Great video! Bought my Xj about 5 years ago with 125,000 miles. I recently bought a brand new truck to replace it but couldn't bear to part with the XJ so I sold the new truck. My wife and friends were all relieved, too. There's something magical about this Jeep.

The rule of Jeep: It's not the noises it makes, it's when the noises it makes *change*...

Definitely the underdog of jeeps IMO. People have caught on to their abilities and ease of maintenance. I used to find clean ones here in Colorado for under $3k and now it seems you can't touch a bone stock one in good condition for under $5k.

Thanks for the wonderful video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music. Having the spare tire mounted inside, is fantastic for people who live in "winter road salt land".

I've romped the crap out of my 99 XJ here in AZ and it just keeps going!! Absolutely amazed with these vehicles and am lucky I found mine bone stock with 124k miles for 2500. Can't find them like that anymore.

I like how small they are and it will dam near turn around in its own tracks. If you get too deep into a trail, you can almost always find enough space to get turned around.

Love the color on that one. Back in January I got my first XJ for free from a customer of mine. Bone stock 97 4door 5speed Forest Green exterior/Tan interior with 180k. Always serviced and maintained but was sitting for 2 years since the original driver of it passed away at the beginning of Covid. The past 6 months I’ve been restoring it back to pristine condition. I’ve still got a long way to go to make it perfectly original, the way I want it. I’ve done so much to it already and my mechanic keeps offering to buy it from me saying it’s one of the best ones he’s seen in a long, long time. I don’t plan on selling it, I’m going to keep it for a long time as a weekend driver to keep the miles off of it.

I have a white 1995 2 door. Just got it can’t wait to get it registered and GO! #JeepLife. I’ve been running Jeeps for 25 yeas, worst mistake I ever made was stepping away for a few years. Never go back.

I’ve had an 98 XJ sport for 23 years. Bought it with 59,000 miles and it now has 256,800 and doesn’t leak a drip of oil. Been through 5 of my kids high school years and is still running strong today.

Former Chrysler hater won over by a 2003 WJ that wound up being the best thing I ever owned. Went looking for another and scored a rust-free one from Florida, spent this entire year putting over 500 hours of work into it, and going to be coming out with a 25-40 minute feature video on my channel about it… … but I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t take an XJ in a heartbeat. They’re friggin awesome!

I work at a large dealership and we recently took one in on trade. It immediately went to auction row due to its age so I bought it for 700$. I pulled up the vehicle history and it's a 2 owner 97 emerald green 4x4 with only 120k with zero accidents and doesn't even have any dents or dings! Sadly the rust has ruined the rockers and spots on the frame and I just can't destroy it in the mud or part it out like everyone is telling me to do. It drives amazing with no issues or dash lights on. It's my 5th XJ and I really enjoy owning these things! Great video btw.

I am the 3rd owner of a 94 2dr 4cyl SE, when new it lived across the street from me. It was given to me, when I got it home I polished it, vaced it, shampooed the inside and fixed a few things. The previous owner said it looked so good she could not recognize it. These turds polish up nice! The Xj is a dream to off road and daily drives like a caddy. ( Ok not quite but my other rig is a truck. )

Love XJs!

I had a 95 xj !! It was a great jeep!! I loved it wish I didn't sell it ! With that said I'm looking at a 98 tomorrow I'm pretty stoked about it

I have a 97 XJ country, bought it with 24,000 miles on it. Brought both of my kids home in it, and it now has 175,000 miles on it and going strong. I can’t get myself to part with it either.

Had a bare-bones 89 that was as basic as a vehicle can be - crank windows, rubber covered floorpan, very no frills! Upgraded later to the the last year 2001 XJ in Patriot Blue and drove it for about 8 years and loved it! So much fun to take off-roading and a very competent daily driver. I sold it to a coworker in desperate need for a vehicle at least 10 years ago and still miss it!

Had a 4.5" lifted 97, hit a doe dead middle of the grill doing 65, rear ended a mini van on the highway doing around the same, got rear ended at a stop light and totaled the car in front of me and the car that hit me. All three me and my girlfriend were in together and never got injured. Pretty safe vehicle IMO but by the last accident I had it wrapped in offroad bumpers.

