XJ General

I'm looking to buy an XJ here soon, are there any tips/pointers I should look out for? Anything I should know?

Also, XJ General. Feel free to post anything and everything XJ related.

Check for rust, thats the major thing. Otherwise the I6 4.0, the automatic and manual are both great, the stock tcase provides a good Lo.

What are your plans for it?

97-98 are the best years to look for. 99-01 had a run of bad heads that like t crack. The older ones are fine too just more outdated

I had a 97 4.0 5 speed 4x4 that was great. As the suspension aged it got wobbles. The water pump failed at 190k miles. That was the only time it left us stranded. My wife traded it for an 05 Cherokee which is absolute shit.

05 grand Cherokee that is

Definitely for the newer body and interior styling those years, but the old body still isnt bad either just no cup holders and well aged interior looks.

I had a 96 I6 aw4 and it went to 236k miles with no problems.

Does the GC have the 4.7? That's an iffy engine, they either run forever or need constant maintenance it seems.

Mine's a 98, only issues so far are I had to replace the rear pinion seal and oil filter adapter o-ring. Otherwise it's been perfect for ~40k that I've owned it

Back in the day my friend's mom had a 04(?) grand cherokee.
Thing was the biggest piece of shit, always in the shop for something. They're not even good at anything.

It was funny, because my sister got an 04 CR-V and never had a single problem, friend's mom had some serious buyer's remorse.

Camping vehicle, lot of trails out here (CO) that aren't really accessible with my sedan.

Also need something with some hauling capability.

>My wife traded it for an 05 Cherokee which is absolute shit.
Oh god no.
mfw somebody tried to tell me the WJ was a better truck than the Xj