Re: YJ OK?
 

While I'd opt for a 6 cylinder, YJ's are fine, and real Jeeps, despite the
square headlights. ;-)

For many years YJs got bashed, however it was something of a bad rap. The
earliest one (87) should be avoided because of their trans & transfer cases.
However the '88 and newer ones, particularly '91 and newer with the EFI
engines, make great all around Jeeps. While nothings cooler than a set up
CJ, YJs have stronger frames, rust resistant bodies,better electrics and a
host of other upgraded items. The universal weak point is the Dana 35 rear
axle, and in that you'll have a lot of company!

The 4 banger is a really good, but gutless engine. If you have to do a lot
of highway driving I'd pass on this one and find another one with the 6.

"MEL" <markl@REMOVEaracnet.com> wrote in message
news:bk51ov01be2@enews1.newsguy.com...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I need to get another vehicle in the household and am trying to do
> inexpensively. It will be used for street use - around town, errands
> etc. - maybe
>
> I've always wanted a Jeep Wrangler and as recently as a year ago looked
into
> them a bit, and it sounded like the newer TJ's introduced major changes (
> versus YJ's, CJ's, etc ) to make them better on the street, yet still Off
> Road Worthy. Problem is they're obviously much more expensive. I
shelved
> the idea until I could work $18k ish into the budget for a car to get new
,
> or at least newer TJ.
>
> My situation has it where I need another vehicle - NOW - and a very good
> friend ( meaning I can trust him ) works at an autodealer and can get me a
> 93 YJ that came in on a trade at potentially a very good price ( ie. $3k
> ish) as they have it on the lot at $4995. It's just a 4 cylinder, and I
> don't have the specs yet ( Mileage, tires wheels, options ).
>
> I thought I'd post quickly to see if the group feels this is an acceptable
> option to pursue ( if the car is in good shape ), versus reasons to hold
out
> and spend more and get a TJ series.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mark
>
>