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Old 07-01-2011 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by winston427
While the full size Cherokees are tough as nails, the XJ will be a better option in the long run. The full size parts are getting harder to find and more expensive. Parts for the AMC motors are hard to find and most of them are special order pieces.

The XJs are still plentiful both on the raod and in the junkyards for parts. Gas mileage will be better as will overall dependability with the 4.0 engine.
X2 Couldnt put it any better.
Old 07-01-2011 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by adamk

X2 Couldnt put it any better.
Make that x3. If you haven't had a jeep before your going to think that mileage is bad on both but it prob isn't. And with the xj your going to find they all have some type of electrical issue. Just fix it an move on.
Old 07-01-2011 | 06:57 PM
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Came to mainly XJ forum to ask that question.

Now go to a FSJ forum and ask the same question....

Get the XJ.
Old 07-01-2011 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by xjrev10
Came to mainly XJ forum to ask that question.

Now go to a FSJ forum and ask the same question....

Get the XJ.


Point very well made, we are all a little biased. Especially myself after owning 5 XJs. But don't get me wrong, if I get my hands on a reasonably priced full-size Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, or J truck I will love it like a dirty little mistress that does all the things that the XJ won't.
Old 07-01-2011 | 10:25 PM
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im thinking XJ for sure, mines got around the same amount of miles on it and it runs like a champ
Old 07-02-2011 | 09:04 AM
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Keep in mind that cheif is a gasaholic
Old 07-02-2011 | 09:29 AM
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If the cheif has a straight rust free body I would go for it, its hard to find a rust free fsj for 1200, especially a cheif. Then find an xj for a dd/trail rig, xjs are cheap and easy to come by. Thats what I would do but do whatever feels right to you and the size of your wallet.
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