Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Perhaps we need a proper list of hottie girls....


"Seahag" <Seahag@toadymail.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote:
>> "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Kate,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
>>> been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.
>>>
>>> Hope you are enjoying you 06'
>>
>> Well, remember, this is only MY opinion... your mileage may vary.
>> As for my 06...
>> There aren't words to tell how crazy I am about this Jeep. It's better
>> than Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Sam Elliot and Tom
>> Sellick all rolled into one. Ok, well maybe not THAT good, but if you
>> left out only one of them it would be a close match LOL.
>
> I'd leave out Burt, throw in some Tom Berenger, and you got it!
>
> Seahag
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Perhaps we need a proper list of hottie girls....


"Seahag" <Seahag@toadymail.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote:
>> "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Kate,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
>>> been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.
>>>
>>> Hope you are enjoying you 06'
>>
>> Well, remember, this is only MY opinion... your mileage may vary.
>> As for my 06...
>> There aren't words to tell how crazy I am about this Jeep. It's better
>> than Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Sam Elliot and Tom
>> Sellick all rolled into one. Ok, well maybe not THAT good, but if you
>> left out only one of them it would be a close match LOL.
>
> I'd leave out Burt, throw in some Tom Berenger, and you got it!
>
> Seahag
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Perhaps we need a proper list of hottie girls....


"Seahag" <Seahag@toadymail.net> wrote in message
news:44d21020_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote:
>> "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Kate,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
>>> been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.
>>>
>>> Hope you are enjoying you 06'
>>
>> Well, remember, this is only MY opinion... your mileage may vary.
>> As for my 06...
>> There aren't words to tell how crazy I am about this Jeep. It's better
>> than Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Sam Elliot and Tom
>> Sellick all rolled into one. Ok, well maybe not THAT good, but if you
>> left out only one of them it would be a close match LOL.
>
> I'd leave out Burt, throw in some Tom Berenger, and you got it!
>
> Seahag
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

On 1 Aug 2006 17:31:16 -0700, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I know that nobody here has ever experienced this but recently (like
>for the past 3 months or so) I have this urge to buy a Jeep. Now I am
>a fairly sane down to earth guy but this damn thing is like a monkey on
>my back now. I spend my days reading wants ads and lurking on
>discussion boards. I have been trying to be patient and let my
>knowledge build over time before I plunge right in with both feet. But
>my patience is wearing thin and I'm starting to realize that I could be
>wheeling around this summer if I begin to move now.
>
>Anyway after much consideration I am thinking of looking into a 1998 -
>1999 Used TJ. I kind of landed here by process of elimination.
>Originally I wanted to get an old beater with a carb and make it a bit
>of a project vehicle for me so was thinking maybe an old CJ7 or
>something. Then a friend of mine started talking up her YJ which still
>had a carb and so would fit the project vehicle criteria and she also
>was telling me about the old CJ's having a little less wheelbase and so
>not being quite as sturdy. Then when I read about TJs and the coils
>springs and some of the other safety/comfort improvements they have
>made, I kind of moved up in my thinking. I know I won't be able to do
>too much of the engine work myself but then again maybe I'll surprise
>myself and be able to do more then I think. I'm sure I can handle a
>lot of the non engine mods anyway, which will serve the purpose of
>keepin my hands dirty. I will definately take the Jeep offroad but
>nothing too serious, just some mud and hills.
>
>Anyway I guess my questions are specifically around 98&99 TJ's. Is
>there anything that I should look out for on them. I read previously
>about the exhaust manifold cracks and the steering column wiring
>harness problems, but just wanted to know if there were any other known
>bugs. Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
>something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
>better rear end & gears? Also I am hoping to only spend in the area of
>$5,000 (initially) so I know that I will need to be very patient or
>else get a very high mileage model. Is there anything inherently wrong
>with high mileage? Could it indicate that it has been well taken care
>of if it has 150K+ miles on it?
>
>I would be open to any advice or opinions and I appreciate y'all lettin
>me lurk on here.

