Just got my first Jeep a couple months ago, a 2000 XJ 2 door I6 auto. So, here is my story. My father has owned a restoration business since before I was born, so naturally I've loved old cars since before I can remember. Previously I've owned a 1964 El Camino, 1997 mustang, and currently own a 1954 Bel Air, 1967 F100, and a 2003 Lincoln ls, and the jeep of course. done all the work on all of them pretty much myself with a litte help and a lot of direction from my father. My brother was given a 1977 cj5 from our aunt when I was about 14 or so, and I fell in love with jeeps soon after. I've been wheeling with him quite a bit and we built a mud pit in the woods in front of our house. so as soon as I found a good deal I bought a jeep! Sorry if that was rambley and didn't make much sense, I'm not the greatest at getting thoughts across...

PS. I'm turning 20 next month and live in the great state of Maine!

 

Welcome to the CF.

Something to watch out for on the 00-01 jeeps is the 0331 head. Tendency to crack easy. if you take care of it, should be fine....just a heads up....

How many miles? and any pics?

 

Ya don't let that thing over heat or there is a chance that the head will crack between the 3rd and 4th cylinders. It's not really something that should worry you, just something to look out for

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Thanks everyone! and I was aware of those issues before I bought it, I'm not too worried about it haha

 

Good deal. I hate when people act like its a deal breaker just because it has the 0331

 

As long as you maintain the cooling system and keep a good eye on it, you'll be fine. A friend of mine has a 2000 w/ a 4.5" lift and he wheels the **** out of it. Welcome to the forum! I want to see pics of these vehicles you have! (except the Lincoln...)

 

Yeah I'll upload some pics as soon as i can figure out how haha, and you would laugh if you saw my Lincoln, it looks like its hit everything but the lottery. I get alot of strange looks in it but no ones ever cut me off in it haha

 

The mustang with my fathers 68 camaro behind it




My truck with a sweet Instagram filter haha




My Jeep, sorry for the small photo, its the only one i have at the moment


And the Bel Air

 

Almost forgot, a couple pics of my brothers jeep, first one is in the mud pit we made

 

It's got about 175,000 miles!

 

Welcome... there are a LOT of knowledgeable guys here that are extremely helpful, looks like you'll fit in just fine !!!

 

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting to know you guys and learning as much as I can about my Jeep!

 

Welcome to CherokeeForum man!

 

Thanks!