To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

Howdy all,
Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
in Montreal.
I have a few questions regarding this possible
purchase:
1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
dying after a certain mileage?

Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
SUVs?

tia

ryder

Re: To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

drryder did pass the time by typing:
> Howdy all,
> Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
> a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
> in Montreal.
> I have a few questions regarding this possible
> purchase:
> 1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
> for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
> 2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
> the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
> 3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
> dying after a certain mileage?
>
> Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
> SUVs?

96 had quite a few improvements over the 93-95 year.

the I-6 is a strong engine, as is the V8. You didn't
mention what engine or transfer case your looking at.

I'd pay close attention to the body and look for
any rust.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

drryder did pass the time by typing:
> Howdy all,
> Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
> a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
> in Montreal.
> I have a few questions regarding this possible
> purchase:
> 1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
> for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
> 2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
> the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
> 3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
> dying after a certain mileage?
>
> Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
> SUVs?

96 had quite a few improvements over the 93-95 year.

the I-6 is a strong engine, as is the V8. You didn't
mention what engine or transfer case your looking at.

I'd pay close attention to the body and look for
any rust.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

drryder did pass the time by typing:
> Howdy all,
> Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
> a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
> in Montreal.
> I have a few questions regarding this possible
> purchase:
> 1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
> for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
> 2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
> the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
> 3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
> dying after a certain mileage?
>
> Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
> SUVs?

96 had quite a few improvements over the 93-95 year.

the I-6 is a strong engine, as is the V8. You didn't
mention what engine or transfer case your looking at.

I'd pay close attention to the body and look for
any rust.


--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors

Re: To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

I've had a 96 JGC Laredo 4.0L inline 6, 4x4 since new and didn't start
forking up repair cash for it till 2000. First to give in was the catalytic
converter, then water pump, then alternator, then the exhaust manifold and
just recently, the muffler. I also replaced the shocks and disc rotors in
2002 just for safety. Transmission has not been a problem. I would look
under the truck to see if there are any leaks. As long as you keep up with
the maintenance schedule ,i.e., oil change, tranny fluid, diff fluids, power
steering fluid, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter and the like, the truck
will serve you well. I love this truck and hopefully it runs another 100k
miles. She's got about 160K on her right now. HTH.
Fernan

"drryder" <drryderNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:heDTb.21679$d15.378110@weber.videotron.net...
> Howdy all,
> Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
> a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
> in Montreal.
> I have a few questions regarding this possible
> purchase:
> 1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
> for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
> 2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
> the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
> 3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
> dying after a certain mileage?
>
> Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
> SUVs?
>
> tia
>
> ryder
>
>
>
>

Re: To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

I've had a 96 JGC Laredo 4.0L inline 6, 4x4 since new and didn't start
forking up repair cash for it till 2000. First to give in was the catalytic
converter, then water pump, then alternator, then the exhaust manifold and
just recently, the muffler. I also replaced the shocks and disc rotors in
2002 just for safety. Transmission has not been a problem. I would look
under the truck to see if there are any leaks. As long as you keep up with
the maintenance schedule ,i.e., oil change, tranny fluid, diff fluids, power
steering fluid, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter and the like, the truck
will serve you well. I love this truck and hopefully it runs another 100k
miles. She's got about 160K on her right now. HTH.
Fernan

"drryder" <drryderNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:heDTb.21679$d15.378110@weber.videotron.net...
> Howdy all,
> Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
> a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
> in Montreal.
> I have a few questions regarding this possible
> purchase:
> 1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
> for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
> 2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
> the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
> 3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
> dying after a certain mileage?
>
> Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
> SUVs?
>
> tia
>
> ryder
>
>
>
>

Re: To buy or not to buy a 96 JGC- need help
 

I've had a 96 JGC Laredo 4.0L inline 6, 4x4 since new and didn't start
forking up repair cash for it till 2000. First to give in was the catalytic
converter, then water pump, then alternator, then the exhaust manifold and
just recently, the muffler. I also replaced the shocks and disc rotors in
2002 just for safety. Transmission has not been a problem. I would look
under the truck to see if there are any leaks. As long as you keep up with
the maintenance schedule ,i.e., oil change, tranny fluid, diff fluids, power
steering fluid, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter and the like, the truck
will serve you well. I love this truck and hopefully it runs another 100k
miles. She's got about 160K on her right now. HTH.
Fernan

"drryder" <drryderNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:heDTb.21679$d15.378110@weber.videotron.net...
> Howdy all,
> Im in the market for a used JGC. I found
> a good deal for a 96 loaded Laredo here
> in Montreal.
> I have a few questions regarding this possible
> purchase:
> 1- am I getting a money pit? Are these vehicle known
> for breaking down and costing a fortune to fix?
> 2- is there anything I should look for while inspecting
> the vehicle? It comes with a 1 year waranty.
> 3- should I expect any specific issues? ie- transmission
> dying after a certain mileage?
>
> Any pros/cons of getting a Jeep as compared to other
> SUVs?
>
> tia
>
> ryder
>
>
>
>