Jeep reliability or luck?
12-18-2005, 09:22 AM
#31
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
as are TJs
Don't know about YJs though ?
Dave
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> 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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
12-18-2005, 09:56 AM
#32
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
They galvanized the YJ body too. CJ's weren't.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> 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
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> 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
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
12-18-2005, 09:56 AM
#33
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
They galvanized the YJ body too. CJ's weren't.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> 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
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> 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
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
12-18-2005, 09:56 AM
#34
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Re: Jeep reliability or luck?
They galvanized the YJ body too. CJ's weren't.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> 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
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> 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
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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