Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
you can comment.


Requirements:
Used (older-cheaper)
6 Cyl Engine
4x4 (Of Course)
Power Steering
Most available kits/parts/accessories
Most Reliable of the different years
Year/model with Sturdiest Frame

I hope that helps.

After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.

Thanks!

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

<cy@justnrg.com> wrote in message
news:1124306038.586258.181930@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.

The YJ will have more stuff available, but the common wisdom is that the CJ
is more sturdy. They both have all of the rest of your requirements.

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

<cy@justnrg.com> wrote in message
news:1124306038.586258.181930@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.

The YJ will have more stuff available, but the common wisdom is that the CJ
is more sturdy. They both have all of the rest of your requirements.

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

<cy@justnrg.com> wrote in message
news:1124306038.586258.181930@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.

The YJ will have more stuff available, but the common wisdom is that the CJ
is more sturdy. They both have all of the rest of your requirements.

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

<cy@justnrg.com> wrote in message
news:1124306038.586258.181930@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.

The YJ will have more stuff available, but the common wisdom is that the CJ
is more sturdy. They both have all of the rest of your requirements.

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

My preference is the CJ7. I like the classic looks and the ease of
fixing or modifying.

The 258 engine is a powerhouse of torque and can be tuned to run sweet
if you aren't afraid of carburetors. If you are, then a 91 or newer YJ
or even the TJ have the fuel injected 4.0 engine. It compromises some
gas mileage and modification potential for easy tune ups.

I have had my CJ7 since 1997 and it has only had normal wear and tare
repairs needed except for the 'you play you pay' factor for a few broken
things. ;-) Had fun breaking them too....

Good luck in your quest.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cy@justnrg.com wrote:
>
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

My preference is the CJ7. I like the classic looks and the ease of
fixing or modifying.

The 258 engine is a powerhouse of torque and can be tuned to run sweet
if you aren't afraid of carburetors. If you are, then a 91 or newer YJ
or even the TJ have the fuel injected 4.0 engine. It compromises some
gas mileage and modification potential for easy tune ups.

I have had my CJ7 since 1997 and it has only had normal wear and tare
repairs needed except for the 'you play you pay' factor for a few broken
things. ;-) Had fun breaking them too....

Good luck in your quest.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cy@justnrg.com wrote:
>
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

My preference is the CJ7. I like the classic looks and the ease of
fixing or modifying.

The 258 engine is a powerhouse of torque and can be tuned to run sweet
if you aren't afraid of carburetors. If you are, then a 91 or newer YJ
or even the TJ have the fuel injected 4.0 engine. It compromises some
gas mileage and modification potential for easy tune ups.

I have had my CJ7 since 1997 and it has only had normal wear and tare
repairs needed except for the 'you play you pay' factor for a few broken
things. ;-) Had fun breaking them too....

Good luck in your quest.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cy@justnrg.com wrote:
>
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

My preference is the CJ7. I like the classic looks and the ease of
fixing or modifying.

The 258 engine is a powerhouse of torque and can be tuned to run sweet
if you aren't afraid of carburetors. If you are, then a 91 or newer YJ
or even the TJ have the fuel injected 4.0 engine. It compromises some
gas mileage and modification potential for easy tune ups.

I have had my CJ7 since 1997 and it has only had normal wear and tare
repairs needed except for the 'you play you pay' factor for a few broken
things. ;-) Had fun breaking them too....

Good luck in your quest.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cy@justnrg.com wrote:
>
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.
>
> Thanks!

Re: Wrangler/CJ What Year/Engine/Etc. Is The Best One To Buy
 

I agree with both of these guys. If you are a "fix it" kind of person then
get a CJ, about any will do, I like the CJ7 for the extra room over the CJ5.
If you can get a 86 CJ7 with the Dana 44 axle that would be a good find.
If you are not the type who likes to work on your own car I would go for
newest that your budget can afford, nothing older than a 91 ( for the fuel
injection), and I would not pick the 4cyl engine, take the 6 or the 8.
One more thought on the CJ7, look for rust under the drivers and passengers
feet, also look for rust around where the roll bar mounts to the floor just
behind the front seats. Try to get the lest rust possible.


<cy@justnrg.com> wrote in message
news:1124306038.586258.181930@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and
> you can comment.
>
>
> Requirements:
> Used (older-cheaper)
> 6 Cyl Engine
> 4x4 (Of Course)
> Power Steering
> Most available kits/parts/accessories
> Most Reliable of the different years
> Year/model with Sturdiest Frame
>
> I hope that helps.
>
> After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.
>
> Thanks!
>