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So spontaneous urge of the day is a Jeep Wrangler, urge is pretty intense so I think I'll be buying within the week. Any ex-owners out there? I actually prefer the rectangle headlight model which I think is late eighties to mid 90's, but for the right one I don't mind the year.
If anyone could shed some light on economy, performance, general driving experience, common faults to look for, best engine/model etc.
Mucho gracias
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If it's petrol economy will be early-mid teens average,maybe 20mpg on motorway but very unlikely.
Reliable buses but pretty dismal build although actually very reliable and certainly capable off road.
Lovely looking things and nice typically comfy American seats etc.
Torquey motors and infinitely tuneable using yank parts but at the sacrifice of the already appalling economy.
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I had a CJ5 and loved it. Expect a horrendous thirst but parts surprisingly cheap. Depending on engine option but if pushed single figure miles per gallon possible. Diesel conversion an option. Massive amount on forums etc about conversions. More of a toy than a Land Rover (althought just as capable) so be warned if planning on having one as your only vehicles as you could soon get bored with the harsh ride, thirst, lack of security, etc - I fancy another  paul h |
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Borrowed a 4.0l one in NZ and it was well down on power, go for the V8 option if you have a choice. They are surprisingly good off road though.
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Had a 4ltr Sahara a few years back, was good fun but as mentioned above fuel economy was SHOCKING. Was putting in £70 a week, and that was 4 years ago! There are some cool special editions out there though, especially the models with the speaker bar built into roll cage. Overall.... would have another!  |
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So... Thirsty! But I've got a 6.8 Roller atm, can't be as bad as that. I've been told 2.5 is underpowered and not that much different economy wise than the 4.0. I'm assuming LPG is an option with these...
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Never owned one, but known plenty people who have owned "proper" Jeeps over the years. No issues with build quality on these things at all, these things were reliable and hard core things when new- used by the army, police, all that. Like most older American stuff if its been in the UK any length of time it will have suffered all manner of bodges and "adapted repairs" Just remember its one step up from a tractor. I'd avoid anything with electronic junk on it, go for a nice basic 70s or early 80s one with a proper AMC V8 and carb on it. The Buick derived V6 is also quite a good motor but beware differences between odd-fire and even-fire versions when ordering tuning parts etc. I have a real itch for a late 60s through 1970s or early 80s Cherokee with a 360 V8 in it. Great vehicles. |
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Rectangular headlights you say? That'll be a YJ, available from '87 with either 2.5 or 4.2. Officially imported to the UK from '93 with a redesigned roll cage (for rear seatbelts) and new engines, 2.5 4-pot or a 4.0 straight six. Quick enough off the line to annoy kids in Corsas, but horrible fuel economy. Expect sub 20mpg being gentle and single figures off road. Bad points? They're terrible to drive, cold, thirsty, draughty, thirsty, noisey, uncomfortable, thirsty, scary handling, they rust, they're thirsty, weak axles and they do like a drink. Here's mine ;D    Good points? They're rugged, reliable, simple, more comfortable than a Land Rover, surprisingly quick, the doors come off, they sound good (4.0 litre), unstoppable off road and will put a huge grin on your face like nothing else. Modifying them is easy, if you can think of it, it's already been done. I've had mine (my 4th) for 7 years in which time it's had a bare frame rebuild. I really should do a build thread, almost every part has been modified or replaced. And it's used quite a bit of fuel....... |
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May 11, 2012 12:38:29 GMT
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May 11, 2012 18:27:24 GMT
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Was going to say get an older one as they are much nicer but then i saw hearselover's one...I think i need to go away and rethink some things.
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May 11, 2012 20:32:05 GMT
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Hearselover, that is one tidy YJ!  Mine was never a clean one, the PO had abused it hard offroad since it was 2 years old. Time, abuse and mud have taken their toll now and I'm fighting a battle against the dreaded tinworm. The chassis actually broke   The other side where the steering box mounts is the achilles heel of these, they all fail eventually. They also rot in front of the rear wheelarches, which in turn erodes your lower seatbelt mount and the rear chassis near the rear spring shackles can be a problem. Also check the windscreen frame. My chassis was in such poor shape it was replaced a few years ago, and converted from 2.5 to 4.0 litre at the same time. |
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May 11, 2012 22:39:11 GMT
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