I have a '99 Wrangler Sport purchased new in the spring of '99.
114,000+ miles now, and the only mechanical failure I've had is the
exhaust manifold you mentioned. Replaced by myself and a buddy with a
Thorley header. Also had a little plastic fastener on the clutch break
which I replaced with a cotter pin. Oh ya, cigarette lighter went out,
too, but I haven't bothered to look into that yet. :)
It's been great. As others have mentioned, look for the 4.0L engine
with Dana44 axle (3.73 gearing). Preferred setup, but by no means
required. The 4cyl with the 35 is still a good rig.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/dmoller/jeep

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

On 1 Aug 2006 17:31:16 -0700, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I know that nobody here has ever experienced this but recently (like
>for the past 3 months or so) I have this urge to buy a Jeep. Now I am
>a fairly sane down to earth guy but this damn thing is like a monkey on
>my back now. I spend my days reading wants ads and lurking on
>discussion boards. I have been trying to be patient and let my
>knowledge build over time before I plunge right in with both feet. But
>my patience is wearing thin and I'm starting to realize that I could be
>wheeling around this summer if I begin to move now.
>
>Anyway after much consideration I am thinking of looking into a 1998 -
>1999 Used TJ. I kind of landed here by process of elimination.
>Originally I wanted to get an old beater with a carb and make it a bit
>of a project vehicle for me so was thinking maybe an old CJ7 or
>something. Then a friend of mine started talking up her YJ which still
>had a carb and so would fit the project vehicle criteria and she also
>was telling me about the old CJ's having a little less wheelbase and so
>not being quite as sturdy. Then when I read about TJs and the coils
>springs and some of the other safety/comfort improvements they have
>made, I kind of moved up in my thinking. I know I won't be able to do
>too much of the engine work myself but then again maybe I'll surprise
>myself and be able to do more then I think. I'm sure I can handle a
>lot of the non engine mods anyway, which will serve the purpose of
>keepin my hands dirty. I will definately take the Jeep offroad but
>nothing too serious, just some mud and hills.
>
>Anyway I guess my questions are specifically around 98&99 TJ's. Is
>there anything that I should look out for on them. I read previously
>about the exhaust manifold cracks and the steering column wiring
>harness problems, but just wanted to know if there were any other known
>bugs. Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
>something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
>better rear end & gears? Also I am hoping to only spend in the area of
>$5,000 (initially) so I know that I will need to be very patient or
>else get a very high mileage model. Is there anything inherently wrong
>with high mileage? Could it indicate that it has been well taken care
>of if it has 150K+ miles on it?
>
>I would be open to any advice or opinions and I appreciate y'all lettin
>me lurk on here.

I have a '99 Wrangler Sport purchased new in the spring of '99.
114,000+ miles now, and the only mechanical failure I've had is the
exhaust manifold you mentioned. Replaced by myself and a buddy with a
Thorley header. Also had a little plastic fastener on the clutch break
which I replaced with a cotter pin. Oh ya, cigarette lighter went out,
too, but I haven't bothered to look into that yet. :)
It's been great. As others have mentioned, look for the 4.0L engine
with Dana44 axle (3.73 gearing). Preferred setup, but by no means
required. The 4cyl with the 35 is still a good rig.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/dmoller/jeep

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

On 1 Aug 2006 17:31:16 -0700, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I know that nobody here has ever experienced this but recently (like
>for the past 3 months or so) I have this urge to buy a Jeep. Now I am
>a fairly sane down to earth guy but this damn thing is like a monkey on
>my back now. I spend my days reading wants ads and lurking on
>discussion boards. I have been trying to be patient and let my
>knowledge build over time before I plunge right in with both feet. But
>my patience is wearing thin and I'm starting to realize that I could be
>wheeling around this summer if I begin to move now.
>
>Anyway after much consideration I am thinking of looking into a 1998 -
>1999 Used TJ. I kind of landed here by process of elimination.
>Originally I wanted to get an old beater with a carb and make it a bit
>of a project vehicle for me so was thinking maybe an old CJ7 or
>something. Then a friend of mine started talking up her YJ which still
>had a carb and so would fit the project vehicle criteria and she also
>was telling me about the old CJ's having a little less wheelbase and so
>not being quite as sturdy. Then when I read about TJs and the coils
>springs and some of the other safety/comfort improvements they have
>made, I kind of moved up in my thinking. I know I won't be able to do
>too much of the engine work myself but then again maybe I'll surprise
>myself and be able to do more then I think. I'm sure I can handle a
>lot of the non engine mods anyway, which will serve the purpose of
>keepin my hands dirty. I will definately take the Jeep offroad but
>nothing too serious, just some mud and hills.
>
>Anyway I guess my questions are specifically around 98&99 TJ's. Is
>there anything that I should look out for on them. I read previously
>about the exhaust manifold cracks and the steering column wiring
>harness problems, but just wanted to know if there were any other known
>bugs. Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
>something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
>better rear end & gears? Also I am hoping to only spend in the area of
>$5,000 (initially) so I know that I will need to be very patient or
>else get a very high mileage model. Is there anything inherently wrong
>with high mileage? Could it indicate that it has been well taken care
>of if it has 150K+ miles on it?
>
>I would be open to any advice or opinions and I appreciate y'all lettin
>me lurk on here.

