Mileage..what do you suggest?

[treadlightly5337]

TJs are better than YJ IMO the only thing that sucks is that you dont see alot of the with the half doors

[Burton58]

my xj has 265000 miles on it and runs excellent. i'm looking for another now so i'm in the same boat as you. i wouldn't hesitate to buy one for a good price that has been maintained (if you can find out) with 170k

[grundlepunch]

tj is a better ride then a yj 100%. i just love the simplicity of the yj. i miss mine and want another one. a TJ is too fancy for me

[Mel]

Found a 97' TJ for 4495$ with 119,446 miles. 4 cyl, 5spd transmission. Looks like its in good condition at a dealership.

Second find was a 98' wrangler sport, 5spd, 2" lift 31's, for 5000$ with recent o2 sensors and cat replaced as well as the radiator.

[grundlepunch]

i would never by another 4cyl jeep. test drive it, i hated the power

[treadlightly5337]

id take the 98. whats the engine in it?

[treadlightly5337]

i would never by another 4cyl jeep. test drive it, i hated the power

or lack there of

[Mel]

Good to know. Yeah i would def test drive before buying. Unfortunately it prob wont be for a few months if i get one, or at all right now. But im looking around and seeing what i can find at good costs/what they have to offer.

[Mel]

oops..i lied the 98 is a wrangler sport 6cyl 5spd

[treadlightly5337]

stay away from the 4 banger

[Pedro]

DO NOT GET A 4 CYLINDER!!!!!!



that is all

[bucketokarma]

They aren't that bad, but if you have the choice, buy a 6cyl.

[Arundlemcbrundle]

i've had both a 4cyl and a 6cyl yj. both lifted about the same on stock gearing. honestly i notice a difference but the 4 banger was fine. i drove all the way to south florida in it and made it in 18 hours. no prob cruisin at 80 on 33's. the 6 is nice tho. i like yj's. been dd'n one pretty much for the past 4 years and i love them. so simple, so fun. my mom had a tj and it was nice but not that much nicer than a yj

[CSaddict]

TJ>XJ (they have a frame....sshhhhh.)

My XJ has 133k on it and its whooped. The 15 lbs. of boost didn't help. Pete's YJ has 185k on it and its in much better shape than my motor. Point is, no matter how many mile they have, if they weren't taken care of or beat to shit then it doesn't matter.

Listen to them, check the oil, check the oil pressure,check for rear main leaks.(they all do a little but check)

Rear main leaks can be evidence that there is a bit of bearing wear and the crank is walking a bit.

No matter what you buy make sure you have enough money set a side to do a few maintenance things like tune up, hoses, and some unexpected shit.

If you do buy a YJ/TJ check the frames well,shock mounts on the top, and bottom of the frame bends for rot.

[DrThunder]

Don't buy a yj. Take it from someone who did dd one for awhile. It's a cool ride in the summer with the top off but once the tops on and everything is rattling around and vibrating you get pretty sick of it.