Good video man 🤘🏻 I turned mine into a camper. Took out the passenger seat so I can lay in it. I'm 6'4 and I can lay down perfectly. Gotta love the XJ's

Thanks, man. I've owned three XJ's in a row, currently an '00 Sport two-door, with 5-spd manual, only 90K and never crashed. Love it! People ask me to sell it quite often. I need to get online and connect with the proper forum

I bought a new 2door in '92 . 5speed, 6cyl. 15k$ new. One of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned.

Great looking ride just bought a 99 two door and i love it. Clean and well taken care of. 5 spd 4x4 two door. Looking forward to man e camping and fishing trips.

lovin' my XJ 4.0 - the one and only classic with unique spirit and offroad capabilities

I love my 98 Grand Cherokee, I got it bone stock 1300$ 5 yrs ago. Lifted it 3 in front and 2 in the back. I love how loaded and nice the Grand Cherokee is. Bad on gas but a complete tank, loaded it up 12 speaker, three amps 9 inch tv in dash and 36 in the back to camp watch movies out of the back.

That color is beautiful

Well I was unsure about these things. I’m not convinced they should not be my ‘new’ car. Not because they’re not great. But because I want something quieter, safer, and maybe more fuel efficient for my daily driver. Now as a bonus fun car, they see like an absolute thrill.

I have a 1996 2dr model and its cherry. Same color as your one shown. runs great. Strong motor.

I have the same color Jeep! It’s such a unique color that I rarely see. Mines a 97 that used to be a department of corrections patrol car so it’s seen better days but I absolutely love it.

Bad ass review man, congrats, i love my little monster, 2000, Authomatic, stock, 2 doors, 338K Kms, running like a beast

our xj 4 cylinder diesel still sound perfect no engine issue only clutch problems , my father use it every single day to bring us to school , about 300k miles , that car is the ost reliable car i've ever seen , always bring us home and only break during holydays

95 xj sport Rhd here in Australia,owned for 10 years 435,000ks on the clock,still going strong💪❤❤

i have an 88 Limited which i bought new. Hasn't been on the road since 1998 then the fuel tank rusted out. You gave me inspiration to get it going again. i loved driving it back in the day, was very peppy and had a solid ride feel. I love simple cars and it's too bad this one is no longer made (if it was it would not be simple)

this color is sick

I bought one in Australia everything stock from 1996 even the sheep skin seat covers, 4.0L 4x4 with 256,000kms for $500 absolute steal in my opinion I paid 335USD

The Bosch 4 hole injectors gave the low end torque a nice boost of power. I love my 2000

I love my XJ, I’ve had it for 12 years and I’ll never sell it. That’s a nice colour! Cheers from Tasmania.

I had a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 Dark Green exterior and Gray / Black interior for 12 wonderful years! Best vehicle I ever had! Would trade my 2014 Jeep Patriot for a 1999 - 2001 Cherokee in a heartbeat if the vehicle is in excellent condition and factory original.

Hat one with a diesel engine from 1999 to 2020. Used it on the salty coast of northern Germany. It was as reliable as a old Mercedes (the newer ones are crap). It fits narrow mediaval streets and european parking lots, has enough space for two people going camping and wasn´t even too thirsty for a daily driver. Really loved this well done piece of american enginering.

My buddy calls my xj a zero turn jeep. Turns on a dime

Just bought a 2000 cherokee. 4in lift 31x10.5 tires. First jeep I've bought and fell in love immediatly. Rockers are rotted which I don't care. Rest of the unibody is mint. 218kmiles engine and trans run top notch. 4x4 is great. Absolutely hooked

One of the most important things about the XJ is that the earlier version had the Toyota/Aisan built transmission. Super reliable. I am not sure what year that changed.

My 97 has the factory CD player with the cassette player as well 😁

I picked up a 2000 SE 2 door with 104k miles for $1300! Single owner with very little rust (in WI). It's now at 126k, rockers are starting to rust, but mechanically it's solid... replaced fuel pump, cam position sensor, clockspring and radiator... it does have the "331" head but so far no issues! I was a Mustang guy before this, but really dig how cheap and easy it is to work on. AMC 4.0 is best motor Chrysler ever made!!!

