Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

I'd say, if you're used to the 4.0 six, you won't like the 4. Go to the
dealer and drive one, check it out for yourself.

B

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than to conquer the human mind.

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Pay me now, or pay me later.
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"E. Jason Brooks" wrote:
>
> Well, the problem is that it seems the original owner of the Jeep ran well
> water in the coolant system. I have had problems with all facets of the
> cooling system because of rust buildup. We managed to get the rust mostly
> flushed out, but the damage has been done. I've replaced the radiator, the
> water pump, and now several of the freeze plugs.
>
> I'm wanting to get a Jeep that is still under warranty. I figure I am pretty
> much up sh*t creek, but anyway...

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Pay me now, or pay me later.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"E. Jason Brooks" wrote:
>
> Well, the problem is that it seems the original owner of the Jeep ran well
> water in the coolant system. I have had problems with all facets of the
> cooling system because of rust buildup. We managed to get the rust mostly
> flushed out, but the damage has been done. I've replaced the radiator, the
> water pump, and now several of the freeze plugs.
>
> I'm wanting to get a Jeep that is still under warranty. I figure I am pretty
> much up sh*t creek, but anyway...

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Pay me now, or pay me later.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"E. Jason Brooks" wrote:
>
> Well, the problem is that it seems the original owner of the Jeep ran well
> water in the coolant system. I have had problems with all facets of the
> cooling system because of rust buildup. We managed to get the rust mostly
> flushed out, but the damage has been done. I've replaced the radiator, the
> water pump, and now several of the freeze plugs.
>
> I'm wanting to get a Jeep that is still under warranty. I figure I am pretty
> much up sh*t creek, but anyway...

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Pay me now, or pay me later.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"E. Jason Brooks" wrote:
>
> Well, the problem is that it seems the original owner of the Jeep ran well
> water in the coolant system. I have had problems with all facets of the
> cooling system because of rust buildup. We managed to get the rust mostly
> flushed out, but the damage has been done. I've replaced the radiator, the
> water pump, and now several of the freeze plugs.
>
> I'm wanting to get a Jeep that is still under warranty. I figure I am pretty
> much up sh*t creek, but anyway...

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Apparently you're in Florida somewhere? When I was there with my 4L automatic +air
YJ, I was driving more than
a little bit, and I was putting sometimes $400 - 600 or more a month IN GAS into the
thing. That was a number
of years ago, so it would be more now. Perhaps that's a consideration for you.

I bought a 2.5L stick (with no air) and it seems to be much less to operate - here in
So. Cal even with
preposterous gas rates I'm putting no more than $120 - $160 a month in the car.

YMMV

Capt. Purple


"E. Jason Brooks" <scriptlizard@nospizamscriptlizard.com> wrote in message
news:tARqc.1225$ZZ1.36827@twister.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> Alright, I love my Jeep. Sweet 2000 Sport, silver and lovely. The problem is
> she is out of warranty and starting to give me problems. I figure it's time
> to trade her in (don't tell her) for a new one, but I am upside down in the
> Jeep by a few grand and that wouldn't afford me the luxury of buying a new
> one... or even a used one with a 6 cyl.
>
> It seems the best I could afford would be a 2003 SE model, around 15-16k
> plus whatever my negative equity is. I always said I'd never own another 4
> cylinder, but I'm getting desperate.
>
> So please... fill me in on the performance of the SE.
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Apparently you're in Florida somewhere? When I was there with my 4L automatic +air
YJ, I was driving more than
a little bit, and I was putting sometimes $400 - 600 or more a month IN GAS into the
thing. That was a number
of years ago, so it would be more now. Perhaps that's a consideration for you.

I bought a 2.5L stick (with no air) and it seems to be much less to operate - here in
So. Cal even with
preposterous gas rates I'm putting no more than $120 - $160 a month in the car.

YMMV

Capt. Purple


"E. Jason Brooks" <scriptlizard@nospizamscriptlizard.com> wrote in message
news:tARqc.1225$ZZ1.36827@twister.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> Alright, I love my Jeep. Sweet 2000 Sport, silver and lovely. The problem is
> she is out of warranty and starting to give me problems. I figure it's time
> to trade her in (don't tell her) for a new one, but I am upside down in the
> Jeep by a few grand and that wouldn't afford me the luxury of buying a new
> one... or even a used one with a 6 cyl.
>
> It seems the best I could afford would be a 2003 SE model, around 15-16k
> plus whatever my negative equity is. I always said I'd never own another 4
> cylinder, but I'm getting desperate.
>
> So please... fill me in on the performance of the SE.
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Apparently you're in Florida somewhere? When I was there with my 4L automatic +air
YJ, I was driving more than
a little bit, and I was putting sometimes $400 - 600 or more a month IN GAS into the
thing. That was a number
of years ago, so it would be more now. Perhaps that's a consideration for you.

I bought a 2.5L stick (with no air) and it seems to be much less to operate - here in
So. Cal even with
preposterous gas rates I'm putting no more than $120 - $160 a month in the car.

YMMV

Capt. Purple


"E. Jason Brooks" <scriptlizard@nospizamscriptlizard.com> wrote in message
news:tARqc.1225$ZZ1.36827@twister.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> Alright, I love my Jeep. Sweet 2000 Sport, silver and lovely. The problem is
> she is out of warranty and starting to give me problems. I figure it's time
> to trade her in (don't tell her) for a new one, but I am upside down in the
> Jeep by a few grand and that wouldn't afford me the luxury of buying a new
> one... or even a used one with a 6 cyl.
>
> It seems the best I could afford would be a 2003 SE model, around 15-16k
> plus whatever my negative equity is. I always said I'd never own another 4
> cylinder, but I'm getting desperate.
>
> So please... fill me in on the performance of the SE.
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

Apparently you're in Florida somewhere? When I was there with my 4L automatic +air
YJ, I was driving more than
a little bit, and I was putting sometimes $400 - 600 or more a month IN GAS into the
thing. That was a number
of years ago, so it would be more now. Perhaps that's a consideration for you.

I bought a 2.5L stick (with no air) and it seems to be much less to operate - here in
So. Cal even with
preposterous gas rates I'm putting no more than $120 - $160 a month in the car.

YMMV

Capt. Purple


"E. Jason Brooks" <scriptlizard@nospizamscriptlizard.com> wrote in message
news:tARqc.1225$ZZ1.36827@twister.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> Alright, I love my Jeep. Sweet 2000 Sport, silver and lovely. The problem is
> she is out of warranty and starting to give me problems. I figure it's time
> to trade her in (don't tell her) for a new one, but I am upside down in the
> Jeep by a few grand and that wouldn't afford me the luxury of buying a new
> one... or even a used one with a 6 cyl.
>
> It seems the best I could afford would be a 2003 SE model, around 15-16k
> plus whatever my negative equity is. I always said I'd never own another 4
> cylinder, but I'm getting desperate.
>
> So please... fill me in on the performance of the SE.
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Re: How underpowered IS the 4 cylinder??
 

>Alright, I love my Jeep. Sweet 2000 Sport, silver and lovely. The problem
>is
>she is out of warranty and starting to give me problems. I figure it's time
>to trade her in (don't tell her) for a new one,

?!?!

How bad could the problems BE that you are considering this? I mean,
radiator, manifold, what?

To give up a 2000 Sport for a 2003 SE is lunacy.

-jeff