Looking to buy
 

Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.

Thanks

Re: Looking to buy
 

Get a '91 or later with the 6 cylinder 4.0 FI engine. That will avoid
the dreaded Carter BBD carb. '89 and later will avoid the Peugot tranny.
Other than that, look for one that has not been abused; check to see if
there is rust on the frame or body (and bodywork that covers up the
rust). 6 cyl is good for 100k to 150k with just basic oil changes.

lovs2fly wrote:

> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
> for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
> plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Looking to buy
 

Get a '91 or later with the 6 cylinder 4.0 FI engine. That will avoid
the dreaded Carter BBD carb. '89 and later will avoid the Peugot tranny.
Other than that, look for one that has not been abused; check to see if
there is rust on the frame or body (and bodywork that covers up the
rust). 6 cyl is good for 100k to 150k with just basic oil changes.

lovs2fly wrote:

> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
> for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
> plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Looking to buy
 

Get a '91 or later with the 6 cylinder 4.0 FI engine. That will avoid
the dreaded Carter BBD carb. '89 and later will avoid the Peugot tranny.
Other than that, look for one that has not been abused; check to see if
there is rust on the frame or body (and bodywork that covers up the
rust). 6 cyl is good for 100k to 150k with just basic oil changes.

lovs2fly wrote:

> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
> for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
> plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Looking to buy
 

I bought an 89 with the "dreaded" Carter carb. I've had it a 1.5 years and
it's run great after I got rid of the emissions stuff. My mileage is close
or the same as the 4.0L. considering the price difference between the carb
equipped and EFI, I think im ahead. If it's going to be a daily driver I
really dont see the advantage. There are lots of great tweaks for the 4.2L.
For me thats half the fun. I've enjoyed being able to work on it.





"lovs2fly" <lovs2fly@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3bCdncsvnq_bsqDeRVn-iA@comcast.com...
> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
> for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
> plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Looking to buy
 

I bought an 89 with the "dreaded" Carter carb. I've had it a 1.5 years and
it's run great after I got rid of the emissions stuff. My mileage is close
or the same as the 4.0L. considering the price difference between the carb
equipped and EFI, I think im ahead. If it's going to be a daily driver I
really dont see the advantage. There are lots of great tweaks for the 4.2L.
For me thats half the fun. I've enjoyed being able to work on it.





"lovs2fly" <lovs2fly@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3bCdncsvnq_bsqDeRVn-iA@comcast.com...
> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
> for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
> plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Looking to buy
 

I bought an 89 with the "dreaded" Carter carb. I've had it a 1.5 years and
it's run great after I got rid of the emissions stuff. My mileage is close
or the same as the 4.0L. considering the price difference between the carb
equipped and EFI, I think im ahead. If it's going to be a daily driver I
really dont see the advantage. There are lots of great tweaks for the 4.2L.
For me thats half the fun. I've enjoyed being able to work on it.





"lovs2fly" <lovs2fly@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3bCdncsvnq_bsqDeRVn-iA@comcast.com...
> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch out
> for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some point I
> plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Re: Looking to buy
 

Forgot to mention: I have an '87 with BOTH the Carter and the Peugot.
Puegot tranny has never given me any grief, Carter is sitting on the
bench waiting for a rebuild. Jeep is in the garage with the hood up.

RoyJ wrote:
> Get a '91 or later with the 6 cylinder 4.0 FI engine. That will avoid
> the dreaded Carter BBD carb. '89 and later will avoid the Peugot tranny.
> Other than that, look for one that has not been abused; check to see if
> there is rust on the frame or body (and bodywork that covers up the
> rust). 6 cyl is good for 100k to 150k with just basic oil changes.
>
> lovs2fly wrote:
>
>> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch
>> out for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some
>> point I plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>

Re: Looking to buy
 

Forgot to mention: I have an '87 with BOTH the Carter and the Peugot.
Puegot tranny has never given me any grief, Carter is sitting on the
bench waiting for a rebuild. Jeep is in the garage with the hood up.

RoyJ wrote:
> Get a '91 or later with the 6 cylinder 4.0 FI engine. That will avoid
> the dreaded Carter BBD carb. '89 and later will avoid the Peugot tranny.
> Other than that, look for one that has not been abused; check to see if
> there is rust on the frame or body (and bodywork that covers up the
> rust). 6 cyl is good for 100k to 150k with just basic oil changes.
>
> lovs2fly wrote:
>
>> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch
>> out for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some
>> point I plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>

Re: Looking to buy
 

Forgot to mention: I have an '87 with BOTH the Carter and the Peugot.
Puegot tranny has never given me any grief, Carter is sitting on the
bench waiting for a rebuild. Jeep is in the garage with the hood up.

RoyJ wrote:
> Get a '91 or later with the 6 cylinder 4.0 FI engine. That will avoid
> the dreaded Carter BBD carb. '89 and later will avoid the Peugot tranny.
> Other than that, look for one that has not been abused; check to see if
> there is rust on the frame or body (and bodywork that covers up the
> rust). 6 cyl is good for 100k to 150k with just basic oil changes.
>
> lovs2fly wrote:
>
>> Looking to buy a wrangler in the 89-95 year range. Anything to watch
>> out for? Any years to stay away from? Any must have options? At some
>> point I plan to do a frame-off rebuild if that matters.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>