I would argue that it is the best vehicle for road trips. Mine is stock, and i have taken it all over the USA. Great vehicle and will never sell it.

The XJ the ultimate vehicle.

I bought my 2000 Limited for $3500 original 1 owner with high millage and some issues and I am currently about 6K into it and its the best car I have ever bought! Range Rover interior with Toyota reliability, and Jeep capabilities, trust me when I say these things are underrated.

I have an XJ 1992 Sins 2003 it is the greatest SUV ever. Your presentation is very nice I like it.

My favorite 4x4 vehicle. ❤️ I have 97 with factory turbo diesel engine.

best jeep cherokee yet

I just bought one here in Brasl, just love it! Great car, never had a automatic transmssion. But it runs very well in this car. Have the same type of collor, but can't find the name.

Gotta be honest, I love the utilitarian look of the YJ Wrangler as far as interior goes. I’ve got stuff to do in this XJ to make it good.

The man drives with the seat all the way back then says there is no room, plenty of room in my XJ

Just bought my very first Jeep today, it’s an ‘01 Jeep Cherokee Classic. 261K miles but is in advisory great shape. Nice elderly couple that’ve owned it the whole time. Everything but the radio is stock. I’m looking forward to learning more about her and customizing her to my liking. Very nifty vehicle for sure.

Love the color of that blue XJ. I have a ZJ Grand Cherokee limited 1997 4x4 5.2 L V8. Wouldn't want to trade it for anything.

I just converted a 2dr 2WD to 4x4. Original California car with 202,000 on the clock. Runs like a top! Interior and exterior are in great shape. No rust and never been 4x4ing till now so the body should last me a good long time. It is a 4.0 with 5 speed and it is a lot of fun to drive. This is my 3rd XJ I have owned although it has been 20 years since the last one. Just can't get away from them. Like Opels....

About 10 years too late for any good Cherokees. I had a '93 and an '01. Both were great in their day but finding a good one now is a crapshoot.

A little over a year ago I finally got my xj. I always wanted one since as long as I can remember. 2 months later I had a brain hemorrhage. When I finally came out of the coma I remember opening my eyes, said I love you to my wife, then asked where's my jeep?

I have a rare jeep registration for sale. JEE375P on a 1999 2.5 cherokee.

I have a ‘96 2 door Sport with a stick shift. Lapis blue, same as this one. Bought it new in 1995. About 185,000 miles on it. Lots of rust though. Thinking about restoring it. Nice video!

Love these very nice

I have a 99 thats getting pretty rusty but has a rebuilt 4.0 with about 20k on it. We drive it as a backup vehicle and for the dogs. I just bought another 99 2wd limited last OCT. for $2k. It was 100% rust free from NC. It needed a fuel pump and some cosmetic fixes like header panel/grill cracked from garbage truck backing into it. It gets over 17-18 mpg city which is better than the 14 of the 4wd. Both mine are bone stock with 235/75/15 tires. They make great work vehicles too hauling stuff. I drive my 4wd f150 w/ 8 ft bed for lumber/drywall. The 2wd XJ for street is more fun as its pretty quick off the line. I dont go offroad much anyway I think Ill likely always have an XJ or 2 around. Cheap to insure as well.

Great Video! Im drive a Jeep Cherokee Xj 4.0 liter,the best JEEP in the World! Im a Fan of Jeep Cherokee! Greatings an the best wishes vrom Switzerland ! Christian

Nice review! Those were the days when headlights were glass and either your car had the big rectangular low / high beam or your car had the small individual low / high beams. Cars were much simpler back in the late 1990s and early 2000s. You still had a computer controlling the engine but everything else in the car was simple, manually controlled by steel cables ~ like your hot/cold vent controls, and A/C controls. Today everything in cars is electronically controlled and when electronics fail they are damn expensive to replace. The 4.0 engine was and is an extremely well built engine. It is a gas hog but the engine itself is reliable as heck. Probably just as reliable as a Honda or Toyota engine. Overall if you can find a Cherokee XJ in decent shape it will be very reliable, engine wise and easy to repair for any DIY mechanic. Gas wise, look at +$100 every time you need to fill up the gas tank. I do really like my 2002 Rav4 though. It does has full time AWD and with just a 2.0 engine I still get good gas millage and $40 is all I need to fill up the gas tank. Parts are also easy to get as the Camry, Corolla, and Matrix all share the same engine and parts.

