Old Jeep Cherokee Prices Are OUTRAGEOUS!

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  • @sampitt9318
    @sampitt9318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Great video! Very factual. I bought my 98 XJ stock for $1,000. Probably have an additional $10,000 in it. But it's still just a high mileage, well built, 22 year old 4x4. Love my XJ! Can't deny that it's been a financial mistake for me.

    • @MrCJMacKechnie
      @MrCJMacKechnie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love my 1995 Jeep Cherokee Country. Virgin and still have leather seats. 230K mIles.

    • @thomassmith2056
      @thomassmith2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrCJMacKechnie Nice.

    • @Chrisw678
      @Chrisw678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      But you haven’t had a car payment and dirt cheap insurance and no excise tax.

    • @timmyjumbo4262
      @timmyjumbo4262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's still cheaper than a new car if you think about it

    • @brucewayne-ej3cx
      @brucewayne-ej3cx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jus got my xj 98 in a motorcycle trade worth 2 grand. I'm pretty happy came with new rancho 4.5 lift

  • @hickeyskustomresto
    @hickeyskustomresto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Maybe it's a testament to how lame the newer suv's really are.
    There's really nothing like them out there without spending crazy money

    • @lrosengreen
      @lrosengreen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      A lot of the newer stuff is bloated. An XJ is actually smaller than a new 2dr JL.

    • @doddgarger6806
      @doddgarger6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      All these ridiculous fwd turds are an insult to suvs

    • @doddgarger6806
      @doddgarger6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@lrosengreen not to mention the new Jeeps are $50k plus

    • @sli-fox
      @sli-fox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The new Jeep Cherokee has been garbage ever since it came out. Such an eyesore.

    • @doddgarger6806
      @doddgarger6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@sli-fox an insult to the xj

  • @americanparser
    @americanparser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Reasons:
    A) 5 in a pinch
    B) Turns on a dime
    C) Great visibility
    D) Strong, bulletproof engine with low-end grunt
    E)Very lightweight
    F) Easy to mod
    G)Good mpg for purpose (16-24 mpg)
    G) Exceptional cargo volume
    H) Simple mechanicals, good parts availability

    • @brandyf1932
      @brandyf1932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're good!!

    • @stanlojewski6761
      @stanlojewski6761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen, brother!

    • @mikesweet5848
      @mikesweet5848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      24mpg is pushing it lmfao. Maybe with 3.07 gears, HT tires, and going about 54mph with a tail wind.

    • @americanparser
      @americanparser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mikesweet5848 Whatever. It is pushing it, but it's not outlandish. Note that I didn't say 26 or 30. I said 24 mpg.
      But I'm a pretty conservative driver. I had a 1995 Jeep Cherokee with an automatic and the 4.0 liter, and that's what it did on the highway for me. Believe it or not. Your mileage may vary.

    • @HighSockDavid
      @HighSockDavid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      American Parser you forgot about the fact that it is a icon

  • @musclesmouse
    @musclesmouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    Matt’s off-road recovery is making it popular.

    • @offroad8163
      @offroad8163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Lol, they been pretty popular longer than that ...

    • @Torsee
      @Torsee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      WINDER TOWING!

    • @s13one80
      @s13one80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      The yellow banana 🤣🍌

    • @musclesmouse
      @musclesmouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@offroad8163 I didnt get their channel recommended until this week

    • @KylePetersonDmaster223
      @KylePetersonDmaster223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bet! Another winder fan :)

  • @ryanmartinage
    @ryanmartinage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    It's not just XJ's Any older good condition 4x4 utility vehicle is going UP. People want simpler capable vehicles and aren't interested in ~40k payment plan$.

    • @Thundarr995
      @Thundarr995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That's the exact reason why I keep my 93 Explorer and my 97 S10. They're easy to work on parts are cheap. There's always at least 20 at the wrecking yard. Neither of mine have dents or bad paint. I see no good reason to get into a auto loan.

    • @johnpearson492
      @johnpearson492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is a lot of why I own three cars made in 1999. They are everything I want in a car and nothing more. Plus they look great and restrained when it comes to style. Eventually I am going to pick up another Comanche and round out my automotive needs.

    • @ryanmartinage
      @ryanmartinage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@johnpearson492 I hear you. Within the year Ill have paid my vehicle off enough to sell it for whats left in the loan. Im going with some older vehicles. The costs are just wild these days.

    • @Matt_from_Florida
      @Matt_from_Florida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnpearson492 I do the same. Multiple older cars. When one breaks there is no rush to fix it as you have 2 others. Don't need full coverage as they are yours and not worth it anyway. It just makes sense.

    • @christhurber8366
      @christhurber8366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes people don’t want the home mortgage plan. True That.

  • @sierravortec2494
    @sierravortec2494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Cool video man, but this trend it becoming more and more common, and not just in the automotive world. I think people are willing to pay more for simplicity which is impossible to find in newest products

    • @glyakk
      @glyakk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      That is also how I see it, people are tired of all the complexity.

    • @humbertorubi2735
      @humbertorubi2735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sierra Vortec Yes, but people keep sayin Toyota’s are out dated and pushing them to add stupid electronics and gadgets. This is what you get for that.

    • @richfarfugnuven6308
      @richfarfugnuven6308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed 100%

    • @jeepjoseph9036
      @jeepjoseph9036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just buy a renegade. Cant even get a radio signal

    • @SarahSmith-hd8kd
      @SarahSmith-hd8kd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@glyakk not just the complexity but I think also it's people are becoming wise to the fact that it is complexity by intent to try to control who can fix or heavily modify what they want to fix or modify. Plus no GPS to track what your doing or where your doing it lol but really between our phone and the RFID chips in all licenses issued now really seriously look it up they gotcha.

