Ya my TJ has the stock original 4.0. it's got 263k miles last time I checked. Its run hard, 33s and 3 inch lift and I redline it multiple times a day. Apart of cam and crank sensors it just add oil and go. The whole time. I bought it with around 105k on it
haha, 90s Chrysler.... my 94 Spirit had the same thing, where the tach was supposed to be (and was in higher trimmed models) was the worlds largest gas gauge lol
I bought a 2000 Cherokee in 2010. Automatic. I think it had about 150,000 miles on it when I got it. Can't explain the engineering behind it, but those Cherokees were THE BEST in snow. I remember one storm where there were $40 and $50,000 SUV's in a ditch, as I was chugging along in Low 2 like it was nothing. Drank gas like there was a fist sized hole in the tank, but fun to drive and, despite the high mileage, I never worried about it breaking down and leaving me stranded, and it never did. Damn shame that the majority of people don't want this type of spartan, super-capable, ultra-reliable driving experience anymore. Seems the masses are more concerned with cupholders, vagina warmers, and Apple Car Play. Super glad and grateful that I got to own one for a while.
I don't get it either. My mom has a new mercedes "something or another" suv. It's pretty and fancy and all that but it's kinda boring. It's REALLY boring compared to my 2000 xj. That should tell you something. These xjs are smoking hot for a reason. They are a blast and you can't kill em
another thing to note is that this is the perfect car to learn how to do your own maintenance on since it is so forgiving and robust. I have a 98 with the 4 speed automatic and 140k on the tach, and I have learned everything from oil changes to valve adjustments, and even rigging up some aftermarket fog lights and a new exhaust. When I got the car I barely knew how to change oil, and in the 3 years it's been in my possession, it has made a mechanic out of me.
I just love the bit in the beginning when you passed the Rolls Royce. Such opposite ends of the spectrum, the barebones minimalist Jeep versus the opulent luxury of the Rolls.
I've had my automatic Cherokee for about 13 years. The driving experience of this manual looks so fun and immersive. Makes me want to manual swap mine and learn how to drive stick.
Nice! I owned a manual ‘98 Cherokee Sport - my first brand new car. A tachometer woulda been nice. And a foot rest next to the clutch. But it was a fun car to drive.
I live in a small mountain resort town in Romania and there are around 10 Cherokee XJs in town. Some are original but most have lift kits and all kind of cool mods. Owners put a ton of money into them. Most are turbo diesel and manual transmission.
Greetings from Europe. Just bought a 1999 two-door XJ; I love it! It’s not the 4 litre, just the 2.5 diesel; but hey; it’s 2023, fuel is expensive and we have to also take care of environment. Such a great car; such a cool feeling of real knobs and buttons to press. You get instant haptic feedback; you do not have to smear your fingers on a glass plate in search of some poorly designed menues and settings.
this is one of the best vehicles was there through my whole childhood but it was a 99 with a automatic, and Im going to be buying myself an automatic 99 xj sport.
I have a white ‘97 sport with crank windows and 455k km. Oil pressure is still within spec, compression is still at the top end of spec. Your passenger summed it up well: They’re so good at what they do
I picked up a manual '95 base model that my Aunt bought new off the lot, all I paid was $1. Granted, it had been beaten into oblivion, but still a joy to drive, I haven't been able to harm it
These old xjs are the funnest suvs to drive. Just a pleasure. Reliable, low end torque, compact yet tons of room surprisingly, easy to park, nimble just a blast. You would have no idea unless you drive one. I have 3 vehicles and by far drive my 2000 xj the most. They're just honest good 4x4s and the attention they get is just stupid. People love them
Chris. Please do me a favor! This is one of my favorite Jeeps! Can you please put this Jeep on the Winding Road Channel? It would mean a lot as I worked on these Jeeps before and it has sentamental value to me. Thanks
In this SUV you actually sit high up with the windows far down below you and let you see a large amount of road. In new SUV's the windows are so high up it defeats the whole point of having one.
I look for the two wheel version 1999's. They will do a burnout as good as any vehicle produced in the history of mankind. The 6 cylinder these come with can be expertly built way past 500 horsepower!!!