It is good car. We have one, we use it as hobby car for some offroading. Havin lot of fun with it

6 cilinder sounds great! Good video!

I miss it.

I still see these all the time where I live. I would like to get an XJ or TJ one day, they look very fun.

I love my XJ

Bought mine in 2019 for $500 runs great 220mi.

I got smacked in the back and knocked all 4 door out of whack, Insurance totaled it. It was a nice jeep but that was that

They changed it quite a bit after 97 I have an 89 and it’s way prettier boxier and our 4.0s are more reliable

I just picked up a 1996 XJ also in Lapis Blue like yours. Sticker shock, it has just over 388,000 on the 4.0L!

I'd love a '96 XJ Country with a 5-speed

I just cant get over the fact that a vehicle as late as 2001 had no rear headrests. and jeep only put airbags in their cars at a certain point because they were mandated. its like jeep was solely against safety

Putting first and second gear together is a definite con off-road.

I love my 2000 XJ just redid the axles new bearings seals and locker.

I am replacing a janky 6.5 inch lift on a 92 XJ I got 5 years ago. I say janky but it was good enough for wheeling Rio Ranch, NM. There are terrible trails and opportunities out here for a Jeep. My new Rough Country long arm lift will make a huge difference.

Ive run them to over 300,000 but they were very well maintained, id say anything over 200,00 i might be wary of unless i knew who had it before, also some of them they say wont start its usually a worn out cam sensor, they eat them. But if you can find a good body engine replacement is not a major break you issue.

I just payed $400 for a 95 2 door with working a/c and 140k. It's not pretty and the interior is trashed. But Im just gonna use it for hunting, camping, and shooting trips in the desert without feeling guilty if it gets banged up a bit.

got my xj back during "cash 4 clunkers" for $300 the dealership was just sending them to the crusher.

Love it 1996 2x4 California car no rust 250,000 I love my ride

The car wash charges an SUV fee on Cherokee and I had to called them out. Sorry but that Crown Vic next to me is like twice the size of the Cherokee but I need to pay a $10 SUV fee.

About to buy 1 for 3k mint condition elderly owned 🤞🏽🤞🏽 2000 4x4 four door no rust Garage kept hopefully they don’t back down 🙏🏽🤞🏽

the only bad thing is the mpg i have one 456 gears 33 inch tires i get about 13 in town i still wont trade that jeep for anything

I don't see anyone working on 87 and below anymore. My guess rust and rot got them

I have a 2 door xj but the doors are messed up and I can't find any

Nice video. If I wanted to buy one of these right now, what would be considered high mileage?

1997 (only, maybe 1998) Lapis blue!!! My 1999 XJ has 249,000 miles!

mines coming along nicely 99 2dr zero rust , check it out !

I am in search of the lapis blue Jeep. Let me know if it’s still available

Would it be a good choice to get an off-road built XJ with 130k miles on it for $11.8k?

Am I able to fight off rust with one of these if i purchase it from somewhere warmer-climate? I live in Ontario, Canada where we get snow. Always wanted one of these, but I know rust can be an issue. I'm wondering if I'd get on by okay if i rustproof it annually?

Biggest issue...wheel studs! Snap them like twigs! And its a paint to fit longer ones. Get the die grinder ready and say bye bye to head shields lol. I have a 2 door model I just picked up and its a blast driving it. 35 inch tires, big lift. Its so different from the usual cars Ive had. Whatever you do though...NEVER call it an SUV. Thems fightn words.

How much is it to replace the clock spring in parts and labor ?

How much is a decent one of these

There a very good option for shtf

I have a 99XJ belongs to my father, it had have some issues like old cars, guess normal, but I'd like to know if there's something that works with the heat? Like vents on the hood?

The only bad is they still dont make them...

i think it's great except the boxy wheel arches

Mustang fuel injector? Someone tell me what is he talking about ? Is it true ?

Got a 89 xj color camoflage, kinda beat up, used for a hunting vehicle, starts at -20, plows thru feet of snow, with winch excellent recovery vehicle, seems to handle about any thing.