Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

jhendo,

I haven't abused the Jeep much, but I haven't babied it either... bet
I'm one of the few people who know the 4.0 has a rev limiter!

Change the oil regularly and when you start noticing something change or
odd noises deal with them right away instead of waiting until something
really breaks.

I used Penzoil 10-40 and Fram filters. You will hear people say
negitive things about both but I can't complain.

Jeff DeWitt

jhendo wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> Thank for the words. It helps when you hear these type of testimonies.
> I think it as mostly how hard you drive a car and how often you do
> standard maintenance. Even a buddy of mine's 'godly' 4Runner blew an
> engine at 60 and had the transmission replaced at 100. But, he drives
> like a jackrabbit!
>
> Jeff DeWitt wrote:
>
>>Well... I've got a 96 Cherokee with the 4.0 six. Up until about 275,000
>>miles I put in one water pump and one alternator, no other problems, at
>>275,000 the throwout bearing started squealing so it was replaced along
>>with the clutch (which otherwise was working perfectly).
>>
>>At about 300,000 one of the rod bearings started raising a fuss so I got
>>a remanufactured engine put in, along with a new water pump and starter,
>>and I have every intention of driving it another 300,000 miles.
>>
>>Best car I've ever had... your mileage may vary!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>jhendo wrote:
>>
>>>Hello,
>>>
>>>First time to this group, so thank you for your time and help. I have
>>>a 97 Pathfinder with 190K on it. No problems, but time to get
>>>something new. I am considering the Commander versus getting another
>>>Pathfinder. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get more
>>>testimonials on long life of the Jeep product? All the high mileage
>>>claims always end up on the Japanese side...never hear much about Jeep.
>>> Net, if I am going to spend $35K, I plan on driving it to the ground
>>>like my Pathfinder, and not wondering when the nickel/diming begins.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>
>

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

Just my 2 cents worth here, If you take care of them, they last no matter
the miles.....

95 JGCL 210k+ (nothing major)
94 Saturn SL 230+ (nothing-except tires)

T.

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

Just my 2 cents worth here, If you take care of them, they last no matter
the miles.....

95 JGCL 210k+ (nothing major)
94 Saturn SL 230+ (nothing-except tires)

T.

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

Just my 2 cents worth here, If you take care of them, they last no matter
the miles.....

95 JGCL 210k+ (nothing major)
94 Saturn SL 230+ (nothing-except tires)

T.

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

I have 2 Cherokees, an 88 and an 87. The first with 320K km on it and
the second with 385K. They still only use one liter of oil between oil
changes and have lots of power left. We are hoping for 500K before
rebuilding. Well the bodies will be dead on them before that likely. I
am in the rust/salt belt.

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!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jhendo wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> First time to this group, so thank you for your time and help. I have
> a 97 Pathfinder with 190K on it. No problems, but time to get
> something new. I am considering the Commander versus getting another
> Pathfinder. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get more
> testimonials on long life of the Jeep product? All the high mileage
> claims always end up on the Japanese side...never hear much about Jeep.
> Net, if I am going to spend $35K, I plan on driving it to the ground
> like my Pathfinder, and not wondering when the nickel/diming begins.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

I have 2 Cherokees, an 88 and an 87. The first with 320K km on it and
the second with 385K. They still only use one liter of oil between oil
changes and have lots of power left. We are hoping for 500K before
rebuilding. Well the bodies will be dead on them before that likely. I
am in the rust/salt belt.

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!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jhendo wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> First time to this group, so thank you for your time and help. I have
> a 97 Pathfinder with 190K on it. No problems, but time to get
> something new. I am considering the Commander versus getting another
> Pathfinder. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get more
> testimonials on long life of the Jeep product? All the high mileage
> claims always end up on the Japanese side...never hear much about Jeep.
> Net, if I am going to spend $35K, I plan on driving it to the ground
> like my Pathfinder, and not wondering when the nickel/diming begins.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

I have 2 Cherokees, an 88 and an 87. The first with 320K km on it and
the second with 385K. They still only use one liter of oil between oil
changes and have lots of power left. We are hoping for 500K before
rebuilding. Well the bodies will be dead on them before that likely. I
am in the rust/salt belt.

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!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

jhendo wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> First time to this group, so thank you for your time and help. I have
> a 97 Pathfinder with 190K on it. No problems, but time to get
> something new. I am considering the Commander versus getting another
> Pathfinder. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get more
> testimonials on long life of the Jeep product? All the high mileage
> claims always end up on the Japanese side...never hear much about Jeep.
> Net, if I am going to spend $35K, I plan on driving it to the ground
> like my Pathfinder, and not wondering when the nickel/diming begins.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

In article <448AFB0D.4A73EC4C@sympatico.ca>,
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>I have 2 Cherokees, an 88 and an 87. The first with 320K km on it and
>the second with 385K. They still only use one liter of oil between oil
>changes and have lots of power left. We are hoping for 500K before
>rebuilding. Well the bodies will be dead on them before that likely. I
>am in the rust/salt belt.
>
>Mike

Speaking about rust. I had my first frame weld job done recently to build
up the frame behind the steering gear. How many frame buildups have you
do in the rust belt up there?


--
Jeeps and dubs and everything's nice...

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

In article <448AFB0D.4A73EC4C@sympatico.ca>,
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>I have 2 Cherokees, an 88 and an 87. The first with 320K km on it and
>the second with 385K. They still only use one liter of oil between oil
>changes and have lots of power left. We are hoping for 500K before
>rebuilding. Well the bodies will be dead on them before that likely. I
>am in the rust/salt belt.
>
>Mike

Speaking about rust. I had my first frame weld job done recently to build
up the frame behind the steering gear. How many frame buildups have you
do in the rust belt up there?


--
Jeeps and dubs and everything's nice...

Re: Reliability Anxiety with Jeep
 

In article <448AFB0D.4A73EC4C@sympatico.ca>,
Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>I have 2 Cherokees, an 88 and an 87. The first with 320K km on it and
>the second with 385K. They still only use one liter of oil between oil
>changes and have lots of power left. We are hoping for 500K before
>rebuilding. Well the bodies will be dead on them before that likely. I
>am in the rust/salt belt.
>
>Mike

Speaking about rust. I had my first frame weld job done recently to build
up the frame behind the steering gear. How many frame buildups have you
do in the rust belt up there?


--
Jeeps and dubs and everything's nice...