Robert Francis

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
>>
>
>

Robert Francis

Sell you mine for $15K!. Hell, I'd sell it for 1.5K ;- )

"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
>>
>
>

Steve

If you do any off-roading at all, look for a 97-99 Cherokee, about 100K
miles, with no body rust and well-kept service records/receipts for
$5-8K. Good options to look for are 8.25" rear end, 3.73 gears (tow
package?), 'selec-trac' full time 4x4. For peace of mind, check the
service record and replace any parts nearing end-of life (joints,
bearings, seals, belt, sensors, alternator, battery, fluids, etc.). Take
the balance of your $15K and get a good quality 3" lift that replaces
all springs, shocks, and control arms, then install a good set of 31"
all-terrain tires. Voila - daily driver that's fun to drive on road and off.

The important bits such as the I6 engine, transfer case, transmission,
axle assemblies, are reliable and can take you to 300K miles if they've
been well maintained.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


testert555@gmail.com wrote:
> 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

Steve

If you do any off-roading at all, look for a 97-99 Cherokee, about 100K
miles, with no body rust and well-kept service records/receipts for
$5-8K. Good options to look for are 8.25" rear end, 3.73 gears (tow
package?), 'selec-trac' full time 4x4. For peace of mind, check the
service record and replace any parts nearing end-of life (joints,
bearings, seals, belt, sensors, alternator, battery, fluids, etc.). Take
the balance of your $15K and get a good quality 3" lift that replaces
all springs, shocks, and control arms, then install a good set of 31"
all-terrain tires. Voila - daily driver that's fun to drive on road and off.

The important bits such as the I6 engine, transfer case, transmission,
axle assemblies, are reliable and can take you to 300K miles if they've
been well maintained.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


testert555@gmail.com wrote:
> 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

Steve

If you do any off-roading at all, look for a 97-99 Cherokee, about 100K
miles, with no body rust and well-kept service records/receipts for
$5-8K. Good options to look for are 8.25" rear end, 3.73 gears (tow
package?), 'selec-trac' full time 4x4. For peace of mind, check the
service record and replace any parts nearing end-of life (joints,
bearings, seals, belt, sensors, alternator, battery, fluids, etc.). Take
the balance of your $15K and get a good quality 3" lift that replaces
all springs, shocks, and control arms, then install a good set of 31"
all-terrain tires. Voila - daily driver that's fun to drive on road and off.

The important bits such as the I6 engine, transfer case, transmission,
axle assemblies, are reliable and can take you to 300K miles if they've
been well maintained.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


testert555@gmail.com wrote:
> 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

Lon

testert555@gmail.com proclaimed:

> 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?

For 15K you should be able to get a really really nice Cherokee.
I paid way less than that for a low miles 95 Grand Cherokee about
4.5 years ago, and see lotsa good Grands on the lots in that range.

Lon

testert555@gmail.com proclaimed:

> 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?

For 15K you should be able to get a really really nice Cherokee.
I paid way less than that for a low miles 95 Grand Cherokee about
4.5 years ago, and see lotsa good Grands on the lots in that range.

Lon

testert555@gmail.com proclaimed:

> 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?

For 15K you should be able to get a really really nice Cherokee.
I paid way less than that for a low miles 95 Grand Cherokee about
4.5 years ago, and see lotsa good Grands on the lots in that range.

Dave Milne

as are TJs
Don't know about YJs though ?

Dave

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:70e07$43a1b327$4831b233$3209@FUSE.NET...
> WJ bodies are galvanized.
>
> "Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:ddhof.2660$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Dave Milne

as are TJs
Don't know about YJs though ?

Dave

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:70e07$43a1b327$4831b233$3209@FUSE.NET...
> WJ bodies are galvanized.
>
> "Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:ddhof.2660$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>