  • @demented_cycles
    @demented_cycles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I blame Doug Demuro

    • @spiral_heart8239
      @spiral_heart8239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      THHHHHIIIISSSS........

    • @spiral_heart8239
      @spiral_heart8239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And then up went the price

    • @jeepjoseph9036
      @jeepjoseph9036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Quirks and features

    • @omargarsh2663
      @omargarsh2663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was going to say this exact thing.

    • @demented_cycles
      @demented_cycles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omar Garsh I knew when he made that video that prices would go up

  • @jpsmith2329
    @jpsmith2329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I bought my 96 about a year ago because of my dads 96 I grew up in. I paid about 5k for my jeep, but it is a 4x4, 4 door, 4.0, 5 speed, with power windows, and no rust. I absolutely love my jeep, but I don't think these old cherokees are quite worth 16k. Increasing value for these things does make me happy that I got mine before the market spiked though.

    • @thomassmith2056
      @thomassmith2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep it brother. I ran a 93 xj until last year. It got hit in 97 in the back so rust developed pretty bad. Sold it for 650 in two hours. Bought a 2001 xj six months ago for 4500. Put 5 grand into it. Love it. It does have 2 loose wrist pins as per the dealership. Im keeping my fingers crossed. 189000 miles. Good luck with yours. Great year the 96.

  • @TheRealStampey
    @TheRealStampey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    It’s the damn overland scene driving up all the prices of 4x4’s.

    • @yodawg3469
      @yodawg3469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's more than likely the biggest reason

    • @flight2k5
      @flight2k5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Over landing is better the all the buggies everyone used to make

    • @OverHillOffroad
      @OverHillOffroad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      People just like to buy and outfit the rigs. Most people don’t even use them. It’s an epidemic in north Florida haha. Oh well, whatever makes people happy I guess.

    • @Mike-.
      @Mike-. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And as overlanding/bugout vehicles

    • @jonhubbard5787
      @jonhubbard5787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I really hope that fad fades out, so prices drop all around the scene.

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    The 4.0L is the best engine Jeep has ever made....

    • @mrpw1402
      @mrpw1402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Even to argue one of the top engines ever made. Bulletproof

    • @BastardX13
      @BastardX13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The 4.0 litre H.O is the last great American engine. A final chapter to 20th century AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE. My work truck is a bow tie, the daily is a slightly neglected 00 Cherokee sport. Restoring as I go. Love this thing! Get one before prices soar.

    • @4-LOW
      @4-LOW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No it's not. It's a boat anchor. Slow, weak, prone to lots of issues like cracking heads, sensor failures, misfire issues, etc. They also leak oil like sieves and drink gas. I owned two of them, and I wouldn't go back EVER.

    • @RepublicanJesusthe2nd
      @RepublicanJesusthe2nd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@4-LOW
      Mine does not have a cracked head or leak oil.

    • @Mekanik_Joe
      @Mekanik_Joe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I had the carbeurated 4.2l variant in a AMC built J10. Good solid motor. Good for chrysler by taking the AMC block and tweaking everything to work well with fuel injection.

  • @autobotavengerfireballxl5339
    @autobotavengerfireballxl5339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Shh take this video down your gonna srive up the prices more

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Finn Balor I have one. So I'm fine with that :)

    • @autobotavengerfireballxl5339
      @autobotavengerfireballxl5339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@officialWWM well 35 people think your a dick but here in Canada you can still get a good one for under 5grand Canadian

    • @tomrager3336
      @tomrager3336 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol try 12 mpg

    • @autobotavengerfireballxl5339
      @autobotavengerfireballxl5339 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomrager3336 what?

    • @tomrager3336
      @tomrager3336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@autobotavengerfireballxl5339 this was for another comment and apperently I dont understand how TH-cam works lol

  • @karenlyons9931
    @karenlyons9931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have a '94 XJ Sport and every single week someone asks me if I want to sell it. I've been offered $10k for it, but I'm not even considering letting it go🔥

    • @taracanyon1
      @taracanyon1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good,keep it..don't give in,10,000 bucks will soon disappear. I'm from UK have had a 2000 XJ for 22 years. I will never sell it.

  • @drcovell
    @drcovell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was given a 96 RED Grand Cherokee Ltd with “Everything on it.” Only thing broken is the radio antenna. (I took care of the owner during the last 6 months of his life and this was my gift.)
    No dent, no rust AT ALL. The only thing is he put a new long block 318 in it in 2021, so it’s barely broken in: Just 90K miles on the odometer total. The only things I’ve had to replace are the battery and one taillight bulb.
    Won’t pass CA smog, so have to spend some money on it. Will then send it to my son in TX.
    Glad to know it’s worth something in the Classic Car market m.

  • @humbertorubi2735
    @humbertorubi2735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    That’s because the new ones are less capable, way more unreliable and incredibly more expensive.

    • @josephtravers777
      @josephtravers777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      New ones have a lot of Chinese components. XJ is the way.

  • @WesPsWorld
    @WesPsWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve got a 92’ Laredo XJ. I love it. It’s all original to. I bought it from the first owner of the vehicle and he took very good care of it. He was in bad health and just wanted it gone and I got it for $1000 with just 130,000 miles on it. Exactly one week after buying the jeep the guy I bought it from passed away. It was really heart breaking because I made a really good friend that day. And I promised to take him riding in that old jeep.

  • @spiral_heart8239
    @spiral_heart8239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I've always thought they were beautiful. I'm not surprised that the price has gone up so much. They are truly iconic.

