I am going to purchase a jeep cherokee and I was wondering what year and model y'all thought was the best

 

It all depends how mich $ you have to spend

 

1993 xj

 

Around 3500

 

In my opinion go with like a 98 or 99 cause you can usually find one for a nice price and then put the extra money into it right away

 

99 but make sure it has a distributor set up ignition system not a coil pack system

 

Okay thanks I will start my search

 

I would go for 97 and up. You get nicer interiors, front clip, and tailights and turn signals, and sometimes paint matched flares

 

What is the difference?

 

The 2000 and 2001 had coil packs and tend to crack the cylinder head if you overheat the engine.
If you like the older style then go for the 96. If you like the newer body style then 97-99 would be the best years. 96 was the year with the highest production numbers, might be easier to find.

 

96 for me - I like the older body shape, especially the tailgate. But they're all good!

 

I agree, I love my 96. Comfiest seats in the world too.

But if you want the newer body style, 97-99 is what ya want.

 

96 or early 99. Best engines and parts of their respective body styles. Get a 96, get a 99 style intake manifold and some Neon injectors (look up the swap) and you get the best 4.0 engine possible without major mods.

 

I LOVE my 93 xj, if I would say if money wasnt a factor get a 99 XJ. They used the best intake manifold and heads(most torque output) with updated interior and the smoother front end. You still get a HP dana 30, and thestronger chrysler 29 spline 8.25.

 

Early to mid 99 if possible. If you like the older style, 96. Best 2 years of the XJ hands down.