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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and you're so true these vehicles are just special You feel good driving them You feel very capable. They're not refined or modern compared to new vehicles but they have a nice charm to them! Like you said they're truly is something magical about the Jeep Cherokee XJ
@litz132 жыл бұрын
The rule of Jeep: It's not the noises it makes, it's when the noises it makes *change*...
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
I really like that rule lol
@The_Samsquantch2 жыл бұрын
Or it's "Noises? I better just turn the radio up louder."
@brandonanderson50758 күн бұрын
Truest statement ever! My body has 320k miles on it
@The_Samsquantch2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
That is very true It's getting harder harder to find ones in good shape that haven't been modified and like you said they're 5K plus to get a good one. Premium examples with low original miles and nice options those are going for big money now.
@williamwallace5201 Жыл бұрын
They're all over the place in Vancouver Island, mostly in the south of the Island, where this little snow/salt.
@justicedavis3852 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a bone stock one for $300 sterling column is lose only problem
@Nigriff8 ай бұрын
The problem is, The US Government keeps printing more money and now our money is worth less and less.
@brandonanderson50758 күн бұрын
They are going to be expensive like Bronco's someday
@savage22bolt32 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music. Having the spare tire mounted inside, is fantastic for people who live in "winter road salt land".
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!!! Thank you for watching!
@BastardX135 ай бұрын
Right choice Doc. Nothing like Cherokee. My 96 is turning 230,000 miles today. Daily driven. 4.0 forever.
@jb664q2 жыл бұрын
I've romped the crap out of my 99 XJ here in AZ and it just keeps going!! Absolutely amazed with these vehicles and am lucky I found mine bone stock with 124k miles for 2500. Can't find them like that anymore.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Yep they're great reliable vehicles and that was a really good deal that you got. Like you said to find a bone stock one with relatively low miles now goes for some decent money and super clean ones with low miles go for 10K plus now lol
@rixyz70135 ай бұрын
I found one with 190k for 2,000$ with no rust. Replaced the head with a new one and new plugs. Pretty solid
@jondoe46672 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
You're right about that a great size good for trails and for getting off the beaten path.
@Icehawks72 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome I'm glad that you fell in love with the Jeep XJ! They have a special character to them that you just fall in love with and it's so cool that you're slowly fixing it up using it as a weekend vehicle to keep the miles down they're great vehicles that are very capable with tons of options if you want to fix them up or customize them.
@Icehawks72 жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia I certainly did fall in love with it. I hope to one day have it in as good a condition as the one shown in this video is. It’s not far from that point, but I’m not there just yet.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
@@Icehawks7 You will get there Just take the time do things the way you want them when you want them and just enjoy the vehicle for what it is 👍
@WhiteWolfBlackStar Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Very nice I hope you have a great time with it!
@Foreverjazzfan9 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia9 ай бұрын
That's awesome👍 Keep it going as long as you can!
@30AndHatingIt9 ай бұрын
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!
@MotorMikeMedia9 ай бұрын
Very nice, I will have to check it out!!! 👍
@db9904 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 👍 I think you got an amazing deal on that vehicle even though it's rusty it's trusty it's great to have one of these vehicles in your fleet of cars. I would say keep it have fun with it if you ever do want something better you could probably sell the one you have and make a little extra cash and that could help you find one that's rust free and put That money you made towards it.
@juanpablo3678 Жыл бұрын
Buy other xj Un and interchange all parts to it!
@kennethlindahl92065 ай бұрын
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. )
@MotorMikeMedia5 ай бұрын
Haha nice lol. They do clean up very well and are a great little 4x4
@itsalfredo29472 жыл бұрын
Love XJs!
@dustinqueen426 Жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
They are great vehicles! Hopefully the 98 that you are looking at is great and you get a good deal!
@Gaddman1009 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia9 ай бұрын
just keep it as long as you can its a great SUV that now has great memories.
@stevemcdaniel799010 ай бұрын
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!
@MotorMikeMedia10 ай бұрын
Very nice. That's awesome to have a basic one, A basic 4x4 is a great simple vehicle. The Jeep XJ is a great, simple, affordable vehicle for its time.