What a beauty.. ive owned a few xj’s.. all automatic trans… whats your thoughts on the manual transmission? I’m looking for another xj. I want a manual. What’s your opinion? Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏾
Great video was the didn’t know about this type of cluster my 99 2dr 5 speed had the cluster with the tach and all of the sensors was that an option back then
Not sure I'd use the term "Reliable", or "Fuel Efficient". Unless the electrical, overheating, and rust problems aren't issues to you. But they are capable, for sure.
I use to have a 96 cherokee sport and its the vehicle i miss the most not having. Even though I've had and have much better vehicles now including a very sweet volvo! Haha btw update on your volvo?
I've driven a manual civic with no tach (th-cam.com/video/wdvGKPGopOo/w-d-xo.html for proof) and trust me it's extremely annoying. You never fully get used to it, but you do kind of get good at driving by ear.
My dad had an 06 tj with the 4.0 and the 6 speed 4 inch lift on 33s he owned it since new had around 200k recently just sold it due to electrical problems returning death wobble broken crank position sensor down on power he sold it for 4k
![1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee [4.0 I LIMITED 180HP] |0-100| POV Test Drive #1440 Joe Black](/img/n.gif)
That inline 6 might be one of the best engines ever made
Ya my TJ has the stock original 4.0. it's got 263k miles last time I checked. Its run hard, 33s and 3 inch lift and I redline it multiple times a day. Apart of cam and crank sensors it just add oil and go. The whole time. I bought it with around 105k on it
Yep
That’s a Fact
It's up there with Fords 300 for sure.
Yep. Mines got 240k, transmission wants to die but I wont grant it that luxury.
no tach, but don't worry, the fuel gauge is HALF THE CLUSTER
haha, 90s Chrysler.... my 94 Spirit had the same thing, where the tach was supposed to be (and was in higher trimmed models) was the worlds largest gas gauge lol
The faster ur gas gauge goes down, the higher the gear you need to be in to reach the gas station.
The SE gauge cluster is the worst. It does have a shift indicator light though 🤪
@@drewgreco2598 I know everyone hates that light. You can open the tach and open it again to remove that specific bulb. it's known to never die
@@salami99 I think it's pretty funny, gonna let mine live for now haha
Wow, looks beautiful for 90k miles. Excellent car
90k miles for a 22 y/o car is basically nothing. I'd take it any day
@@aily-9425 ikr i would drive 50 more on these easily
90k on an old Cherokee means that there's still about 410k left in it.
I bought a 2000 Cherokee in 2010. Automatic. I think it had about 150,000 miles on it when I got it. Can't explain the engineering behind it, but those Cherokees were THE BEST in snow. I remember one storm where there were $40 and $50,000 SUV's in a ditch, as I was chugging along in Low 2 like it was nothing.
Drank gas like there was a fist sized hole in the tank, but fun to drive and, despite the high mileage, I never worried about it breaking down and leaving me stranded, and it never did. Damn shame that the majority of people don't want this type of spartan, super-capable, ultra-reliable driving experience anymore. Seems the masses are more concerned with cupholders, vagina warmers, and Apple Car Play. Super glad and grateful that I got to own one for a while.
I don't get it either. My mom has a new mercedes "something or another" suv. It's pretty and fancy and all that but it's kinda boring. It's REALLY boring compared to my 2000 xj. That should tell you something. These xjs are smoking hot for a reason. They are a blast and you can't kill em
In those days you could buy a 4Runner manual as well. Bring back manual 4X4s.
newer model tacos and wranglers still include a stick as an option but gosh they are so dang expensive
@@jaxon.frandrup and numb
another thing to note is that this is the perfect car to learn how to do your own maintenance on since it is so forgiving and robust. I have a 98 with the 4 speed automatic and 140k on the tach, and I have learned everything from oil changes to valve adjustments, and even rigging up some aftermarket fog lights and a new exhaust. When I got the car I barely knew how to change oil, and in the 3 years it's been in my possession, it has made a mechanic out of me.
Yep my Mercedes made a Mechanic out of me too but for different reasons ;)
Can’t beat old school!
I just love the bit in the beginning when you passed the Rolls Royce. Such opposite ends of the spectrum, the barebones minimalist Jeep versus the opulent luxury of the Rolls.
Those in-ear microphones are amazing. It really sounds like there’s a car driving next to me.
