Hello from Calgary, AB

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-09-2017, 03:02 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
firebane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 5.2
Default Hello from Calgary, AB

Been a lurker reading for awhile and got tired of driving a Chevy so went on the hunt for a Jeep. Looked at a couple but came across this 97 with 440,000km on it with a 8.25 rear and for the price decided to grab it.

It is a bit weird going from something fullsize like a truck to this little Jeep lol. SOOOO tiny...

Name:  1DjZQ9Sl.jpg
Views: 13
Size:  66.5 KB
Old 12-09-2017, 08:44 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
RocketMouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Southern Texas (former AZ & Aus)
Posts: 2,415
Received 249 Likes on 199 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: I6 4.0L
Default

Welcome to the forum and to the Jeep family.....
I think of them as kind of like a somewhat compact stomper. Does yours have the I6? and just for your knowledge, that one's an XJ....I think the older SJ's are cool as "bleep".... part of the FSJ clan but harder to find in good shape, and low mileage ones in good shape are really starting to skyrocket in value lately for some odd reason.

Here's one...a Grand Wagoneer.. which I hear they are trying to bring back around the 2020 model year if it doesn't get blocked.


Last edited by RocketMouse; 12-09-2017 at 08:46 PM.
Old 12-09-2017, 08:48 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
firebane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 5.2
Default

Yup 4.0 engine. Needs a few new seals as oil is leaking out and front wheel bearings but all minor stuff.

Everyone wants a small fortune for any Jeeps where I am. A guy with a 2 door 5 speed was asking 2200 CAD and it had more holes in the roof than a cheese grater.

I will be doing stuff but it will be slow. Probably doing rear discs then move onto lifting it. Found a used set of 3" leafs for $100
Old 12-10-2017, 07:06 AM
  #4  
CF Veteran
 
Bugout4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by firebane
It is a bit weird going from something fullsize like a truck to this little Jeep lol. SOOOO tiny...
But they handle like a sports car on the highway, go just about anywhere you point it, and pull a fully loaded car trailer better than one would think.
Old 12-10-2017, 09:34 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
firebane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 5.2
Default

Originally Posted by Bugout4x4
But they handle like a sports car on the highway, go just about anywhere you point it, and pull a fully loaded car trailer better than one would think.
Yeah I immediately noticed how quick and responsive the steering is.
Old 12-10-2017, 10:25 AM
  #6  
CF Veteran
 
Bugout4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by firebane
Yeah I immediately noticed how quick and responsive the steering is.
At stock height they handle very flat in the corners too. After you get used to it, the handling characteristics will feel like driving a go cart. lol
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Overland.xj
Introductions
2
11-29-2012 09:43 PM
Hoops17
Introductions
9
05-13-2012 07:56 AM
CalgaryRider
Introductions
4
05-11-2012 02:48 PM
RNGade
Introductions
7
07-26-2009 02:15 AM
8T9XJ
Introductions
4
04-25-2009 08:16 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Hello from Calgary, AB



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:05 AM.