  • @Lego_SML
    @Lego_SML 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Just bought one rust free yesterday!

    • @eyesalooking
      @eyesalooking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations. I bought two of them at auction 10 + years ago and sold both at a profit. They came from the local natural gas company and were used for driving around with a sniffer mounted to the front looking for gas leaks. Both were white without the company logo so I guess they didn't want anybody to know what they were using them for. Got them cheap because it was a very cold day, and nobody was interested in two plain vanilla jeeps. I had a heads up because I worked at the gas company at the time.

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've a 98 and I'll never sell it. It's tough, reliable, can go anywhere, has classic looks and it's basic. When it breaks I can fix it! More important, they ain't making any more of them...

    • @AnEverydayGamer
      @AnEverydayGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i have a 93. im never getting rid of it too. i want to still have it when i have grand kids.(im 18 now). hopefully its my only car.

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exotic Butthurt I'm not sure keeping it as your only car is a good idea but keeping it forever sure is. Good luck to you mate :)

    • @AnEverydayGamer
      @AnEverydayGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@officialWWM yea that is true. I was also thinking maybe getting a more economical car for travel or work. Since mine only gets 17 mpg. Maybe a cheap chevy sonic or something. Since they get around 45 mpg.

    • @nachohernandez9491
      @nachohernandez9491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True
      I got a 99 and Will never sell
      It's all original with Nice black paint
      And original interior

  • @americanrambler4972
    @americanrambler4972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The market is recognizing just how good these were overall. They were compact, light, nimble, usable, good looking then and still good looking now. They are pretty comfortable.easy to repair. I would put them in the class with 1st generation Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, Type 1 VW Beetle, and Nissan 240z.

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfectly said sir.

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    WINDER TOWING!
    That’s what’s driving the demand.
    Fun and capable!

    • @robedmund9948
      @robedmund9948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So, we got a call.........

    • @dmelson7502
      @dmelson7502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I guess now we're going to have a run on corvairs?

    • @Torsee
      @Torsee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dmelson7502
      Much more limited supplies!
      Lakewood Corvairs are hard to find.

  • @onetwentyeight
    @onetwentyeight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Same thing going on in the 4Runner market. Simple and rugged, good aftermarket mods and oem parts availability, relatively easy and affordable to work on, cool styling, highly capable vehicles. The older ones have a personality that modern ones lack.

    • @Sig721Tau
      @Sig721Tau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We can disagree on the "cool looks" of the new 4Runners. I don't like the "bug eyed look" of the 4Runner and Taco's headlights. Nor do I like how their front grilles poke so far out.

    • @nou8257
      @nou8257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Plus older ones don't have the slew of overly complicated electronic bullshit jammed into them that can break and your can only take to the dealer.

    • @nou8257
      @nou8257 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @uare you Got any pics of them that you can link? always neat to see works in progress.

    • @twohats8462
      @twohats8462 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep your Toyotas on their own channel!!!

    • @nou8257
      @nou8257 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@twohats8462 Keep your opinion to your damn self

  • @josephwhiskeybeale
    @josephwhiskeybeale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    It’s been going that way for years, especially two door XJs.

    • @davidhoy7186
      @davidhoy7186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a 2001 Cherokee Sport with 94,000 miles, power door locks mirrors, in very good condition. Any ideas on what I should ask for it in selling?

    • @mynameisjosh4506
      @mynameisjosh4506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish my 300k mile 2 door would ever be worth anything lol

    • @onemanarmy1980
      @onemanarmy1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidhoy7186 mileage? 4x4?

    • @davidhoy7186
      @davidhoy7186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@onemanarmy1980 a little over 94,000 miles, two-door, 4.0 automatic. Air condition don't work. Rear hatch power locks don't work. This is an unmolested. Nice two-door Jeep. Runs Very well. Interior is pretty nice. Headliners good, sometimes power locks don't work. Power mirrors work good. Heater good. And yes, it is 4 x 4.

    • @champagne6534
      @champagne6534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidhoy7186 you can easily sell it for 15k

  • @vanquish5023
    @vanquish5023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I've seen people asking a pretty penny for their XJs, but most of the time those are heavily modified. Those "auction" prices are very high from what I've seen.

  • @johnkaul9183
    @johnkaul9183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bought my 98xj 4 years ago for $2500 with 157k stock. Put a few grand into it and now I got the outdoor adventure vehicle I've wanted forever! This year I'm gonna buy another one for my lovely wife to enjoy! Rock the XJ! - JOHN

  • @silasbelcher3788
    @silasbelcher3788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I bought a low Milage, extremely clean 1998 Cherokee XJ, and LOVE it! Daily drive it, offroad, haul my friends, go camping, and more. Easy to make your own, easy to work on, I love it.

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makes you want to bubble wrap it, and buy another one cheap but sturdy to pack on miles and trail with, haha.

  • @collingodbey3737
    @collingodbey3737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I mean an XJ is still way less than a 4runner of the same age lol.

    • @jmacsgarage
      @jmacsgarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not in my area. About 3 years ago that was the case but they seem to have flip flopped lately.

    • @offroad8163
      @offroad8163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had a 4 runner a 2000 limited with the first style diff lock, it absolutely sucked in snow,absolutely reliable also, had over heating issues snow would pack up underneath the front with it in deep snow plowing around and yes deep as it could take without truly dogging it harshly, would cake up harshly in the grill area under neath, a stock xj with some decent all terrains and it pushes thru snow and just plows thru end of story , ending all is good under hood, then no overheating issues..👍, and that's the honest truth, they are amazing in the snow if drivin correctly...,

    • @froglaps40
      @froglaps40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, a simple fb marketplace search has tons of them under 2000, and many under 1000.