@fox202XАй бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMediaАй бұрын
Nice I'm glad it keeped yall safe 👍
@jorgen55012 жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 👍 That's really cool that you turned into a camper You got to love XJs You can build them any way you want for a relatively affordable price.
@gregorywebster6640 Жыл бұрын
I'm 6'4 as well and thought about doing that back when I was camping a lot. Wondered if anyone had done that...
@888jackflash Жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That sounds like an awesome XJ!!!! It's so hard to find clean two doors nowadays especially two doors that have a five-speed manual transmission You keep that thing as long as you can.
@donkarnes5946 Жыл бұрын
I bought a new 2door in '92 . 5speed, 6cyl. 15k$ new. One of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That is awesome. The 2door Cherokee looks so good, in my opinion!
@butchcassidy337311 күн бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia10 күн бұрын
That's awesome. 2-door is the way to go they look so good! You will love that jeep. Thanks for watching! 👍
@JoeVizethum Жыл бұрын
lovin' my XJ 4.0 - the one and only classic with unique spirit and offroad capabilities
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That's Awesome To Hear!!!
@terrydaugherty2216Ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMediaАй бұрын
That's awesome, very nice!👍 keep it as long as you can!
@inevergoonxbox6959 Жыл бұрын
That color is beautiful
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank You Very Much!!! 👍It really stands out in the sun and it is a rare color so it stands out with all the normal vehicle Colors
@yosoyroman8754 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia4 ай бұрын
Yeah, as an extra vehicle or fun toy, it is perfect for a daily driver it can be done, but there are a lot better daily drivers out there lol
@markhayes6407 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1996 2dr model and its cherry. Same color as your one shown. runs great. Strong motor.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That is awesome👍
@Mallory016 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia6 ай бұрын
Very nice that's awesome! it is a rare cool color and your Jeep sounds very cool!
@avandemordes Жыл бұрын
Bad ass review man, congrats, i love my little monster, 2000, Authomatic, stock, 2 doors, 338K Kms, running like a beast
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!! It's awesome to hear. Keep it going as long as you can!!!👍
@ramamonjiniainaako47009 ай бұрын
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
@clayyates6822 Жыл бұрын
95 xj sport Rhd here in Australia,owned for 10 years 435,000ks on the clock,still going strong💪❤❤
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Very Nice!!! That's awesome they are great long lasting Jeep's 👍
@williamj7682 жыл бұрын
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)
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome I'm glad I can help you to get inspired to work on it again. They're really cool vehicles that are starting to gain value and they're fun to drive.
@shaimran8933 Жыл бұрын
this color is sick
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@AngryyHobbit5 күн бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia4 күн бұрын
Great deal!!! 👍 You got yourself a very nice Jeep!
@cherokeefit4248 Жыл бұрын
The Bosch 4 hole injectors gave the low end torque a nice boost of power. I love my 2000
@officialWWM Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! keep it and love it for ever!!! Cheers from Michigan!
@officialWWM Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia my 10 year old son has grown up in this car. We have taken everywhere. Camping, fishing, off roading, towing our boat etc. when it breaks, I fix it. I don’t really get emotional about cars but we have so many photos and memories attached to this one, I think my son would kill me if I ever sold it 😂
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@officialWWM That just sometimes happens with a vehicle and a Cherokee XJ is a great one to have an emotional attachment to It's a car that just is rugged a little bit old school and is easy to work on.
@officialWWM Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia yep and I’m sure it’s going to be a future classic. Prices are starting to climb here in Australia and it’s not really surprising, modern cars are just too delicate and complicated for me, lol.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@officialWWM You're very right about that modern cars have too much tech and will be very costly to maintain as they get older something about a older car that's more simple and has a stylish look like the XJ is up my Ally!
@aaronking51702 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
It's getting harder and harder to find clean examples that haven't been modified but these are really great vehicles.
@hermes667 Жыл бұрын
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.
@hermes667 Жыл бұрын
PS: The diesel was also louder than the in-line-six. When going moret than 75 miles on the German Autobahn, conversation or listen to the radio goes difficult.
@clint983 Жыл бұрын
My buddy calls my xj a zero turn jeep. Turns on a dime
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
There a Great Small Jeep!