Again I must mention
The range of vehicles this year is just unbelievable. Everyday is something new and that's what makes this Channel so Great
I've had my automatic Cherokee for about 13 years. The driving experience of this manual looks so fun and immersive. Makes me want to manual swap mine and learn how to drive stick.
Cleaner than most cars I see today
Nice! I owned a manual ‘98 Cherokee Sport - my first brand new car. A tachometer woulda been nice. And a foot rest next to the clutch. But it was a fun car to drive.
I wish Jeep can go back to this kind of simplicity with this old school Cherokee
100%
my brother has a 2000 Cherokee and the seats are so comfortable. that’s one thing i noticed.
Love that kind of cars/SUV´s (90´s), really simple, reliable, took you wherever you needed to go and that's it.
Not a fan of jeeps but this has always been my exception
Makes me miss my 97 Grand Cherokee with the V8.
This exact car has been my dream car since I was 15 years old. Still is today.
3,181 pounds. That's incredibly lightweight for what it is. Damn
I miss my 93 manual Cherokee. Drove it for 9 years. Just hearing the 4.0 in this video brought back memories.
This age wrangler is becoming a classic as well. Gotta love this era of jeep 1997-2006. Oh chrystler.
Wrangler?
@@rawlstonm97 TJ
The 91-95 ones were better but its hard to find a cheap non rusty one
I live in a small mountain resort town in Romania and there are around 10 Cherokee XJs in town. Some are original but most have lift kits and all kind of cool mods. Owners put a ton of money into them. Most are turbo diesel and manual transmission.
I wish I could find a XJ turbo diesel here in Mexico
Greetings from Europe. Just bought a 1999 two-door XJ; I love it! It’s not the 4 litre, just the 2.5 diesel; but hey; it’s 2023, fuel is expensive and we have to also take care of environment. Such a great car; such a cool feeling of real knobs and buttons to press. You get instant haptic feedback; you do not have to smear your fingers on a glass plate in search of some poorly designed menues and settings.
Loved seeing this old beast POV... You do a great job with high quality and binaural audio! Up and down Woodward was cool!
My parents had an 89 Jeep Cherokee. It looks similar on the outside but way different on the inside. This video still brought back old memories.
4:56 finally a BMW driver uses its blinker
this is one of the best vehicles was there through my whole childhood but it was a 99 with a automatic, and Im going to be buying myself an automatic 99 xj sport.
I have a white ‘97 sport with crank windows and 455k km. Oil pressure is still within spec, compression is still at the top end of spec. Your passenger summed it up well: They’re so good at what they do
Beautiful video sir! Would be nice to find a 95-98 Grand Cherokee V8 for a future video
Great car. We have one, lifted and upgraded. We use it for 4x4 and offroading and it is doing just great.
Can't believe how light it is,like a c5 corvette
and steel.
@@salami99
Especially round the transmission tunnel - it's like baked bean tin thick!
Family had a blue one. Automatic but 4wd and always ran like a champ! It's hard to beat up an XJ Cherokee. :)
I picked up a manual '95 base model that my Aunt bought new off the lot, all I paid was $1. Granted, it had been beaten into oblivion, but still a joy to drive, I haven't been able to harm it
The body is in remarkable shape!
So rare to find a manual one. Nice
One of the last well built Jeeps
I had a 5 speed Comanche. I regret selling it and find this Cherokee quite wonderful.
planning on getting one of these bad boys for the winter love the videos!
That interior looks absolutely mint
I have one of these with 5 speed too, very enjoyable car
You are the best Topher
I have the automatic version, with 24k original miles:)) it was an airport utility car
These old xjs are the funnest suvs to drive. Just a pleasure. Reliable, low end torque, compact yet tons of room surprisingly, easy to park, nimble just a blast. You would have no idea unless you drive one. I have 3 vehicles and by far drive my 2000 xj the most. They're just honest good 4x4s and the attention they get is just stupid. People love them
OMG beautiful Jeep.
Wow! I saw this car on AutoTrader literally this morning!!
Damn I'd love to have this
Oh man I would love to get one of these
Have one, still rocks
Chris. Please do me a favor! This is one of my favorite Jeeps! Can you please put this Jeep on the Winding Road Channel? It would mean a lot as I worked on these Jeeps before and it has sentamental value to me. Thanks
In this SUV you actually sit high up with the windows far down below you and let you see a large amount of road. In new SUV's the windows are so high up it defeats the whole point of having one.