    • @mccartneystuart
      @mccartneystuart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have both. 05 4runner and a 92 limited XJ. XJ all day and the xj is worth more. But it only has 80k on it and is slightly lifted. My wife drives the 4runner.

    • @doddgarger6806
      @doddgarger6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or way more

  • @ogyaherd9667
    @ogyaherd9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love my '90 laredo w almost 350k miles!
    fairly maintained but trim & mechl component replacements hard to find...

  • @nathanclark6209
    @nathanclark6209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My 94 was stolen and I’ve had a missing piece of my heart ever since. I have a TJ but still get tempted every time I see a clean XJ with a for sale sign.

  • @brandenhennnessee1032
    @brandenhennnessee1032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The reason they are selling for this outlandish price is that there's been 500000 of them parted out and scrapped in the last 5 years

    • @OutnBacker
      @OutnBacker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with that. As years go by, many vehicle are appreciating fast. The less good ones left make them more valuable.

  • @jonathanweston2448
    @jonathanweston2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just MOT’s mine this morning and the MOT Centre Guys were utterly stunned by the condition of it - it’s a well built 60th anniversary edition. 164,000 miles and still going strong!’

  • @kb9oak749
    @kb9oak749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    The Jeep made by AMC is gaining value not because it was so spectacular, but because FIAT Jeeps are built for crap, with crap parts.

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes only paying for the logo

    • @grw707
      @grw707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That wasn’t AMC anymore dude. It was AMC for maybe 3 years of this marque.

    • @derek72blazer
      @derek72blazer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jeep used the AMC engine until 2006

    • @grw707
      @grw707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      oak 1971 KD9NXQ you could say the same for Buick, you all are philistines

    • @dustinthompson3587
      @dustinthompson3587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I had a 87 wagoneer (cherokee sized) with the 4.0. Really miss that jeep. Would go anywhere, plus it had the 242 transfer case.

  • @BrassJeep
    @BrassJeep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Lol🤣!! If you think the old Jeeps are going for too much money, you must not have looked at the new ones lately. 🤑

  • @boostedmaniac
    @boostedmaniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    If you had a 4L HO with a 5 speed manual, those were sleepers for their day. And if you drove mostly street, add the IPD sway bar and rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks, and it was a sleeper in the turns too.

    • @jimmyjackass1805
      @jimmyjackass1805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I had a 98 HO 5 speed that thing was pretty quick for what it was Sold it with 288.000 Miles on it. Drivers side door hinge kept busting off I got tired of welding it back on. It would chirp the tires in 1st thru 3rd. Lol My Wife's new Wrangler is a POS Comparatively . IMO

    • @scotteric8711
      @scotteric8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nobody ever believes me when I tell them what kind of mileage I get out of my '99 with the AX15.. Basic maintenance, and a few modern upgrades to the injection components yields atleast 500 miles out of a tank. I refill at a 1/4, but I'm positive it could not be done with the AW4.

    • @boostedmaniac
      @boostedmaniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Scott Eric keep that 5 speed. They are getting harder to find.

    • @bobbydellaserra441
      @bobbydellaserra441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scotteric8711 yup! People don't believe me when I tell them I get 10L/100km in a lifted Jeep turning 33s. I was getting better gas mileage than my ex in her mazda cx-5.
      And that thing was no fun! Lol
      I have a header and 2.5" highflow exhaust and intake and a tune. It has 365000 on the odometer and still runs like she born yesterday.
      The 4.0 and ax-15 is a match made in heaven!

    • @bobbydellaserra441
      @bobbydellaserra441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With some bolt on horse power and a good launch, I was getting low 15s and a couple 14.9s passes in the 1/4mile at our local drag strip.
      That ax-15 is so smooth too.

  • @camberwellcarrot420
    @camberwellcarrot420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It's Matt's Offroad Recovery.
    The 4.0L V6 has a great reputation, and can be turned into a very capable offroad machine pretty cheaply.

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Inline 6 😉

    • @camberwellcarrot420
      @camberwellcarrot420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@V8AmericanMuscleCar Yes. Brain fart. Great reputation for being bulletproof

    • @jaybee2344
      @jaybee2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They did use a GM 2.8 V6 in the late 1980s.

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jaybee2344 you're right, 84-86 had V6

    • @bobbydellaserra441
      @bobbydellaserra441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How dare you call it a v6!
      Shame! Shame! Shame!

  • @christopherstimpson6540
    @christopherstimpson6540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In 1999 I bought a 1987 Grand Wagoneer with 74,000 miles for $3,500. Today with that mileage it is worth $30,000 or more. New Mexico rust free. It's just supply and demand. All the new cars are not "real" 4WD with straight axles. Many want a Jeep that can get them home from the boonies without a computer problem. In ten years, the value will only increase.

  • @lance62
    @lance62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Anyone remember what the Barret Jackson auction did to muscle car prices? Well, Bring a Trailer is doing the same thing to vehicle's such as the XJ. $$$

  • @ryangraff8310
    @ryangraff8310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a red 1989 cherokee pioneer with the strait six with around 150,000 on it and it has the all options transfer case, no rips in the interior, no broken glass and an aftermarket stereo for 800 bucks last summer. The blower Moyer just scraped out though.

