Why did you buy an XJ?? and they said it was cheaper to build....
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I baught a mildly built xj because I got pissed off when I went to best buy with my YJ on 35s and the TV I was buying didnt fit in the back. So I had to call my friend with a minivan and wait for 2 hrs. At that point I asked myself why I even have this thing. Its no better offroad , has no ac and I never, never take the top off. So I sold it that week and baught a mildly lifted xj. Back then the Jeep was my only car so the Xj made most sense. If I was to buy anything offroad today I wouldnt care what it was as I dont need it to drive on the road very often anymore. I would buy the most capable rig in my price range with 4doors and a hatch to pick up an ocasional oversized purchase.(which by the way might be an XJ)
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I bought my Xj for $1300 with a lift, odd ball 33's, no brakes and death wobble. I had at the time a 2000 TJ that I bought bone stock and lifted it and added all kinds of after market goodies. Well, the TJ was a 2.5 that regeared to 4.56 and once I got the XJ road worthy, there was no comaprison for me. The power of the 4.0 and the great extra room that I had was awesome. So I sold the TJ and the only regrer that I have is that I miss those top off sunny days of wheeling.
Now I have a 76 Cj project to work on in my spare time. I like the old classics and the body style of the CJ's myself. So once that is done and road worthy I hope to have the best of both worlds!
Before I bought my TJ I owned a 99 Tacoma that I bought stock and then lifted it to 13" and 40" tires. When I would get the off-road mags in the mail I would always see Jeeps. I kept saying "does anyone else in this world build anything besides Jeeps"? Well, look at me now and I don't regret owning any of them!
Now I have a 76 Cj project to work on in my spare time. I like the old classics and the body style of the CJ's myself. So once that is done and road worthy I hope to have the best of both worlds!
Before I bought my TJ I owned a 99 Tacoma that I bought stock and then lifted it to 13" and 40" tires. When I would get the off-road mags in the mail I would always see Jeeps. I kept saying "does anyone else in this world build anything besides Jeeps"? Well, look at me now and I don't regret owning any of them!
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Year: 2000
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I can't blame a Jeep for being a money pit... any damn car I have I'm always finding ways to put money into it.... It's always suspension, wheels and tires, exhaust, performance upgrades.
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[QUOTE="salad;2680900"]I bought my XJ because: I love the look both stock and lifted Easy to work on Price is right Decent cargo room, especially with the seat folded down Gets me where I want to go and where I need to go Always wanted a Jeep Learned how to drive a stick offroader for extra manliness cred. My beard has become more lush since I purchased my XJ. In fact I have two XJs, one originally for parts but m'lady has laid claim. Guess I'll need a new parts Jeep lol. Future plans do include owning a classic-style Jeep, such as a CJ, YJ, or TJ. 42REs come to mind.[/QUOTE
My beard has become more lush since I purchased my XJ.
Yes! Haha
My beard has become more lush since I purchased my XJ.
Yes! Haha
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like the converted yj/xx posts, makes perfect sense especially if this is your only vehicle there is no way I could function in a jeep/jeep.. no room for anything !!!! I can imagine the frustration buying a TV only having to wait for someone to pick up and deliver, kinda like "only" owning a motorcycle... nearly impossible to function with daily mundane tasks....
I sometimes tell my kids daddy's gonna give them a ride to school in the jeep and in its current state they shudder at the thought and though we've only been out on a handful of mild trails since I've owned it, its making lasting memories...
In fact I know its a keeper as the bond is growing each time I progress with the little bit of work I put into her.. Maybe when I'm done doing all that I want to with her I may pass her on, we'll see... Seems every car I've brought to where I want it to be, I sell it..
I sometimes tell my kids daddy's gonna give them a ride to school in the jeep and in its current state they shudder at the thought and though we've only been out on a handful of mild trails since I've owned it, its making lasting memories...
In fact I know its a keeper as the bond is growing each time I progress with the little bit of work I put into her.. Maybe when I'm done doing all that I want to with her I may pass her on, we'll see... Seems every car I've brought to where I want it to be, I sell it..
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My first car was an xj, and that think could climb!! My third car is an xj and now it's our rock climber. My current is a 99 sport with a new Chrysler 4.0 with 10,000 miles, for 3 grand!! Plus my cherokees have never broken down on me!! Unlike my other cars.....
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yes sir.. the front end had some underlying damage that had been covered up... so I replaced all that, along with the cowl, had major peeling on hood and the PO decided to prime right over it so I had to completely sand to metal.. Yesterday I removed the side moldings, I thought I like the look without but now I'm unsure ..
I've already bought the paint and clear in PX8, I have maybe 1 full day of prep left to do then I can wash it, mask it and shoot it... Course I'm licking my wounds from a knee surgery last week so I just try to do little things to move forward, and stimulate my drug induced mind
I've already bought the paint and clear in PX8, I have maybe 1 full day of prep left to do then I can wash it, mask it and shoot it... Course I'm licking my wounds from a knee surgery last week so I just try to do little things to move forward, and stimulate my drug induced mind
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I was in the market for a small SUV. I always wanted a CJ when I was younger but I have wife and kids, so I needed more room than a CJ has. The price was alright and my first XJ was one of the most dependable vehicles that I had owned until my daughter totaled it. I love my XJ and can't imagine ever not having one now. I still have my full-size PU for the heavy hauling ('76 Dodge Power Wagon) but my dd is my XJ.
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I baught a mildly built xj because I got pissed off when I went to best buy with my YJ on 35s and the TV I was buying didnt fit in the back. So I had to call my friend with a minivan and wait for 2 hrs. At that point I asked myself why I even have this thing. Its no better offroad , has no ac and I never, never take the top off. So I sold it that week and baught a mildly lifted xj.
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Hehehe. Yeah, among hundreds of other things that wouldn't fit in the wrangler over the time I had it. I guess that was the last straw. Even the family dog couldnt come with us, he wouldnt fit behind the back seat.
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LMAO, no dog, no deal....one of the main reasons to own a jeep IMHO, so the dog can ride shotgun...