@swampypolitics9574 Жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That is great to hear it sounds like you got yourself a pretty sweet Jeep. Something about him is just so addictive they're fun they're simple they last a long time You can make him a toy or daily drive them sometimes both lol.
@swampypolitics9574 Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia yeah it'll be a daily/camping/moderate trail rig. Something the kids can go in something I can work on. Took it down the highway doesn't even shake at 70mph I was impressed... though yesterday it had high oil pressure and from what 8ve read its common for the sender to go bad so ill replace that tommorrow and see if it changes! Can't wait to hit some local trails with it!
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@swampypolitics9574 let me know how that goes for you hopefully it will be the fix for you 👍
@swampypolitics9574 Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia deff will!
@olivarezbling Жыл бұрын
You got videos of it tag please 👍🏽👍🏽
@francoa.9646 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Josh-bu4zx Жыл бұрын
87-2001 had the Aisin 4 speed auto trans.
@ryanellis59022 жыл бұрын
My 97 has the factory CD player with the cassette player as well 😁
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Very nice!!! 👍😁
@erict5234 Жыл бұрын
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!!!
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
I think you got a great deal and Jeep It's hard to find two doors nowadays that are still in good shape and not all modified. It is truly one of the best motors from Chrysler and one of my favorite inline -six cylinders ever made!
@erict5234 Жыл бұрын
@Motor Mike Media Yeah, it was a steal... I only got it so cheap because the previous owner didn't know dick about cars and thought there were major problems with it... and all it turned out to be was a short in the wiring harness for the fuel pump, with then caused the "No bus" obd failure... they couldn't fix it, to get it to pass an emissions test!
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@erict5234 Very Nice easy fix good deal Great Jeep!
@lovethislife403 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia3 ай бұрын
Very nice keep it forever!!!
@Fuckyoutubecensorship12 жыл бұрын
The XJ the ultimate vehicle.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
It truly is It's the one stop shop for anything you'd want in a vehicle.
@Carterprobinson2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
That is very cool It's nice to take a trim like the limited put money into it and have a pretty luxurious reliable fun vehicle. They don't make cars like this anymore they are very underrated and so cool my personal opinion.
@samanhameed76918 ай бұрын
I have an XJ 1992 Sins 2003 it is the greatest SUV ever. Your presentation is very nice I like it.
@MotorMikeMedia8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Keep your Jeep for as long as you can.
@V8AmericanMuscleCar2 жыл бұрын
My favorite 4x4 vehicle. ❤️ I have 97 with factory turbo diesel engine.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
It's always in my top three favorite 4x4 vehicles and that's awesome that you have a factory turbo diesel 👍
@callumfreebairn8082 Жыл бұрын
best jeep cherokee yet
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
You're right about that 👍
@gunthermayer41937 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia7 ай бұрын
The color is Lapis blue! They are great 4x4s
@WhiteWolfBlackStar Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
We had a 94 YJ Wrangler manual with a 4 cylinder and it was an awesome Jeep! I wish we still had that Jeep! It would be great to get a nice built 4.0L and drop it in and do just a few light mods.
@bobmizoski9669Ай бұрын
The man drives with the seat all the way back then says there is no room, plenty of room in my XJ
@MotorMikeMediaАй бұрын
Sorry I am mostly legs lol
@VanyaPopov010 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia10 ай бұрын
That is awesome. Congratulations! Jeeps are great fun simple vehicles that you can have alot of fun with!
@michaelangelos511710 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia10 ай бұрын
Thank you! that sounds like a great jeep keep it for life!
@swidahooverlanding2867 Жыл бұрын
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....
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That's very cool! 2dr Cherokee XJ are my favorite and they have a great look to them. They're good vehicles that last a long time and are fun to drive!
@jeepercreepers5410 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia10 ай бұрын
It is very hard to find good ones nowadays and if you do fine a nice clean one they want an arm and leg for it smh.
@dustybottoms6056 Жыл бұрын
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?
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're OK 👍
@genesisoflufc5182 Жыл бұрын
I have a rare jeep registration for sale. JEE375P on a 1999 2.5 cherokee.
