Trade XJ for ZJ
01-19-2015, 10:16 PM
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Year: 1998 XJ
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Thinking about trading my 98 Xj 4.0L 4wd with 190k miles for a 98 ZJ 5.9L 4wd with 155k. My XJ has a minor loose wrist pin noise and could last 2 months or 2 years. Also has a 4.5" lift with other small upgrades. The ZJ is pretty much stock and all that's wrong is it needs a timing chain cover gasket replaced. I need opinions. 
01-19-2015, 10:34 PM
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Year: 1998 XJ
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I could spend 650 on putting a newer motor in the XJ, or trade and spend that money towards lifting the ZJ. I'm torn
01-19-2015, 10:38 PM
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But I am also more XJ-obsessed than most people, and I am really biased against grand cherokees.
01-19-2015, 10:41 PM
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01-19-2015, 11:03 PM
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I agree. I absolutely love my XJ. I've been driving it everyday for 6 years. It's starting to feel like an 1 Abram tank. I like the sound of a little more comfort. What's so bad about the ZJ's?
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01-20-2015, 12:29 AM
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Since its a rare 5.9 I say go for it. You can always get another XJ. I would do it for the experience and I like a ZJ lifted, XJs more but fond of a nice ZJ.
01-20-2015, 12:38 AM
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There were only about 14,000 5.9 ZJs built, they're pretty rare. My vote is for the ZJ. Drive it and you will love it.
01-20-2015, 12:51 AM
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If you want a hardcore off roader keep your xj,If you want a nice daily driver that can take off road get that zj.The zj will be a little harder on fuel but will ride smoother on the roads and is a little bigger so more cargo room also.
01-20-2015, 06:16 AM
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sounds like you would make out better if the guy is stupid enough to take a xj with a motor problem for a 5.9. Shame its on those ugly wheels but whatever. I love my 5.9, only thing that sucks, is every thing zj is more expensive, so do it while gas is cheap. 242 mod is best one to date...
01-20-2015, 08:34 AM
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It truly all depends on what you're looking for in a vehicle. I have a close friend with a 98 ZJ with the 5.9 and I love that thing. Rides nice, tons of power and all the bells and whistles. I wouldn't do much off-roading with it though. I say ZJ all the way and keep your eye out for another cheap XJ and have some fun with another build!
01-20-2015, 08:52 AM
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Thanks all. I would definitely lift it. I couldn't leave it like that. And yes it would be a straight trade.