  • @clyderhoads
    @clyderhoads 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Back in ‘08, I traded my ‘91 Cherokee Sport in on a Commander for $1,000. I wish I still had that little Jeep. 😕

  • @scotteric8711
    @scotteric8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's simple. Demand. People are still buying and registering XJ's. The parts retail market can hardly keep up with these things. They're simple, affordable, and easy to repair. What helps both the market and owner, is that you can interchange parts across many other models and some with slight modification. For less than $30k, an XJ can be anything you want it to be. People are smart, and not buying a $40k Rubicon when they can achieve the same functionality for alot less. Then you have money left over to actually live and enjoy your vehicle.

    • @lstruggy
      @lstruggy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yuppppp! 💯

  • @mozzberg590
    @mozzberg590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Waiting on my coworker to let his go to me, on the cheap. 50k miles on an 01 black 4 door.

    • @heartofdixie67
      @heartofdixie67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      mozzberg
      Waiting for him to see this video report and see how cheap it will be ! 😂

    • @richfarfugnuven6308
      @richfarfugnuven6308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Grab that sucker...

    • @jackwatters9502
      @jackwatters9502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mozzberg Stay away from XJ’s late 1999 and newer. They had bad heads that crack. Save your money and get a 98

    • @onlyinaxj1421
      @onlyinaxj1421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jackwatters9502 that's not true. only a percentage of them have that issue and its easy to tell the difference.

    • @electricblue-i3q
      @electricblue-i3q 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jackwatters9502 Even then, just replace the cylinder head with a heavier duty one, bingo ... that's what I did...

  • @burnsdesignco5593
    @burnsdesignco5593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have been restoring my 01 over the last 3 years. I have over 12k in it. It is totally worth it to me for sure.

    • @thomassmith2056
      @thomassmith2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I ran a 93 xj until last year. Saw a 01 xj for 4500. Got it. Put 5 grand into it just because I wanted it nice. No rust FL xj. Love it! Good luck.

  • @mccartneystuart
    @mccartneystuart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    92 limited with 80k on it no rust at all. Never getting rid of it.

  • @felixthecat4584
    @felixthecat4584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have owned 3 XJs since 1996. I currently have a 98 with 120k on the clock.
    Great for commuting in the Montana snow or off-roading Glacier national park in the summer.

  • @robedmund9948
    @robedmund9948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm the second owner of a '93 Cherokee XJ 4.0L 5-speed with just over 153k miles. Uncut, zero mods, bone stock. No interest in selling. It's a great back-up vehicle for my wife and kids. Mostly it just sits in the spare garage space and gets prettier by the day.

  • @patriot1902
    @patriot1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought my 99 a couple years ago for 6k. California jeep with no rust. Just spent a weekend on the Mojave preserve with a 50k Lexus GX650 and I out wheeled him every where. Crept up some old crazy mine roads with open diffs with no problems. Think the fact the that the price of a new Rubicon is so ridiculous is what's sending people to look for for budget friendly 4x4s? With some better axles and lockers, I'd put my little xj up against a fancy Ruby any day.

  • @northernlightse3066
    @northernlightse3066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was blown away at the capability off-road and outright abuse these things took as I put my parents stock XJ through its paces in the backcountry around Vancouver, Canada as a kid. Even had to have my Dad pull me out of a tough spot in my 76 FJ40 one time. Solid, comfortable, reliable and very capable. Considering today’s inflated vehicle prices, it’s only natural that such a great little 4x4 would be going for higher prices.

  • @mikec5820
    @mikec5820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PSA to automakers: Roof pillars don't need to be humongous in order to provide a strong structure. It's called 1.5 to 2" DOM tubing and some gussets. Outward visibility and driving positions suck in almost all modern crossovers. The Renegade has roughly 7 inch wide A pillars. I think most people gravitate toward trucks for this reason.

  • @josephwhiskeybeale
    @josephwhiskeybeale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I paid $4300 for a 98 2dr 4x4 SE XJ in 2006, I’ve been offered $12k for it as recently as last October.

    • @josephwhiskeybeale
      @josephwhiskeybeale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I normally keep my personal vehicles until they die.

    • @sgtmakko7721
      @sgtmakko7721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@josephwhiskeybeale
      Unfortunately for you, this one will not die.... it is likely that you're going to have it until Gasoline becomes illegal.....
      Enjoy your wonderful piece of machinery.
      From a 01 WJ owner!!! Love my Jeep!!!

    • @alrevels2510
      @alrevels2510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reckon my 90 2 door should get a new steering column and a title.

    • @onemanarmy1980
      @onemanarmy1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Feel you. 2 owner and I've had some amazing offers.

    • @danb340
      @danb340 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should have sold it, junk anyways

  • @northerntranquility1614
    @northerntranquility1614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's great news I have a stock 1996 jeep grand cherokee miles are a bit high but 5.2 litre runs like new ,does it still command such value being higher miles body is flawless never had a paint job. Has just over 240000 kilometers loaded every option .Let me know your thoughts thanks Dale

  • @derrinpickett9948
    @derrinpickett9948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've only been into XJs for about a year now. I'm in Midwest and I'll see a good Cherokee for $3000-4500 quite often but they sell within a week or less. You gotta be ready to buy and have the cash on hand when that deal comes around.

  • @GumbaJosh
    @GumbaJosh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I picked up my 170k mile XJ two years ago for 6k and added 6k in mods. Two weeks ago someone offered my 15k for it. It has 200k on it now.

  • @bradleyfurer7847
    @bradleyfurer7847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can understand why they’re classics now. Perfect size and great design. People are always asking if I want to sell my 2001.

    • @martynycum583
      @martynycum583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. But I have a 2000 XJ.

