Jeep reliability or luck?
12-15-2005, 01:16 PM
#11
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
WJ bodies are galvanized.
"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
> has an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs. If you decide to pick up a used XJ, ZJ
> or WJ make sure you look at the floors (both cabin and cargo), specially
> if you live in the salt belts (snowy areas), I replaced mine about 5 yrs
> ago. I believe Bill has pics of before, during and after.
>
> Over all.. if its in good shape, doesn't make funny noises when it
> runs/drives, I'd consider it.
>
> Snow... "waiting for the storm to hit YYZ, should be a fun night at
> work."
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
> has an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs. If you decide to pick up a used XJ, ZJ
> or WJ make sure you look at the floors (both cabin and cargo), specially
> if you live in the salt belts (snowy areas), I replaced mine about 5 yrs
> ago. I believe Bill has pics of before, during and after.
>
> Over all.. if its in good shape, doesn't make funny noises when it
> runs/drives, I'd consider it.
>
> Snow... "waiting for the storm to hit YYZ, should be a fun night at
> work."
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
12-15-2005, 01:16 PM
#12
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
WJ bodies are galvanized.
"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:ddhof.2660$El.294498@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
> has an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs. If you decide to pick up a used XJ, ZJ
> or WJ make sure you look at the floors (both cabin and cargo), specially
> if you live in the salt belts (snowy areas), I replaced mine about 5 yrs
> ago. I believe Bill has pics of before, during and after.
>
> Over all.. if its in good shape, doesn't make funny noises when it
> runs/drives, I'd consider it.
>
> Snow... "waiting for the storm to hit YYZ, should be a fun night at
> work."
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:ddhof.2660$El.294498@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
> has an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs. If you decide to pick up a used XJ, ZJ
> or WJ make sure you look at the floors (both cabin and cargo), specially
> if you live in the salt belts (snowy areas), I replaced mine about 5 yrs
> ago. I believe Bill has pics of before, during and after.
>
> Over all.. if its in good shape, doesn't make funny noises when it
> runs/drives, I'd consider it.
>
> Snow... "waiting for the storm to hit YYZ, should be a fun night at
> work."
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
12-15-2005, 01:16 PM
#13
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
WJ bodies are galvanized.
"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:ddhof.2660$El.294498@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
> has an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs. If you decide to pick up a used XJ, ZJ
> or WJ make sure you look at the floors (both cabin and cargo), specially
> if you live in the salt belts (snowy areas), I replaced mine about 5 yrs
> ago. I believe Bill has pics of before, during and after.
>
> Over all.. if its in good shape, doesn't make funny noises when it
> runs/drives, I'd consider it.
>
> Snow... "waiting for the storm to hit YYZ, should be a fun night at
> work."
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:ddhof.2660$El.294498@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
> has an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs. If you decide to pick up a used XJ, ZJ
> or WJ make sure you look at the floors (both cabin and cargo), specially
> if you live in the salt belts (snowy areas), I replaced mine about 5 yrs
> ago. I believe Bill has pics of before, during and after.
>
> Over all.. if its in good shape, doesn't make funny noises when it
> runs/drives, I'd consider it.
>
> Snow... "waiting for the storm to hit YYZ, should be a fun night at
> work."
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
12-15-2005, 02:09 PM
#14
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
For those rear springs I really recommend the Ride Control units I put on my
XJ. I keep them at 30 psi, they'll handle up to 2000 lbs each. Here's an
old (last year) pic ... http://ca.geocities.com/bowgus@rogers.com/ . These
were installed after that last pic of the jeep and boat that was here. Tows
nice and flat now :-)
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
has
> an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs.
XJ. I keep them at 30 psi, they'll handle up to 2000 lbs each. Here's an
old (last year) pic ... http://ca.geocities.com/bowgus@rogers.com/ . These
were installed after that last pic of the jeep and boat that was here. Tows
nice and flat now :-)
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
has
> an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs.
12-15-2005, 02:09 PM
#15
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
For those rear springs I really recommend the Ride Control units I put on my
XJ. I keep them at 30 psi, they'll handle up to 2000 lbs each. Here's an
old (last year) pic ... http://ca.geocities.com/bowgus@rogers.com/ . These
were installed after that last pic of the jeep and boat that was here. Tows
nice and flat now :-)
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
has
> an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs.
XJ. I keep them at 30 psi, they'll handle up to 2000 lbs each. Here's an
old (last year) pic ... http://ca.geocities.com/bowgus@rogers.com/ . These
were installed after that last pic of the jeep and boat that was here. Tows
nice and flat now :-)
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
has
> an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs.
12-15-2005, 02:09 PM
#16
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
For those rear springs I really recommend the Ride Control units I put on my
XJ. I keep them at 30 psi, they'll handle up to 2000 lbs each. Here's an
old (last year) pic ... http://ca.geocities.com/bowgus@rogers.com/ . These
were installed after that last pic of the jeep and boat that was here. Tows
nice and flat now :-)
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
has
> an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs.
XJ. I keep them at 30 psi, they'll handle up to 2000 lbs each. Here's an
old (last year) pic ... http://ca.geocities.com/bowgus@rogers.com/ . These
were installed after that last pic of the jeep and boat that was here. Tows
nice and flat now :-)
> Well 380,000 km's on my 93 XJ so far and no major work has been done, it
has
> an outstanding list of stuff to be done, the most major of which is to
> replace the rear sagging springs.
12-15-2005, 02:43 PM
#17
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
I'd get another 79 CJ5!!
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
> crindge.
>
> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>
> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
> you get?
>
> CTM
>
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
> crindge.
>
> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>
> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
> you get?
>
> CTM
>
12-15-2005, 02:43 PM
#18
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
I'd get another 79 CJ5!!
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
> crindge.
>
> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>
> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
> you get?
>
> CTM
>
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
> crindge.
>
> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>
> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
> you get?
>
> CTM
>
12-15-2005, 02:43 PM
#19
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
I'd get another 79 CJ5!!
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
> crindge.
>
> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>
> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
> you get?
>
> CTM
>
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
> crindge.
>
> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>
> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
> you get?
>
> CTM
>
12-15-2005, 04:49 PM
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
Sell you mine for $15K!. Hell, I'd sell it for 1.5K ;- )
"Samuel Devlin" <devlinsb@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> I'd get another 79 CJ5!!
>
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
"Samuel Devlin" <devlinsb@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:wHjof.4934$nm.2709@newsread2.news.atl.earthli nk.net...
> I'd get another 79 CJ5!!
>
>
> <testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134656314.617735.230840@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I'm driving a 91 Wrangler that I bought used in 95 with 45k miles for
>> $10k. It currently has 125k miles. It has required very little
>> maintenance and has been a great investment and lots of fun to drive.
>> I know I will need a new car at some point. New cars are so expensive
>> and every time I hear about people having problems (all cars) I
>> crindge.
>>
>> What new/used vehicle would you consider a good value? Can I expect
>> the same reliability from a used Cherokee?
>>
>> If you had $15000 to spend on a daily driver, 4x4, 4 doors , what would
>> you get?
>>
>> CTM
>>
>
>