Rolls Royce passes by at 2:38, surprising for Michigan
More likely a politician or religious leader in Michigan.
6:25 a mclaren 720 passes by
I just got my 1998 jeep Cherokee with 140,000 miles and it’s professionally lifted
عز الطلب 😍😍😍
I look for the two wheel version 1999's. They will do a burnout as good as any vehicle produced in the history of mankind. The 6 cylinder these come with can be expertly built way past 500 horsepower!!!
gem
Had an 86 and I think I like the steering wheel in that one a bit better, despite not having an airbag.
Currently have a 01 with 150k and I don’t think I could ever get rid of it
My 01 XJ has 190K. Bought it right after I sold my 93 XJ that I bought new and ran for 26 years. Long live the XJ
Look at that cluster, now that's a bare bones Jeep!
2:20 I like how nobody is pointing out the Aztek, that is there.
That jeep is easily worth 12k in the north/midwest
The transmission seems pretty smooth
Nice you got one with no death wobble. Must have been taken care of.
What a beauty.. ive owned a few xj’s.. all automatic trans… whats your thoughts on the manual transmission? I’m looking for another xj. I want a manual. What’s your opinion? Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏾
My nieces god mother has one of these and auto and doesn’t know why I love her car so much
Wth is god mother?
These are quicker than one would expect.
The golden god would love one of these.
Cruise and air. 4x4. 4.0. That’s allllllll u need
Steel wheels, no power windows but a leather wrapped steering wheel? Wow. So cool.
Great video was the didn’t know about this type of cluster my 99 2dr 5 speed had the cluster with the tach and all of the sensors was that an option back then
Sweet! You will never sleep driving a manual transmission Jeep! Enjoy..
Better known to car enthusiasts as the Jeep Cherokee XJ
Not sure I'd use the term "Reliable", or "Fuel Efficient". Unless the electrical, overheating, and rust problems aren't issues to you. But they are capable, for sure.
mint, & well looked after. like all cars should be
Lmao deadass thought the passenger was wearing a backwoods hoodie 😂
My dream car!
I love the city drive ing!!!
3:19 look at top right of gauge cluster
Why's the check engine light on?
Also I'm pretty sure this is Birmingham, Michigan
I drive one 2 years newer except green and automatic. It has double the miles and still acts like it's brand new.
I see them in Illinois still. The paint is usually shot and they always have a ton of rust.
To be fair, for an xj cherokee, 90k miles is basically the break in period
I just wish mine looked as good as that...same exact model year and interior...
great car
Can you find a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the most bulletproof engine I forgot what it’s called but it’s not the v8 one
4.0 Inline 6?
It's the engine in this thing.
Can you review a 1985 Accord LX next
It would be cool to see a review of the new 2021 Hyundai i20 when you get the chance!
has a check engine light
"until then what?" he clearly does not watch your videos lol
Or just likes a dose of sarcasm... lol
I use to have a 96 cherokee sport and its the vehicle i miss the most not having. Even though I've had and have much better vehicles now including a very sweet volvo! Haha btw update on your volvo?
I guess because mine is the "Sport" Model. I got the tach,lol.
no tac for a manual ? could see that getting annoying imo
I've driven a manual civic with no tach (th-cam.com/video/wdvGKPGopOo/w-d-xo.html for proof) and trust me it's extremely annoying. You never fully get used to it, but you do kind of get good at driving by ear.
@@clover7359 yeah sound is the best way in that case, but that's not really practical for all situations
6:26 just normally a mclaren 720 pases by 😂😂😭
My dad had an 06 tj with the 4.0 and the 6 speed 4 inch lift on 33s he owned it since new had around 200k recently just sold it due to electrical problems returning death wobble broken crank position sensor down on power he sold it for 4k
Wish they still made the comanche
hey, i live like ten miles from birmingham. wack.
rolls-royce wraith at 2:37. you're welcome.
I don’t get it
@@Rogue_2 what dont you get?
Lol
Release the clutch when cutting and accelerate or accelerate and then release the clutch? In a manual car
The cherokees today sure ain’t nothing like this
Is the steering loose on your XJ or all 2nd gen XJ models?