  • @joedavis352
    @joedavis352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 1993 XJ Sport I bought for $3000. I have put 171000 miles on it in 14 years and put maybe 4000 in repairs. I keep it because it's cheaper to maintain than anything I've ever owned. It only has 295000 so if it don't get wreaked it should last at lest another few hundred thousand. It's still my daily driver. I pull my camper with it and take trips where and when I want. It's always ready to go.

  • @79thump8
    @79thump8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    We can thank Fiat for the old Jeep prices surging. And the quality and safety ratings not lining up with the new Jeep price tags.

    • @fuji302
      @fuji302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have had 3 Rangers ‘83, ‘97 and now a ‘19 crew cab. All of those trucks have (had) their pluses. That said the older Rangers right now only have the ability to scrape the side of it along a wall or tree and not have the guilty feeling of having done that. And yes I worked on plenty of the ‘98 and newer in my days at a Ford/Jeep/Isuzu/Saab dealer and couldn’t justify the ride torsion bars gave the truck. But yes there is tremendous value in the older stock of trucks still out there and with the aftermarket scene there is no reason to buy an overpriced Jeep.

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wildbill23c funny how things work

  • @azulblueism
    @azulblueism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    86 2 door. 5 speed, 4x, vacuum disconnect, works great all original. AC works lol. My favorite vehicle by far

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bet you can't take it anywhere without getting offers.

  • @ChicagoOutfit1900
    @ChicagoOutfit1900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I still miss my '95 XJ every single day. We sold it to my dad's friend back in 2012 for $2,500. It was pristine and had 77k on the odometer. Best vehicle I have ever owned. BY FAR

    • @michealgouveia1231
      @michealgouveia1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That truck would probably sell on bring a trailer for around 25k right now 😂

  • @dustinthompson3587
    @dustinthompson3587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These old jeeps bring back such good memories, reliable, simple, affordable. I have a 90 renix 2 door that is rust free and a 99 4 door. I picked the 2 door up for 1700 in 2018 and I refuse to drive it in the salt to keep it in it's good condition

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good move on the 2dr. Keep it clean, cause they are CRAZY rare!

  • @rocketstutorials
    @rocketstutorials 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the most mass produced suv of all time. 3 million were made, and there are a lot still left. They are AWESOME and I have owned many, but paying anywhere near this type of money for one is outrageous. You can thank bring a trailer for inflating the market.

    • @rocketstutorials
      @rocketstutorials 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you can still find these for $500 all day long, i don't know where this guy has been looking

  • @geraldneville2733
    @geraldneville2733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yup, i am inclined to say, we have You Tube to thank. Channels such as (mentioned) Matt's off-road recovery make public the pluses of the Cherokee Jeep. With such off-the-cuff endorsements why would anyone looking for a used 4 wheel drive not put a Cherokee near the top of their list. Proven performance = value.

  • @mikegriego3671
    @mikegriego3671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 99 classic has 265k miles. Original engine/trans, still running good.

  • @emmanuelalva6597
    @emmanuelalva6597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think nostalgia made the value go up. Everyone I know that has had one has had it handed down to them

    • @houseofpills
      @houseofpills 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, for sure. I love my XJ-- don't get me wrong-- but I always saw them as unremarkable suburban mall crawlers. But now they look old skool compared to the new FIATs...

  • @roningle3612
    @roningle3612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought one in June of this year. 97 Cherokee sport 4 door, 4.0, auto, it has all the options on it. One owner and it has 28000 miles on it, never been off the road. it was driving in bad weather here in Indiana. I had to replace some parts to get road ready. Now I drive it all the time. Love it.

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I have 2.5 turbo diesel XJ and I love it! ❤

    • @TFLclassics
      @TFLclassics  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      wow rare find!

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@wanderer397 black 97 here and zero problems! 🙂
      Also, it doesn't have to go on diesel fuel. Runs on all types of oils. 🙂

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @4444 9999 my friend have 2.5i too.

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @4444 9999 his XJ is 98. I think these 2.5i engines are the same?

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @4444 9999 I didn't know that.

  • @ralphgaudio7530
    @ralphgaudio7530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i bought an 87 for $1400 last october and since then ive gotten cash offers at gas stations for as little as 3500 and as much as 8000. might take the offer and get something more efficient.

  • @robertcharles4053
    @robertcharles4053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Answer: Matt's Off Road Recovery. It's a yellow banana thing. You wouldn't understand.

  • @01SilveradoLT
    @01SilveradoLT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it has a lot to do with nostalgia. I’m 42 and I already miss the old days! The old days for a gen X’r like me is the 80’s and 90’s. I had an XJ back then as well. Unfortunately flippers have taken notice and that had driven prices up as well. On BAT, they are almost always “acquired” less than a year ago and it’s usually “from the family of the original owner”, blaw blaw yeah right. If you really want one, keep your eyes peeled and scan Craigslist. I’d stay away from the rust belt though.

  • @MrMrsregor
    @MrMrsregor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    remember people, just cause people are listing there vehicle for an incredibly high price does not mean they will be able to sell it for that much..
    but at 5:21 is a 1992 jeep cherokee laredo 4x4 sold for $16,250 and the msrp in 1992 was $16,842 .!.
    and the more that are scraped the more the value goes up

  • @The_Samsquantch
    @The_Samsquantch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They're still outrageous 1 year later... I don't think I'll ever get rid of mine.

  • @Supernova778
    @Supernova778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2 doors and 5 speeds actually go for more if you know anything about jeep cherokees
    5 speed is a rare option

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup think like 10 in every thou were 2 dr. And maybe 2 of the 10 were 4X4's. Talk about collector rare!