@jwcjrcpa Жыл бұрын
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!
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! If you are really into the vehicle and you have a little extra money to fix it up and restore it why not. Do it up!!!
@melrichardson23923 ай бұрын
Love these very nice
@MotorMikeMedia3 ай бұрын
Very nice👍 that they are very nice small 4x4s
@tabbott4296 ай бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia6 ай бұрын
Very nice! It sounds like you have 2 great jeeps. You got a great deal on a rust free Cherokee. It's getting harder & harder to find rust free ones that aren't overpriced. They are truly great vehicles, very robust and simple, so it makes them easy to work on!
@christiankeller4962 Жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad that you really love your Jeep Cherokee XJ they're great vehicles 👍 Greetings and best wishes too you from Michigan!!!!
@happycat0411 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
I've done my research and for my needs it's come down to the first gen RAV4 or the jeep XJ, both great vehicles.
@happycat0411 Жыл бұрын
@@mikafoxx2717 The second gen. Rav4 uses a timing chain which will last the life of the Rav4. However the first gen. Rav4 is slightly simpler to work on. Both first and second and Rav4s have pretty good gas fuel economy due to their small 2.0 liter engines. Be warned that the 4.0 engine in the Jeep XJ is an extremely reliable engine but also a very serious gas pig.
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
@@happycat0411 yeah, I know. My uncle has a Rav4 with 380k km on it and it's chugging along happily. I've heard everyone say the 2.5 is basically the same engine with 2 cylinders chopped off, but it's anemic on the highway and if you have a t speed, won't be able to use the last gear. The 4L isn't night and day worse on gas because you go easy on it, and it'll have a lot more power reserve if you need it. I'm not looking for a daily as I want to force myself to use a bike on any nice days and mediocre fuel economy is a decent way to do that. Would suck for adventure trips out to the logging roads and mountains, but I rather that with room for all my gear and room to sleep than not.
@happycat0411 Жыл бұрын
@@mikafoxx2717 I really like my 2002 Rav4 as the second gen. Rav4 have ABS plastic panels like the Honda Element, which keeps the rust down. The first and second gen Rav4 are fairly easy to work on as they are the same really the same vehicle as the Camry and Corolla but with a different outer body (in other words parts are still easy to get even in 2023). As long as you find something rust free and in good shape either the Rav4 or XJ will easily last you for another 7 years. My 2002 Rav4 still runs like a top and all the mechanical repairs I can also do myself.
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
@@happycat0411 Nice nice. I'm also looking into other models to find out more. It seems right now the older 90's to 00's SUV type vehicles can be found for pretty cheap in general. Tempting to look in to things like the GMC Jimmy, or such. My roommate got a 2002 chevy Tahoe with 240k km for 1k and it needed wheel bearings, been good for years since. My gramps got a ford expedition with 340k km and still running happily, in trade for two hours of car wiring work. Seems they're the best bang for buck compared to cars or trucks right now.
@4x4adventure_pl Жыл бұрын
It is good car. We have one, we use it as hobby car for some offroading. Havin lot of fun with it
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Nice, that's great to hear👍They are good vehicles for a hobby car or project car. They have lots of after-market support for whatever you want to do with it.
@sgsav2 жыл бұрын
6 cilinder sounds great! Good video!
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much & Thanks for watching!!!
@sgsav2 жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia please, make other videos like this.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
@@sgsav Will do 👍
@RaymondSmock-ts4ggАй бұрын
I miss it.
@MotorMikeMediaАй бұрын
Me too!
@trevorshark16 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
They are great, simple fun vehicles to work on and to take off road and have fun!
@skippygirl95929 күн бұрын
I love my XJ
@MotorMikeMedia29 күн бұрын
Nice!!!! They are great vehicles 👍
@ainnovate882 жыл бұрын
Bought mine in 2019 for $500 runs great 220mi.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Nice you got a great deal and there will be plenty of life left inner for a while 👍
@ainnovate882 жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia Thanks! I hope so it’s been a father son project we love it.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
@@ainnovate88 That's awesome It's always good to get a nice bond together and work on something as father and son an awesome project vehicle I wish you both the best of luck.