I have a '99 Wrangler Sport purchased new in the spring of '99.
114,000+ miles now, and the only mechanical failure I've had is the
exhaust manifold you mentioned. Replaced by myself and a buddy with a
Thorley header. Also had a little plastic fastener on the clutch break
which I replaced with a cotter pin. Oh ya, cigarette lighter went out,
too, but I haven't bothered to look into that yet. :)
It's been great. As others have mentioned, look for the 4.0L engine
with Dana44 axle (3.73 gearing). Preferred setup, but by no means
required. The 4cyl with the 35 is still a good rig.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/dmoller/jeep

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

On 1 Aug 2006 17:31:16 -0700, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I know that nobody here has ever experienced this but recently (like
>for the past 3 months or so) I have this urge to buy a Jeep. Now I am
>a fairly sane down to earth guy but this damn thing is like a monkey on
>my back now. I spend my days reading wants ads and lurking on
>discussion boards. I have been trying to be patient and let my
>knowledge build over time before I plunge right in with both feet. But
>my patience is wearing thin and I'm starting to realize that I could be
>wheeling around this summer if I begin to move now.
>
>Anyway after much consideration I am thinking of looking into a 1998 -
>1999 Used TJ. I kind of landed here by process of elimination.
>Originally I wanted to get an old beater with a carb and make it a bit
>of a project vehicle for me so was thinking maybe an old CJ7 or
>something. Then a friend of mine started talking up her YJ which still
>had a carb and so would fit the project vehicle criteria and she also
>was telling me about the old CJ's having a little less wheelbase and so
>not being quite as sturdy. Then when I read about TJs and the coils
>springs and some of the other safety/comfort improvements they have
>made, I kind of moved up in my thinking. I know I won't be able to do
>too much of the engine work myself but then again maybe I'll surprise
>myself and be able to do more then I think. I'm sure I can handle a
>lot of the non engine mods anyway, which will serve the purpose of
>keepin my hands dirty. I will definately take the Jeep offroad but
>nothing too serious, just some mud and hills.
>
>Anyway I guess my questions are specifically around 98&99 TJ's. Is
>there anything that I should look out for on them. I read previously
>about the exhaust manifold cracks and the steering column wiring
>harness problems, but just wanted to know if there were any other known
>bugs. Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
>something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
>better rear end & gears? Also I am hoping to only spend in the area of
>$5,000 (initially) so I know that I will need to be very patient or
>else get a very high mileage model. Is there anything inherently wrong
>with high mileage? Could it indicate that it has been well taken care
>of if it has 150K+ miles on it?
>
>I would be open to any advice or opinions and I appreciate y'all lettin
>me lurk on here.

I have a '99 Wrangler Sport purchased new in the spring of '99.
114,000+ miles now, and the only mechanical failure I've had is the
exhaust manifold you mentioned. Replaced by myself and a buddy with a
Thorley header. Also had a little plastic fastener on the clutch break
which I replaced with a cotter pin. Oh ya, cigarette lighter went out,
too, but I haven't bothered to look into that yet. :)
It's been great. As others have mentioned, look for the 4.0L engine
with Dana44 axle (3.73 gearing). Preferred setup, but by no means
required. The 4cyl with the 35 is still a good rig.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/dmoller/jeep