  • @mikesweet5848
    @mikesweet5848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why would the prices ever come down? The supply fixed (technically diminishing). Not to mention they were a top 10 car that was crushed during Cash for Clunkers, so likely over 100,000 units crushed.
    I would estimate somewhere between only 25% to 50% of the original supply still on the road and very, very few without rust and sub 200k miles. So maybe 5% of the original production numbers are desirable? Of course the prices are rising.

  • @jacobwhittaker6241
    @jacobwhittaker6241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    these XJ's will be future classics. one day you'll be seeing them 50K or more for an original clean one.

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Especially the sportier looking 2 dr 4X's. Like 10 in every thousand were 2 dr's. Maybe 2 of them 4X4's. Think those will be crazy money.

    • @jacobwhittaker6241
      @jacobwhittaker6241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gbot3377 We've got one of those 2 doors XJ's in white, 99 4.0 4x4. lol

    • @jeepsblackpowderandlights4305
      @jeepsblackpowderandlights4305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt that. They wont end up like the Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers. Too many were made and they really dont have that classic look to them

  • @ericlewandowskivlogs
    @ericlewandowskivlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I'm starting to feel really good about $1500 for a 99 deep purple stock XJ with 130k miles. I was going to lift it, but now I'm thinking about just fixing it up in stock form and daily drive it. The motor is great in this thing. And it's a monster in the snow here in west michigan.

    • @tonytegroce
      @tonytegroce ปีที่แล้ว

      Luv my 2000 Jeep! Super fantastic ride, with cheap repairs!

  • @OliverKoolO
    @OliverKoolO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel you. I own a 90's Ford Bronco and its the same way Broncos are out of control. WHY SO MUCH its cause new SUV's cost so much.

  • @richardwecker8322
    @richardwecker8322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought my 99 Cherokee sport three years ago for $ 5k 135k miles ...super clean...everything works ...added BSE 3" lift...new leafs and coils to...30.5" AT tires...no rust ..I love it ...I call it my sand toy ...drive it on the beach allot

  • @chrisecker9341
    @chrisecker9341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    An old XJ is more Jeep than a 2020 JL

  • @hank1556
    @hank1556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just like Foxbody Mustangs. they were millions made. they wound up in trailer parks where they got absolutely trashed and many of them went to the scrapyard. suddenly overnight, people realized there arent that many nice ones left

  • @BCFB007
    @BCFB007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm really regretting selling my 1997 Cherokee Sport. I'm currently living in Japan and I've seen a decent amount of XJs here! It just makes me miss mine even more!

    • @yokosomike
      @yokosomike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in Japan as well and have an 87 Wagoneer 4.0. back in the states. Have thought about shipping it to Japan. I used to get people asking me all the time if I wanted to sell it but not sure whether to keep or sell. Your right, Ive seen a few clean ones here in Tokyo.

  • @Steve_Reject
    @Steve_Reject 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes me glad I found my '92 about 5 years ago and paid $1,550 for it. Only 132k miles at the time. I now have about 155k miles and it's been great!!

  • @AdventureBraten01
    @AdventureBraten01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Matt’s towing and recovery is the reason 😂😂

  • @matthewj2492
    @matthewj2492 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a 95zj - got it ears back to haul my Kayak and fishing trips: parts are cheap(Rock Auto) , and my mechanic works with me. The straight six with 150,000 runs great, I decided to keep it and just installed a new A/C, stereo & speakers. Its really nice and does the job. So, I'm starting some basic body work (peeling paint) and making sure I don't get corrosion. This vehicle does the job for me, and I really enjoy it. The big thing - it is not expensive to keep running.

  • @erreruz
    @erreruz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2 door models are way nicer since the cherokee was originally designed that way. They just look great and classic. I own a 98, 2 door, 5 speed, 2wd chilly pepper red and i love it

    • @05gtdriver
      @05gtdriver 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a '97 2 door 4x4 5 speed in red about 8 years ago. Bought it for $2800 in 2012. The 5th gear synchro was starting to howl & it had 173K on it, but it ran smoothly, didn't smoke or run warm and passed California's stringent smog test with ease. The interior was in fantastic condition and other than a slight ding in the left front fender, the body was excellent. Should never had sold it 8 months later for $2K ☹

    • @erreruz
      @erreruz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@05gtdriver nicee man! I've heard that the 2 doors 4x4 are harder to find! Daily driving a manual 2 door is total bliss hehe

    • @05gtdriver
      @05gtdriver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@erreruz I totally screwed up....😐
      The darn thing was so useful and was decent on fuel(about 21 mpg daily driven). At least the guy I sold it to went cross country about 20 times before he got busted and had the Jeep impounded. I hope someone bought it and is now enjoying it...
      The later Cherokees are better IMO. The engine was upgraded to 190hp, 4 wheel ABS was added & the interior was nicely upgraded.
      You can comfortably drive a '97+ Cherokee in everyday traffic these days without an issue. Cheers buddy!!

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2 dr's were not only way sportier looking, but I believe 10 of every thousand were made 2 dr.

  • @northerndarklight5305
    @northerndarklight5305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, yeah! They're worth all that and more. Of course, I may be a bit biased. I am an old codger and the original owner of a '99 XJ 4.0, less than 82,000 miles, all original except the driver's side door lock actuator, batteries, and tires. Well cared for, no rust, no wrecks, no problems. However, it was the vehicle my late wife and I enjoyed together, so I'll never let go of it. Maybe you can get it from my estate after I've bought the farm.

  • @NickTarterOKC
    @NickTarterOKC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I would say that 99% of Cherokees out there aren’t worth the crazy money. However, really clean older ones might be because of how rare nice ones actually are. Most have been beat to heck. So if you are a collector and you find a really nice one I can kind of understand paying a good chunk of cash for one. For the average ones though, there’s no way they are worth more than 4 or 5 grand.