@paulandresen8671 Жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry that that happened but at least you're okay 👍
@DooberD332 жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
True that I like the older dash butter myself The outside of the toss up for me personally I like them both. And yes the 4.0s where more reliable the older you go The newer ones have rear main seal issues and seem to go through valve cover gaskets quicker.
@JEEPDadXJ8 ай бұрын
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!
@MotorMikeMedia8 ай бұрын
Very nice! 👍 Yes, they have gotten very pricey, unfortunately.
@JEEPDadXJ8 ай бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia I scooped this one up for 5 Grande but consider it an investment to go with my 2000 TJ SPORT with only 190k on it. I'm in Wyoming so they're my Winter vehicles so I can park my 06 Mustang.
@angrybadger8136 Жыл бұрын
I'd love a '96 XJ Country with a 5-speed
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a Great Jeep You got to love a manual transmission especially with the country trim it's very nice!
@angrybadger8136 Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia I had a 4 cylinder '94 2 door XJ in highschool and it was slow as Christmas and only got about 15 mpg..
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@angrybadger8136 Yeah those four cylinders are very slow lol
@aph9155 Жыл бұрын
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
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Yeah them and another of other brands want to save as much money and keep profits high so they didn't make safety changes unless they really had to it is a shame.
@patrickhenigin480511 ай бұрын
Might have something to do with the priorities of people who bought them.
@dewaynemartin6437 Жыл бұрын
Putting first and second gear together is a definite con off-road.
@markc6207 Жыл бұрын
I love my 2000 XJ just redid the axles new bearings seals and locker.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Very awesome!!! 👍 You got to love the good old XJ's
@jk-76 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Very cool I have been hearing a lot of good things about Rough Country products let me know how you like it 👍
@jamesstrachan74172 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
These are those great vehicles that just keep on last and as long as you maintain them for hundreds of thousands of miles.
@jondoe46672 жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
That's a good deal you got these are great fun vehicles and what you're going to use it for it'll be perfect.
@garyt3hsna1l8211 ай бұрын
got my xj back during "cash 4 clunkers" for $300 the dealership was just sending them to the crusher.
@MotorMikeMedia11 ай бұрын
That was a sad time for a lot of cool cars!
@tonyperez5360 Жыл бұрын
Love it 1996 2x4 California car no rust 250,000 I love my ride
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Very Nice sounds like a great Jeep!!! keep it as long as you can they don't make them like the use too!
@IMRROcom Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's crazy smh.
@olivarezbling Жыл бұрын
About to buy 1 for 3k mint condition elderly owned 🤞🏽🤞🏽 2000 4x4 four door no rust Garage kept hopefully they don’t back down 🙏🏽🤞🏽
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you get it let me know if you do 👍
@mikewilson713211 ай бұрын
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
@GoonieLord2 жыл бұрын
I don't see anyone working on 87 and below anymore. My guess rust and rot got them
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Yeah there is a good chance that most of the older ones are gone or modded.
@whiteboyretard4313 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2 door xj but the doors are messed up and I can't find any
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
It can be hard to find ebay can have them from time to time or some junk yards in the south or out west.
@pedroyu Жыл бұрын
I have one if your interested. (Drivers side)
@sbs-00552 жыл бұрын
Nice video. If I wanted to buy one of these right now, what would be considered high mileage?
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I would consider high mileage being between like 185,000 and 200,000 these engines can last very long and obviously the older ones are the more reliable ones and they can last over 200,000 mi but I would consider high mileage around there when you get to start making some repairs and monitoring the vehicle a little bit more.
@sbs-00552 жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia thanks Mike!
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
@@sbs-0055 You're very welcome!
@savannahsmiles1797 Жыл бұрын
they start to have issues around the 200K mark, but still worth it if you are aware of what can occur.
@Hubjeep10 ай бұрын
1997 (only, maybe 1998) Lapis blue!!! My 1999 XJ has 249,000 miles!
@796andy2 Жыл бұрын
mines coming along nicely 99 2dr zero rust , check it out !
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful Jeep 👍 I really love the two doors!
