier, Alpine head unit, Sony speakers, BVG roof rack, 60" HiLift
Repairs done since purchase: Tires, front shocks, steering stabilizer,oilpan gasket, oil filter adapter o ring, valve cover gasket, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, need to do clutch and rear main seal
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Sister tried to trade it in and was basically told they wouldnt give her anything for that "deathtrap" so she asked if I wanted it. Its a good running Jeep, just has lots of, well, "character"
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Prolly not. One is expensive enough and I already have another SUV, '00 Durango.

 

Forum Name: Kelso
XJ Year: 1995
Color: Green
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Not sure
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0L, AW4, NP231, HP Dana 35, Chrysler 8.25
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: 2010
Price when purchased: $3,000
Mileage when Purchased: 140,000
Mileage today: 161,500
Mods done since purchase: Skyjacker 3" lift, Rusty's adjustable track bar, Pro Comp ES 9000 shocks, Rough Country 1.5" wheel spacers, Thule roof rack, Trimmed fenders and bumper, tow hooks, Chrysler 8.25
Repairs done since purchase: New radiator, battery, general PM
Why did you originally buy your XJ? I wanted a cheap and off-road capable daily driver that is semi-economical and easy to repair.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? XJ maybe, MJ definately

 

Forum Name: no rdplz
XJ Year: 1999
Color: Chili Pepper Red
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Sport
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0, AW4, HP D30, ChryCo 8.25
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: May 2008
Price when purchased: $3,200
Mileage when Purchased: 113,000
Mileage today: 160,000
Mods done since purchase: Oh gosh this might take some time....
3" Rusty's lift
MJ shackles
1.5" RC coil spacers
RC fixed LCA's
Class 3 hitch
'93 Gas skid
97 ZJ t-case skid
Warn D30 skid
4.56 gears
LockRight locker in the rear
ProComp adj. track bar
complete ZJ seat swap
Sony head unit
4-way Sony's all around (5.25 up front, 6.5 in back)
300w MTX amp
10" sub
Pulled headliner with Undercoated ceiling
Full-length roof rails
GM review mirror swap
Detours Tailbone
Homebrew front winch bumper
RS9500 w/ synthetic line
YJ front brake lines
Dakota rear brake line
TJ flares
CB w/ 4' Firestik
Custom hood vents
784 injectors
ARB snorkel
Baja lights up top
31" Goodyear MTR's
TJ Moabs
Trimmed fenders
JKS quicker disconnects
t-case drop
Optima yellow top
....
I know there's more but I'm starting to lose track now.
Repairs done since purchase: hubs, complete brakes front and rear, all u-joints, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, tie-rods, drag link, track bar, upper and lower ball joints, fuel sending unit, fluid changes, rear axle swap, hatch struts, rear hatch latch assembly, headlights... again, this could go on for awhile.
Why did you originally buy your XJ? I've always loved XJ's, and I do mean always. Finally was able to find "that one".
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Abso-friggin-lutely.

 

Forum Name: craig-b
XJ Year: 2000
Color: Moss Green
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Sport
Engine/Drivetrain: 4L, Automatic, 8.25 rear
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: January 2012
Price when purchased: 3700
Mileage when Purchased: 145,000KM (Im Canadian eh?)
Mileage today: 146,500km
Mods done since purchase: none
Repairs done since purchase: new radiator
Why did you originally buy your XJ? It was love at first site
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Wouldnt even think about it. Jump right on it.

 

Forum Name: Lowrange2
XJ Year: 1993
Color: Tan
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Country
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0 AW4 D44 8.8
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: 2005
Price when purchased: $2200
Mileage when Purchased: 97k
Mileage today: 138k
Mods done since purchase: Axle swaps, cage, seats, sawzall, the list is a mile long
Repairs done since purchase: Head gasket
Why did you originally buy your XJ? To pick up hoes.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Sure, I have 5 of them now.

 

XJ Year: 93
Color: Red
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Sport (Super Clean)
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0 Aw4 4x4 D30 8.25
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: 2010
Price when purchased: $500
Mileage when Purchased: 125k
Mileage today: 149k
Mods done since purchase: 3" lift, winch, tires, radio, Yakima rack, reese hitch, paint.
Repairs done since purchase: Battery, water pump, PS pump, steering gear box, hubs.
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Because it was dirt cheap and a simple fix.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Yup, still have 3 more to do a survey on.

 

XJ Year: 1998
Color: Chili Pepper Red
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): Sport
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0 aw4 4x4 D30 8.25
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: 2010
Price when purchased: $2800
Mileage when Purchased: 110k
Mileage today: ~130k
Mods done since purchase: Reese Hitch
Repairs done since purchase: Fuel pump
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Wife needed a car. Had to be an XJ.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Sure. Only 2 more.

 

XJ Year: 1989
Color: Several shades of oxidized Grey
Trim Level (e.g. Sport, Limited, etc): XJ?
Engine/Drivetrain: 4.0 Aw4 4x4 D30 CAD D35
Date (or year, at least) Purchased: 2011
Price when purchased: $200
Mileage when Purchased: 210k
Mileage today: 210.0009k
Mods done since purchase: None
Repairs done since purchase: Water pump
Why did you originally buy your XJ? Trail rig for the wife.
Would you buy another XJ if the opportunity came up? Sure.