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but hard to put a price on fun on the trails with a hardy reliable 4X4.

  • @FrancoCastro
    @FrancoCastro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandma has a 1999. Completly stock and has never seen a dirt road. Needles to say that she nsnnys it a lot. Not even sure if it has going over 60mph in the last few years. She often was offered a couple thousands bucks for it. Lately some people have offered up to 10k for it. She doesnt drive it that often (she is 84yo) and when she does she gets a lot of attention.

  • @kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853
    @kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved my 87’ (last of the AMC’s) and it ran to 387,000 and was still strong but couldn’t pass CA emissions. Bone stock. Don’t ask me what happened to it🤬!

  • @Greekphysique22
    @Greekphysique22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sold my stock 2001 XJ sport with 70,000 miles, electric windows, etc, 242 t-case. Thing was rust free for a NE jeep and sold it in Detroit. Did a semi restoration, it was one of the cleanest XJ examples through the entire metro Detroit. Got tons of compliments when filling up the tank. Sold it for 10k. That was last January of 2019. Now I'm in search of another...

  • @cribs78
    @cribs78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got one sitting in the garage. Red and all stock 👍

  • @rackety1000
    @rackety1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2001 with 234k that my grandpa had for his last car and I have been restoring and fixing it up. I love my XJ and cant wait to finish up grading and restoring it.

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun and congrat's. You will have a rare legend.

  • @davidray9809
    @davidray9809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good on or off road, simple to work on, parts are relatively cheap, very low maintenance, what more can you ask for. They out last every 4WD out there with good maintenance.

  • @steveawesome9538
    @steveawesome9538 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had an 89 XJ Laredo 2 door with turbine wheels and pop out windows for 2 years. Then a 99 XJ Sport bought new until 2012. 220,000 miles on the clock. replaced the head gasket (my fault), several radiators, 2 batteries, 3 sets of tires and 3 steering shocks, maybe a set of front u joints. Traded it on a 2012 Ford Escape Limited. It was in decent shape but needed work. The dealership gave me about $1600. It was off the lot within a week. That vehicle got me through some tough times and provided a lot of utility. I don't really miss it as my Escape was like driving a low end luxury vehicle. But it was reliable and you couldn't kill it. I'm sure 8 years later it's still rolling around somewhere.

  • @k9karma
    @k9karma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely loved my special order XJ that was a Two door, five speed, trac-lock rear dif and vinyl interior (easier to clean off-road dirt ). I am really surprised that the market, except for the new Bronco/4 runner, haven’t noticed the draw of a basic, mid size true 4WD truck that is affordable to a large segment. Current Cherokee is in a stop production mode because of a glut that is not moving, take a clue FCA.

    • @eyesalooking
      @eyesalooking ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. They should have stuck with the simplisity of the original Cherokee but they got greedy. Ford proved that there is still a market for simple when they came out with the Maverick truck.

  • @TheUnlimited001
    @TheUnlimited001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 4.0 is super reliable. These things are almost as rugged as the Wrangler. What’s not to love. It seems like the price has increased in just the last 2 years. A few years ago these things were dirt cheap on Craigslist. A lot of them were destroyed in cash for clunkers. That’s probably one of the reasons these things are a lot more expensive now. In my area, a clean unmodded XJ goes for 6-8 grand. There’s a guy on TH-cam called Matt’s towing and recovery that uses a yellow xj for trail recoveries in Utah.

  • @noelebbert9322
    @noelebbert9322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    things that are over priced : 3rd gen 4 runner from 97-2002 , tj wrangler not in pristine shape, new gladiator, fiat renegade trailhawk, getting married/ having a wife.

    • @buddy7136
      @buddy7136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You forgot kids in that list.

  • @schulzy1544
    @schulzy1544 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got mine a year or two ago for 1200. 250,000 miles, a little rust, and a few dents but it runs perfect and has never let me down

  • @gbouton2011
    @gbouton2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish I bought one a few years ago. One of my favorite cars ever

  • @scottdoubleyou563
    @scottdoubleyou563 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2000 XJ Sport. Bone stock, no mods (yet ;)). It was totaled in an accident in 2016. I replaced the pass. side fender, front axle, and bumper end cap. Got the rebuild certificate, and was recently offered $7800 for it.

  • @YouDontWannaFightMe
    @YouDontWannaFightMe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so glad I bought mine 3 years ago because prices have gone way up since then.

    • @houseofpills
      @houseofpills 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same! got mine for cheap from a soccer dad. phew!

  • @VMEMotor5
    @VMEMotor5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are very reliable, solid and capable vehicles that are easy to work on. New vehicles have gotten stupid expensive and often require specialized tools and knowledge to work on.

  • @austinradtke2896
    @austinradtke2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All these xj’s going for over 9k and my dad can’t sell his fully built one in fairly good shape for 5k...

    • @gbot3377
      @gbot3377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Throw a picture up here or in a forum and the offers will have your head spinning.

  • @ghrohrs2025
    @ghrohrs2025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE my 2000 XJ classic. Second owner. Amazing in snow and off-road. TONS of mods available. Beast of an engine in 4.0L V6. It's light, tows everything. Decent gas mileage. Easy to DIY fix and maintain. Back seat easily pops out and clicks back in for full cargo space. Roof bars slide. Parts are cheap and easy to find. Only flaw I have found is wonky tape deck and wobbly center console. Otherwise, it's such a great vehicle. Mine is 95% stock and it's perfect.