@HenryMartin-xl1kr6 ай бұрын
I am in search of the lapis blue Jeep. Let me know if it’s still available
@MotorMikeMedia6 ай бұрын
This one is sold unfortunately
@brogolli Жыл бұрын
Would it be a good choice to get an off-road built XJ with 130k miles on it for $11.8k?
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
For around that kind of money it would have to be a pretty clean XJ with tasteful mods. So if you go there it looks like it's professionally put together it's in good shape you drive it and it's not make any weird sounds making sure you test to make sure the four-wheel drive systems working all the electronics are working everything's clean and solid and you really like it around that price is kind of what they're going for these days for a clean good examples
@davidpicarazzi5 ай бұрын
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?
@MotorMikeMedia5 ай бұрын
Yeah, if you get one and do that while also doing regular car washing, you would be alright 👍
@davidpicarazzi5 ай бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia how frequently would you car wash?
@MotorMikeMedia5 ай бұрын
@davidpicarazzi A nice car or newer car I would wash once a week like a touch less wash or a spray wash
@RipRoaringGarage Жыл бұрын
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.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Ok I will say Jeep lol. That sounds like a great Jeep you got there. The 2 door models are by far my favorite.
@RipRoaringGarage Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia Update...biggest issue is I cant find good calipers that can be bled. Brand new ones are so loose that you cant bleed them without them sucking air from around the threads. So yeah...more money in towing and also, the window regular crapped out. Its manual, so that means can't find them anywhere. Im starting to think that I should give it away before I set fire to it. Some vehicles are heaps that through some black magic run for a while but then fall apart.
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@RipRoaringGarage I'm sorry you're having a few problems with your Jeep and you're right about the bad calipers. But you got to remember It's an old vehicle and things kinda happen and also remember once you get rid of it at some point you're going to wish you had it or you'll get another one lol
@RipRoaringGarage Жыл бұрын
@@MotorMikeMedia I view it as a "new" vehicle. Its the quality of the aftermarket parts for these that seems to be just terrible. Ive had and still have two Continentals that are both over 50 years old and never ran into this issue with bleed screws. Its very frustrating, also because I bought some tooks just for this job (metric stuff that I dont normally have, and well..Snap-On prices are what they are) So yeah...Im frustrated, jacked my knee up back the other day...if anything could go wrong, it did go wrong type of week lol
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@@RipRoaringGarage Dang That sucks I've been there quite a few times myself lol Hopefully your luck turns around soon maybe next week or this weekend is your time.
@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv19427 ай бұрын
How much is it to replace the clock spring in parts and labor ?
@MotorMikeMedia7 ай бұрын
You Can do it yourself in under 20 mins for under 60 bucks or pay a place problem 150 or more
@roberthouston3809 Жыл бұрын
How much is a decent one of these
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
We sold it for $11,500
@roberthouston3809 Жыл бұрын
Omg! They've really gone up huh. Nostalgia? Or just a really good car?
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
@roberthouston3809 I would say both! With more electric vehicles and hybrids and less regular gas cars coming out. In the future, people remember these simple gas engines and cheaper fun vehicles that can be easily modified and personalized. There are solid car lots of after market support, and yes, nostalgia for these vehicles is very strong lol
@Swishasweet2811 Жыл бұрын
There a very good option for shtf
@akima39ak4 Жыл бұрын
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?
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
Do you mean like you're having a problem with the heat blowing on the inside of the vehicle or heat in the engine bay?
@davidtkach223 Жыл бұрын
The only bad is they still dont make them...
@MotorMikeMedia Жыл бұрын
That is very true they don't make them like they used to. The current Cherokee just doesn't do anything for me I'm not the biggest fan of the styling Yes there is the off-road version of it which can do some decent off-roading but it's just too complicated and to expensive.
@callumfreebairn80822 жыл бұрын
i think it's great except the boxy wheel arches
@MotorMikeMedia2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it can be a little bit of a problem when you're trying to put larger wheels and tires on. There can be some issues with some light wheel rub trying to do a full turn.
@protojeep5722 Жыл бұрын
Mustang fuel injector? Someone tell me what is he talking about ? Is it true ?
@jamesstrachan74172 жыл бұрын
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.