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Old 08-29-2012, 01:23 AM
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I am lookin at buy a 91 xj 4wd 5 spd needs a clutch it's lifted 4.5 inches for 2400 but got to put clutch in and it's a 4.0 here's the specs
1991 Jeep Cherokee Sport (XJ)
2 Door
4.0 Inline 6
K&N Air Intake
4.5 Inch Rusty's Lift
BFG All Terrains (33x12.5R15) at at around 65% on 3 & 90% on 1
Brand new aftermarket suspension link kit (makes for a super stable ride)
5 Speed Manual Transmission
Fuel Injected
4X4 in great working condition
Rebuilt rear axle (Dana 35)
Aftermarket stereo faceplate with female 3.5mm port
Brand new waterpump & thermostat
New belt & hoses
Recent oil change with a new filter



1998 jeep Cherokee
4x4 (Dana 35/30 NP231)
2.5L 4cyl (stock 4:11 gears)
2 door, 5spd (nv3500)
Body in great shape, no rust, small dent in rear hatch, paint is good
Motor/transmission/clutch replaced @ 183k, currently showing 207,XXX
New pinion seals
New Goodyear tires on the front, will need rears in 1kmi
Aluminum Crager wheels 15x6 I believe
Headliner is realtree camo, was falling and I used what I had
New kicker 6.5" components all around
New Sony headunit cd/mp3/iPod/USB/am,fm etc...
New alpine powered sub/amp/box combo
Interior is in great shape
New battery (3yr free replacement)
New alternator (lifetime just need to use my phn #)
New belt
A/C blows 38* when it's 95+ outside (new A/c compressor)
Heats works very well too
4wd works with no issues



Which one yal think?? Red one isn't lifted and 4 cylinder but needs nothing black one has more done and needs work and more expensive 2400 for black 2300 for red any opinions?
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Don't buy the 4 cylinder. 4.0 all the way.
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If you're mechanically inclined pick up the black one. It has more done to it and has the 4.0 as well. You can't go wrong there.
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Is the 4 cylinder not a good motor only owned the 4.0
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finding a 5speed 2door is rare and by getting the 2.5 you only gain 1-2mpg it's not worth the loss in power buy the 4.0
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Oh I was hoping it was gonna get a lot more mpg
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The 4-cyl doesn't have the needed torque for the weight of the Cherokee, and you'll be using it in the higher RPM's just to get around. Plus that's a lot of miles for that little engine, having pulled all that weight around. It's probably getting ready for a rebuild, unless it's already been done.
The 4.0L's extra power will get nearly the same MPG's because it can run at lower RPM's. These engines run a long time, and have a great history of durability.
I'd get the black one if it were me. JMO

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Two thoughts:

1. $2400 is too much for "needs clutch"
2. 65% tread is code for bald.

But if you buy it I'll give you $20 for one of those bald tires I can use as a spare. Thanks.
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