Noob from ft. Lewis
01-18-2011, 11:53 PM
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Noob from ft. Lewis
Hello everyone. I have always wanted to try my hand at offroading. I don't have a lot of experience ( except for what I have done in the military) I have always liked the XJ but what model and year would be the best to start off with? I have about 4K to find a truck with, in reading I think a 91-93 4.0 ho would be a good platform to start with. Am I on the right track, or is there another year I should look into?
01-19-2011, 06:59 AM
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91-93 are good. Heck I think they are all good except the pre 1987's
Just check it over real good and make sure you don't end up with a winter truck.
Some people use them for just that and get destroyed by winter salt.
Good luck!
91-93 are good. Heck I think they are all good except the pre 1987's
Just check it over real good and make sure you don't end up with a winter truck.
Some people use them for just that and get destroyed by winter salt.
Good luck!
01-19-2011, 09:38 AM
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Welcome from Wisconsin. My '91 Limited, Just hit 70,600 miles the other day. Not bad for a 20 yr. old car. Plan on keeping it for a long time.
01-19-2011, 10:33 AM
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Then thats what I will look for, and do a full tune-up as soon as I get it.
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01-19-2011, 11:31 PM
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Thank you! I can't wait till I can go wheeling for the first time. 
01-19-2011, 11:58 PM
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welcome fellow pacific north westerner! luckily we don't have to worry about salted roads here 
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ill be driving through your town tomorrow for work so ill wave as i pass lol
any cherokee with the 4.0 is good imo.
.ill be driving through your town tomorrow for work so ill wave as i pass lol
any cherokee with the 4.0 is good imo.
01-21-2011, 10:42 PM
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Welcome from the American Vancouver...
Get any XJ with a 4.0 that is in decent shape. You won't regret it!!
Get any XJ with a 4.0 that is in decent shape. You won't regret it!!
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